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The football stadium is empty again after conditioning was halted for two days this week. The photo was taken during spring break week in March.

Summer athletic conditioning paused this week

June 23, 2020

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis joined thousands, including USD 497 students, for the Black Lives Matter march on Massachusetts Street on Sunday night.

Superintendent: ‘Black Lives Matter. Our Black scholars, school families, and staff matter.’

June 2, 2020

Seniors streamed through the LHS parking lot on Wednesday night to cheers from teachers and staff as they marked the end of a school year cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. The Celebrate the Date event took place on what was originally scheduled as the date of graduation. Graduation has been moved to July.

PHOTOS: Seniors ‘Celebrate the Date’ with decorated cars

May 21, 2020

At the start of what would have been graduation week, the lights switched on at the Lawrence High School football stadium on Monday at 8:20 p.m. — or 20:20 in military time to honor the class of 2020. The lights remained on for 20 minutes. The same stadium lighting is planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Class of 2020 honored with stadium lights switching on

May 19, 2020

Walking into the stadium, members of the class of 2018 attend their graduation. Two years later, members of the class of 2020 may finally get to take that same walk — or something similar — during a graduation ceremony planned for July. Graduation was delayed due to COVID-19.

Graduation planned for July after senior year cut short

May 11, 2020

Engineering teacher Charlie Lauts waits eagerly, with words of wisdom in hand, to congratulate students on their accomplishments. Lauts is retiring this year, and her youngest son, Ryan Lauts, is also graduating.

PHOTOS: Seniors pick up caps and gowns

May 7, 2020

Showing the love, senior Ryan Lauts gives his mom (Mrs. Lauts) a hug. Lauts yelled to the crowd

Architecture, drafting and engineering teacher to retire after 33 years

May 5, 2020

Social distancing is challenging for students in relationships. This doorway near KU's football stadium reflects the instructions that people stay six feet apart during social distancing.

Students find love during the pandemic

April 28, 2020

Letter writing is making a return for some students trying to stay in touch while social distancing

Students look for ways to keep in touch while social distancing

April 18, 2020

Streamline strong, junior Tyler Jones explodes off the block to start off his race. This year Sunflower League was held at Shawnee Mission’s new aquatic Center. “Competing at League was probably one of the most exciting meets for me.” Jones said, “We were in such a nice pool and the energy was crazy high.”

Photo Reflections: A season missed and a season remembered

April 18, 2020

Racism and COVID-19

Racism and COVID-19

April 10, 2020

The Army Corps of Engineers is cutting off access to the dam where they said too many people were gathering.

Students show up for the sunset

April 8, 2020

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