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The football stadium is empty once more after a player tests positive for COVID-19, temporarily pausing the season.

LHS football season paused after player tests positive for COVID-19

September 24, 2020

Freshmen Samuel Cohen takes notes during online class in his kitchen. Students learn from home because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Students begin the school year in online classes

September 11, 2020

The Lions defense prepares crowd to blitz Shawnee Heights' offensive line in front of a sparse audience prior to the snap on Friday night. The defense successfully held their opponents scoreless in a 53-0 blowout win.

Lions football crushes Shawnee Heights, 53-0

September 10, 2020

Cross Country season was interrupted this week when two athletes tested positive for COVID-19.

Positive COVID-19 test causes cross country team to quarantine

August 22, 2020

Student sports have continued throughout the pandemic, despite rising cases in Douglas County.

OPINION: After Free State’s mishap, all USD497 sports should halt

August 17, 2020

During the coronavirus school closings, students are learning online.

School year to start online

July 28, 2020

LHS's campus has been largely empty of students since spring break when this photo was taken. The school board is to take up a plan next week to delay the start of the year.

Kansas School Board blocks executive order, leaves school opening decision up to districts

July 22, 2020

After a nearly two-month delay, Lawrence High seniors graduated on Saturday night. Participants were told to wear masks and stay distant as COVID-19 cases have been rising rapidly in Douglas County and the state overall. The stands remained clear. Instead graduates and their guests walked through the event at tiered times.

Photos: Graduates take part in modified ceremony

July 19, 2020

Students enter the main doors to Lawrence High, which will remain closed for the rest of the school year.

Gov. Kelly to delay start of school year to Sept. 9

July 15, 2020

The football stadium is empty again after player tests positive for COVID-19, temporarily pausing the season for the team. 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

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