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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

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

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

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

Spreading the love, junior Dylan Gillespie fist bumps Sky Wilkerson during the Unified Sports basketball game. Although Gillespie worked hard for the team, he confesses that he took a backseat to the real stars of the show.

Photo Reflections: A look back at Unified Sports

April 17, 2020

Speaking out, juniors, Isaac Ngoh, Reece Wohlford and Donnavan Dillon take part in the international climate strike on Sept. 20.

Behind the Lens: Climate Strike Protest

April 8, 2020

Counselor Jennifer Hare was joined by counselor Lori Stussie to answer questions online about the transition to digital learning during the COVID-19 crisis.

Counselors still ready to advise

April 4, 2020

AP literature teacher Melissa Johnson discusses the move to online education with The Budget staff.

AP teachers adjust to teaching online while preparing students for exams

April 1, 2020

Seniors Haven Rethman and Katherine Williams copes with COVID-19 cancellations by dying their hair

Corona cancellations call for a whole lot of coping

March 29, 2020

Superintendent Anthony Lewis spoke at length on Wednesday to students Wednesday night about adjusting to school closures throughout the state of Kansas.

USD 497 Superintendent Anthony Lewis discusses closing schools throughout the state of Kansas

March 19, 2020

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