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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

The Lawrence Public Library building has been quiet during closures stemming from the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Laura Kelly's stay at home order.

Library closed but never stopped meeting public needs

May 15, 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

AP Exams have moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technical issues arise during online AP testing

May 11, 2020

Religious celebrations have moved online because of COVID-19.

Students celebrate religious holidays while isolated

May 8, 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

Acting with passion, junior Connor Cooper gives an Oscar-winning performance as

Coronavirus cancels school play, “The Witches”

April 30, 2020

Helping with her brother Liam, sophomore Kenna McNally reads

School closings mean balancing caring for siblings with online classes

April 29, 2020

CAPTION: After hours, student performers Vincent Otchere, Trinity Shorter, Kayla Glabreath, Jelani Ragins, and Tracy Allen seek refuge in the auditorium. Because administrators have a strict 'no congregation' policy, students have limited options when it comes to after-school shenanigans.

Showtime not happening because of coronavirus

April 29, 2020

Members of A Capella choir sing during an October concert at Lawrence High. Choir members had planned to travel to Tennessee in March, but their plans were cut short by the pandemic.

Pandemic forces all school trips to cancel

April 28, 2020

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