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Free Press Online

The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

Holding a Centegix badge, journalism advisor Jared Shuff displays the new process.
NEWS: New Centegix System In Use
Elliot Skillman, News Copy Editor • April 18, 2025

USD 497 is currently implementing the Centegix CrisisAlert System. With the goal to increase safety measures, the district has agreed to a five-year...

FEATURE: Committed To Community
FEATURE: Committed To Community
Simon Williams, Online Editor-In-Chief • April 15, 2025

While many students have yet to commit to universities and colleges across the country — awaiting decision letters, financial aid awards, scholarships...

On the court, freshman Tennessee Potter goes to hit a pickleball.
SPORTS: Climbing the Ranks
Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025

Two years ago, when hanging out at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, Tennesee Potter decided to give pickleball a try. The game quickly piqued his interest,...

Up in arms, senior AJ Eason floats past Olathe Northwest's defense.
SPORTS: Hoops and Heart
February 21, 2025
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OPINION: The Price of Talent
Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor • April 17, 2025

The college sports recruiting process is no easy venture — it has always been fiercely competitive and demands that athletes  not only excel...

Panera Bread opened near Free State on March 10.
REVIEW: Panera Bread
April 7, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Kinsey Lake
Kinsey Lake
Digital Illustrator, Podcast Editor

Kinsey is a senior and this is her second year on staff. Kinsey is involved in choir, student council, soccer, NHS, Hype club, Fashion club, and LINK crew!...

USD 497 bakery in Pinckney Elementary
NEWS: District Opens New Bakery
April 19, 2025
PHOTO GALLERY: Prom 2025
PHOTO GALLERY: Prom 2025
April 15, 2025
Volunteers at Deerfield Elementary help to spread mulch and prepare gardens for planting later in the spring.
PHOTO GALLERY: National Honor Society Fourth Quarter Meeting
April 2, 2025
SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
March 21, 2025
SEASON IN REVIEW: Boys Wrestling
SEASON IN REVIEW: Boys Wrestling
March 18, 2025