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About Free State High School “Creating a safe, positive learning environment so students can become life-long learners and productive citizens in a global society” Lawrence Free State High School, the city’s second high school campus, opened in 1997. It sits on 77 acres of land located in northwest Lawrence. The school's name honors the role the city of Lawrence played in opposing slavery so the territory of Kansas could enter the union as a free state in 1861. Free State currently serves approximately 1,226 students in grades 10-12.  Mascot: Firebird Colors: Green and Silver Did You Know? The College Board recognized Free State High with the 2007-08 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement participation and performance. One high school in each state receives this honor and a $1,000 grant for math and science education. School Schedule The normal weekly schedule is as follows: Hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 0 Hour 7:00 - 8:00 7:00 - 8:00 8:30 - 9:30 (ask teacher) 7:00 -8:00 7:00 - 8:00 Late Arrival 7:55 - 9:30 1st Hour 8:05 - 9:05 8:05 - 9:05 9:35 - 11:05 8:05 - 9:05 2nd Hour 9:10 - 10:15 9:10 - 10:15 8:05 - 9:35 9:10 - 10:15 Seminar 9:40 - 11:05 3rd Hour 10:20 - 11:20 10:20 - 11:20 11:10 - 1:05 (Lunch) 10:20 - 11:20 4th Hour 11:25 - 12:55 (lunch) 11:25 - 12:55 (lunch) 11:10 - 1:05 11:25 - 12:55 (lunch) 5th Hour 1:00 - 2:00 1:00 - 2:00 1:10 - 2:35 1:00 - 2:00 6th Hour 2:05 - 3:05 2:05 - 3:05 1:10 - 2:35 2:05 - 3:05 Lunch Schedule Monday - Tuesday, Friday Wednesday - Thursday 1st Lunch 11:25 - 11:55 1st Lunch 11:10 - 11:40 2nd Lunch 11:55 - 12:25 2nd Lunch 11:55 - 12:25 3rd Lunch 12:25 - 12:55 3rd Lunch 12:35 - 1:05 Web Team The Free State High School Web Team is responsible for this website.  They handle all the "behind the scenes" code and design.  Content is controlled by various staff members around the building.  If you have any questions, or comments about the site, please direct them to FSHSWeb@usd497.org.

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