PLD Lamplighter

09/24/2025

09/23/2025

PLD Cribs, Vol 2: Mr. Patton's Room

09/17/2025

Mr. Ben Herzog teaches Media Arts at PLD. His graphic design pathway has a new T-shirt machine that students are excited to use. Take a look!

09/11/2025

An update on the lasting effects of continued water damage at Dunbar. One teacher said it’s the worst year by far.

On Sept. 4, students and staff arrived at Dunbar to find a building damaged by rain. The hallways and several classrooms were littered with buckets and trash cans placed all over the building to catch leaks. This is nothing new. Mrs. Alicia Henning, who has taught English and drama at Dunbar for 24....

09/09/2025

Senior photos and underclasses retakes are this week!

09/06/2025

First pep rally of 2025 is in the books! Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

09/05/2025

Editor-in-Chief Ahaan Thomas seeks input from students and educators to gather their perspectives on the newly implemented mandatory moment of silence.

Every day at PLD begins with a video from WPLD, our source for “all things Dunbar.” We hear about important updates, potential opportunities, upcoming games, and club meetings. But this year, that video looks a little different. Kentucky Senate Bill 19 (SB 19), sponsored by state Sen. Rick Girdl...

09/04/2025

We could all use some tips on parking etiquette. WPLD staff reporter Karl Araiza goes over the do's and don'ts! Take a look. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

09/04/2025

New year, new laws. Let's take a look at how the new cell phone policy is working out at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.

In Mar 20, 2025, the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 208, mandating that all public school districts develop policies to restrict student use of personal telecommunication devices such as cell phones during instructional time. Signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear on March 24, the leg...

08/31/2025

Dunbar ranks amongst the top 11% in the state for students taking AP classes and exams! We are also the top two for the most improved and most diverse schools! Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

08/30/2025

Way to go, girls' soccer!!

08/30/2025