PLD Lamplighter

31/05/2025

School's out for summer, but recent graduates interested in pursuing a teaching career have concerns.

For many future educators in Kentucky, the dream of teaching has always been more about purpose than paycheck. But recent legislative decisions are giving both current and aspiring teachers reason to think twice. In 2010, HB 540 was a legislative attempt to stabilize Kentucky’s teacher pension sys...

29/05/2025

Can't make it to graduation? You can still cheer on our amazing graduates as they walk the stage and close this chapter with pride. Livestream for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School graduation begins at 2 p.m.

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28/05/2025

2025 graduates: Here are some last-minute tips to ace the graduation ceremony!

27/05/2025

PLD Lamplighter Editor-in-Chief Sia Vaish checked in with Dunbar alum, Raj Mankad, who was just awarded a Pulitzer Prize for opinion writing. Mankad now works at the Houston Chronicle, but he said he fondly remembers his time at PLD.

When Paul Laurence Dunbar High School alumnus Raj Mankad learned he had won the Pulitzer Prize, his first reaction wasn’t joy or pride, it was sadness. He was remembering a 15-year-old boy. Mankad was one of the first reporters on the scene in the aftermath of the boy’s death. The 15-year-old wa...

27/05/2025

That's a wrap on 2024-25! Congratulations to all of our WPLD and PLD Lamplighter graduating seniors!

Under the soft glow of auditorium lights and the echo of warm applause, the WPLD Awards Banquet unfolded as more than just an end-of-year ceremony—it was a heartfelt celebration of family, legacy, and the boundless future of student journalism at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Guests were usher...

22/05/2025

Dunbar's peer tutoring program helps students with collaboration and teamwork. The 2025-26 change to only allow seniors to peer tutor will give underclassmen the chance to find role models who can make a positive impact.

Moving from middle school to high school brings a shift in both academics and expectations. Students take on greater responsibility, managing their schedules and adapting to faster-paced, more independent coursework. The US Department of Education has reported that peer tutoring programs are associa...

21/05/2025

We held our annual passing of the torch ceremony. Incoming Editors-in-Chief of WPLD are Yullianne Lee, Ben Burch, Isabelle Cramer and Alayna Wallace. Incoming Editors-in-Chief of PLD Lamplighter are Ahaan Thomas and Maitri Patel. We are so excited to see what your leadership will bring next year! Congrats!!

21/05/2025

Biology class became a hands on experience for students when Mr. Jesse Howell encountered a "teachable moment." Check it out.

When Mr. Jesse Howell took his Biology 3 students outside for a lesson on April 25, he did not expect to have a visitor. In the creek near the school, students noticed a water snake struggling to free itself from a tangle of netting and plastic. Mr. Howell saw a teachable moment and took action....

05/05/2025

This week marks the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week! Big shout-out to all of our amazing teachers at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School!

04/05/2025

May the 4th is Star Wars Day! Who is your favorite character?