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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
People gather at a Nov. 1 rally held at the state capital in Frankfort.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Brings a Blow to Statewide School Mask Mandate
Stuff the Ambulance Toy Drive
“Stuff the Ambulance” Toy Drive
Each year, November 11 marks Veterans Day.
Veteran’s Day
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Taylor or Jake?
Taylor or Jake?
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK…Sometimes
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.
The Vulnerability of Black Cats
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the ‘Right’ College
I Miss My International Family
I Miss My International Family
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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Increased Safety Measures in Place at Dunbar

February 22, 2018

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Boys' Lacrosse vs. Lexington Catholic in State Semifinals

May 20, 2017

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PLD Varsity Baseball Wins Against Anderson County

March 27, 2017

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Athletes Batter Up for Spring Ballgames

March 15, 2017

Seniors Madison Calhoon, Amy Holbrook, and Will Cornelius get hype during the pep rally.

PLD Pep Rally on March 3

March 6, 2017

Seniors Madison Calhoon, Amy Holbrook, and Will Cornelius get hype during the pep rally.

Noah Landry, Rachel Fister, Matt Jones and Amanda Judy before going through the buffet.

Senior Dinner Dance 2017

February 19, 2017

Noah Landry, Rachel Fister, Matt Jones and Amanda Judy before going through the buffet.

Memorabilia honoring Paul Laurence Dunbar from the original Dunbar High School is showcased in Dunbars College and Career Center.

Remembering Paul Laurence Dunbar's Legacy

February 9, 2017

Memorabilia honoring Paul Laurence Dunbar from the original Dunbar High School is showcased in Dunbar's College and Career Center.

Junior Santiago Duque explains the best ways to study for final exams.

Best Study Tips for the Final Exam Frenzy

December 6, 2016

Junior Santiago Duque explains the best ways to study for final exams.

Rupp Arena hosted the Big Blue Madness event

Big Blue Madness Celebration Kicks off the Start of Basketball Season

October 17, 2016

Rupp Arena hosted the Big Blue Madness event

Junior Jackson Akins (18) throws the ball back in bounds.

Boys Soccer Regional Championship

October 25, 2016

Junior Jackson Akins (18) throws the ball back in bounds.

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