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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The superintendent in the Liverpool School District will undergo a heart transplant. Dr. Richard Johns issued an open letter to parents, students, teachers and staff members in the district Wednesday, saying he is working with a medical team at Strong Hospital to 'explore receiving a new heart.'

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The superintendent of the Liverpool School District is on indefinite leave, according to the district office.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Attention Liverpool High School students! Are you thinking of skipping school this week? Well, the school district says you should think again.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The Liverpool School District unveiled its 2013-2014 budget proposal on Monday night.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Liverpool school officials say an elementary school was locked down briefly Wednesday afternoon, but all is clear now.

Monday, December 17, 2012  In the wake of the school shooting tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the Liverpool School District has sent a note to parents outlining security protocols at all of the district’s school buildings.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Liverpool Schools superintendent will hold a disciplinary hearing following several fights that broke out in the cafeteria at Liverpool High School.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Only hint of change is one line in board of education agenda.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Deputies now say there was no threat after two middle school students were approached earlier this week.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Dr. Richard N. Johns, Superintendent of Liverpool Central School District, says there is an investigation into two suspicious incidents involving students in the Bayberry area.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Two different agencies are now investigating what went wrong and caused an explosion in a middle school science lab.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  The school board adopted a budget for the 2012-2013 budget during a meeting Monday night. It goes to a vote on May 15th.

Monday, March 12, 2012  UPDATE: Police say the truck driver, 52-year-old Terry Smith, may have had a medical condition just prior to the crash.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Dr. Richard Johns also proposed using up almost all of the district's remaining reserves and fund balance.

Friday, December 23, 2011  A local hall of fame hoops coach has been fired after allegedly cursing at a high school game last week.