The Lawrence County Unit #20 Board of Education took action Wednesday May 20th to complete its administrative team for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
They moved to hire Oliver Large as the new dean of students at Parkside Elementary School in Lawrenceville. Large has been with the district as a teacher and has worked with the PASS program at the school for the past six years. He is a Lawrenceville native and Lawrenceville High School (LHS) graduate whose family has worked in education for Unit #20 in the past.
He replaces Greg Wood, who stepped down earlier and has announced his retirement after the current school year.
Three wanted people picked up by Lawrence County authorities
Three Lawrence County agencies get equipment grants
Counterfeit bills reported in southeastern Illinois
Rose appointed to state health workgroup
IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday
Illinois EPA takes action against Lawrenceville water superintendent
Governor Braun extends gas tax savings again
One killed in Wabash County grain bin accident
Unemployment drops in April across southeastern Illinois
Traffic stop in Lawrence County leads to multiple charges
Illinois DOT asks for public's help with expensive problem - roadside litter
Lawrence County Housing Authority announces capital and budget plans for 2026-27
Lawrence County Veterans Assistance Commission holds organizational meeting
Knox County truckers warned about county road limits
Fertilizer delivery waiver approved for drivers
Lawrence County honors war dead; Educator of the Year on Memorial Day
Driver admits to law enforcement that she drove car into a pond
