LRSD News

In February, the Little Rock School District hosted a series of meetings with parents of middle school students to inform them of the proposed eight period day schedule change for next year. Below is a link to the meeting at Henderson Middle School for parents who may not have been able to attend a meeting.

Please click on this link to view a video of the parent meeting for the proposed Middle School schedule change.

The final parent meeting regarding the proposed middle school schedule change for next school year will be Monday, February 27 at Henderson Middle School beginning at 5:30 p.m.

In addition to changing the class schedule from a block schedule to an eight period day, district officials will announce new proposed electives for middle students to choose from for next schol year. To see these proposed new electives, visit our middle school webpage.

Find answers to your most fequently asked questions about an eight period day for middle school students, visit our middle school webpage.

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Six Little Rock Central High students has been selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program. These students must complete an application to be eligible for selection as one of the 500 semifinalists, and ultimately as one of two Scholars from our state. 

Scholars are chosen on the basis of their accomplishments in many areas-academic and artistic success, leadership, and involvement in school and the community- and represent excellence in education and the promise of  greatness in America's youth. They are invited to Washington, DC in June to participate in National Recognition Weekend, which includes many enrichment activities and events and culminates with the presentation to the students of the Presidential Scholars medallion during a ceremony sponsored by the White House.

These students are:

Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh

Joseph Berleant

Rebecca Berry

Whitney Gao

Samia Nawaz

Jonathan Spradley

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating seniors. In 1979, the program was expanded to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. Annually, up to 141 students are chosen from among outstanding graduating seniors to become U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

Attention Parents:

Rockefeller Early Childhood Center is Open today, February 13, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact the center.

Parents, you are warmly invited to attend a meeting on the proposed eight period middle school schedule for next year! In this meeting you will hear a presentation by LRSD staff members in which details will emerge about this schedule. A list will be distributed to you listing the pros and cons of the proposed schedule. You also will receive printed FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) along with answers to the FAQ’s. After the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the LRSD staff members present.

We look forward to seeing you!

Middle School Schedule
(8 Period Day)
Meetings
MEET WITH TEAMS:

Cloverdale & Mabelvale at Cloverdale
Thursday, February 16th
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Parents

FHMS & PHMS at Forest Heights
Monday, February 20th
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Parents

Dunbar & Mann at Dunbar
Tuesday, February 21st
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Parents

Henderson at Henderson
Monday, February 27th
5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Parents

Dr. Dexter Booth, principal at Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School, has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Thomas E. Patterson Education Award by the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus. The award is presented to an individual who fights for equality of educational opportunity for students and education employees.

The Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus said, “This achievement is a result of the outstanding contribution to our community and our state. Through your hard work, you have strengthened the quality of life for others and expanded opportunities for our children.”

 Dr. Booth will be honored at a reception and dinner at the Metroplex in Little Rock on Feb. 21. The reception for this event will begin at 6 p.m., and dinner will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets are available to the public for $75 by calling Kelly Summerville at 1-870-403-6187.

Waste Management and Pulaski Heights Middle School are teaming up to save the Earth.  This year several LRSD schools are piloting a recycling program that provides schools with a dumpster just for waste that can be recycled.  The program provides schools with the opportunity to recycle plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and all colors of paper and cardboard.

Mrs. Kidd’s planet earth class is delighted to be a part of this program and hopes it is a success.

The other schools participating in this program are: Central High, McClellan High, Parkview High, Forest Heights Middle, Mabelvale Middle, Mann Middle,  Carver Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Fulbright Elementary, Gibbs Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, King Elementary, Roberts Elementary, Rockefeller Elementary, Washington Elementary, Western Hills Elementary, and Williams Elementary