LRSD offers advanced courses that can help high school students earn college credit.
Advanced Placement and Concurrent Credit are options you should look into
before registering for next year's classes.
AP Resources: There are many reasons to take an AP® course—visit exploreap.org
to learn about them at https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/choosing-courses
Concurrent Credit:
Concurrent credit reduces the time and costs needed to complete a
degree while you are in high school. These courses can also give you
a competitive edge on college applications. Admission requirements
for concurrent requires an acceptable Accuplacer or ACT score.
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🌟 LRSD Community Schools were honored at UAMS' Community Partner Celebration! 🎉 McDermott Elementary, Stephens Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Brady Elementary were recognized for their work in the Green Schoolyards Initiative, which promotes physical activity and improves school experiences.
✨ Watson Elementary School's Gifted & Talented program received an $8K Rebsamen Fund grant to launch the Drone Legends program! Students will explore drone tech, STEM learning, and teamwork. Huge thanks to Charlotte Cook-Bomar for making this possible!
🎉 Big Congrats to Our Y.E.S. Finalists! Shoutout to the creative and hardworking teams from Forest Park Elementary School, Pulaski Heights Middle School, and Terry Elementary for earning a spot in the Top 25 Finalists of the 2024-25 Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase (Y.E.S.) competition! 🏆 These future entrepreneurs are putting their innovative ideas to the test, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Students at Little Rock Central High School had the incredible opportunity to interview Ms. Elizabeth Eckford, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine, for an upcoming podcast. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning of something special!
Last week, Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright held engaging discussions with students at Hall-West, Little Rock Southwest, and Parkview and Central High Schools about cell phone usage in schools. Students shared valuable insights on how cell phones impact their academics and activities. These conversations are helping shape the district’s approach to creating a positive learning environment.
🎄 You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! The Grinch caused chaos at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy LRSD - stealing trees and taking over the office! But he fell asleep on the job and got "fired" (even without being hired). Nice try, Mr. Grinch, but the Lacey Lions’ holiday spirit is unstoppable! 🌟
Join us: Optimizing LRSD 2.0 "Recommendations" Community Informational Meetings- Wed. Dec. 11, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Washington Elementary, 2700 S. Main St., and Wed., Dec. 18, 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM at McDermott Elementary, 1200 Reservoir Rd. Childcare, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
🏆 The Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School Patriots are state champions once again! 🏈 They beat Farmington with a final score of 61-21 to claim their third consecutive State Title. 🎉 Congrats, Patriots! Your LRSD family is proud of you! ❤️💙
🎶 Last week, the Little Rock Central High Tenor/Bass Choir spread joy with performances at Presbyterian Village, The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab, and The Blossoms at Cumberland. Their beautiful music brought smiles and cheer to nursing home residents.
Watson Elementary School 4th graders reached new heights last week at Pinnacle Mountain! From exploring scenic trails to discovering Central Arkansas's amazing wildlife, these young adventurers embraced an unforgettable journey in nature.
IMPORTANT UPDATE- Phone Service Restored
Attention LRSD Family: LRSD is experiencing a districtwide phone outage this morning. We are unsure of the cause at this time; but our provider, Windstream, is working to make repairs as quickly as possible. Should you need to reach any of our staff, please use email. Our email addresses typically are first.last name@lrsd.org. You may also use the “Let’s Talk” feature on the front page of the website if you need immediate assistance, or visit the school if it’s an emergency. We will keep you updated. Thank you for your understanding and we regret this inconvenience.
We regret to inform you that school is canceled today for Pulaski Heights ES and MS due to a power outage caused by a car hitting a power pole. Entergy estimates restoration time of 9-10 a.m. Buses will be redirected to return students home. We will keep you updated
🎉 What a Day for the Parkview Patriots! This morning, we celebrated four incredible student-athletes from Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School as they signed their letters of intent to play football in college! 🏈 Let’s continue to show our #ParkviewPride as they take the field Friday night in the 5A State Championship at War Memorial Stadium. Check out more pictures from today’s event here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBTVDo. Patriot fans: Let’s pack the stands on Friday! Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/2364289.
📚 Give your little one a head start with LRSD's Early Childhood Program! Open Enrollment is now underway for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by August 1, 2025. Our Pre-K program offers a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Apply today and find a list of required documents on our website: https://www.lrsd.org/page/early-childhood.
****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment & Work Session, Thursday., Dec. 5, 5:30 PM
810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
Reminder: Tonight's Informational Community meeting has now been changed to the Centre at University Park, 6401 W.12th St., 6:30-8:00 PM. Childcare, refreshments and Spanish interpretation provided.
🏈🎉 Big congratulations to the Horace Mann Arts & Science Magnet Middle School Bearcats for becoming 6th & Goal Champions! Kudos to the students, volunteer coaches, and supportive parents who made this achievement possible. A special thanks to Dr. Fitz Hill for leading the 6th & Goal Program!
📢 Join us for the Optimizing LRSD 2.0 "Recommendations" Community Informational Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Centre at University Park, 6401 West 12th Street. Hosted by LRSD Board Members Vicki Hatter, Norma Johnson, and LR City Director Andrea Hogan Lewis, the event will include childcare, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation.
🏈 The Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School- LRSD Patriots are heading to the 5A State Championship Game! 🎉 The action kicks off Friday night, Dec. 6, at 6:30 PM. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/2364289. Let’s show our #ParkviewPride and pack the stands! 🏆 Your #LRSD family is rooting for you!
