Happy National Special Education Day! 🎉💙 Today, we celebrate our incredible students, as well as the educators and families who champion inclusion and create opportunities for all learners. 🌟
📚 Williams Magnet School welcomed some special guests to their library today! Craig O'Neill and friends stopped by on their reading road trip to share How the Grinch Stole Christmas with 2nd graders. 🎄💚 Thank you for inspiring a love of reading in our students!
🎉 The wait is over — Open Enrollment starts TODAY! Now's your chance to join the Little Rock School District family and explore our incredible magnet and specialty school programs. Whether you're dreaming big in robotics, performing on stage, or excelling in academics, LRSD has a place for YOU! 📢 Reminder: This is for new students or those interested in magnet/specialty schools. Current students staying in their attendance zone schools will automatically roll up. 🔗 Apply now and start your journey with LRSD: https://www.lrsd.org/o/lrsd/page/student-registration.
🎁 Join the holiday magic with LRSD and KARK/Fox 16 for Santa's Holiday Gift Drive! We're collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children up to age 18 to brighten their holiday season. Drop off your donations at the Little Rock School District Administration Building (810 W. Markham) now through December 13. Let’s spread joy and make this season unforgettable for local families! 🎄✨ Thank you for sharing in the spirit of giving!
🎉 The "Big Show" at Gibbs Magnet School! 🎭 Fifth-grade students debuted 7 original scripts, created with local filmmakers through the Arkansas Young Storytellers program. Local actors brought their stories to life on stage. Huge thanks to all who supported these talented young storytellers! More pics: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBSjiR.
Join us for a special reception this Thursday, November 21, 4:30 p.m., 810 W. Markham, as we thank Board Members Sandrekkia Morning and Leigh Ann Wilson for their service. Both will leave the board this month after serving the students and families of LRSD.
An exciting day at the new Pinnacle View High School - well on its construction journey, with an expected opening in 2027. The young and young at heart had a blast at yesterday's Golden Shovel Ceremony. Thanks, Baldwin & Shell Construction Company for helping make this day so special! 💙 Visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBSfAo for more photos of this special event!
🌍🌟 The Adult Education building was filled with joy today for the International Day of Celebration! Students proudly shared stories from their native countries, and everyone enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal together. A great day to celebrate! More pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBRRqB.
🎶 Congrats to Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School for their impressive performance at the ASBOA State Marching Contest! Out of 23 bands, Parkview placed 10th in the 5A division, proudly representing as the only show-style band at the event! 🥁 Parkview is also ranked as the 3rd best marching band in Arkansas Region 1! Way to go, Patriots! 🎺🏆
🎶 Huge congrats to Mrs. Christy Fudge, LR Central High Choral Director, named 2024-2025 ArkCDA Senior High Region 2 Distinguished Choral Director of the Year! Mrs. Fudge was honored on Saturday, and her dedication has now placed her as a finalist for the prestigious Arkansas Choral Director of the Year award.
Our freshmen had a fantastic time at the 2024 Little Rock Career Expo today, hosted by the Academies of Central Arkansas! 🎉 They explored career pathways and connected with industry pros. Check out the photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBRCqq 🌟
The LRSD Scholars Reception was a night to remember! We celebrated our outstanding National Merit Semifinalists, Commended Scholars, and Principal’s Scholars alongside their families and friends. 🎓✨ See more highlights from the evening here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBRAmW.
🌟 Last week, Watson Elementary School's Eagles went on an unforgettable fall school trip! Fifty students headed to Northwest Arkansas, exploring the University of Arkansas, the Scott Family Amazeum, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art! Here’s to learning beyond the classroom! 🎉
🏆 Congratulations to Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School's Robotics Team! This past Saturday, they competed in the 2024 BEST Robotics Competition, “Low G,” at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. After weeks of hard work, they took home 3rd place awards. They’ll now advance to the Best of Texas Regional Championship!
🌟 Huge congrats to our LRSD Health Services team! Director Jacqueline McEuen won the Nurse Leader Award, and several of our incredible nurses were honored with nominations at the ARNA Gala! Thank you for your dedication and impact on our students’ well-being!
💙 On this Veterans Day, LRSD honors all Veterans for their dedication and bravery! Join us by tagging a Veteran or sharing a message for those who have served in the comments below. Thank you to all who have worn the uniform!
🎉 Congrats to LR Central for earning a Silver distinction and Hall-West High School of Innovation for receiving a Bronze distinction with Access on the AP® School Honor Roll! These recognitions highlight their commitment to providing students with access to advanced coursework and preparing them for college success.
🌟 Huge applause for nine incredible Otter Creek Elementary School students who represented LRSD in a 120-piece choir at the Conway Arkansas Music Educators Association convention! Their voices truly stood out in this amazing performance. 🎶
Third graders from Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School - LRSD had an out-of-this-world experience at the UCA Planetarium in Conway! 🌌 They explored constellations and uncovered some of the universe's mysteries—an unforgettable dive into the wonders of space!
Last week, Roberts Elementary students Kyndal Brasfield and Kayson Jefferson were crowned Little Miss and Little Mister UAPB at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Coronation Ball! 🎉 They’ll proudly represent UAPB at football and basketball games, parades, and other special events. Congratulations to these young leaders! 🖤💛
