Congratulations to Mr. Colton Gilbert of Little Rock Central High School for being named the 216th Gold Key Coach of the Barkley Forum Gold Key Society at Emory University! 🎉 This prestigious honor, established in 1964, recognizes outstanding high school debate coaches nationwide. Mr. Gilbert's induction marks only the second time in Arkansas's 90-year speech and debate history that a coach has received this distinction. 🏆
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"A congratulatory graphic for the 2025 Gold Key Society Inductee, part of the Barkley Forum for High Schools. The image features a circular portrait of Colton Gilbert, dressed formally in a suit, tie, and a blue and gold academic stole. The text at the top reads, 'Barkley Forum for High Schools' and '2025 Gold Key Society Inductee' in bold blue letters. At the bottom, a yellow banner displays the name 'Colton Gilbert' with the text 'Little Rock Central High School, AR' underneath. A white illustration of a key is included in the bottom right corner on a blue background."
February is Black History Month! ❤️💚🖤 LRSD celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. This month is a time to reflect, learn, and honor the impact of Black leaders past and present.
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Celebrating Black History Month. February 2025 with the Little Rock School District logo
Horace Mann Arts & Science Magnet Middle School AVID students took a trip to UCA, getting a firsthand look at college life! They connected with Arionna, a former Bearcat, and met several college students who shared their experiences. These insights and connections are paving the way for their future success! 🎓🐻
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Horace Mann AVID Students pose in front of a UCA background during a took a trip to get a firsthand look at college life
Little Rock Central High School's Chinese Program & Chinese Club celebrated the Chinese New Year in style! 🎊 Students enjoyed calligraphy, paper cuttings, and fun activities to ring in the Year of the Snake. 🐍 The celebrations continued with a lively party full of festive food and games. Wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Snake! 🐍🎉
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Little Rock Central High Students celebrate the Chinese New Year
🍽️🥬 Mabelvale Elementary LRSD students got hands-on with culinary and math skills, thanks to Apple Seed Teaching Farm! They made a nutritious side dish featuring kale, sweet potatoes, turnips, and a dash of fresh garlic. 👩‍🍳✨ Learning has never been so tasty! Parents, give it a try at home!
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"A collage of photos showing elementary school students engaged in a cooking activity. The students are working in groups, chopping vegetables, stirring ingredients in a skillet, and following a recipe titled 'Sunrise Skillet.' The photos depict vibrant moments of collaboration and focus, with various ingredients like spinach, peppers, and eggs displayed on the tables. The recipe instructions are visible in one image, detailing the steps for preparing the dish. The setting appears to be a library, with bookshelves in the background, emphasizing a hands-on learning experience." Sunrise Skillet Ingredients: 8 large eggs ¼ cup of skim milk ¼ teaspoon of black pepper Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup of diced fresh mushrooms 1 cup of chopped broccoli florets ½ cup of chopped onions ½ cup of chopped red or green bell peppers 1 cup of shredded low-fat cheese Directions: Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl. Add the milk and black pepper to the bowl and beat the mixture well. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat it on medium. Add the mushrooms, broccoli, onions, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the eggs are set. Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve immediately and enjoy!
🌟🏆 Lacey Academy Beta Clubs Shine at State Convention! 🏆🌟 Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy’s Elementary and Junior Beta Clubs made their mark at the Arkansas State Beta Convention, competing in categories like Living Literature, Robotics, Speech, and academic tests in Computer Science, Math, and Spelling! Several students placed in their events and qualified for Nationals in Orlando! 🦁 Let’s give them a big round of applause!
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Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Beta Students attend the state convention in Hot Springs
🎉🎈 Rockefeller Pre-K marked the 100th day of school with a fun and festive parade! Some students dressed as centenarians, while others showed off creative posters and shirts decorated with 100 objects—one for each school day. ✨ What a great way to celebrate learning and growth!
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Students at Rockefeller Early Childhood Center celebrate the 100th Day of School
🐉✨ Celebrating Chinese New Year at King! ✨🐉 Students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy brought in the Chinese New Year with a vibrant celebration! The event featured an interactive martial arts demonstration from ATA Martial Arts, a fashion show, a music performance, and a lively parade with students and staff. This marks the first year of King’s language magnet program, and students were proud to showcase their Mandarin skills and cultural knowledge.
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Students at King Elementary celebrate the Chinese New Year
🌟🌍 Leadership in action at Gibbs Magnet School! Today, the Gibbs Mini UN student leadership team officially took office. 💼✨ U.S. Magistrate Judge Benecia Moore led the special ceremony as the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General and ambassadors proudly took their oaths. 💙🤍
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The Gibbs Mini UN student leadership team poses with the principal of Gibbs Magnet School and U.S. Magistrate Judge Benecia Moore
🎉 It’s National School Choice Week! At LRSD, we believe every child deserves the best opportunities for success! From STEM and medical pathways to award-winning arts, leadership programs, and championship athletics, LRSD provides innovative learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Families outside LRSD boundaries can apply through the Arkansas School Choice Act — the deadline is May 1, 2025! Learn more and apply today at LRSD.org!
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A colorful graphic promoting Arkansas School Choice age of students engaging in hands-on learning, extracurricular activities, and graduation celebrations. The LRSD logo is displayed with the tagline "More Opportunities for KIDS!" and a logo LRSD. It highlights various opportunities, including STEM, arts, leadership, early childhood programs, and championship athletics. The right side features a list of those opportunities and says if you live outside the Little Rock School District boundries and asks if the person wants to apply to one of our amazing schools. It also says LRSD as the best opportunities and experiences available for your student. May 1, 2025, deadline for applications. The website www.LRSD.org is listed for more information.
Big congratulations to Forest Park, Jefferson, Roberts, and Wakefield Elementary Schools for being recognized in the Arkansas School Recognition Program! Together, these schools earned a total of $331,065.70, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families.
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A blue gradient graphic with a white border featuring the word "CONGRATULATIONS!" in bold white text at the top. Below, four schools are listed with their respective awards: Forest Park Elementary – Top 5% Performance ($34,839.54) and Top 5% Growth ($34,839.54). Jefferson Elementary – Top 5% Performance ($36,457.77) and Top 5% Growth ($36,457.77). Roberts Elementary – Top 5% Performance ($97,474.56) and Top 6%-10% Growth ($48,732.16). Wakefield Elementary – Top 5% Growth ($42,264.36). Each school's name appears alongside its logo. At the bottom, bold white text reads, "LRSD Among Top Performing and Growth Schools in Arkansas School Recognition Program," with the LRSD logo in the bottom right corner.
🎉✨ The Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School and Washington Elementary communities came together for an unforgettable evening of fun and fashion at the Carver-Washington Sneaker Ball last Friday! Students, families, and staff hit the dance floor and celebrated in style. 👟 The excitement continues as we prepare for the opening of the new Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet Elementary this August!
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Carver-Washington Sneaker Ball
🎉 Congrats to Dylan Hoang Nguyen, Jacy Benefield, Shawaiz Shahid Abro, and Amr Gazwan Husseini from Pinnacle View Middle School - LRSD for winning 1st in the Fall 2024 Stock Market Game Regional! 🏆 Over 7K students competed, and their team brought home a cash prize, trophy, & certificates.
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Dylan Hoang Nguyen, Jacy Benefield, Shawaiz Shahid Abro and Amr Gazwan Husseini at the Stock Market Games Fall Regional
🐝 The buzz was real at Little Rock Southwest High School for LRSD’s annual Elementary Spelling Bee! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Aleen Fatima from Roberts Elementary for earning 1st place and Humza Ali from Forest Park Elementary for securing 2nd place! 🏆👏 We’re so proud of all the students who participated and showed off their spelling skills.
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Spelling Winners
🎉 Surprise visit at Stephens Elementary! A fifth-grade student wrote to Officer Tommy M Norman, asking him to speak about gun violence & drug prevention. He kept his word and delivered an inspiring message to the school! Thank you, Officer Norman! 💙
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Special Visit by Officer Tommy Norman to Stephens Elementary
📚✨ Mabelvale Elementary second-grade students dove into the inspiring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last week! Through engaging lessons, they learned about the historic March on Washington and its significance ahead of the holiday.
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Mabelvale Elementary Students learning about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Little Rock School District had the privilege of appearing on the popular Broadway Joe Morning Show on Power 92.3FM! LRSD grant writer Linda Young and Southwest High Principal George Maxey joined the conversation to highlight what sets LRSD apart, including over $52 million in grant funding secured last year. These funds support innovative programs and new magnet themes, offering even more opportunities for students across the district. And, of course, Mr. Maxey had to brag about his early college program. Want to know more, visit www.lrsd.org/LRSW-Early-College
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LRSD staff at KOKY
During a recent visit to Watson Elementary, LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright observed 3rd-grade teacher Ronisha "Niki" Johnson delivering an exceptional math lesson. Dr. Wright described her instruction as "phenomenal," noting her thorough planning, use of academic language, and ability to engage students in meaningful math discussions. He praised her intentional strategies to support English Language Learners and students with disabilities, calling her lesson a model of excellence. Thank you, Ms. Johnson, for your dedication to student success!
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3rd-grade teacher Ronisha "Niki" Johnson teaching and lesson plans
🌟 A big thank you to all the incredible volunteers who joined McDermott Elementary School and City Year Little Rock this past weekend for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service! 🛠️💙 Your hard work made a difference, from campus improvements to meaningful projects that will benefit the community.
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Volunteers at McDermott
🌟 Last week, student leaders from Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School and Washington Elementary came together for a unique campus exchange! They explored the incredible programs and opportunities at each school, building excitement for the future. This Friday, these student leaders will guide their peers on tours as both schools prepare to unite as the Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet Academy next school year. Big things are ahead for our students! 🚀
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Carver-Washington