Ambassadors from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy proudly represented LRSD during a special tribute to the late civil rights leader at the Governor’s Mansion earlier this week. Way to go, students!
🚨 Reminder: All Little Rock School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On Tuesday, January 21, students will have the day off for a work/data day, but LRSD offices will remain open. Enjoy the extended weekend, and we’ll see students back in class on Wednesday!
🏦 Chicot Elementary kicked off its financial literacy journey this week! Students are learning about saving, money management, & more. Plus, 5th-grade leaders will step up as tellers, gaining valuable skills for the future! 💰 A big thank you to First Security Bank and the Arkansas Securities Department for supporting this incredible real-world learning experience.
🎶 Students inspiring students! Pinnacle View Middle School Band 1 visited Fulbright Elementary to recruit the next generation of musicians. What an incredible way to spark excitement for music! 🌟🎺🥁
Know Your Rights Event Location Update! Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy is hosting a Know Your Rights event tonight at a new location! The event will be at Mabelvale Middle School. The event begins at 5 PM and is free for all attendees.
📅 Save the Date! The 2025 LRSD Black Male Educator Summit is set for March 14-15 at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy. Join us for "Shop Talk: Building Community Through Cutting Edge Conversations," featuring powerful discussions, keynote speakers, and opportunities to connect. More details coming soon!
LRSD achieves significant milestone based on latest ATLAS assessment results/cut scores. Div. of Elem & Sec. Ed. at ADE announced that LRSD has surpassed the performance threshold outlined by the State & will no longer be required to participate in quarterly Act 1082 check-ins.
🎓 John Baylor, CEO of On To College, visited Central, Southwest, and Parkview High School students this week! Thanks to a grant from the AR Dept. of Ed., LRSD students have access to ACT prep resources to boost scores, earn scholarships, and achieve their college dreams. 💡 LRSD high school students, don’t miss out! Connect with your school counselors to learn more about this amazing opportunity available to ALL students in the district.
🎻 The Rockefeller Early Childhood Center's 4-year-old classes had an unforgettable experience with the Quapaw Quartet from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra! Students were introduced to the beautiful sounds of the viola, violin, and cello during a captivating presentation. 🎶 To top it off, they even got a chance to try playing the instruments themselves! Thank you to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra for inspiring the next generation of musicians!
Parent/Student Family Night
JA Fair Middle School Students
January 30, 2025
Starting at 5pm
Attn LRSD Families: Please be advised that all LRSD schools will be open tomorrow (Tues., Jan 14). Thank you for your patience & understanding as we worked to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, staff, & community. Your support is appreciated. See you tomorrow!
Important Update:
Due to icy conditions in many neighborhoods and on secondary roads, LRSD schools will remain closed tomorrow (Mon. Jan 13). All 12-month employees, school admin. & custodians should report to work at your regularly scheduled time. Thank you & stay safe.
Important Update: LRSD is assessing building/road conditions today and will determine status of opening the District/schools tomorrow no later than 5 PM today. We will notify you via call, text, social media, website, App & news media partners. Thanks & stay safe.
🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Communications Director, Ms. Pamela Smith! 🎂🥳 Your LRSD family is so grateful for your dedication, leadership, and all the hard work you put into keeping our district informed and connected. 💙 We hope your day is as incredible as you are!
📚 Watson Elementary School wrapped up an exciting Reading Challenge during November and December, inspiring students to dive into the world of books! 🏆 The winning class and top readers were celebrated with special prizes for their achievements. Keep up the great reading! 💛📖
🌟 First-grade students at Mabelvale Elementary dove into a new module, exploring how people respond to powerful forces of the wind. 📚💨 One of the highlights? A fun and engaging book tasting, where students sampled foods inspired by the stories they reviewed! The hands-on experience made learning even more memorable, and the students were fully immersed in the lesson.
Good morning, LRSD families,
Out of an abundance of caution and after consultation with surrounding districts, LRSD’s Safety and Security team, First Student Transportation, and the National Weather Service, LRSD will close schools and offices on Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 2025, due to anticipated inclement weather. Forecasters predict significant freezing/snow conditions moving into our area starting tomorrow. All athletic events are also canceled. In making weather-related decisions, LRSD prioritizes the safety of students and staff.
LRSD staff, please monitor your emails for additional instructions from our Human Resources Department.
As a reminder, LRSD will keep staff and families updated through our App, social media platforms, website, LRSD TV, and our traditional media partners. Stakeholders are encouraged to download the free LRSD App so they never miss a message from the district.
Thank you, and stay safe!
🎉 Big congrats to Meyonsha Riddles-Stewart, Joshua Hill, Jeremy Jones, and Lakeitha Austin from Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy for earning their master’s degrees! Let’s give them a big round of applause 👏 and cheer them on as they continue to make a difference! 💙❤️
📚✨ Welcome back, LRSD students! ✨📖 We’re ready to kick off the second half of the school year with excitement, learning, and growth. Let’s make 2025 our best year yet!
LRSD is excited to announce that we've been selected as a National Partnership for Student Success 2025 Community Collaboration Challenge awardee! 🏆 This recognition opens new opportunities across our community. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2kmffzzw.
