🛍️ Exciting news for Little Rock Southwest High School fans! You can now grab your school spirit gear — t-shirts and hoodies — at the Walmart on Baseline Road! Show your pride and stock up today!
3 months ago, LRSD
Southwest Gryphon Shirts at Walmart
📢 LRSD is proud to have partnered with City Year for 20 years! City Year is recruiting young adults (18-25) to serve as tutors/mentors in our schools starting in October. Deadline is Sept. 15! Nominate or apply today: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4efHHAr 🔗 https://www.cityyear.org/apply-now/
3 months ago, LRSD
The image is a promotional flyer for City Year, encouraging young adults to apply for a service opportunity. The main message, written in bold at the top, reads: "One year here can build a lifetime of change." CityYear.org There’s a City Year logo next to this message, featuring a circular design with yellow, black, and red colors. Headline: We are hiring young leaders Leaders build bridges The body text explains that by building relationships with students, City Year leaders can connect students’ interests to their learning. City Year members work alongside teachers to create supportive environments that help students grow both inside and outside the classroom. Section: "Invest in Growing Young Adults' Skills at City Year" The section highlights the skills that participants will gain and the benefits of serving with City Year. Gain Skills In: Problem solving Communication and public speaking Teamwork and collaboration Data analytics Relationship development Event planning Time management Benefits: $890 bi-weekly stipend (pre-tax) Segal Education Award valued at more than $5,000 for the October start term Tuition scholarships at more than 100 colleges 200+ hours of professional development valued at more than $25,000 Extensive network of career and university partners eager to hire skilled AmeriCorps alumni A section at the bottom highlights the statistic that 84% of alums said City Year helped prepare them for their career path. There’s a testimonial quote from Shaneequa Shyrier (Los Angeles ’14, San Antonio ’15), Sr. Global Marketing Manager at Meta, stating: "At City Year, you organize and manage afterschool programs. These skills are so valuable in the tech world. There are tons of event planning and project management roles at companies like Meta and Google." To the right of the flyer is a QR code
****LRSD Spec. Board Mtg/Public Comment; Work Session & Employee Background Waiver Hearing -Thurs., Sept. 12, 5:30 PM Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
3 months ago, LRSD
clay figure with megaphone
The annual #StoryTimewithPastors kicked off today at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy! Our faith-based organization partners make it their mission to promote literacy and #theloveofreading to our elementary students. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our students! A special shout out to Denise Persons and our Volunteers in Public Schools team for coordinating the monthly sessions.
3 months ago, LRSD
Students and partners pose for a picture at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
🎉 A huge CONGRATS to Pinnacle View Middle School 7th grader, Tessa Corbitt, for getting 1st place in the girl's division at this weekend’s LR XC Meet! 🥇 Competing against 287 runners from 28 schools, Tessa crossed the finish line with an impressive 31-second lead! Shoutout to all of our runners for an amazing first meet — keep pushing forward!
3 months ago, LRSD
Tessa Corbitt after winning her cross country meet
Join LRSD's Board Members and fellow community members for a Listening Tour and Town Hall Conversations! Discuss important decisions that will shape the future of our district. Topics include school year calendar options, cell phone policies, and strategic planning. Let’s work together to create a positive change in our schools!
3 months ago, LRSD
"Listening Tour" and Town Hall Conversations
"Listening Tour" and Town Hall Conversations
🎉 Today, several of our schools celebrated Grandparents Day! Check out these heartwarming moments from Washington Elementary and Terry Elementary, where they hosted special lunch events to honor and celebrate our wonderful grandparents.
4 months ago, LRSD
Kids celebrate Grandparents Day
🏦 It's Bank Day at Stephens Elementary! Students have been prepping over the past week with teller interviews & training. Now it's time to deposit into their Kids Saving accounts! 💰 Big thanks to our partner First Security Bank for making this possible!
4 months ago, LRSD
Stephens Teller Training and Stephens Teller Interviews
LRSD Parents & Families! LRSD Partnering for Excellence Back to School BASH, Saturday, 9/14/24, 10 am. - 1pm., Henderson Building, 401 Barrow Rd. The event is FREE. Refreshments, school supplies, haircuts, health screenings, flu vaccine, door prizes, homework kits, bounce house, and MORE! For more info, email Kaye kaye.rainey@lrsd.org or beatriz.varela@lrsd.org.
4 months ago, LRSD Parent & Family Engagement
Flyer
🎨 The kindergarten hallway at Terry Elementary is getting spooky! 👻 Mrs. Leigh Jacobs' art room is full of creativity as students crafted these fun and colorful line monsters. 🖍️ Check out their awesome work!
4 months ago, LRSD
Kindergarten Line Monsters
Check this out! Parkview Senior McKenzye Webster was featured on Arkansas Style for organizing a blood drive at her church. The drive will be held on Sept. 28th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Donors get a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt, free zoo entry, and proceeds benefit Dorcas House! Let's celebrate her achievement and support a great cause! Watch the interview here: https://tinyurl.com/3fyyatkj.
4 months ago, LRSD
McKenzye Webster being interviewed on Arkansas Style
Watson Elementary School proudly unveils a new mural in the cafeteria, showcasing the spirit of Southwest Little Rock! 🎨 The stunning piece was created by LRSD alum Mr. Willie Love.
4 months ago, LRSD
Watson Elementary School's new mural
Stephens Elementary's Gifted and Talented 5th graders kicked off the year with a Keva plank construction challenge, testing their skills to see who could build the tallest structure. What an incredible way to start the year with hands-on critical thinking activities! 🎉
4 months ago, LRSD
Stephens Elementary Gifted and Talented 5th graders participating in a Keva plank construction challenge
📅 Just a reminder that all Little Rock School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday!
4 months ago, LRSD
Happy Labor Day. Schools & Offices Closed. September 2, 2024. Little Rock School District
Congrats to Frank Bee, Jr. for winning a top prize in the "Dads Take Your Child to School" contest! 🎉 Frank had a blast at the Razorback game against UAPB last night at War Memorial Stadium. 🐗 A big thank you to Muskie Harris for generously donating the tickets! 🏈
4 months ago, LRSD
Guys attend the Razorback game at War Memorial Stadium
📚 Hall-West High School of Innovation, Central, and Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School students are thriving in the Metro/Baptist Health College LPN program! Thanks to a $194K grant, LRSD is proud to support their career journey.
4 months ago, LRSD
High School students in the LPN program
🎉 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy students had a blast with spirit squads from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff before their game at War Memorial Stadium! Cheers, smiles, and tons of school spirit filled the day. 🏈
4 months ago, LRSD
Spirit squads with students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy
🚨 Traffic Alert for LRSD Families! Please be aware that some bus routes may experience delays this afternoon due to the Razorback game tonight at War Memorial Stadium. We've highlighted the affected routes and schools in the attached graphic. Plan ahead and thank you for your understanding!
4 months ago, LRSD
traffic alert. Some LRSD bus routes may be impacted by traffic due to the game at War Memorial Stadium.
Traffic Alert. entral: Buses L, Y Williams:Schools and Potentially Impacted Bus Routes: Hall: Buses C, G Pulaski Heights Middle: Buses G, H Pulaski Heights Elementary: Bus B C Buses B, F Forest Heights: Buses E, P Bale: Bus A Brady: Bus A Dunbar: Buses F, G Mann: Bus O Stephens: Buses A, B, C, D JA Fair: Bus K Parkview: Buses J, M, W, T MLK: Buses A, B, C Southwest: Bus BB
What an incredible week so far at Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School! Several families and community members attended a Title 1 Meeting, Open House, and the first of many College Nights of the year. Looking forward to many more great events!
4 months ago, LRSD
Students at Parkview High School
The results are in! 🎉 Congrats to our top 50 "Dads Take Your Child to School" winners, who’ll join Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright for a special lunch. Information about the lunch will be released to the winners soon. Check out the top 5 in the graphic! Thank you to all the amazing dads and father figures who participated!
4 months ago, LRSD
Congratulations to the Top 50 Winners. The top 5 are pictured here.