Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy in the Little Rock School District pick out their books during the "Reading in the Rock" kickoff event on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Staci Vandagriff)
"Graphic with a blue gradient background and a white border. At the top, white text reads: 'Congratulations to Wakefield Elementary and Little Rock Hall-West High School of Innovation.' Below, three award badges are displayed in a row, each featuring the 'Beating the Odds' recognition from the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy (OEP). The first badge reads: 'Beating the Odds - ELA - 2024.' The second badge reads: 'Beating the Odds - Overall - 2024.' The third badge reads: 'Beating the Odds - Math - 2024.' At the bottom, bold white text states: '2024 OEP Beating the Odds Awards.' In the lower right corner, a blue and white LRSD (Little Rock School District) logo features a torch inside a shield."
LRSD 2024 OEP Awards" graphic with a blue gradient background. The title is displayed in bold white text at the top. Below, three schools are listed with their respective awards:  Forest Park Elementary received "Best Growth Scores" awards for Math, Overall, and ELA. Wakefield Elementary received "Best Growth Scores" awards for Overall and Math. Jefferson Elementary received a "Best Growth Scores" award for Overall. Each award is represented by a red and black badge with the year 2024 and the University of Arkansas logo. The LRSD logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.
A promotional flyer for the Little Rock School District (LRSD) Artistry in the Rock (AITR) 2025 event. The flyer features a red and blue color scheme with a banner at the top displaying a collage of student performances, including musicians, dancers, actors, and artists. The event title is in bold white and blue text: "LRSD AITR 2025", with icons representing music, theater, dance, and visual arts. Below, the theme "Renaissance" is written in elegant cursive.  The event details are displayed prominently in a red bar:  March 17-20 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Free and Open to the Public! AR State Fair – Hall of Industry Building  A blue section below highlights the Talent Schedule, described as "A celebration and showcase of LRSD student talent in the performing & visual arts." Talent Schedule Monday, March 17 10:00-10:20 AM – Southwest High School Wind Ensemble, directed by Jose Holloway 10:20-10:40 AM – Watson Elementary School Choir, directed by Jeffrey Parker 10:40-11:00 AM – Parkview High School Choirs, directed by Camryn Stillman 11:00-11:20 AM – Hall STEAM Magnet High School Innovation Stage Band, directed by Mario Humphries 11:30-11:50 AM – Hall STEAM Magnet High School Innovation Choir, directed by Christopher Watkins 12:00-12:20 PM – Parkview High School Piano Students, directed by Kelly Rush 12:30-12:50 PM – Pinnacle View Middle School Choir, directed by Bria Alford Special Evening Performance at 6:00 PM:  Voices Without Borders Elementary Honor Ensemble Otter Creek Elementary School Ukulele Band Central High School Jazz Band Tuesday, March 18 10:00-10:20 AM – Terry Elementary School Handbell Ensemble, directed by Mary Ibis 10:20-10:40 AM – Jefferson Elementary School Orff Ensemble, directed by Elizabeth McAlpine 10:40-11:00 AM – Parkview High School Madrigals, directed by Mary Shollmier 11:00-11:20 AM – Chicot Elementary School Choir, directed by Sheree O’Rorke and Randall Farris 11:30-11:50 AM – Mann Middle School Dance, directed by Lakeisha Sharpley 12:00-12:20 PM – Central High School Madrigals, directed by Christy Frugé 12:30-12:50 PM – Mann Middle School Jazz Band, directed by Nehemiah Paul Wednesday, March 19 10:00-10:20 AM – Forest Heights STEM Academy Band, directed by Shauna Thomas 10:20-10:40 AM – Otter Creek Elementary School Ukulele Band, directed by Marykah Johnson 10:40-11:00 AM – Mabelvale Middle School Dance Troupe, directed by Carmen Gutierrez 11:00-11:20 AM – Forest Heights STEM Academy String Ensemble, directed by Shauna Thomas 11:30-11:50 AM – Pulaski Heights Middle School Jazz Band, directed by Stephen Colby 12:00-12:20 PM – Mann Middle School Orchestra, directed by Mario Humphries 12:30-12:50 PM – Mann Middle School Choir, directed by Lisa Walker-Lamb Special Evening Performance at 6:00 PM:  LRSD Jazz Band Voices Without Borders Southwest High School Jazz Band Thursday, March 20 10:00-10:20 AM – Mabelvale Elementary School Poetry, performed by Alexis Ankey-Ryan 10:20-10:40 AM – Mabelvale Elementary School Jazz Band, directed by Joshua Hill 10:40-11:00 AM – Carver Elementary School Drama, directed by DJ Ramsey 11:00-11:20 AM – Forest Heights STEM Academy Fourth Grade, performed by Satia Spencer 11:30-11:50 AM – Forest Heights STEM Academy Choir, directed by Glory Olson 12:00-12:20 PM – Pinnacle View Middle School Drama, directed by Dariane Liyou Mull 12:30-12:50 PM – Pinnacle View Middle School Drama, directed by Dariane Liyou Mull At the bottom of the flyer, a blue bar contains the LRSD website for more details: www.LRSD.org/Artistry.
A blue gradient background with white snowflakes in the corner. The graphic says inclement weather update! It also has the Little Rock School District logo
Students from Hall-West STEAM Magnet High School’s health sciences academy stand outside an imaging room at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. From the doorway of the room, they viewed an MRI machine and learned about the precautions employees take to ensure safety around the machine’s strong magnetic field.
Little Rock Central High School
The Little Rock Southwest Renaissance Team
A digital graphic featuring Little Rock Central High School with a cloudy sky in the background. The words 'Little Rock NINE' are prominently displayed in bold black and gold lettering. Above this, the names of the nine students who integrated the school in 1957 are listed: 'Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Ernest Green, Thelma Mothershed, Melba Pattillo, Gloria Ray, Terrence Roberts, Jefferson Thomas, Carlotta Walls.' To the right, there is a stylized 'LR' logo in black and gold. The historic school's facade stands in the background, highlighting its architectural details.
Welcome Head Coach Bobby Bolding to Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School
Congratulations - Thea Foundation Scholarship Winners
"Congratulations! Forest Park Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Roberts Elementary, and Wakefield Elementary recognized in the Arkansas School Recognition Program.  Forest Park Elementary: Top 5% Performance - $34,839.54, Top 5% Growth - $34,839.54 Jefferson Elementary: Top 5% Performance - $36,457.77, Top 5% Growth - $36,457.77 Roberts Elementary: Top 5% Performance - $97,474.56, Top 6%-10% Growth - $48,732.16 Wakefield Elementary: Top 5% Growth - $42,264.36 Text below: 'LRSD Among Top Performing and Growth Schools in Arkansas School Recognition Program.'"
Officer Tommy Norman poses with fifth-grade student Tyairah and Stephens Elementary staff; he speaks to students at an Honor Assembly about gun violence and drug prevention, fulfilling Tyairah's request.
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Dr. Mary Maris
Inclement Weather Update!
School lockers with the LRSD and UAMS logo