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.
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!
📢 Save the Date! Driving Laws Class & Know Your Rights Workshop 🚦
🗓 When: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, 9417 Geyer Springs Rd.
Join us for this essential event featuring:
✅ Guidance on preparing for immigration-related emergencies
✅ Opportunities to learn about driving laws and ask questions about law enforcement in a safe, welcoming environment
✅ Community resources from local agencies and associations
✅ FREE consultations with immigration attorneys
🎯 RSVP now using the link: https://forms.gle/mvXurpRYxtaWdkxW7
To secure your spot with an immigration attorney! Call Arkansas United at 870-377-3550.
Let’s come together to support our community and empower families with the knowledge they need for a brighter future! 🌟
📚🎓 Excellence in Education! 🎓📚
We’re so proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of four of our very own staff members! Please join us in congratulating:
✨ Brianna Young
✨ Joshua Hill
✨ Jeremy Jones
✨ Lakeitha Austin
These dedicated individuals recently earned their master’s degrees, showing a commitment to lifelong learning. Your success inspires our students and community alike!
Let’s give them a round of applause 👏 and wish them continued success in their journey as educators! 💙❤️
Warm holiday wishes from our administration team to you and your family! ✨
We would like to inform you that our digital literacy class is being postponed and will resume in the new year. Stay tuned for more details on the updated schedule and new topics. We look forward to continuing to support your digital learning journey in 2025!
🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Writing!🇺🇸
Earlier today, we honored three of our talented students for their incredible essays in the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, a nationwide competition encouraging young writers to reflect on patriotism.
🏆 1st Place: Cristal P. ($100)
🥈 2nd Place: Janiya L. ($75)
🥉 3rd Place: Giovanni G. ($50)
A heartfelt thank you to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for presenting the awards and celebrating these remarkable students. Their dedication and creativity have truly shone through! #ReimaginingLRSD
🎄 You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! The Grinch caused chaos at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy LRSD - stealing trees and taking over the office! But he fell asleep on the job and got "fired" (even without being hired). Nice try, Mr. Grinch, but the Lacey Lions’ holiday spirit is unstoppable! 🌟
Join us: Optimizing LRSD 2.0 "Recommendations" Community Informational Meetings- Wed. Dec. 11, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Washington Elementary, 2700 S. Main St., and Wed., Dec. 18, 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM at McDermott Elementary, 1200 Reservoir Rd. Childcare, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment & Work Session, Thursday., Dec. 5, 5:30 PM
810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
🎉 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.
On behalf of our administrative team, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our students, staff, families, and community. 💙✨ Your unwavering support and belief in our vision are helping us build a strong foundation in our first year.
Together, we’re creating a culture of excellence and laying the groundwork for lasting success. Every milestone we achieve is thanks to you, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey! 🌟🙌
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.
The Lacey Lions want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pastor Long and Mercy Church for their generous donation of 20 turkeys, making this upcoming holiday season special for some of our Lacey Lions families! #LaceyLions #CommunitySupport #Thankful 🦃🤝
☕️ Join Us for Coffee & Conversation! ☕️
We’re hosting a Coffee Hour on SNAP Benefits on November 12th, from 7:30 am to 8:30 am in Room 1507! This is a great chance to learn about SNAP, find out if you qualify, and get answers to your questions in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Whether you're new to SNAP, looking to join, or just want updates, we welcome everyone to stop by for coffee, snacks, and valuable information!
Topics include:
What is SNAP?
Who qualifies?
How do you apply?
What is WIC?
Local food resources
Come for the coffee, stay for the community! ☕️❤️
#SNAPBenefits #CoffeeHour #CommunitySupport #GetInformed #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy
🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀
Tonight’s the night, Lions fans! 🦁 Join us for our first home game of the season as Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy takes on Dunbar! Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show our Lion pride as we kick off an exciting basketball season!
📅 Game Details: 🆚 Lacey vs. Dunbar
🏆 Teams: 7B, VG, VB
Come out and support our athletes as they give it their all on the court! See you there! 💙❤️
#GameDay #LionPride #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy #HomeOpener #BasketballSeason #WeAreLions
🎉 A Huge Thank You from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! 🎉
We are so grateful to everyone who supported our Binder Drive! 📚 Your generosity helps us provide essential supplies for our students, keeping them organized and ready to learn. Together, we’re building a stronger, more prepared school community. 💙❤️
Thank you for believing in our students and for being part of the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy family! 🦁
#ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #BinderDrive #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy #LionPride #WhereLeadersLearnAndLearnersLead
Parents and Community Members,
Thank you for your continued patience as we navigate through managing traffic flow during arrival and dismissal. Our district leadership has been working to coordinate with the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock Police Department to ensure that we have Safety Guards. Please know that we are doing all we can to maintain smooth and orderly systems to best accommodate our parents and students. We are unable to assign school staff to work in the street; however, we believe that adhering to the following procedures will help us improve arrival protocols:
• All buses will drop off in the front of the building each morning.
• The main parking lot is reserved for staff and families who need to park.
• All vehicles should maintain a safe and reasonable speed while on campus.
• Students who are being dropped off should enter through the east entrance on the rear side of the building.
• When dropping students off, please remain in the right lane.
• Cars should pull down as far as possible and as directed by the staff.
• Students should exit the vehicle to the right.
Note: We do not use the left lanes for student drop-off to ensure the safety of students as they approach the building. Please remember to be mindful of vehicles that may approach to the left to pass traffic.
Once cones are down, please do not remove them or pass to ensure the safety of students, staff, and other stakeholders.
Thank you for being great partners with us in your child’s education. We appreciate all you do to support our school and our learners!
