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🎉✨ 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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🌟 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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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🌟 LRSD Community Schools were honored at UAMS' Community Partner Celebration! 🎉 McDermott Elementary, Stephens Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Brady Elementary were recognized for their work in the Green Schoolyards Initiative, which promotes physical activity and improves school experiences.
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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.
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****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
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🎉 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.
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Please read the welcome letter for Ms. C. Johnson, Interim Principal for Washington.
Welcome Ms. Johnson!!!!
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Good evening Wildcats!
This is a reminder that there is no school for students this Friday, November 8th.
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****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment/Work Session & Emp Hearing, Thurs., Nov. 7th, Starting at 5:30PM
810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
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Picture Day is tomorrow for all students. Lifetouch picture packages are available to purchase and completely optional. Order forms were sent home with students and should be returned tomorrow if you choose to purchase pictures. Be sure to include payment with completed forms.
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No costumes should be worn to school. Please save those for tomorrow night. Wear your grade level color for tomorrow's RWW theme!
K - Red
3rd /3-4 CBI - Orange
1st /K-2 CBI - Green
4th /4-5 CBI - Blue
2nd - Purple
5th - Yellow
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🎉 LRSD's Mid. & High School Recruitment Fair continues. Students have been exploring incredible programs and opportunities across our schools.
👪 Parents & Families: Now it's your turn, TONIGHT! Come check out options for your students & win prizes, 5-7PM, LR Southwest, 9715 Mabelvale Pike. More here: https://5il.co/2ztkg
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Lights, Camera, Action! It's Red Ribbon Week! Join us as we celebrate a drug-free life. Students and staff are encouraged to show their drug-free spirit by dressing for each day's theme. (Please note costumes are not to be worn to school). Our daily themes are attached.
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Hello Wildcat families!
Please join us this Friday, October 25th for our Wildcat Leadership Honors Assemblies.
K-2 Assembly will be at 8:30 am
3-5 Assembly will be at 9:30 am
We hope you can join us to celebrate the 1st Nine Week achievements of our Wildcat student leaders!
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#Reimagine your child's future with expanded educational offerings at LRSD's upcoming School Recruitment Fair, Tues-Wed, Oct 29-30. Two fun-filled days for students to check out school booths, performances, & demonstrations & win prizes. Open to parents & public Tues night, Oct. 29. See details in flyer: https://5il.co/2yv68
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