Blue and white Little Rock School District graphic with confetti that reads, “Congratulations! 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.” The sixteen Little Rock Central High School students recognized are Bennet Chen, Saloni Choudhary, Susana Conti, Nidhi Hebbar, Yuhan Hu, Aaron Kathi, Caroline Kolb, Ao Liu, Jesse Muller, Kirby O'Dell, Lilian Ouyang, Deven Patel, Margaret Qin, Nirihor Rahman, Murat Ulupinar, and Shangyu Wu. The Little Rock School District logo appears in the bottom right corner.

16 Central High Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

September 9, 2026
Academic excellence is shining bright at Little Rock Central High School! Sixteen Central students have been named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, placing them amo...
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LRSD Special Board Meeting, Thursday, September 10th - Starting at 5:30 p.m.

September 8, 2026
***LRSD Special Board Meeting, Thursday, September 10th, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold a Special Board meeting on Thur...
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LRSD Personnel Hearing and Board Work Session - Tuesday, 9.8.26 - 5:30 PM

September 8, 2026
***LRSD Employee Hearing and Board Work Session Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Starting at 5:30 p.m. LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold an em...
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Graphic for Little Rock School District’s “LRSD Forward” plan. The Little Rock School District logo and name appear at the top. Large text reads, “LRSD Forward.” Below, text reads, “Fiscal Year Twenty-Eight Short-Term Resource Equity and Strategic Redesign Plan.” The tagline reads, “Aligning Resources. Expanding Opportunity. Building Our Future.” Large upward-pointing arrows represent progress and growth, accompanied by icons representing schools, education, community, and growth. Along the right side are photos of Little Rock School District students participating in classroom learning, science activities, graduation, and extracurricular programs. The bottom of the graphic features the Little Rock skyline and the Broadway Bridge.

LRSD Invites Community to Help Shape the Future of  Little Rock Schools

September 4, 2026
The Little Rock School District is inviting students, families, staff, and community members to be part of an important conversation about the future of LRSD. Superintendent Dr....
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Picture of Dr. Wright with dads at the table for his Wright On Education Podcast

LRSD Rocks Out with Dads and Father Figures at Annual Luncheon

September 3, 2026
(By Glory Etim) The Little Rock School District celebrated several dads and father figures September 3 at a special luncheon honoring participants in LRSD’s annual “Dads Take You...
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LRSD Gets Its Wing On as Wing Wednesday Returns with Food, Fun, and a Little Fire

August 27, 2026
Wing Wednesday is back at the Little Rock School District, and LRSD celebrated its return with a day full of wings, laughs, friendly competition, and a little extra heat! The fun...
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Central High School Science Building Render

LRCH Science Building & Field House Up for AIA Arkansas People’s Choice Award

August 27, 2026
The design for the Little Rock Central High School Science Building and Field House has been submitted to the American Institute of Architects AR Chapter for Best Design! Click o...
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Karis Wesson, a graduate of the Little Rock School District's practical nursing program, poses for a portrait at Baptist Health College Little Rock on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. The college collaborates with the district on the program. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Adam Vogler)

Little Rock School District Program Graduating Students With Nursing Credentials

August 24, 2026
Article by: Anne Li of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Photo by: Adam Vogler Karis Wesson remembers clearly the struggle of learning to insert an IV on a mannequin arm. Wesson's...
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On the left it's a picture of Kennedi Tims and her dad before a father-daughter dance in 2024, on the right it's a picture of Kennedi Tims and her dad at Forest Height STEM Academy where they both teach

From Father-Daughter Dance to Future Educator: Kennedi’s Forest Heights Story Comes Full Circle

August 20, 2026
Some school stories come full circle in the most beautiful ways. For Kennedi Tims, Forest Heights STEM Academy isn’t just a school; it’s a place that has been part of her family’s...
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Back to school collage of photos featuring students, staff, parents, security , nurses, television personalities and the mayor

Welcome Back Students and Staff for the 2026-27 School Year!

August 11, 2026
Welcome back to the Little Rock School District! Whether you're walking into your very first classroom, beginning your final year before graduation, joining us as a new family, o...
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LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, August 13 - Starting at 5:30 p.m.

August 11, 2026
***LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, August 13th, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold a Special Board meeting in ...
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Square graphic celebrating a Little Rock School District teacher achievement. The background is white with colorful confetti scattered around the edges. In the center is a light blue rectangle with a photograph of Regina Howard standing on the left side. She is smiling and wearing glasses, a black blazer, and a patterned gold, black, and white blouse. She is holding two awards. Large white text with a dark blue outline across the top of the graphic reads: "Congratulations, Regina Howard, Metro!" Large white text with a dark blue outline on the right side reads: "Top 15 Finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year!" The Little Rock School District logo appears in white in the lower right corner of the blue background. Confetti surrounds the graphic, emphasizing the celebratory theme.

LRSD's Regina Howard Named Top 15 Finalist for 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

July 28, 2026
Big congratulations are in order for Metropolitan Career Technical Center's Ms. Regina Howard! She has been named one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the...
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Promotional flyer for the Little Rock School District's live Wright on Education Podcast Series during the Back-to-School Convocation. The background is dark navy blue with colorful prism light effects and diagonal glass-like reflections. The words "On Education" are repeated in large outlined red and white lettering across the background, creating a layered visual effect. Centered near the top in large white letters is the title: Wright on Education. To the right is a red banner with white text that reads: Podcast Series. Centered below the title is the message: Join Us for a Live Podcast Experience to Kick Off a Powerful New School Year! Below that is the district theme: Diverse Voices. Endless Choices. The middle of the flyer is divided into three sections by thin white vertical lines. Left section: A red circle contains a white music note icon. Below it reads: Pre-Show Starts Thursday, August 6th 10:00 A.M. Live music to get us started! Center Section: A red circle contains a white microphone icon. Below it reads: Wright on Education Podcast Live Right section: A red circle contains a white gift box icon. Below it reads: Chance to Win Door Prizes Including a 65-inch television Winner must be at their school site to win. Across the bottom of the flyer is a large dark blue banner outlined in red. On the left side is a red play button icon inside a white circle. Next to it, in white text, it reads: Tune In to Watch Live! Large white and red text to the right reads: L R S D Live dot com (LRSDLive.com) The Little Rock School District logo appears in the upper right corner of the flyer, featuring a white torch emblem above the words Little Rock School District.

Lights, Camera, Convocation! Wright On Education Goes LIVE to Kick Off the School Year

July 23, 2026
The Little Rock School District is ready to launch the 2026-2027 school year in a big way! On Thursday, August 6, LRSD employees across the district will come together virtually ...
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LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting - Thursday, 7.16.26 - Starting at 5:30 p.m.

July 14, 2026
***LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, July 16th, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold a Special Board meeting in co...
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LRSD Board Meeting - Thursday, June 25th - 5:30 PM

June 24, 2026
*LRSD Board Meeting, Thursday, June 25th, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Thurs...
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Graphic showing a football stadium and field with a large orange warning sign in the foreground. The sign reads, “Athletic Facilities Will Be Off Limits on the Days Listed.” In the upper right corner, an orange banner reads, “Summer Dead Period, June Twenty-First through July Fifth.” The Little Rock School District logo appears near the bottom center of the graphic. A message across the bottom states: “In observance of the Arkansas Activities Association’s mandatory Summer Dead Period, all Little Rock School District athletic facilities will be closed from June Twenty-First through July Fifth. This closure also provides an opportunity to complete required maintenance on our facilities.” The graphic uses orange, green, and white colors and features a football stadium in the background.

LRSD Athletic Facilities to Close June 21–July 5 for Mandatory Summer Dead Period

June 16, 2026
The Little Rock School District will observe the Arkansas Activities Association’s (AAA) mandatory Summer Dead Period from June 21 through July 5, 2026. During this time, all LRSD...
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A picture of Jacqueline Rowlette on a blue background with her name at the bottom. It also says LRSD Director of Finance and has the LRSD logo in the bottom right hand corner

LRSD Welcomes New Director of Finance, Jacqueline Rowlett, to the LRSD Family

June 10, 2026
The Little Rock School District is excited to welcome Jacqueline Rowlett as its new Director of Finance, bringing nearly two decades of experience, innovation, and leadership in A...
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Important Statement from LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright - 6.4.26

June 4, 2026
Please read an important statement from LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright in the link below. It is also posted as a JPG. Statement from Dr. Jermall Wright - English Stateme...
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Graphic for the Little Rock School District Child Nutrition Department promoting the 2026 Seamless Summer Option Program. The background features tropical summer-themed graphics including palm leaves, sunshine, beach waves, floaties, and a smiling pineapple wearing sunglasses. The headline reads: “Little Rock School District – Child Nutrition Department – 2026 Seamless Summer Option (S S O).” The graphic promotes free breakfast and lunch meal service locations for summer. Table information includes: School Location: Chicot Elementary Address: One One One Zero Zero Chicot Road, Seven Two One Zero Three Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Gibbs Elementary Address: One One One Five West Sixteenth Street, Seven Two Zero Two Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Stephens Elementary Address: Three Seven Zero Zero West Eighteenth Street, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Fifteen P M School Location: Central High School Address: One Five Zero Zero Little Rock Nine Way, Seven Two Zero Two Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Twelve Fifteen P M to Twelve Forty Five P M School Location: Romine Early Childhood Center Address: Three Four Zero Zero Romine Road, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Fifteen P M School Location: Dunbar Middle School Address: One One Zero Zero Wright Avenue, Seven Two Zero Six Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash One Zero slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Parkview High School Address: Two Five Zero One John Barrow Road, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Southwest High School Address: Nine Seven One Five Mabelvale Pike, Seven Two One Zero Three Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash One Zero slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Dr. Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Academy Address: Nine Four One Seven Geyer Springs Road, Seven Two Zero Nine Days of the Week: Monday through Thursday Program Beginning: Zero Seven slash Zero Seven slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Eight Zero Zero A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M Additional text reads: “All sites will be closed June Nineteenth and July Second, Third, and Sixth.” “Meals will only be served during these timeframes.” Bottom text reads: “United States Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and leader.” “Any child eighteen and younger can eat breakfast and lunch at no charge.” Additional text reads: “For more information please call Five Zero One – Four Four Seven – Two Four Five Eight.” The graphic includes the LRSD Eats Child Nutrition logo and colorful summer-themed artwork with the word “Summer” displayed prominently at the bottom.

Keeping Kids Fueled All Summer: LRSD Announces 2026 Summer Meal Sites

June 1, 2026
The Little Rock School District Child Nutrition Department is once again helping ensure children across the community have access to nutritious meals this summer through its 2026 ...
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LRSD Board Meeting - Thursday, March 28th - 5:30 PM

May 26, 2026
*LRSD Board Meeting, Thursday, May 28th, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Thursda...
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