☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals are back for LRSD students and families! The Little Rock School District Child Nutrition Department is offering FREE breakfast and lunch for any child 18 years and younger at multiple school locations across the district this summer through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Program! Meals begin June 1 at select locations. Multiple sites will be available across Little Rock. Visit https://www.lrsd.org/page/summer-school-meals for more details. Please help us spread the word so families can take advantage of these free summer meals!
27 days ago, LRSD
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: Rockefeller Early Childhood Center Address: Seven Zero Zero East Seventeenth Street, Seven Two Zero Six 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: Eight Zero Zero A M to Eight Forty Five 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.
📚🌟 Is your child a rising 5th-8th grader interested in advanced or accelerated middle school courses? Join LRSD for a live virtual information session today at 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to learn more! Families of rising 5th-6th graders are also welcome.
about 20 hours ago, LRSD
Flyer from the Little Rock School District promoting a virtual question-and-answer session for families of rising seventh and eighth grade students interested in earning high school credit while in middle school. The flyer includes the Little Rock School District logo and the words "Virtual Question and Answer Session" at the top. Large headline reads: "Attention Rising Seventh and Eighth Grade Families!" Text states: "Unlock High School Credits in Middle School. Join us for a Live Virtual Question and Answer with Kelli Bell, Little Rock School District Director of Teaching and Learning. Tuesday, June Twenty-Third, Two Thousand Twenty-Six, at Four O'Clock P.M. or Five Thirty P.M." A section titled "What We'll Cover" includes the following topics: Overview of accelerated pathways, including Algebra One, Physical Science, and English One. Academic placement criteria and data review for the Twenty-Six through Twenty-Seven school year. Parent and student recommendation letter for placement consideration. Student and family commitment expectations for academic success. A section titled "Join the Meeting!" provides meeting details: Tuesday, June Twenty-Third, Two Thousand Twenty-Six, at Four O'Clock P.M. or Five Thirty P.M. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/7575014998?pwd=UG5PQlNsbVd5V2svMOFsbVFOWXYxdz09 Closing text reads: "We look forward to partnering with you for your student's academic excellence! See you June Twenty-Third!" The flyer also includes a photograph of middle school students sitting together in a classroom and smiling while working at their desks, along with the Little Rock School District Teaching and Learning logo.
🏈🏀 Important Athletic Facilities Notice! In accordance with the Arkansas Activities Association's mandatory Summer Dead Period, all Little Rock School District athletic facilities will be closed June 21–July 5. The closure also allows LRSD to complete important maintenance and upkeep on our athletic facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we support AAA guidelines and prepare our facilities for a successful school year ahead!
8 days ago, LRSD
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.
🚌 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Back-to-School Bus Stop Alert! 🚌

Has your family moved recently, or do you need to update your address? Don't miss the bus! To help ensure your child has transportation in place for the first day of school, address updates must be submitted by June 19, 2026.

Be sure to check out the important transportation letter linked below for key deadlines, address verification requirements, and other helpful back-to-school information. A few minutes now can help make the first day of school a smooth ride for everyone!

In English and Spanish: https://aptg.co/3DlPg8
12 days ago, LRSD
Picture of school bus with caption that says reminder: update your info; deadline: june 19, 2026 - English
graphic in Spanish with a school bus that reminds you to update your info by the deadline of june 19
***LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, June 11th Starting at 5:30 PM
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
15 days ago, LRSD
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🎙️🎉 Episode 10 of the Wright on Education Podcast is now live! Watch this special conversation with the legendary Mrs. Nancy Rousseau as she reflects on her remarkable career, the importance of public education, and the lasting impact of serving students and families throughout her years in education.📺 Watch on YouTube, https://youtu.be/WGAhY3W5cU0, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Help us celebrate an educator whose influence will be felt for generations to come! 🐅
20 days ago, LRSD
Mrs. Nancy Rousseau and Dr. Jermall Wright pose for a picture while recording the Wright on Education podcast.
***LRSD Board Meeting, Thursday, May 28th, Starting at 5:30 PM
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
29 days ago, LRSD
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📢 Reminder: All schools and offices in the Little Rock School District will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend as we honor and remember those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
about 1 month ago, LRSD
A background of American Flags in the sky with the words Remember and Honor, Memorial Day. Schools and Offices Closed Monday, May 25, 2026 with the Little Rock School District logo in the bottom left hand cornor
🎓✨ Congratulations, LRSD Class of 2026! What an incredible graduation season it was across the Little Rock School District! We are so proud of the graduates from Little Rock Southwest High School, Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School, Hall-West High School of Innovation, and Little Rock Central High School. From the first step across the stage to the final cap toss, your hard work, resilience, and determination shined brightly. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish next! Congratulations, graduates! 🎉
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Pictures from the graduations of Southwest, Parkview, Hall-West, and Central
🎓✨ Big dreams took center stage today at the Little Rock School District’s 2026 Academic Signing Day! We are proud to celebrate a record number of outstanding seniors as they announced their college plans and were recognized for earning major scholarships and academic honors. From future engineers and doctors to scientists, journalists, and researchers, the Class of 2026 is filled with incredible leaders ready to make an impact both here in Arkansas and across the country. Congratulations to all of our honorees, and thank you to Arvest Bank and the Little Rock School District Foundation for helping make this special celebration possible! 💙
📸 See more photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUiah
🎥 Watch the full ceremony here: https://youtu.be/eml5brCusWM
about 1 month ago, LRSD
LRSD Academic Signing Day Class of 2026
***LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, May 14th, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
about 1 month ago, LRSD
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AP Exam 2026 LRSD Announcement

The Little Rock School District is proud to support our students as they prepare to take Advanced Placement (AP) Exams this spring. These nationally administered exams give students the opportunity to earn college credit and demonstrate their academic readiness.

AP Exam Dates:
AP Exams will take place over two weeks: May 4–15, 2026

Daily Testing Schedule:

Morning Exams: Begin at 8:00 AM (students should arrive by 7:30 AM)
Afternoon Exams: Begin at 12:00 PM (students should arrive by 11:30 AM)
Students must report to their assigned testing location on time. Late arrivals may not be admitted. If needed, arrange for alternate transportation to arrive on time.

What Students Should Bring:
A valid school ID or government issued ID
Several sharpened No. 2 pencils and black or blue pens
An approved calculator (for applicable exams)
A water bottle and small snack

What Not to Bring:
Cell phones, smartwatches, or electronic devices
Notes, textbooks, or unauthorized materials


How to Prepare:

Get a full night’s sleep before each test
Eat a healthy breakfast or lunch before arriving
Arrive early to allow time for check-in and seating
Stay calm and manage your time during the exam Read over your class notes and Mock Exam Feedback



We encourage families to support students by ensuring they are well-rested, prepared, and on time each day of testing. For specific exam dates, locations, or questions, please contact your school counselor or AP coordinator.
We wish all of our students the best of luck as they showcase their hard work and dedication!

Link to Schedule

about 2 months ago, Dr. Jennifer Thomas
LRSD is excited to announce a new opportunity for families, initially being introduced at Chicot and Watson Elementary Schools. Read more about the District's new Bilingual Education /Dual Language Immersion program - the first in the state - by clicking on the following links -

English - https://aptg.co/cGl9d3

Spanish - https://aptg.co/PCH47n

2 months ago, LRSD
dual language logo
AP exams are right around the corner, taking place May 4–15! Be sure to check your exam schedule, get plenty of rest, arrive on time, and come prepared with required materials. Keep reviewing with AP Classroom, class notes, and practice exams, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your AP teacher with any questions. Families, your support makes a difference. Help your student stay organized and ready for success! You’ve got this, AP Scholars!
2 months ago, LRSD
A blue-themed graphic with a blurred image of a multiple-choice test sheet and a pencil filling in answers in the background. Large white text reads, “Good luck on your AP exams!” At the bottom, it says, “You’ve got this! AP testing will occur May 4–15.” The LRSD logo appears in the lower right corner.

🏀🎉 Let’s celebrate our champions, Little Rock! Join us on Sunday, April 19, from 3:00–5:00 PM for a Citywide Championship Parade honoring our incredible student-athletes from Hall-West (4A Boys State Champions) and Parkview (5A Boys State Champions). The parade will begin at Little Rock City Hall and end at First Security Amphitheater, followed by a fun-filled celebration with food trucks and a pep rally. Come out and cheer on the best of Little Rock basketball!

3 months ago, LRSD
A promotional graphic for a Citywide Championship Parade featuring a basketball-themed logo at the top and the headline “Come Celebrate With Us.” The design is divided into three sections highlighting the 2026 state champion teams: Hall-West as the 4A Boys Basketball State Champions, Pulaski Academy as the 4A Girls Basketball State Champions, and Parkview as the 5A Boys Basketball State Champions. Each section includes the team name, title, and a group photo of the players with their championship trophies. At the bottom, the text invites the community to “Celebrate and Support Our Student-Athletes” on Sunday, April nineteenth from three o’clock p.m. to five o’clock p.m. The event will include a parade, food trucks, fun, and more. The parade will start at Little Rock City Hall located at five hundred West Markham Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, seven two two zero one, and will end with a pep rally at the First Security Amphitheater located at four hundred President Clinton Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, seven two two zero one. The City of Little Rock seal appears in the bottom right corner.
Starting tomorrow, LRSD will launch a new, easy-to-use, anonymous reporting app, StopIt, to provide students, staff, families, and community members with a safe, anonymous way to report concerns related to bullying, threats, school violence, self-harm, or other behaviors that may place students at risk. This powerful tool helps deter harmful behavior and allows school leaders to respond quickly and appropriately.
3 months ago, LRSD
Anonymous Reporting App graphic- Spanish
Anonympus Reporting App Graphics - English
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Reception for New Board Members - 4:30 p.m. followed by Swearing-in Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Lobby, Admin Bldg.- 810 W. Markham
***LRSD Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg.
Agenda: https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: www.lrsdlive.com
3 months ago, LRSD
Photos of new board members
LRSD's internet services are currently down today. Crews are on site and working to restore service as quickly as possible. Phone lines at our schools and district offices are still working. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will provide an update as soon as internet services are fully restored.
3 months ago, LRSD
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🎓✨ Make plans to attend the 2026 Black Male Educator Summit! The Little Rock School District’s Black Male Educator Summit returns March 13–14 for two days of connection, conversation, and empowerment for educators and community leaders. The event takes place at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy (9417 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock). This powerful event brings educators together to share experiences, build community, and strengthen the impact of Black male educators in our schools. Register today: www.lrsd.org/page/black-male-educator-summit-2026

4 months ago, LRSD
Make Plans to Attend Little Rock School District’s 2026 Black Male Educator Summit.” The center of the graphic features the Little Rock School District Black Male Educator Summit logo surrounded by photos of past summit speakers, panel discussions, and attendees. Event details listed on the graphic include: March 13 through March 14, 2026 at Doctor Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Academy, 9417 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. The schedule notes that Friday, March 13 will include Black Male Educator Shop Talk and the Summit opening reception, and Saturday, March 14 will include the Black Male Summit keynote speaker and breakout sessions. The graphic also includes a registration link that reads: www dot l r s d dot org slash page slash black dash male dash educator dash summit dash two zero two six.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Reception for Outgoing Board Members - 4 p.m.
Lobby, Admin Bldg.- 810 W. Markham
***LRSD Special Board Meeting/Agenda Session - 5:30 p.m.
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg.
Agenda: https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: www.lrsdlive.com


4 months ago, LRSD
clay figure with megaphone
Reception for Outgoing Board Members - Thurs., March 12, 4 p.m., LRSD Admin Bldg, 810 W. Markham, with pics of outgoing members