📢 Notice to LRSD Families and Community: Our phone service provider is currently experiencing an outage, which is affecting incoming calls at some of our schools and offices. Outgoing calls and calls within the District are not impacted. If you need immediate assistance, please email your school or building administrator at firstname.lastname@lrsd.org. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as crews work to resolve the issue. Updates will be shared as soon as service is restored.
about 8 hours ago, LRSD
☕✨ Java with Jermall kicks off this week! Join LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright on this Wednesday at Southwest High between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. for coffee, refreshments, and great conversation with parents, staff, and community members. Can’t make it this time? Mark your calendar for October 8 at Mann Magnet Middle and November 12 at Terry Elementary. 💙 Everyone is invited!
9 days ago, LRSD
Blue and white flyer with images of iced coffee, latte, and cappuccino. Title at the top: “Join Us For ‘Java with Jermall.’” Text reads: “Join LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright and enjoy refreshments. Meet fellow parents and community members. Drop by between 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.” Event dates and locations listed in boxes: September 10, Southwest High, 9715 Mabelvale Pike; October 8, Mann Magnet Middle, 1000 East Roosevelt Road; November 12, Terry Elementary, 10800 Mara Lynn Drive. Banner at the bottom says: “Everyone is invited!” Small print: “Supported by ESEA/ESSA Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement.” Bottom right corner features the Little Rock School District logo with torch and book symbol.
Episode 2 of the Wright On Education podcast just dropped! We hear from students and adult subject-matter experts, who bring fresh perspectives to the conversation. The middle and high school students share what excites them about school and how we can build schools they love. Catch Wright On Education on YouTube and other streaming services where you get your podcasts. For questions or comments about episodes or to suggest a topic, email: wrighton@lrsd.org.
10 days ago, LRSD
Students and Dr. Wright during the second episode of the Wright on Education podcast
LRSD Fathers/Father-Figures had a Rock N Roll Sushi good time during our annual luncheon in their honor. Check out our social media and website to see the top winners. We look forward to continued engagement throughout the year. A special shout-out to Rock N Roll Sushi, Muskie Harris, Arkansas State Fair, and Dillard’s for helping us make this year’s event a huge success! More great photos from the luncheon may be found here: www.lrsd.org/2025-dads-rocknrollin
10 days ago, LRSD
LRSD Dads/Father-Figures pose for a picture at LRSD's annual luncheon.
LRSD is proud of Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School’s Luis Velazquez, 12th grade, and Peyton Burt, 10th grade, for their recent accomplishments. Their artwork, first recognized in the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts’ 64th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, has now been selected for an even greater honor, a year-long traveling exhibition at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Way to go, Luis and Peyton!
10 days ago, LRSD
Artwork by Parkview students Luis Velazquez, 12th grade, and Peyton Burt, 10th grade
📚 Our amazing LRSD staff has been hard at work in professional development all week, preparing to welcome students back on Monday! 💪🎉 We’re ready to make this the best school year yet!
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Teachers in Professional Development
🎙️ Watch Now! Tune in to the premiere episode of "Wright on Education" as Supt. Dr. Jermall Wright dives into the new Bell-to-Bell No Cell Phone Act and how LRSD is rolling it out with Yondr pouches to support our Sealed for Success campaign — featuring two LRSD students! 👉 Don’t miss it: https://youtu.be/_MicSeDEnyQ.
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright speaking expressively in a stylized, colorful promotional graphic for the “Wright on Education” podcast series. Bold text overlays the image, reading “Wright on Education” and “Podcast Series,” with the Little Rock School District logo in the corner.

🔥 Calling all LRSD dads and father-figures! Help kick off the school year in style by snapping a photo with your student on the first day of school, August 11. Upload your photo to LRSD’s contest page for a chance to win big! The top 50 entries will enjoy lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will win dinner for six at the restaurant. 🍣🔥 Voting runs August 13–19. Let’s rock this school year, LRSD dads! 🎸

about 2 months ago, LRSD
Flyer titled "LRSD Dads and Father-Figures Rock N Rollin' Into the New School Year," sponsored by Rock N Roll Sushi. A red electric guitar stretches across the top. Text on the left reads: "LRSD Dads and Father-Figures: Take your child to school on the first day!" Red arrow with white text says "August 11 – First Day of School Only – Enter" Another red arrow with white text says "August 13 to August 19 – Vote" How it works: Dads and father-figures: Snap a photo of you with your current LRSD student or students on the first day of school. (Dads of all LRSD students) Upload your photo to LRSD’s Facebook photo contest page on August 11: www dot LRSD dot org slash 2025 dash dads Invite your Facebook friends to vote for your photo between August 13 and August 19 Text on the right reads: "50 lucky dads and father-figures will enjoy hibachi and sushi lunch with Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will enjoy dinner for 6 at a Rock N Roll Sushi restaurant." Images include sushi and a collage of past con
Volante titulado “Papás y Figuras Paternas de LRSD Rock N Rollin’ Hacia el Nuevo Año Escolar”, patrocinado por Rock N Roll Sushi. Una guitarra eléctrica roja cruza la parte superior del volante. Texto a la izquierda: “Papás y figuras paternas de LRSD: ¡Lleve a su hijo a la escuela el primer día!” Flecha roja con texto blanco: “11 de agosto – Solo el primer día de clases – Entrar” Otra flecha roja con texto blanco: “13 de agosto al 19 de agosto – Votar” Cómo funciona: Número uno: Papás y figuras paternas: tomen una foto suya con sus estudiantes actuales de LRSD el primer día de clases. (Papás de todos los estudiantes de LRSD). Número dos: Suba su foto a la página del concurso de fotografía de Facebook de LRSD el 11 de agosto: www punto LRSD punto org diagonal 2025 guion dads Número tres: Invite a sus amigos de Facebook a votar por su foto entre el 13 y el 19 de agosto. Texto a la derecha: "50 papás (y figuras paternas) afortunados disfrutarán de un almuerzo de hibachi y sushi con el Dr. Jermall Wright, y el que obtenga más votos disfrutará de una cena para 6 personas en un restaurante Rock N Roll Sushi.” Imágenes incluyen sushi y un collage de fotos de papás y estudiantes del concurso en años anteriores. Esquina inferior derecha: “Visita nuestro sitio web para más detalles: LRSD punto org” Texto pequeño al final: *Las fechas y bases del concurso están sujetas a cambios. Al participar, aceptas que tus fotos podrían usarse en material de marketing de LRSD.
UPDATE: Please review/comment on Proposed LRSD School Board Zone Map Option 4: https://lrsd.mydistricting.com/comments/plan/14/31.
Zones 1 & 7 are switched; slight changes have been made to Zones 4 & 6.
School attendance zones are NOT affected. Thanks for your support!
about 2 months ago, LRSD
Proposed School Board Election Zone Map - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
📚 Mabelvale Elementary LRSD teachers are leveling up! This week’s professional development focused on boosting literacy and math instruction with research-based strategies to help students thrive. From building strong readers and writers to confident mathematicians, it’s all about student success! 💡✏️
about 2 months ago, LRSD
Mabelvale Elementary teachers participate in Professional Development
🎉 FBLA National Winners Shine Bright in Anaheim! 🌟 Several of our middle school FBLA chapters made a huge impact at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA! 💼 We are beyond proud of all our competitors. Making it to Nationals is a tremendous achievement, and you represented LRSD with excellence! 💙
about 2 months ago, LRSD
LRSD FBLA students in California at the National Conference
📚✏️ Get ready to save, LRSD families! The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday kicks off at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025. During this time, you can purchase school supplies, clothing, instructional materials, and even electronics — tax free! 🛍️📅 Mark your calendars and stock up for back-to-school!
about 2 months ago, LRSD
Graphic promoting Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday for back-to-school shopping. Text reads: "BACK TO SCHOOL Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday Begins: 12:01 A.M. on August 2, 2025 Ends: 11:59 P.M. on August 3, 2025" Includes the Little Rock School District logo and an image of a shopping cart filled with school supplies like binders, markers, pens, folders, and crayons.
Good evening: Please review and comment on the updated School Board Election Zone Map Option 3: https://lrsd.mydistricting.com/comments/plan/11/31. This version includes all of Hillcrest in Zone 5. This does not affect school attendance zones. Thanks for your support!
2 months ago, LRSD
Proposed School Board Election Zone Map - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
🎉 Big news! LRSD’s Teacher of the Year, Victoria Golden from Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy, has been named one of the Top 15 Finalists for Arkansas Teacher of the Year! She’ll be recognized later this month at the Governor’s Mansion, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🏆👏 Way to go, Ms. Golden—you continue to inspire us all! 💙
2 months ago, LRSD
Victoria Golden at the 2025 LRSD Teacher of the Year Ceremony
✨ Summer is in full swing at J. A. Fair K-8 Preparatory School! Students are diving into Health & Beauty 101—learning hair care tips from the amazing Mylicia Allen of Mane Couture Beauty and Barber Salon. ✂️ They're also taking to the skies with drone lessons and aerial photography, thanks to Mr. Roger Robinson! 📸
2 months ago, LRSD
Students learning about hair and drones at summer camp at J.A. Fair
🎉 Big congratulations to Mr. Steven Helmick, principal of Roberts Elementary, on being named an Arkansas Master Principal by the Arkansas Leadership Academy! 🏆📚 This honor recognizes outstanding leadership and top-tier academic growth — and Mr. Helmick exemplifies both. We’re so proud of you and the Roberts team! 👏💙
2 months ago, LRSD
A headshot of Mr. Steven Helmick, principal of Roberts Elementary
👀 We spy a Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School Patriot! 🏈 The Hooten’s Arkansas Football magazine is hitting shelves across the state — and look who made the cover! 📘🔥 The back to back to back champions are on the front in this year’s edition. Grab a copy and show your Patriot pride! ❤️💙
2 months ago, LRSD
Cover of the 2025 Hooten’s Arkansas Football magazine featuring high school football players from championship teams across the state. The word “CHAMPS” is spelled out in large white letters behind the athletes. Among the featured players is Jace White (#3) from Parkview, wearing a red jersey and white pants. Other players represent schools such as Salem, Conway Christian, Arkadelphia, Bryant, Greenwood, and Strong. The bottom text reads, “How CHAMPIONS get to the game.”
🎉 Congratulations to our amazing LRSD media specialists! We’re proud to celebrate Linda Neal, recipient of the Herb Lawrence Leadership Service Award, and Catherine Kohler & Jessica Ballou from Little Rock Southwest High School, winners of the Outstanding Media Program of the Year award! 👏📚 These incredible educators have been recognized by the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media for their outstanding contributions to education and media services. Congratulations again, and thank you for your dedication to LRSD students! 💙
2 months ago, LRSD
A graphic with a light wood background featuring three LRSD educators being honored with AAIM 2025 Awards. On the left: A headshot of Linda Neal smiling, with text below that reads, “Linda Neal, Little Rock School District, Herb Lawrence Leadership Service Award.” On the right: Two portraits side by side. The left portrait shows Catherine Kohler in a graduation gown, smiling, with students in caps and gowns in the background. The right portrait shows Jessica Ballou smiling, wearing large tassel earrings. The text below both reads, “Catherine Kohler & Jessica Ballou, Little Rock Southwest High School, Little Rock School District, Outstanding Media Program of the Year.”
📚✂️ LRSD is excited to partner with Legendary Institute for another Reading in the Rock event on Wednesday, July 2, from 10am–12pm at 400 N. Bowman Rd., Suite 14! Students can enjoy free haircuts for children 12 and under, $5 haircuts for students 13 and over, and pick out free books to take home. Don’t miss this chance to stay sharp—academically and personally—this summer! 📖
3 months ago, LRSD
Reading in the Rock logo with the Little Rock School District (LRSD) emblem and a book icon. Text at the top: "READING IN THE ROCK – HAIRCUTS AND BOOKS!" followed by "FREE BOOKS!" Below this is a collage of young students reading, smiling, using laptops, and participating in school activities. Text in yellow reads: "FREE HAIRCUTS FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER" and "$5 HAIRCUTS FOR STUDENTS 13 AND OVER." Event details: "Wednesday, July 2 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m." Location: Legendary Institute, 400 North Bowman Road, Suite 14, Little Rock. Bottom left features the Legendary Institute logo, a black lion’s head with a yellow crown above the word “LEGENDARY.”
Logotipo de "Reading in the Rock" con el emblema del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock (LRSD) y un ícono de libro. Texto en la parte superior: "¡CORTES DE PELO Y LIBROS!" seguido de "¡LIBROS GRATIS!" Hay un collage de fotos con estudiantes diversos leyendo libros, sonriendo, usando computadoras y participando en actividades escolares. Texto en amarillo: "CORTES DE PELO GRATIS PARA NIÑOS MENORES DE 12 AÑOS O MENOS" y "CORTES DE PELO A $5 PARA ESTUDIANTES MAYORES DE 13 AÑOS." Fecha y hora del evento: "Miércoles, 2 de julio: 10 a.m. a 12 p.m." Ubicación: Legendary Institute, 400 North Bowman Road, Suite 14, Little Rock. En la esquina inferior izquierda aparece el logotipo de Legendary Institute: una cabeza de león negra con una corona amarilla encima de la palabra “LEGENDARY”.
🎉 Just in — even more amazing news for LRSD’s own Coach Aaron Butler! 🏆 On the heels of winning Arkansas Coach of the Year, he has now been named National High School Girls Head Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association! Coach Butler continues to raise the bar for student-athletes at Little Rock Central High School and across the state. We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved national honor! 👏
3 months ago, LRSD
Graphic announcing NWCA High School Girls Head Coach National Coach of the Year for 2024–2025. On the right side is the National Wrestling Coaches Association shield logo with red and white stripes and blue stars. Below the title, there is a photo of Coach Aaron Butler. Text beneath the photo reads: "Aaron Butler, Little Rock Central High School, Arkansas – Section 6." The Central High School tiger logo is also included. Background colors are red, white, and blue with decorative dots and arrows.