Attention Parents/Guardians of 11th Grade Students:

A new Arkansas law (Act 724 of 2025) gives 11th-grade students the ability to choose the College and Career Readiness (CCR) assessment that best matches their future plans - whether they want to go to college, join the military, or go straight to work after graduation. Students will take the ACT unless they select an alternate CCR assessment. The deadline to choose is Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Details (including recorded explanations):
• Arkansas CCR Options for Students and Families video – English
• Arkansas CCR One-Pager for Students and Families – English
• Arkansas CCR Options for Students and Families – SPANISH
• Arkansas CCR One-Pager for Students and Families – SPANISH
• Student Survey for Spring 2026 – English/Spanish MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 10
Additional information:
• PreACT and ACT for Families
• www.act.org
• SAT Overview for Arkansas
• https://satsuite.collegeboard.org
• CLT for Arkansas
• www.cltexam.com
Please contact your student’s school counselor if you have questions.

5 days ago, LRSD
mainly decorative - students at desks taking tests
The countdown to holiday cheer starts NOW! 🎄✨ Join LRSD for lunchtime student performances, December 8-19, featuring our choirs, bands, and dance groups bringing the sights & sounds of the season to life. Don’t miss the magic… or the music! 🎶💃
7 days ago, LRSD
A holiday-themed flyer with a red, green, and cream patterned border featuring snowflakes, trees, reindeer, and ornaments. At the top center are the LRSD (Little Rock School District) logo and the LRSD Fine Arts logo. Below that, large white text reads: “Presents: 2025 Spectacular School Performances Take Center Stage!” The location is listed as “LRSD Administration Building – 810 West Markham.” A paragraph explains: “Enjoy the sounds of the season with public performances by LRSD students December eighth through nineteenth, two thousand twenty-five. Bring your lunch and a new, unwrapped toy for our holiday gift drive in partnership with KARK and Fox sixteen. The festive showcase will feature elementary, middle, and high school groups. Performances will also be livestreamed at www dot LRSD live dot com. But our students would love to see you in person! Check out the schedule below.” Below the paragraph is a red-bordered table with four columns labeled: Date, Time, and Performing Group. The schedule reads: Monday, December eighth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Hall-West School of Innovation Band – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Central High School Concert Choir Tuesday, December ninth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Central High School Madrigals – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Little Rock Southwest High School Jazz Ensemble Wednesday, December tenth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Parkview High School Lab Singers – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Little Rock Central High School Jazz Band and Pinnacle View Middle School Choir Thursday, December eleventh: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Watson Elementary Eagle Chorus – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Pinnacle View Middle School Band, Pinnacle View Middle School Choir Two, Parkview High School Jazz Band Friday, December twelfth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Southwest Gryphon Chorale and Parkview High School Madrigals – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Pulaski Heights Middle School Choir Monday, December fifteenth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Mabelvale Middle School Band – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Mabelvale Middle School Band Choir and Mabelvale Middle School Dance Tuesday, December sixteenth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Forest Heights STEM Academy Strings, Chicot Elementary, Roberts Elementary ENCORE Choir Club – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Forest Heights STEM Academy Choir Wednesday, December seventeenth: – Text reads: “No Performances.” Thursday, December eighteenth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Western Hills Ukulele Band – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Dunbar Middle School Band and Choir, Mann Magnet Middle School Dance Friday, December nineteenth: – Eleven thirty to eleven fifty: Marian G. Lacey Band, Marian G. Lacey Dance – Twelve ten to twelve thirty: Marian G. Lacey Choir, Mann Magnet Middle School Jazz Band The background of the schedule area is cream with light green LRSD watermarks. The entire graphic has a festive holiday appearance with decorative ornaments and patterns surrounding the content.
🎁 Join the holiday magic with LRSD and KARK 4 News/Fox 16 for Santa's Holiday Gift Drive! We're collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children up to age 18 to brighten their holiday season. Drop off your donations at the Little Rock School District Administration Building (810 W. Markham) now through December 16th. Let’s spread joy and make this season unforgettable for local families! 🎄✨ Thank you for sharing in the spirit of giving!
7 days ago, LRSD
A festive holiday graphic with pine garland along the top and bottom edges. Large red text reads, “Santa’s Holiday Gift Drive.” Below, black text explains that Santa’s Holiday Gift Drive benefits local children in need this holiday season and asks for gifts suitable for children up to age eighteen. It states that gifts can be dropped off until December sixteenth at the Little Rock School District Administration Building, eight-one-zero West Markham, or that viewers can visit KARK dot com for more locations. On the lower left, an illustrated cardboard box labeled “Santa’s Holiday Gift Drive” overflows with toys, including a teddy bear, a robot, a rubber duck, a doll, and round logos for KARK Four News and Fox Sixteen News. On the lower right is the Little Rock School District logo, featuring a white shield with a stylized torch in the center. The background includes red and cream colors with light snow-like speckles.
🎉 Open Enrollment Phase 3 starts TODAY! Phase 3 is for new students joining LRSD. This includes Pre-K, Kindergarten, and out-of-district transfers for grades 1–12. Families can also complete Parkview auditions and Forest Heights STEM Academy document uploads during this phase. Now’s the perfect time to join the LRSD family, where more options mean more opportunities for your child’s success. 📅 Phase 3 runs through December 19th. Learn more ➡️ www.LRSD.org/register.
10 days ago, LRSD
A promotional graphic for the Little Rock School District with a collage of photos across the top showing students engaged in various activities: reading, performing music, doing science experiments, playing sports, participating in arts, using technology, and smiling in groups. Over the collage is the Little Rock School District logo, which features a white shield with a torch in the center and five stars beneath it. To the left is a yellow frame with the words “More Opportunities for KIDS!” written in white. Below the collage is a large yellow banner with blue text that reads: “Join the LRSD Family! OPEN ENROLLMENT 2026–27.” Under that is a section titled “Open Enrollment Will Occur in Three Phases:” with three blue boxes, each showing dates, icons, and descriptions. Phase One: A yellow circle on the left shows the dates “NOV 3–7.” Beside it, a blue box labeled “Current Student Rollup.” Text reads: “Current students will receive letters for their assignment for next year: • Pre-K, 5th, and 8th roll up to attendance zone schools for 2026–27 • Current K–11 students roll up to the current school assignment for 2026–27 • Alternately assigned students will roll up to the attendance zone for 2026–27.” Phase Two: A yellow circle shows the dates “NOV 10–21.” A blue box is labeled “In-District Transfers / TNTs.” Text reads: “In-District Transfers / TNTs — This includes magnet and specialty applications for current K–12 students.” Phase Three: A yellow circle shows the dates “DEC 1–19.” A blue box is labeled “New Student Registration.” Text reads: “New Kindergarten and Pre-K. Grades 1–12 out-of-district transfers. Parkview auditions and Forest Heights STEM Academy document review.” Below the three phases are two additional yellow boxes: Left box: “JAN 5–9 — Lottery Runs: Magnets and Specialty.” Right box: “JAN 12–16 — Assignment Letters — Letters for new LRSD students and magnet or specialty schools sent out.” At the bottom of the graphic, centered in bold blue text, is the website: “www dot L R S D dot org slash register.”
LRSD is monitoring the weather and communicating with the National Weather Service and nearby districts. At this time, we plan to OPEN as normal on Monday, Dec. 1. If anything changes, we’ll update you by 5 a.m. tomorrow. Thank you and stay warm!
10 days ago, LRSD
Inclement Weather Graphic
****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thurs, November 20th , Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
22 days ago, LRSD
clay figure with megaphone

Why look elsewhere when everything your child needs - plus multiple excellent options - is right here at LRSD? From academics to athletics to the arts, we offer opportunities you won’t find anywhere else!

Open Enrollment kicks off next week, in three phases. See corresponding flyers. From Pre-K–12th grade, we have immediate openings and high-quality programs - including the county’s only public school option where students can graduate with both a high school diploma and a two-year college degree.
You’ve seen the messages that say the right school can change everything — and that’s true. The good news? That school is closer than you think!

Join the LRSD family, where more options mean more opportunities for your child’s success.

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about 1 month ago, LRSD
English flyer: https://aptg.co/xz5fry Spanish Flyer: https://aptg.co/Rx3z4g
Enrollment Specialty-Magnet English: https://aptg.co/hrkSdC Enrollment Speciality-Magnet Spanish: https://aptg.co/DvczNM
****LRSD Board Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thurs, October 30, Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
about 1 month ago, LRSD
clay figure with megaphone
LRSD Student Registration Update:
Thank you for your continued support! Beginning Mon., Oct. 27, 2025, new hours are:
🕗 8 AM-4 PM: In-person support
📞 4-5 PM: Phone/email support
Questions? Call 501-447-2950 or email sro@lrsd.org
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We appreciate your partnership!
about 2 months ago, LRSD
New SRO office hours; 8 a.m. - 4p.m. in person/4-5 p.m. via phone or email
📣 The LRSD Student Registration Office (501 Sherman St.) will be closed Wed., Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. for staff training. We appreciate your patience as we work to serve you even better! 💙
about 2 months ago, LRSD
Graphic with a light blue textured background and a white rounded rectangle in the center. At the top is a blue megaphone icon with sound lines. Below it, bold blue text reads: “IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.” Beneath that, the message says: “The LRSD Student Registration Office (501 Sherman St.) will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, October 22, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for staff training. We appreciate your understanding as our team takes this time to strengthen our skills and enhance the quality of service we provide to our families.” At the bottom left corner, there is the Little Rock School District logo, which features a blue stylized flame and a person silhouette inside it, with the words “LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT” below.
****LRSD Board Agenda Session/Special Board Meeting, Thurs, October 16, Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
about 2 months ago, LRSD
clay figure with megaphone
🚀 Your student’s future starts here! 🌟
LRSD middle schools offer hands-on learning, career exploration, and creative opportunities for success.
🎓 Don’t miss the Middle School Recruitment Fair-Cirks Arena @ Hall High, 6700 “H” St., Wed, Oct 22 | 9 AM–2 PM.
More choices. Brighter futures.

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about 2 months ago, LRSD
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🎙️ Episode 3 of Wright On Education is LIVE! 🙌 This episode dives into one of the biggest questions families face: Where should my child go to school? Hear from a current LRSD parent, a former LRSD parent, and a grandparent as they share why families stay in LRSD, why some leave, and what we can learn to keep growing stronger together. 👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CZmape7e4H0?si=nPJ-Sv0OALefdMDR. 🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform. 📩 Got ideas for future episodes? Email WrightOn@LRSD.org.
2 months ago, LRSD
Dr. Wright and guests laugh during Episode 3 of the Wright on Education podcast
Just a friendly reminder, LRSD’s Check Us Out Tours kick off tomorrow! 🎉 From October 1–3, 9 AM–1:30 PM, families are invited to visit our elementary, middle, and high schools to see the amazing opportunities happening in classrooms every day. 📚🎭🔬 Whether it’s academics, arts, or STEM, there’s something for every student. 💡 Be sure to call ahead to the school you’d like to visit to schedule your appointment. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
2 months ago, LRSD
A graphic with a blue background displays the words “One Team, One Dream, One Little Rock School District” along with the Little Rock School District logo. The graphic announces the upcoming “Check Us Out Tours,” which will take place from October first through October third, from nine o’clock in the morning until one-thirty in the afternoon. The tours are available at all Little Rock School District elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
Reminder! Parents of Hall-West School of Innovation are invited to a special session tonight, Tuesday, September 23, from 6:00–7:00 PM to share input on the future of Hall, including enrollment, programs, and facilities. Your voice matters! Learn more here: https://www.lrsd.org/article/2422551.
3 months ago, LRSD
A flyer from Little Rock School District titled “OPTIMIZING LRSD 3.0” with the tagline “Positioning the LRSD to Operate Efficiently and remain VIABLE.” At the top right is the LRSD logo. The main graphic shows five illustrated icons: a soccer ball and chemistry equipment, a group of people with charts, a glowing lightbulb on a platform, a target with an arrow and graduation cap, and a classroom scene with a teacher at a whiteboard and students seated. The flyer text reads: “Hall-West School of Innovation stakeholders are invited to participate in shaping the future of Hall by sharing your input on a proposal pertaining to enrollment, programming, and facilities. Your insights are invaluable, and we are particularly eager to hear from parents, students, staff, and community members. We want this process to reflect the voices of our Hall community, and your input can make a real difference for our District. To learn more, visit www.lrsd.org/OptimizingLRSD3-0 and review the posted documents. If you have other ideas, please use this link to share them with us by September 24, 2025. We also invite you to attend the meeting for your stakeholder group to discuss the proposal. To accommodate a variety of schedules and make it convenient for participants, we are offering in-person sessions as listed below.” Two blue and gray boxes list meeting details: Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 6–7 PM | Hall-West SOI – 6700 H St. (Media Center) Community Meeting: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 6–7 PM | Hall-West SOI – 6700 H St. (Media Center)
✨ McDermott Elementary School wrapped up Peace Week with a powerful tradition, their annual aerial photo! This year’s picture echoed the UN theme, “Act Now For Peace." 💙 Special thanks to everyone who helped make this tradition happen! 🌟
3 months ago, LRSD
Students and staff at McDermott Elementary gather to create an aerial image of Now with a peace sign and a heart
LRSD joined First Security Bank, students, staff, families, and community members to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the Bank at Chicot Elementary. It’s the fifth LRSD school to benefit from this partnership, with the program offering hands-on financial literacy lessons, career exploration, and the opportunity for students to serve as tellers - helping prepare them for future success.
3 months ago, LRSD
LRSD joined First Security Bank, students, staff, families, and community members to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the Bank at Chicot Elementary.
LRSD student leaders recently trained with representatives from the Health Information Project (H.I.P.) to help bring mental health and wellness resources to their schools. Through H.I.P.’s peer-to-peer model, every LRSD high school student will benefit from this support by senior year. Learn more about H.I.P. here: https://behip.org/.
3 months ago, LRSD
Students participate in training for H.I.P.
Hall-West High School of Innovation students explored future opportunities during the school’s annual College & Career Fair on September 17. Colleges, universities, and organizations from across the region, including UCA, UAPB, Arkansas State, Philander Smith University, UAMS, and more, shared valuable information to help students plan for life after high school.
3 months ago, LRSD
Colleges participate in the college fair at Hall-West
Dunbar Business, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship Magnet Middle School recently hosted the MLK Tech Summit, presented by the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the Arkansas Department of Education. Students enjoyed inspiring speakers, hands-on activities, and an exciting visit from the DREAM 2K Robot, all designed to encourage them to dream bigger and embrace future opportunities in technology.
3 months ago, LRSD
Dunbar Business, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship Magnet Middle School recently hosted the MLK Tech Summit, presented by the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the Arkansas Department of Education.