It was a great morning at LRSD's newest community school McDermott Elementary School! Filled with smiles, connections, and excitement, here’s a glimpse of the moments we captured with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright and Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. See more pictures here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDukt.
🎉 Last week, City Year Little Rock kicked off its 20th year of service with an inspiring Opening Day ceremony! This year, City Year AmeriCorps Members are serving in six #LRSD schools. Thank you for your continued dedication to uplifting our school community!
Dads and father figures, there’s still time to participate in our "Dads Take Your Child to School" social media contest! Post the picture you take during the first week of school dropping off your student(s) on campus, and share it with us by August 16. Let’s celebrate the start of the school year together! 🎉 BTW, some lucky winners will enjoy the upcoming Razorback game, compliments of Muskie Harris, a golf game for 4 at the Country Club of Arkansas on September 20th, or a parking pass/admission for 4 to the Arkansas State Fair. Submit your photos here: www.lrsd.org/2024-dads.
Welcome back, Little Rock School District students and staff! 🍎✏️✨ A new year of learning, growth, and success starts today. Let’s make this school year one to remember!
LRSD welcomes its newest team member, David Kizzia. Selected as LRSD's staff attorney, Kizzia brings a wealth of legal expertise to the District with nearly 20 years of experience.
Yesterday, more than 20 Black male educators from across LRSD gathered at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy LRSD for a dynamic professional development session. Building on the momentum of May's Black Male Educator Summit, this event marks the beginning of an initiative focused on supporting, recruiting, and retaining Black male educators in our district.
🌟 This week, teachers from across LRSD gathered at Little Rock Southwest High School for CTE Professional Development Training. The focus? "Leveraging Future Focused Instructional Practices using AI." Educators explored methods to integrate AI into their teaching, paving the way for enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Educators came together this morning in their schools to watch the virtual convocation, Reimagining LRSD Through a Culture of Learning and Love. 📸 Let’s continue to #ReimagineLRSD together! 🎉
🎉 Join us in welcoming Maurice Guest, Jr. to the Little Rock School District! We're pleased to have him on board as our new School Improvement & Educator Effectiveness Specialist. We look forward to the positive impact he'll make in our schools!
✏️🎉 The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy hosted a fantastic Back-to-School Bash! Students and families enjoyed a day filled with fun, including a bounce house, delicious snacks, free clothing, backpacks, and school supplies. Special thanks to everyone who made this event possible!
📚 Was your child identified as gifted and talented in elementary school? 🌟 Explore how our Advanced Academics program supports students from 6th-12th grade. Testing for services is still available in middle and high school. For more details, contact your school's Gifted Facilitator or visit our website: https://www.lrsd.org/page/advanced-academics.
📢 Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher? ESS is hosting an informational session and training on Tuesday, August 13th. This is a great opportunity to learn more and start your journey! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/6z4p4tes
🚌 Back to School Vibes! Check out these snapshots of our amazing staff being welcomed back at schools across LRSD! The smiles, energy, and enthusiasm are contagious. It's great to see everyone ready to start a fantastic new school year! 📚
****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment and Work Session, Thurs., August 8th, Starting at 5:30 PM
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
🌟 Welcome Back, LRSD Teachers! We’re excited to welcome our incredible educators back to school after a well-deserved summer break! 🎉 Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 🏫
🌟 Today, we welcomed new hires and first-year teachers at LRSD's New Employee Orientation! They connected with colleagues, learned from experienced staff, and gained valuable insights into our workplace culture. Here's to a fantastic start! 🎉
🛍️🛒 Get ready to shop tax-free this weekend! Starting tomorrow, you can purchase electronic devices, school supplies, art supplies, instructional materials, and clothing without paying state or local sales tax. This is the perfect time to stock up on everything your student needs for the upcoming school year! 📚
📚 Yesterday, some of LRSD's educators gathered at the Novice Teacher Bootcamp to connect with leaders and peers. They received targeted content support and practical strategies to enhance student success. Excited to see them put these strategies into action! 🎉
🐯 Tiger Academy at Little Rock Central High was a roaring success with over 460 students joining in! Head Counselor Mr. Kim Williams shared valuable insights on how to graduate successfully, Craig O’Neill and Principal Nancy Rousseau playfully debated who is the true Number One Tiger, and the Hi-Steppers brought the energy at the pep rally! It was an unforgettable time filled with Tiger Pride! 🎓🎉
Today marks the final day of Panther Academy at Pulaski Heights Elementary! The past two days have been incredible, offering our students a wonderful chance to meet teachers and get comfortable with the school in a more intimate setting. A huge thank you to the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue & You Foundation for sponsoring this fantastic opportunity!
