🌍 Gibbs Magnet Elementary School had a special visit! Two exchange students from Madagascar joined a class to share insights about their country. A wonderful opportunity for our students to learn and connect across cultures!
The Little Rock School District would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the retirees who were honored at last night's LRSD Retirement Reception. 🎉 We are grateful for their years of dedication and service, shaping countless lives, and impacting our schools and community. 🍎📚 To see more pictures, click here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBEbyh.
First graders at Gibbs Magnet School kicked off the year with a book-tasting event, diving into their first Wit and Wisdom module! 📚✨ It was a feast for their minds, sparking curiosity and setting the stage for a year of discovery.
Several of our Little Rock School District schools have made it into the Top 5 of the 2024 Arkansas Democrat Gazette's Best of the Best Readers' Choice Awards! 🎉 Your vote can help these schools be recognized as the best in Arkansas! 🗳️ Please cast your vote today and show your support! Cast your vote here: https://tinyurl.com/2s3rkfp9
****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30 PM
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
📢 Calling All #LRSD 7th - 12th Graders! Step up and make your voice heard by joining the LRSD Student Board! Represent your peers, gain leadership experience, and help shape the future of our school community. Apply now: https://lrsd.jotform.com/242077275606055
Sharing on behalf of our partners at the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra:
🧠💪 Last week, students in the Anatomy and Physiology class at Hall-West High School of Innovation put their knowledge to the test. They were tasked with drawing, labeling, and correctly placing various organs and body landmarks during a pre-assessment. Awesome job!
Deadline Tonight! LRSD is excited to announce the opening of a new high school in WLR. To make it special & help with the design/planning, we need your help identifying a name, mascot, & colors. Please share your thoughts in the survey: https://lrsd.jotform.com/241974514235054.
Beating the heat! 🥵 The fun doesn't stop at Roberts Elementary LRSD! Indoor recess games are keeping the energy high and the smiles wide! 🎉
Third graders at Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School took on an exciting engineering challenge — building a paper chair strong enough to support a large stuffed animal! The students excelled, showcasing their creativity and teamwork. Great job!
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!
