May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!!
LRSD Mental Health Department is dedicating this month to raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and fostering support for mental health. Tune in for insightful discussions and practical tips for nurturing your well-being. Let's come together to prioritize mental health and create a more supportive community. Stay tuned for more mental health information! #MentalHealthMonth #WhereToStart #BreakTheStigma #SupportIsKey
Hello LRSD Families! We are excited to announce the official launch of Rooms! Rooms will be our district-wide 2-way communication platform for parents and students to safely and conveniently communicate with teachers and staff. K-11 Parents be on the lookout!
The 2024-25 Student Calendar was approved by the LRSD Board during a Spec. Bd Mtg on April 11th, but must still be approved by the State Board before it is final. Read more here: https://www.lrsd.org/article/1566974. Also - LRSD BD Mtg, Thurs. April 25, 5:30 PM, LRSD Admin Bldg, 810 W. Markham ; Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/; Public comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
*** LRSD Board Work Session - Strategic Plan
LRSD Administration Building, 810 W. Markham, 4.22.24
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Watch live: www.lrsdlive.com
Register NOW for LRSD's Inaugural Black Male Educator Summit, May 17-18, 2024. Keynote Speaker: Former NFL player, classroom teacher, award-winning author, and motivational speaker Robert Jackson. Registration Fee: $27
To register: https://lrsd.jotform.com/240734799851066
🚨 Due to anticipated inclement weather, the #LRSDfit walk scheduled for Saturday at Little Rock's Big Dam Bridge is postponed! Stay tuned for updates on the new date and time! 🌧
Are you a 5th grader or 8th grader in GT? On April 18th at 6:00 p.m., please attend our Transition Night Zoom! We will share all about Secondary Gifted Services along with how classes may be different and information about advanced course options. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register using this link: https://forms.gle/oYD38AwvwVe9nH9t8
Join us for an evening of fun on Tuesday April 23rd! LRSD's Destination Imagination teams will host a dinner and showcase to share their winning state challenge performances! This event is a fund raiser to support teams advancing to the Destination Imagination Global competition in May. Tickets for the dinner are $20 per adult and $10 per student. The event will be held in the FHSA Cafeteria beginning at 6 p.m.
Register using this link: https://lrsd1.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/5882/302/False/True
****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thursday, April 11th, 5:30 PM Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067
Board Work Session - 6:00 PM
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
Little Rock School District is hosting an open mic night on April 26 at Southwest High School. The opportunity is open to the district's elementary, middle, and high school students. If you want to sign up to perform, look in your emails and on social media on Tuesday, April 9, in the morning for the sign-up link. We will limit the sign-ups at each level, so register early to secure a spot!
****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thursday, March 28th, 5:30 PM Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
Attention: Be among the first 15 King parents to join us for tonight's meeting at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership and Language Academy, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for your chance to score some HOT OFF THE PRESS swag! Choose between a trendy t-shirt or a sleek synch bag. See you there!
We are thrilled to announce the remarkable success of Forest Heights STEM Academy's Foreign Language Competition Team at the recent AFLTA State Tournament! The students showcased exceptional talent and dedication, bringing home awards in five categories. Congratulations!
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As part of strategic planning, LRSD created three task forces.The Early Childhood Education Task Force would like parent input on the future of LRSD's birth to pre-k programs. Please complete updated survey to provide input: https://lrsd.jotform.com/240737933710861
Good Evening, Educators:
As part of strategic planning, LRSD created three task forces.The Early Childhood Education Task Force would like your input on the future of LRSD's birth to pre-k programs. Please provide your input in this updated link:
https://lrsd.jotform.com/240738306032853
Enjoy the creativity of student artists at the 10th Annual Artistry in the Rock starting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12th, at the Hall Industry, Arkansas State Fairgrounds. Click on the following link to see the schedule: https://5il.co/2gbkw
We look forward to seeing you!
Please enjoy this month's health newsletter compliments of LRSD's Health Services team:
https://5il.co/2fmss
LRSD & Caissa kick off phase two of the partnership to recruit/retain students. Caissa enrollment specialists will be contacting families this weekend. If you get emails or calls/texts from 501-503-3168, 501-512-1656, or 501-260-7244 -they are legitimate communication from LRSD.
Happy Black History Month! This year, LRSD will spotlight prominent African American District graduates. Today, we are recognizing Hall High School alum Celia Anderson. She's a former Razorback basketball player, author, and Ted Talk presenter. Anderson also delivers presentations to students across the country, sharing how the benefits of education have persevered after her athletic career.
Today, we are celebrating our LRSD bus drivers! Even though the official School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is in April, we want to thank you today! Bus Drivers are often the first and last staff members to see our students each day, getting them from home to school safely. Thank you for what you do every day!
