🎙️ 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 days 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! 💙
4 days 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.
11 days 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! 🌟
12 days 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.
12 days 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/.
12 days 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.
12 days 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.
12 days 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.
Mabelvale Elementary students welcomed a special guest this week as Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. became the very first guest on their EAST Program's “We Speak the Truth” Podcast. Mayor Scott shared about his role as mayor and encouraged the 5th graders to keep striving for greatness. Thanks to support from the EAST Initiative, students are learning valuable leadership, service, and technology skills that will prepare them for the future.
12 days ago, LRSD
Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. participates in a podcast with students at Mabelvale Elementary
📢 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.
17 days 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!
26 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.
26 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
26 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!
26 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 2 months 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 2 months 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! 🎸

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!
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! 💡✏️
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! 💙
2 months ago, LRSD
LRSD FBLA students in California at the National Conference