🏆 National Honor for Labyrinth—Again! Central High’s student literary magazine, has earned the highest distinction in the NCTE REALM Awards for the second year in a row! This national honor recognizes excellence in student literary magazines. Congrats to the Labyrinth staff!
📢 Save the Date! Join us for the State of the District Address on March 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Ron Robinson Theater in Library Square! This is your opportunity to hear directly from LRSD leadership about our progress, challenges, and exciting plans for the future. Let’s come together to #ReimagineLRSD and build brighter futures for every student! Be part of the conversation and see how YOU can play a role in our success story.
📚✨ Over a dozen volunteers visited Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School to share the joy of reading with our students in honor of Black History Month! A huge thank you to Ms. Latoya Morgan for organizing this special event and to all the volunteers who took the time to make today meaningful for our students. 💙📖
Congratulations to Forest Park Elementary School Team 1 on winning the 2025 Mathletes Challenge Championship – 20th Anniversary Edition! Roberts Elementary Team 2 finished in second place and Jefferson Elementary Team 2 secured third place. Thank you to all the students, coaches, and supporters who made this event a success. We look forward to another exciting competition next year! 📸 More at https://mathleteschallenge.com.
📚 It’s Public Schools Week! 🎉 This week is a time to celebrate the educators, staff, and students who make a difference in our communities every day! Public schools provide opportunities for all students to learn, grow, and succeed—offering diverse programs that prepare them for the future. At LRSD, families have school choice and can find the perfect fit for their child, whether it’s STEM, the arts, leadership, or championship athletics! 🌟 Apply through the Arkansas School Choice Act by May 1, 2025! Learn more: LRSD.org
🎉 Congratulations to Roberts Elementary for earning the prestigious EAST Cornerstone Award! 🌟 Their Conference teams will take the spotlight live on-stage to receive their trophies during the Opening Session at EAST Conference this March.
🎭 LRSD Thespians Take Center Stage! Congrats to Little Rock Central and Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School for earning Gold Honor Troupe Recognition at the 2025 Arkansas Thespian Festival! Our talented students brought home $268K in scholarships, top ratings, and Best in Show wins for Scenic Design and Directing. Plus, Parkview’s Kennedy Sanders was elected State Thespian Officer!
🥇 Congratulations to both Williams Magnet School Destination Imagination teams for an incredible sweep at the DI Regional Competition! Both teams took 1st Place in their prepared and instant challenges—an outstanding achievement! 🏆 Next stop: the DI State Competition!
👏 Big shoutout to Mehikye Harris from Little Rock Central High School for serving as a Page for Representative Ashley Hudson this past week! Along with this incredible opportunity, Mehikye is also a dedicated member of the LRSD Superintendent's Student Leadership Group. Congratulations, Mehikye—your leadership shines bright! 🌟
LRSD is proud to salute Hall alum John Roberts III, executive chairman, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell - inducted into the 2025 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. The committee assessed candidates based on three main criteria: their influence as business leaders, dedication to community improvement, and commitment to ethical business practices. Additionally, all living inductees must be at least 60 years old to qualify for this prestigious recognition. Congratulations, Hall High Warrior alum!
****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thurs., Feb. 27, 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
🏀 Basketball Schedule Update! This Saturday’s games for the Central Arkansas Elementary Basketball League will tip off at 10:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. Get ready for a great day of hoops—good luck to all the teams! #ReimaginingLRSD #YouthBasketball
📢 Update: New Dates for the LRSD Black Male Educator Summit! Due to the inclement weather this week, the 2025 LRSD Black Male Educator Summit has been rescheduled to March 14-15, 2025 at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy. This powerful event will feature meaningful conversations designed to inspire, empower, and foster community growth. 🔗 Register today: Non-LRSD attendees: https://lrsd.jotform.com/250365243868968. LRSD employees: https://lrsd.jotform.com/250344750746054.
📅 Save the Date! The 2025 LRSD Black Male Educator Summit is set for March 14-15 at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy. Join us for "Shop Talk: Building Community Through Cutting Edge Conversations," featuring powerful discussions, keynote speakers, and opportunities to connect. More details coming soon!
📢 The 2025 LRSD Black Male Educator Summit is this weekend! Join us March 15, 2025, at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy for an inspiring event focused on leadership, mentorship, and community impact. Marquis Cooper shares how his high school principal recognized his leadership potential, shaping his 25-year career in education. 🔗 Register now: www.LRSD.org/BMES2025
Due to some remaining icy conditions on secondary bus routes - NO School Fri., Feb. 21st; but Cent. Off. Staff should report on a 2-hour delay. Mon., Feb. 24, classes will NOW be IN SESSION instead of PD to support student learning in light of back-to-back closures. Thank you!
Due to inclement weather, LRSD Schools/Offices remain closed Thurs., Feb. 20, 2025. Athletic activities also canceled. An announcement will be shared tomorrow about the status of schools Friday. Employees, please monitor emails for updates from HR. Thanks! Stay safe and warm!
Due to inclement weather, LRSD Schools/Offices will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. An announcement will be shared tomorrow about the status of schools Thursday. Employees, please monitor emails for updates from HR. Thanks! Stay safe and warm!
LRSD schools/offices to dismiss/close early Tues., Feb 18th, due to impending inclement weather: Elem. - 11:30AM; Secondary - 12:30PM; & offices close at 1PM. Afterschool activities/athletic events also canceled Tues. Please monitor messages from LRSD for the latest should changes in weather conditions require LRSD to modify plans. Thank you.
🏆 Little Rock Southwest High School DECA Marketing students had an outstanding showing at the State Career Development Conference in Hot Springs! Kaitlyn Braswell, Kayla Caldwell, Omarai Williams, Sapharia Dobbins, and Deonta Mitchell each received a medallion in their respective events. Jonathan Worrell placed 2nd in the state in Human Resource Management, earning a glass plaque and a spot at the National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Congratulations to these students on their outstanding achievements! 🎉👏
