This week is Fire Safety Week at Western Hills Elementary School! A special thank you to the City of Little Rock Fire Department for visiting our students, sharing important fire safety tips, and keeping our community safe. 🔥🚒
🎓 What a night! LRSD's 50th Annual College Night was a huge success! Thank you to all the students, families, and representatives who made this event unforgettable. From connecting with colleges to exploring future opportunities, it was an amazing evening. 📸 Check out the event photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBMfRe
🎓 REMINDER: LRSD families, we need your input! We are getting closer to announcing the mascot and colors for the new high school in west Little Rock, but we still need your help deciding the name. ⏰ Deadline is tonight at midnight! Your voice will help shape the school's identity and assist in the planning process. Take the survey here: https://lrsd.jotform.com/242563582632055
Big things are happening at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy! 🎉 Dr. Terrance Roberts of the Little Rock Nine spoke with student leaders about overcoming adversity. They also kicked off the Chick-fil-A Leadership Institute with Little Rock City Director Antwan Phillips. Huge thanks to Chick-fil-A for supporting our students as they begin a 5-week Chick-fil-A Leadership curriculum for all 6th-8th graders!
Pulaski Heights Middle School's FBLA members had an amazing trip to BoBrook Farms last week! 🎃 They explored the pumpkin patch, learned about local farming, and spread smiles by delivering pumpkins to Briarwood Nursing Home. 🌻 A perfect blend of learning and community service!
🎭 Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School- LRSD's talented theatre students brought history to life with their 27th annual "Tales of the Crypt" performance at the historic Mount Holly Cemetery! Hundreds of attendees were guided on a walking tour, witnessing powerful scenes researched and written by the students. 📽️ Watch the video from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette here: https://youtu.be/MMU589mrJEo?si=x5cLIKnwDY_AjydZ.
🎓 Earn College Credit in High School! LRSD students can take concurrent credit courses with UA-PTC and UA-Little Rock to gain both high school & college credits. Some courses are even FREE at Metro Career Tech! Learn more about eligibility & apply now: https://tinyurl.com/2n7da8vw.
Chicot Elementary and Early Childhood Center scholars had an amazing visit from award-winning author and illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton! 🎨📖 She signed books and led workshops and assemblies, inspiring students to embrace their unique gifts. Plus, collaborative art is now on display! The visit was part of the CALS Six Bridges Book Festival.
Reminder: LRSD hosts the 50th Annual College Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6-8PM, Jack Stephens Center, UALR Campus, 2801 S. University. Link to register in English: https://5il.co/2yb40
En Español: https://5il.co/2yb41
Financial aid available.
🌟 Exciting news from Stephens Elementary! This week, we opened the Promise Academy, an innovative program that supports the "whole" child through rigorous instruction and essential behavioral, social, and emotional support. Together with families and communities, we're championing inclusivity for every student.
🌱 Last week, Dr. Janice Mixon’s 6th graders at Dunbar Magnet Middle School welcomed author Lana Williams, a Little Rock native and owner of the Tender Gardener! 🌼 She shared container gardening tips, focusing on potting techniques and plant selection. Sixteen students also won autographed copies of her book, The Container Garden Recipe Book! ✨
🎀 Give Cancer the Boot Day! 🎀 In honor of a beloved staff member at Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School, students, staff, and friends from Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy wore pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School Senior Akasha Morris has been accepted to the prestigious Perry Initiative Workshop at UAMS! This amazing opportunity connected her with women surgeons and engineers, offering hands-on surgery modules and mentorship. We’re so proud of her!
Big news! 🎉 LRSD’s magnet schools are receiving $14.2M over the next 5 years from the U.S. Department of Education! This is a significant step forward for our magnet programs and the LRSD community! 🚀 More photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBKYxG
Today, we celebrate the incredible custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming! Their hard work often goes unnoticed, but their impact is felt every single day. Thank you to our dedicated custodians for all you do to support our students and staff. We appreciate you! 💙
🎓 Join us for LRSD’s 50th Annual College Night on October 8th, 6-8 PM at the Jack Stephens Center! Meet college reps, connect with alumni, explore military options, and get financial aid tips. Register at StriveFair.com! #LRSDCollegeNight #FutureReady #ReimaginingLRSD
🌳 Pinnacle View Middle School EAST students partnered with Little Rock Parks and Recreation to celebrate the reopening of Rock Creek Trail on National Public Lands Day! Awesome job to everyone involved in making this community event a success!
Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School Ambassadors and admins represented LRSD at the Little Rock Regional Chamber's 42nd Minority Business Awards Luncheon! These future business leaders were inspired by the stories and advice from this year's honorees. Excited to see what they achieve!
Vibrant performances, joyful music, and community spirit shined bright at Chicot Elementary and Early Childhood Center - LRSD's Hispanic Heritage Program and Parade! 🎉 A huge thank you to all the parents who came out to support our students and celebrate their rich cultures!
🗳️ Reminder for our #LRSD Community! The deadline to register to vote in Arkansas is approaching! Make sure your voice is heard — register by October 7th to participate in upcoming elections, specifically school board elections. Your vote matters! For more information on how to register, visit the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website
