🎭 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!
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Parkview and Central Thespians
🥇 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!
11 months ago, LRSD
Williams Magnet School Destination Imagination teams
👏 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! 🌟
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Mehikye Harris with Representative Ashley Hudson
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!
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Hall alum John Roberts III
****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
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🏀 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
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A blue graphic with the Little Rock School District (LRSD) logo in the bottom right corner. The title at the top reads, "Updated Times - Central Arkansas Elementary Basketball League." Below the title is a table showing the updated schedule for February 22. The table has three columns: Time, Home, and Away. The schedule is as follows: 10:00 AM: Williams Magnet vs. Watson Elementary 11:00 AM: Roberts Elementary vs. Bale Elementary 12:00 PM: Gibbs Magnet vs. Forest Heights STEM 1:00 PM: McDermott Elementary vs. Mabelvale Elementary 2:00 PM: Chicot Elementary vs. Crystal Hill Magnet 3:00 PM: Fulbright Elementary vs. Pulaski Heights Elementary 4:00 PM: Jefferson Elementary vs. Terry Elementary At the bottom of the graphic, it reads: "Feb. 22 Schedule."
📢 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.
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Promotional graphic for the LRSD Black Male Educator Summit featuring the event's logo at the center, surrounded by photos of past summit moments, including speakers, panels, and group discussions. The header reads, "New Date for LRSD's Black Male Educator Summit." The event is scheduled for March 14-15, 2025, at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, 9417 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209. Sponsored by Curriculum Associates in partnership with The Wright Way Leadership. The theme is "Shop Talk: Building Community Through Cutting Edge Conversations." The schedule highlights include Shop Talk and an opening reception on March 14, and keynote and breakout sessions on March 15. Registration links are provided for attendees outside LRSD and LRSD employees.
📅 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!
11 months ago, LRSD
Promotional graphic for the LRSD Black Male Educator Summit featuring the event's logo at the center, surrounded by photos of past summit moments, including speakers, panels, and group discussions. The header reads, "New Date for LRSD's Black Male Educator Summit." The event is scheduled for March 14-15, 2025, at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, 9417 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209. Sponsored by Curriculum Associates in partnership with The Wright Way Leadership. The theme is "Shop Talk: Building Community Through Cutting Edge Conversations." The schedule highlights include Shop Talk and an opening reception on March 14, and keynote and breakout sessions on March 15. Registration links are provided for attendees outside LRSD and LRSD employees.
📢 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
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The graphic promotes the 2025 LRSD Black Male Educator Summit. It features a photo of Marquis Cooper from Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School, smiling and wearing glasses and a red sweater. His quote reads: "The most influential male teacher in my life was my high school principal, Mr. James McCoy. He was the first Black male educator to recognize and nurture my leadership potential. In 9th grade, he gave me the opportunity to present solutions to the entire student body, a moment that earned me the respect of my peers—a respect that has carried through my 25-year teaching career." Event details are at the bottom: March 14-15, 2025, at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, 9417 Geyer Springs Rd. The website link is www.LRSD.org/BMES2025. The summit logo is displayed in the top left corner.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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🏆 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! 🎉👏
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Little Rock Southwest High School Students pose for a picture at the DECA conference
🎶 Congratulations to the Little Rock Central High Choir members selected for the 2025 Arkansas All-State Choirs! Out of 28 students who auditioned, 18 earned a spot, with 17 scoring 20/26 or higher in sight-reading— including nine perfect scores! 👏🎵 These talented vocalists, led by director Christy Fudge, will showcase their skills at the All-State Clinics and Concerts on February 20-22 in Hot Springs. Way to go, Tigers! 🐅🎤
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A large group of students from the LR Central Choir stands outside a building with a large banner featuring a fierce-looking wildcat mascot. The students are dressed in casual clothing, with some wearing LRCH (Little Rock Central High) apparel. They are smiling and posing for a group photo on the steps, holding bags and other belongings. To the right and below the image, two black panels with yellow and white text list the names of students who qualified for the Arkansas All-State Choir and their sight-reading scores. Left Panel - AR All-State Choirs 2025: Soprano 1: Chetana Mandali - SSAA Soprano 2: Betsy Curtis - SSAA Soprano 2: Kelsi Clay - SSAA Soprano 2: Kirby O'Dell - SSAA Alto 1: Lucy Byrd - SSAA Alto 1: Hattie Paul - SSAA Alto 1: Ryan Hampton - SSAA Alto 2: Derika Wilson - SSAA Alto 2: Lois Hookstra - SATB Alto 2: Adyson Shelton - SSAA Tenor 1: Gabby Finley - SATB Tenor 1: Lexington Hynes - SATB Tenor 1: Ethan Carter - SATB Tenor 2: Vienna Lewis - TTBB Tenor 2: Wyatt Snyder - TTBB Bass 1: Alex Smith - TTBB Bass 1: Keegan Washington - SATB Bass 2: Luke Alexander - SATB Right Panel - All-State Choir Auditions 2025 Sight-Reading Celebrations: Chetana Mandali - 26/26 Derika Wilson - 24/26 Betsy Curtis - 26/26 Adyson Shelton - 26/26 Ethan Carter - 26/26 Hattie Paul - 25/26 Lea Johnson - 26/26 Kelsi Clay - 24/26 Lois Hookstra - 25/26 Katelyn Meredith - 25/26 Lucy Byrd - 24.5/26 Wyatt Snyder - 26/26 Gabby Finley - 26/26 Lexington Hynes - 25/26 Vienna Lewis - 26/26 Patrick Ashford - 20/26 Keegan Washington - 26/26 Both panels end with the text "LR CENTRAL CHOIR" in bold yellow letters.
Hall-West High School of Innovation ceramics students in Ms. Jordan Wolf’s class had a special visit from artist and LRSD alum Trevor Bennett! 🎨 He shared insights on contemporary ceramics, discussed career opportunities, and led a hands-on wheel-throwing workshop. Thank you, Trevor, for inspiring our students with your talent and expertise!
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Artist and LRSD alum Trevor Bennett visited Ms. Jordan Wolf’s ceramics class at Hall-West School of Innovation, sharing his expertise in contemporary ceramics.
🎉 Join us in congratulating Yolanda Shelton from Forest Heights STEM Academy and Erica Moore from Little Rock Central High School for being named Arkansas School Counselor: Central Arkansas Counselors of the Year in their respective categories! Their dedication to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally makes a lasting impact, and we are proud to have them in LRSD.
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Congratulations to Yolanda Shelton of Forest Heights STEM Academy and Erica Moore of Little Rock Central High School who have been recognized as Central Arkansas Elementary and Secondary Counselors of the Year.
Brady Elementary has earned the Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation, demonstrating its commitment to emergency preparedness. With support from LRSD Health Services, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and local first responders, staff have trained to respond effectively to medical emergencies. This recognition highlights ongoing efforts to keep students, staff, and families safe. Way to go, Brady!
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Brady Elementary has earned the Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation
🎶 Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School music students had an incredible opportunity to learn from Eric Fells, a Berklee College of Music graduate and proud Parkview alum! As a musician, composer, producer, and teacher, he shared valuable insights and experiences that left a lasting impact.
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Eric Fells, a Berklee College of Music graduate and former Parkview student
Pinnacle View Middle School’s Sara Chen took first place at the Pulaski County Spelling Bee, securing her victory with the word capillary. Her win is a proud moment for LRSD, showcasing her hard work and dedication. She will advance to the state competition in March—good luck, Sara!
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Sara Chen took first place at the Pulaski County Spelling Bee