LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock Central High Duo Ranks Among Nation’s Best Debaters with Harvard Tournament Win

April 7, 2026

Article by: Anne Li of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Photo by: Adam Vogler of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Silence falls as Jack Liu shifts behind the lectern. Then: an explosio...

A split graphic shows a student and an award certificate. On the left, a smiling student stands in front of a closed garage door. She is wearing a gray sweatshirt with the word “Harvard” written in large red letters across the front, along with black pants. Her hair is pulled back, and she is holding up a peace sign with one hand. On the right, a formal certificate titled “Certificate of Nomination for Award” is displayed. The text reads: “Let it be known that Kennedy Scarbrough was nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence for outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. This judgment being rendered with reference to the nomination of Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., executed in Boston, Massachusetts.” The certificate includes a seal and a signature, along with the printed name Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., Science Director, 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and the date March 13, 2026.

Little Rock School District Student Selected for Prestigious Congress of Future Medical Leaders at Harvard University

March 31, 2026

A proud moment for the community and the Little Rock School District: Kennedy Scarbrough, an 8th-grade student at Forest Heights STEM Academy with aspirations of entering the medi...

photo of hall bb team, coach and principal with tropy and photo collage

Double Celebration - Big Wins for Hall's Future and the 4A State Basketball Champs!

March 17, 2026

A championship season and a bold new future took center stage Tuesday at Hall High School. Little Rock School District leaders and Hall administrators gathered in Cirks Arena to c...

Flyer for a Little Rock School District event titled “2026 LRSD Artistry in the Rock – Fine Arts in Motion.” Across the top of the flyer are photographs of students participating in the arts, including students playing string instruments, dancers performing on stage, a choir singing in robes, and a student painting at a table. On the left side of the flyer the text reads: “2026 LRSD Artistry in the Rock” with four circular icons representing music, theatre, visual art, and dance. Below the icons the text reads: “Fine Arts in Motion.” On the right side the text reads: “March sixteen through March nineteen, ten o’clock a.m. through one thirty p.m. – Free to the public – Student performances and artwork – Central Arkansas Library System Main Library, one hundred South Rock Street, Little Rock – website: w w w dot L R S D dot o r g forward slash Artistry.” Below this information is a section titled “Talent Schedule” with the subtitle: “A celebration and showcase of Little Rock School District student talent in the performing and visual arts.” The schedule is organized by day with morning performances from ten o’clock a.m. through eleven o’clock a.m., afternoon performances from twelve thirty p.m. through one thirty p.m., and evening events from six o’clock p.m. through eight o’clock p.m. Monday, March sixteen. Morning performances: Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Choir. Stephens Elementary School West African Drum and Dance. Mabelvale Middle School Choir. Afternoon performances: Western Hills Elementary Dance Team. Terry Elementary Tiger Choir. Western Hills Music Club. Pinnacle View Middle School Vox Anima sixth grade choir. Evening event titled Administrator and Greek Night featuring Voices Without Borders Orff Ensemble and Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Jazz Band. Tuesday, March seventeen. Morning performances: Chicot Elementary Stars. Little Rock Central High School Legacy. Forest Heights Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy Singing Eagle Choir. Afternoon performances: Little Rock Southwest Gryphon Chorale. Pulaski Heights Middle School Concert Band. Little Rock Central High School Jazz Central. Wednesday, March eighteen. Morning performances: Hall West High School of Innovation Band. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Advanced Treble Choir. Little Rock Central High School Madrigals. Afternoon performances: Gibbs Snow Leopard fourth grade choir. Doctor Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through eighth grade Academy second year percussion ensemble. Doctor Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through eighth grade Academy M G L Dance Company. Evening event titled Parent Night featuring Little Rock School District Teacher Band, Hamilton Learning Academy Boundless Creative Art Styles Poetry in Motion, and Southwest Jazz Band. Thursday, March nineteen. Morning performances: Terry Elementary Quaver Rockstars. Mann Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovations Dance Ensemble. Pinnacle View Middle School Advanced Band. Afternoon performances: Pulaski Heights Middle School seventh grade singers. Pulaski Heights Middle School Dance three performers. Forest Heights Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy Strings. J. A. Fair Kindergarten through eighth grade Preparatory School third grade singers.

Lights Up, Little Rock! Artistry in the Rock 2026 Returns March 16–19

February 27, 2026

Click here to see full size flyers - Artistry in the Rock / Parent Night The stage is set, the spotlight is ready, and the talent is undeniable. The Little Rock School Distr...

An image of several winners from Central, including winners from the Thespian Festival, the Debate team, and the wrestling team.

Champions Everywhere: Central High Dominates the Mat, the Stage, and the National Debate Scene!

February 20, 2026

It’s been an unforgettable week of achievement for Little Rock Central High School, with students excelling across athletics, academics, and the arts ! On the national stage, Cen...

Little Rock Central Debate WINS 2026 Harvard National Tournament! Makes Program and Arkansas History!

February 20, 2026

Little Rock Central Policy Debate Team Jack Liu and Shangyu Wu are the 2026 CHAMPIONS of the Harvard University National Speech and Debate Tournament! They are the first and only t...

Celebrations at Parkview: A picture of Parkview Troupe #7955 at the Thespian Festival in Springdale, a picture of Ms. Tamara Zink holding her award for being Theatre teacher of the year, and pictures from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Parkview's new performance hall.

Parkview in the Spotlight: A Week of Applause, Awards, and a Reimagined Stage

February 20, 2026

It was a week to remember at Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School, where talent, teamwork, and pride took center stage, beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reimag...

A collage featuring Little Rock School District students recognized by the Thea Foundation. At the center is a portrait of Hayley Eaton, first place winner in performing arts from Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School. In the upper right is a colorful visual artwork by Ruthika Matapathi, ninth place winner in visual arts from Little Rock Central High School. Below it is a blue and teal sculptural artwork by Emily Liu, eighth place winner in visual arts from Little Rock Central High School. At the bottom left is a portrait of Ruby Smith, fifth place winner in creative writing from Little Rock Central High School. At the bottom center is a portrait of Srinitya Bhrugubanda, sixth place winner in creative writing from Little Rock Central High School.

Creative Excellence: LRSD Seniors Awarded Thea Foundation Scholarships

February 6, 2026

Several Little Rock School District seniors are being recognized for their exceptional creativity after earning scholarships through the Thea Foundation's 2025-2026 scholarship co...