LRSD Board Meeting - Thursday, March 28th - 5:30 PM

May 26, 2026
*LRSD Board Meeting, Thursday, May 28th, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Thursda...
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L.E.A.D.S. logo that shows employees on a step and says aspiring school leaders

Growing Leaders From Within: LRSD Launches Innovative Leadership Pipeline Program

May 19, 2026
The Little Rock School District is investing in the future of school leadership through its new LRSD L.E.A.D.S. initiative - a bold, hands-on program designed to grow the next gen...
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Flyer with a blue and gold graduation-themed design titled “Little Rock School District Graduation Facts.” Across the top are the graduation times for the district’s high schools with school logos. On the left is Little Rock Southwest High School with graduation at eight o’clock p.m. Below that is Parkview High School with graduation at twelve o’clock p.m. On the right is Hall-West High School with graduation at three thirty p.m. Below that is Little Rock Central High School with graduation at seven o’clock p.m. In the center is a large graduation cap and diploma graphic with the words “Graduation 2026.” A red banner across the flyer reads: “May twenty-first, two thousand twenty-six • Barton Coliseum • Commencement Information.” Section titled “Coliseum Entry” includes the following information: • Doors will open one hour before the commencement ceremony. • Capacity for families and guests is seven thousand one hundred seats. • No seats will be held in advance. • Parents and family members are encouraged to sit small children and babies on their laps. Section titled “Entry Restrictions” states: • Once capacity is reached, the gates will be closed, and no more cars will be admitted into the fairgrounds. Section titled “Bag and Purse Policy” states: • Only clear bags are allowed. • No large bags or backpacks. Section titled “Prohibited Items” states: • No noisemakers or air horns. • No flowers or balloons. • No weapons of any kind. Section titled “Signs and Photography” states: • No signs, banners, or posters — they can block the view of others. • To ensure each school ceremony runs smoothly and stays on schedule, photos, with the exception of those taken as students walk across the stage, will need to be taken at an alternate location due to limited time between events on the same day. Section titled “Security” states: • All attendees will be scanned upon entry to ensure a safe and enjoyable ceremony. Section titled “Parking Instructions” states: • Parents and guests will enter through the main fairground gates. • Guests requiring Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible parking should enter through Gate Five. • Little Rock School District seniors and school faculty will enter through Gate Eleven and use the South Parking Lots. At the bottom in red text it says: “See reverse side for map.” The Little Rock School District logo appears in the lower right corner of the flyer.

Little Rock School District Graduation Ceremonies Set for May 21

May 19, 2026
Over 1,500 proud seniors from across the Little Rock School District will turn their tassels and toss their caps as LRSD celebrates the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonie...
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Chadwick Lewis

Little Rock School District Names Chadwick Lewis Assistant Director of Athletics

May 19, 2026
The Little Rock School District is proud to announce the appointment of Chadwick Lewis as Assistant Director of Athletics for the 2026–2027 school year. Coach Lewis brings 19 yea...
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Jennifer Skiba

LRSD and Jefferson Elementary Welcome New Leader for Upcoming School Year

May 19, 2026
The Little Rock School District is proud to announce the selection of veteran educator and school leader Carol Skiba as the new principal of Jefferson Elementary School. Skiba wil...
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Chicot Elementary Students Partner with Students from England to Co-Author Children’s Book

An International Collaboration: Chicot Elementary Students Partner with Students from England to Co-Author Children’s Book

May 11, 2026
Fourth-grade students from Chicot Elementary School in the Little Rock School District are preparing to share the final draft of a children’s book they co-authored with students f...
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Pictures of the overall winners from the 2026 Crystal Awards Gala

Celebrating Excellence: LRSD Honors 2026 Teachers and Employees of the Year

May 7, 2026
The Little Rock School District rolled out the red carpet Monday night to celebrate some of the outstanding educators and staff members who make a difference in the lives of stude...
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Alicia Fuller (left), 6, a first-grade student at Chicot Elementary School in Little Rock, looks over at first-grader Za'liyah Burl, 6, as they read their new books together as part of the Reading in the Rock literacy initiative sponsored by the city of Little Rock and the Little Rock School District in this Dec. 15, 2025, file photo. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Colin Murphey)

Dual Language Instruction Coming to Little Rock District Elementary Schools

April 27, 2026
Article by: Anne Li of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Photo by: Colin Murphey The Little Rock School District will offer dual language instruction programs at Watson and Chicot ...
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Decorative mainly - dual languge logos - English and Spanish

Two Languages, Endless Possibilities: LRSD Launches State’s First Dual Language Immersion Program

April 24, 2026
Little Rock School District announced an exciting new opportunity for families with the launch of the state's first Bilingual Education/Dual Language Immersion program, starting i...
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LRSD Board Meeting, Thursday, April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026
**LRSD Board Meeting, Thursday, April 23, Starting at 5:30 PMLRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting, Thursda...
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Naval Ship with crew preparing to support Artemis II touchdown

From LRSD to the Final Frontier: Local Teacher’s Son Plays Role in Artemis II Recovery

April 10, 2026
When the astronauts of Artemis II return safely to Earth tonight, the Little Rock School District will have a special connection to the historic moment. Shawna Shannon, a teacher a...
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LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, April 9, 2026, Starting 5:30PM

April 7, 2026
**LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, April 9, Starting at 5:30 PM LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham The LRSD Board will hold a Special Board Meeting al...
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Jack Liu (left) and Shangyu Wu, members of the Little Rock Central High School debate team, prepare at the school on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the J.W. Patterson Tournament of Champions, a national high school speech and debate tournament at the University of Kentucky that begins Saturday, April 11. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Adam Vogler)

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...
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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...
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collage of new and returing board members

All "Aboard" - LRSD Welcomes New and Returning Members to a Reconfigured Board

March 20, 2026
The Little Rock School District is entering a new chapter with the swearing-in of both new and returning members to the Board of Directors, marking a shift in leadership and a re...
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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...
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Current Principal Nancy Rousseau - left - and Incoming Principal April Rike - right

LRSD Board Approves April Rike as Next Principal of Historic Central High School

March 14, 2026
The Little Rock School District Board of Directors has officially approved April Rike as the next principal of Little Rock Central High School, marking an inspiring new chapter fo...
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Information for LRSD's State of the District with decorative image of kids and Dr. Wright

Important Reminder - LRSD State of the District Address - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

March 10, 2026
The community is invited to join us for the 2026 LRSD State of the District Address - an evening to reflect, look ahead, and celebrate our students. This engaging event will share...
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photo of outgoing board members iwth info about reception on March 12, 4 p.m.

Reception for Outgoing Board Members/Special Board Meeting & Agenda Session - Thursday, March 12, 2026; 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM Respectively

March 10, 2026
** Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Starting at 4 PM Reception for Outgoing Board Members - Lobby - LRSD Admin Bldg., 810 W. Markham LRSD Special Board Meeting and Agenda Session - Sta...
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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...
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