Good evening,
Our 4th & 5th grade students will take their ATLAS Reading test tomorrow beginning at 8:00 AM. Please make sure your child is at school no later than 7:30. Students should get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast! We will see everyone in the morning!
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Reminder
Good evening families,
This week, our 4th & 5th grade students will be taking their ATLAS summative tests. Please make sure your child comes to school every day and on time!

The building opens at 7:05 for breakfast. Testing will begin at 8:00. If your child arrives after 8:00, they will not be allowed in their classroom until testing ends and they will have to take a make-up test at a later time in the day.

Please help your child be ready each day by making sure they get plenty of sleep, limiting time on technology, eating a healthy breakfast, and getting them to school early.

Thank you for your support and partnership in our students’ success.
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Testing Reminder
Bale 4th/5thGrade Families,

Just a reminder that ATLAS Summative Testing begins on Tuesday, April 21st.
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Reminder
Good evening,
Our 3rd grade students will take their ATLAS Science test tomorrow beginning at 8:00 AM. Please make sure your child is at school no later than 7:30. Students should get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast! We will see everyone in the morning!
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Important Announcement
Good evening,
Our 3rd grade students will take their ATLAS Math test tomorrow beginning at 8:00 AM. Please make sure your child is at school no later than 7:30. Students should get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast! We will see everyone in the morning!
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Important Reminder
Good evening,
Our 3rd grade students will take their ATLAS Writing test tomorrow beginning at 8:00 AM. Please make sure your child is at school no later than 7:30. Students should get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast! We will see everyone in the morning!
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Reminder
Good evening,

Our 3rd grade students will take their ATLAS Reading test tomorrow beginning at 8:00 AM. Please make sure your child is at school no later than 7:30. Students should get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast! We will see everyone in the morning!
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Testing Reminder
Good evening families,

This week, our 3rd grade students will be taking their ATLAS summative tests. Please make sure your child comes to school every day and on time!

The building opens at 7:05 for breakfast. Testing will begin at 8:00. If your child arrives after 8:00, they will not be allowed in their classroom until testing ends and they will have to take a make-up test at a later time in the day.

Please help your child be ready each day by making sure they get plenty of sleep, limiting time on technology, eating a healthy breakfast, and getting them to school early.

Thank you for your support and partnership in our students’ success.
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Testing Reminder
Bale 3rd Grade Families,

Just a reminder that ATLAS Summative Testing begins on Tuesday, April 14th.
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Reminder

Hello Bale Families,

We are excited to announce our upcoming Slime Time incentive celebration to recognize students for positive behavior!

Students will begin earning points from April 6th through April 24th. To qualify for the celebration, students must:

Earn at least 80 out of 90 possible ROOMs points
Have no office referrals
Have no in-school or out-of-school suspensions

We encourage you to talk with your child about making positive choices each day so they can participate in this fun event!

Thank you for your continued support in helping us promote a positive school environment.

4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Slime Time Incentive Flyer April 2026 (English)
Slime Time Celebration Flyer (Spanish)
Good evening Bale Parents,

Arkansas ATLAS summative testing is 5 days away!! Bale will be hosting an informative session for parents and guardians on Thursday, April 9 at 5:30. All parents are encouraged to attend so that your child is set up to succeed on all of their tests.
Topics that will be covered during the meeting are:
*Understanding ATLAS scores and how to access the Parent Portal
*What an ATLAS test looks like for students
*Tips on how to help your child succeed on their tests
*Information on the Arkansas 3rd grade retention law

Please plan on joining us Thursday, April 9 at 5:30.

We look forward to seeing you then!
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Testing Parent Meeting Flyer (English)
Testing Parent Meeting Flyer (Spanish)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Reception for New Board Members - 4:30 p.m. followed by Swearing-in Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Lobby, Admin Bldg.- 810 W. Markham
***LRSD Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg.
Agenda: https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: www.lrsdlive.com
5 months ago, LRSD
Photos of new board members
Hello Bale Families,

Just a few reminders for the Spring Fling Sneaker Ball tonight! 👟✨

The dance begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.

This event is for current Bale students only.

Admission is two canned goods per student, which will be donated to a local food pantry.

Parents must stay during the event.

Concessions will be available, so please bring cash. We will not be accepting Cash App, Zelle, Chime, or other digital payments.

We look forward to a fun evening of dressing up and lacing up for the Sneaker Ball! 👟🎉
5 months ago, Shannon Smith
Spring Fling Sneaker Ball (English)
Spring Fling Sneaker Ball (Spanish)
Get ready to Dress Up + Lace Up! It’s time for our Sneaker Ball!

Bale Elementary will host a Spring Fling Sneaker Ball just for our current Bale students!

📍 Location: Bale Elementary
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Admission:
Bring 2 canned good items to donate to a local food pantry and help support our community.

Dress Code:
✨ Dress Up + Lace Up!
Students are encouraged to dress up in their favorite nice outfit and pair it with their coolest sneakers.

Important Information:

This event is for current Bale students only.

Students must be signed in by a parent or guardian upon arrival.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Come enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and fun with friends! 🎶👟
5 months ago, Shannon Smith
Spring Fling Flyer (English)
Spring Fling Flyer (Spanish)
🎶✨ Join the Little Rock School District for four days of incredible student talent at Artistry in the Rock 2026! The event takes place March 16–19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Central Arkansas Library System Main Library. Come experience outstanding student performances and artwork showcasing the very best of LRSD’s performing and visual arts programs. Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate the creativity, passion, and excellence of our talented students. We hope to see you there! 🎨🎤🎻
5 months ago, LRSD
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.
Volante en español del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock titulado “2026 LRSD El Arte en la Roca – Bellas Artes en Movimiento.” En la parte superior aparecen fotografías de estudiantes participando en actividades artísticas, incluyendo estudiantes tocando instrumentos de cuerda, bailarines presentándose en el escenario, un coro cantando con túnicas negras y amarillas, y una estudiante pintando en una mesa.  En el lado izquierdo se lee: “2026 LRSD El Arte en la Roca” con cuatro íconos que representan música, teatro, artes visuales y danza. Debajo se lee: “Bellas Artes en Movimiento.”  En el lado derecho se lee: “16 - 19 de marzo, 10:00 - 13:30 – Gratis para el público – Actuaciones estudiantiles y arte – Biblioteca Principal de CALS, 100 South Rock Street, LR – www.LRSD.org/Artistry.”  Debajo aparece una sección verde titulada: “Horario de Talentos.” Debajo se lee: “Una celebración y exhibición del talento estudiantil de LRSD en las artes escénicas y visuales.”  El horario está organizado por día:  Lunes 16  Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Coro de la Escuela Secundaria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias Parkview. Tambores y Danza de África Occidental de la Escuela Primaria Stephens. Coro de la Escuela Intermedia Mabelvale.  Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Escuela Primaria Western Hills Equipo de Baile. Escuela Primaria Terry Coro Tiger. Club de Música Western Hills. Escuela Secundaria Pinnacle View – Coro Vox Anima de 6.º Grado.  Eventos nocturnos, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Administrador y noche griega: Voces Sin Fronteras Conjunto Orff. Banda de Jazz de la Escuela Secundaria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias de Parkview.  Martes 17  Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Estrellas de la Escuela Primaria Chicot. El Legado de la Preparatoria Central de Little Rock. Coro de las Águilas Cantantes de la Academia STEM de Forest Heights.  Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Coro Gryphon LR Southwest. Banda de Conciertos de la Escuela Secundaria Pulaski Heights. Preparatoria Little Rock Central – Jazz Central.  Miércoles 18  Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Banda de Innovación de la Escuela Preparatoria Hall-West. Coro de Agudos Avanzado de la Escuela Preparatoria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias Parkview. Preparatoria Central de Little Rock Madrigales.  Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Coro Gibbs Snow Leopard de Cuarto Grado. Dr. Marian G. Lacey Academia K-8 Conjunto de Percusión S2. Academia K-8 Dra. Marian G. Lacey Compañía de Danza MGL.  Eventos nocturnos, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Noche de padres: Banda de Maestros de LRSD. Academia de Aprendizaje Hamilton: Estilos Artísticos Creativos Sin Límites – Poesía en Movimiento. Banda de Jazz del Suroeste.  Jueves 19  Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Escuela Primaria Terry Quaver Rockstars. Mann Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovations Conjunto de Danza. Banda Avanzada de la Escuela Secundaria Pinnacle View.  Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Cantantes de Séptimo Grado de la Escuela Intermedia Pulaski Heights. Intérpretes de Danza III de la Escuela Intermedia Pulaski Heights. Academia STEM de Forest Heights Instrumentos de Cuerda. Escuela Preparatoria J.A. Fair K-8 Cantantes de Tercer Grado.

Dear 3rd Grade Families,

On Friday, February 27, your child will bring home an important letter regarding their reading progress and Arkansas promotion requirements for 3rd grade students.

Under the Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, students must score at or above grade level on the spring state summative assessment in April to be automatically promoted to 4th grade.
This letter will inform you of your child’s current reading status based on recent interim assessment data.

The letter will indicate one of the following:
On Track/Ready for Promotion, or
Potential Risk of Not Being Promoted
If your child is identified as “Potential Risk,” this does not mean they will automatically be retained. It does mean they need additional reading support between now and the April state assessment. Our team is already working with students through targeted instruction and intervention, and we will partner closely with families to ensure every child has the support needed to be successful.

Please review the letter carefully when it comes home and contact your child’s teacher or the school office if you have any questions. We are committed to keeping you informed and working together to help every student meet grade-level expectations.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

5 months ago, Shannon Smith
Attention Please
Good Afternoon Bobcat Families,
This announcement is for ALL families of students that ride Bus 17B (boy).

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, February 26, there will be new stop pick-up times. An updated route sheet is being sent home today with students that ride 17B.

Please make note of your child's new pick up time and remember that students are supposed to arrive at their stop 10 minutes early.

If you have any questions, please contact First Student.
5 months ago, Shannon Smith
Attention Please
We’re excited to celebrate Black History Spirit Week! 🎉 Students are invited to join us each day by participating in our themed dress-up days as we honor the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans.

Please see the flyer for daily themes. We look forward to celebrating together!
6 months ago, Shannon Smith
Black History Spirit Week (English)
Black History Spirit Week
Program Flyer (English)
Program Flyer (Spanish)
📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!
6 months ago, LRSD
A reminder saying students will be out of school Monday, February 23, 2026, for Professional Development and that LRSD offices will be open.

Dear Bale Families,

Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Monday, February 16th, from 12:00–6:00 PM. This is a great time to review your child’s progress and celebrate growth.

Please schedule your appointment with your child's teacher. Thank you for partnering with us----We all Make a Difference!

6 months ago, Shannon Smith
Conference Day-Feb. 16th