It's Tax Free Weekend and school starts August 12th! Now is a great time to pick-up school supplies and purchase school uniforms. For more information on Tax Free Weekend visit https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/exciseTaxOffice/HolidayItemizedList.pdf.
🌟 Today, we welcomed new hires and first-year teachers at LRSD's New Employee Orientation! They connected with colleagues, learned from experienced staff, and gained valuable insights into our workplace culture. Here's to a fantastic start! 🎉
🛍️🛒 Get ready to shop tax-free this weekend! Starting tomorrow, you can purchase electronic devices, school supplies, art supplies, instructional materials, and clothing without paying state or local sales tax. This is the perfect time to stock up on everything your student needs for the upcoming school year! 📚
📚 Yesterday, some of LRSD's educators gathered at the Novice Teacher Bootcamp to connect with leaders and peers. They received targeted content support and practical strategies to enhance student success. Excited to see them put these strategies into action! 🎉
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Chicot's 24- 25 Parent and Family Engagement Plan is now on the Chicot website.
Go to https://www.lrsd.org/o/chicot/page/community
Click Families and Students
Click PTA /Parent Engagement
Scroll to the bottom of the page
There is a link to the plan.
On Saturday, July 27, the City if Little Rock Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a community meeting for Spanish-speaking residents who live in mobile homes. This meeting will be held entirely in Spanish and will include information on city regulations related to mobile homes and animal services. The meeting is at Plaza Frida, 4001 W. 65th St., from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Don't forget! Our 2024-2025 School Check-in is July 31st and August 1st from 10 am - 7 pm. Check-in is for all students (new, returning, or reenrolling). Come update your child's information, pick-up school supply lists, and complete forms for the upcoming school year. We are looking forward to another great school year!
****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thurs., July 25, 5:30 PM Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
💉🩺 The LRSD Back-to-School Immunization Clinic is officially underway! The clinic is happening now through July 25th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pulaski County Central Health Unit, 3915 West 8th Street. There is no out-of-pocket expense, but please remember to bring your insurance card. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up yet, there’s still time! Pre-register here: https://lrsd.jotform.com/241264798572064.
🚨 Due to a fiber cut, phone and internet services at the following LRSD sites are currently down: Adult Education Center, Child Nutrition, Facility Services, Student Registration, Transportation (LRSD), Geyer Springs Elementary, Hamilton – Secondary, LRSD Procurement & Materials Mgmt. Building, J.A. Fair Preparatory Academy, Central High School, Carver Magnet Elementary, Administration Building, Romine Early Childhood Center, Stephens Elementary, Western Hills Elementary, Mann Magnet Middle School, Bale Elementary, Otter Creek Elementary, King Magnet Elementary, and Parkview High School. There is no ETA for restoration at this time. We will notify you as soon as the service is restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
LRSD Parents/Guardians! It's time for back to school immunizations.
July 23, 24, & 25
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pulaski County Central Health Unit
3915 West 8th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
Pre-registration is required at the link below:
https://lrsd.jotform.com/241264798572064
There is no out of pocket expense. Please bring your insurance card!
The start of the 2024-2025 school year is fast approaching and we look forward to seeing all our Chicot Cheetahs! In preparation, mark your calendar with these important dates. Get the latest updates with our new LRSD app and follow Chicot.
The Chicot Health Clinic re-opens Tuesday, July 23rd! 🩺💉👍😃
Remember, all students should be up to date with all immunizations before starting school. We can help!
Hello, LRSD Families! We are proud partners with the Central Arkansas Library System and are sharing this survey with you on their behalf. As someone who is interested in helping shape the future of our community’s library system, you are encouraged to share your thoughts, using the following link: https://cals.org/strategic-plan. Young people are requested to submit responses using the adult link survey. The children’s survey is designed for kids in elementary school to give their input. Thank you for participating!
We are gearing up for Chicot Service Day, August 3rd, from 9am-12pm. Come join us and assist in beautifying the campus, school garden, and outdoor classroom. Register using the link on the flyer! We look forward to seeing you!
Get ready for LRSD's Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic! This vaccination event will help ensure your student is up-to-date on all required immunizations.
July 23rd, July 24th, and July 25th
from 8am to 6pm at
3915 W. 8th St. , Little Rock, AR 72204.
We are needing to know an estimated amount of participants to prepare for the event. Please sign up here: https://lrsd.jotform.com/241264798572064
If you sign up for the 4 to 6 pm block, know that the clinic will close at 6pm. You will need to sign in by 5pm to get a vaccine that day. There will be a gift card drawing for those that show up to the event and get vaccinated. Please bring your vaccination record if from out of the state.
Full event details can be viewed on the pdf flyer:
English: https://5il.co/2r97k
Spanish: https://5il.co/2r97l
📚 Throughout the month of July, we're sharing reading tips to help you get ready for the new school year. The summer is a great time to get together with distant relatives, and it's always exciting when they come around to visit! Encourage your child to show off their newfound reading skills by reading to a relative or retelling a story from memory! 📖
Don't forget! Our 2024-2025 School Check-in is July 31st and August 1st from 10 am - 7 pm. Check-in is for all students (new, returning, or reenrolling). Come update your child's information, pick-up school supply lists, and complete forms for the upcoming school year. We are looking forward to another great school year!
🎉 Thanks to our amazing students, parents, and staff, LRSD has won the Best Pre-K category in the Arkansas Times 'Best of Arkansas' contest! 🏆 Congratulations!
The first day of school is August 12th! This means school is just a month away. Beat the crowds and start shopping for school supplies and school uniforms now. See attached for supplies needed at each grade level.
