LRSD wants to hear from you! The Little Rock School District is inviting parents, students, staff, and community members to join upcoming community meetings focused on the FY27 budget. These conversations are a chance to learn more about district priorities, ask questions, and share feedback before final decisions are made. The first meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Rd). The second meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Henderson (401 John Barrow Rd). Both meetings will cover the same information. Come be part of the conversation as we plan responsibly for the future of LRSD.
3 months ago, LRSD
Graphic from Little Rock School District titled “Optimizing Our Tomorrow: Budget Conversations – Community Meetings.” The top of the image shows the Little Rock School District logo and name over a blue background with charts and data visuals. The graphic explains that the Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities include spending only the money the District actually has, adjusting staff levels to match student enrollment, cutting overall spending to address long-term budget gaps, building a healthier savings balance for future financial challenges, and protecting programs, people, and resources that matter most to students and classrooms. The graphic invites all community members, especially parents, students, staff, and families, to participate in discussions about the future of the District and its budget. It emphasizes that community feedback is important and reflects the District’s commitment to transparency and listening. The bottom of the graphic lists two community meeting dates: February seventeenth, evening session at five thirty p.m. at Southwest Community Center; and February nineteenth, evening session at five thirty p.m. at Henderson.
Gráfico en español del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock titulado “Optimizando Nuestro Mañana: Conversaciones sobre el Presupuesto – Reuniones Comunitarias”. En la parte superior aparece el logotipo y el nombre del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock sobre un fondo azul con gráficos y elementos visuales relacionados con datos financieros. El gráfico explica que, como parte del proceso de elaboración del presupuesto para el año fiscal dos mil veintisiete, el Distrito ha establecido metas y prioridades claras, incluyendo gastar dentro de los fondos disponibles, ajustar el personal según la cantidad de estudiantes matriculados, reducir el gasto general para abordar déficits presupuestarios a largo plazo, crear un fondo de reserva más sólido para proteger al Distrito de futuros desafíos financieros, y proteger los programas, el personal y los recursos que son más importantes para los estudiantes y las aulas. El gráfico invita a todos los miembros de la comunidad de Little Rock, especialmente a padres, estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad, a participar en las conversaciones sobre el futuro del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock y su presupuesto. También destaca que los comentarios de la comunidad son valiosos y reflejan el compromiso del Distrito con la transparencia y la escucha activa. En la parte inferior se muestran dos fechas de reuniones comunitarias: diecisiete de febrero, sesión vespertina a las cinco y treinta de la tarde en el Centro Comunitario del Suroeste; y diecinueve de febrero, sesión vespertina a las cinco y treinta de la tarde en Henderson.
Happy Snow Day! ❄️ No school tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28! ☃️ Drop your snow day pictures in the comments! Stay safe and warm, Patriots!
3 months ago, Lori Benson
no school tomorrow
Due to inclement weather, LRSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27. LRSD will continue to monitor conditions and roadways and provide an update by Tuesday on the status of schools for the remainder of the week. Enjoy the snow, and stay safe and warm!
3 months ago, LRSD
Inclement Weather Graphic
Shout out to Kindergarten for turning in the MOST December Reading Logs at JES!! #ReadingintheRock was so impressed, they sent them EXTRA prizes this week!! Keep reading! Dewey & Ms. Benson are so proud! #readingintherock
3 months ago, Lori Benson
readers
readers
readers
Congratulations to our District Spelling Bee participants. Blakely Relano placed 6th and Hadley Jenkins went for 7 rounds! We are so proud of our spellers!
4 months ago, Lori Benson
spelling bee
spelling bee
spelling bee
The Patriot Programmers had a great tournament yesterday. The ASAP Bros team won the Design Award! Way to go!!!
4 months ago, Lori Benson
JES Robotics team
ASAP Bros team
Saddle up and SAVE THE DATE for Jefferson’s Spring Social! This adults- only event is a fun way to connect with parents and staff, and great fundraiser for our school. Early bird tickets are available January 15 on our website, jeffersonlr.org. Sponsorship coming soon- stay tuned!
4 months ago, Lori Benson
spring social Friday April 17
Congrats to our JES Basketball team for playing a great game today against Forest Park and walking away with another WIN!! Final score 26 - 11 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
4 months ago, Lori Benson
basketball
basketball
basketball
Arkansas School Choice Applications are now open! Live outside the Little Rock School District boundaries? You can still apply to one of our amazing LRSD schools! From award-winning arts and championship sports to STEM opportunities, career pathways, and early childhood programs, LRSD offers more ways for students to thrive. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Learn more and apply at www.LRSD.org
4 months ago, LRSD
A promotional graphic for Arkansas School Choice from the Little Rock School District. The left side has a dark blue background with yellow and white text that reads “Arkansas School Choice.” Below it says, “Live outside the Little Rock School District boundaries, and wish to apply to one of our amazing schools?” A boxed headline reads, “LRSD has the best opportunities and experiences available for your student. Don’t let them miss out!” Under the headline is a bulleted list that includes: medical career pathways with hospital partnerships; new, state of the art facilities; national and international competition opportunities; captivating research opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; early childhood programs led by certified teachers, pre kindergarten; hands on experience with emerging technologies; inclusive programs for special education; award winning arts programs; hands on leadership and service opportunities with an extensive community partnership network; and championship sports and extracurriculars. At the bottom left is the website address, spelled out as w w w dot L R S D dot o r g. The right side of the graphic is a collage of photos showing diverse students participating in classroom learning, science experiments, arts, athletics, performances, graduations, and group activities. Over the collage is text that reads, “More opportunities for kids.” Below the collage is the Little Rock School District torch logo and the words “Little Rock School District.” In the bottom right corner is a yellow box with black text that reads, “Deadline May 1, 2026.”
Proud to announce the 2026 JES Teacher of the Year!! Congratulations to Holly Adams, our amazing 1st grade teacher!!! Let’s all shower her with some JES love and appreciation!!
4 months ago, Lori Benson
teacher of year
We showed Mrs. Register how much she is loved today during the Sing-A-Long and surprised her with a final walk this afternoon! We love you Mrs. Register!
4 months ago, Lori Benson
singalong
singalong
final walk
final walk
final walk
final walk
Congratulations to Bentley in Mrs. Phillips class for winning 3rd place in the Gingerbread Extravaganza Holiday Color Contest!
4 months ago, Lori Benson
artwork by student
From Mrs. Ramsey
5 months ago, Lori Benson
21st annual LR Christmas caravan december 20, 2025 at Saint Mark Baptist Church 7 am breakfast served 8 am gates open distribution of gifts
Our JES basketball team played another exciting game and came away with a win. 37-7 Good job Patriots!!
5 months ago, Lori Benson
basketball
basketball
basketball
basketball
Our JES basketball team came away with another win today over Fair. 31 to 4 👏🏼👏🏼 Great game Patriots!! ❤️🏀
5 months ago, Lori Benson
game huddle
playing ball
playing ball
playing ball
playing ball
Let’s make Reading FUN!! My goal is for students to READ over Winter Break, so no Reading Logs turned in until we get back please. 🥰 Our goal is 15 books on the reading log side. IF your child wants to do a FUN reading challenge on the other side, email me a picture of them at Lori.benson@lrsd.org & they will be entered into a special drawing and may even get their photo on the school news!!! ❤️❤️📚📚
5 months ago, Lori Benson
reading log
reading challenge
CONGRATULATIONS to our JES Spelling Bee winners!! We had a tie for 3rd place with Theo and Ruby, 2nd place is Hadley and our 1st place winner is Blakely Relano!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Blakely and Hadley will go on to the district level Spelling Bee to represent JES in January! Good luck Ladies! Special shout out to our fabulous pronouncer, Will Trice, the Executive Director of The Rep.
5 months ago, Lori Benson
first place
2nd place
3rd place
Jefferson parents,
Please check at home to see if your child is missing anything. Please make sure your child has all of their sweaters, coats, jackets, pullovers, and hoodies before the winter weather hits. We have a wide variety of Athleta, Under Armour, Seaside, Reebok, Old Navy, and Target items in our lost and found that have not been claimed.
5 months ago, Sarah Relano
Picture of kids' coats, sweaters, pullovers, and jackets hanging on a rack.
Picture of kids' jackets, coats, sweaters, hoodies, and pullovers hanging on a clothes rack.

Parents,
Picture Make-up day is January 14, not Dec. 1. Please mark your calendars if you wanted retakes

5 months ago, Jennifer Beranek
It's ViPS Reading Day!! ❤️❤️📚📚 Thank you to ALL our wonderful readers!!
5 months ago, Lori Benson
reader
reader
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reader