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

LRSD

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 ceremonies on Thursday, May 21, at Barton Coliseum on the Arkansas State Fairgrounds campus.

All graduation ceremonies will be held on the same day in the following order:

  • Little Rock Southwest High School - 8:00 a.m.

  • Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School - 12:00 p.m.

  • Hall-West High School of Innovation - 3:30 p.m.

  • Little Rock Central High School - 7:00 p.m.

The 2026 LRSD Graduation Facts Flyer and map, which includes details about parking and entry, are linked below. The public is requested to adhere to these expectations to ensure the ceremonies are enjoyable for everyone.

English Flyer: https://aptg.co/TngMpS

Spanish Flyer: https://aptg.co/CkfkTL

The Little Rock School District congratulates the Class of 2026 and looks forward to celebrating this important milestone with students and families across the community.

All ceremonies will be livestreamed on the District's YouTube channel -www.lrsdlive.com.