🔥 Calling all LRSD dads and father-figures! Help kick off the school year in style by snapping a photo with your student on the first day of school, August 11. Upload your photo to LRSD’s contest page for a chance to win big! The top 50 entries will enjoy lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will win dinner for six at the restaurant. 🍣🔥 Voting runs August 13–19. Let’s rock this school year, LRSD dads! 🎸

7 months ago, LRSD
Flyer titled "LRSD Dads and Father-Figures Rock N Rollin' Into the New School Year," sponsored by Rock N Roll Sushi. A red electric guitar stretches across the top. Text on the left reads: "LRSD Dads and Father-Figures: Take your child to school on the first day!" Red arrow with white text says "August 11 – First Day of School Only – Enter" Another red arrow with white text says "August 13 to August 19 – Vote" How it works: Dads and father-figures: Snap a photo of you with your current LRSD student or students on the first day of school. (Dads of all LRSD students) Upload your photo to LRSD’s Facebook photo contest page on August 11: www dot LRSD dot org slash 2025 dash dads Invite your Facebook friends to vote for your photo between August 13 and August 19 Text on the right reads: "50 lucky dads and father-figures will enjoy hibachi and sushi lunch with Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will enjoy dinner for 6 at a Rock N Roll Sushi restaurant." Images include sushi and a collage of past con
Volante titulado “Papás y Figuras Paternas de LRSD Rock N Rollin’ Hacia el Nuevo Año Escolar”, patrocinado por Rock N Roll Sushi. Una guitarra eléctrica roja cruza la parte superior del volante. Texto a la izquierda: “Papás y figuras paternas de LRSD: ¡Lleve a su hijo a la escuela el primer día!” Flecha roja con texto blanco: “11 de agosto – Solo el primer día de clases – Entrar” Otra flecha roja con texto blanco: “13 de agosto al 19 de agosto – Votar” Cómo funciona: Número uno: Papás y figuras paternas: tomen una foto suya con sus estudiantes actuales de LRSD el primer día de clases. (Papás de todos los estudiantes de LRSD). Número dos: Suba su foto a la página del concurso de fotografía de Facebook de LRSD el 11 de agosto: www punto LRSD punto org diagonal 2025 guion dads Número tres: Invite a sus amigos de Facebook a votar por su foto entre el 13 y el 19 de agosto. Texto a la derecha: "50 papás (y figuras paternas) afortunados disfrutarán de un almuerzo de hibachi y sushi con el Dr. Jermall Wright, y el que obtenga más votos disfrutará de una cena para 6 personas en un restaurante Rock N Roll Sushi.” Imágenes incluyen sushi y un collage de fotos de papás y estudiantes del concurso en años anteriores. Esquina inferior derecha: “Visita nuestro sitio web para más detalles: LRSD punto org” Texto pequeño al final: *Las fechas y bases del concurso están sujetas a cambios. Al participar, aceptas que tus fotos podrían usarse en material de marketing de LRSD.
📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!
24 minutes 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.

Welcome, Our New Head-Football Coach Cameron Murray!

I am originally from Little Rock and developed a passion for football at a young age, starting my journey in the IYFL with the West Side Steelers. This early experience helped me transition to Dunbar Middle School and eventually prepared me to play football at Bryant High School. During high school, I earned All-American honors and became a nationally ranked defensive lineman. I received numerous accolades, including all-conference and all-state selections, and was named the co-defensive player of the year in my conference. Ultimately, I received over 15 offers to play collegiate football and chose to attend Oklahoma State University. There, I was a four-year letterman, earned an all-preseason Big 12 honorable mention, and was recognized as an academic All-Big 12 multiple times. I also received the 2019 OSU Barry Sanders Award for making significant contributions despite limited recognition.


After college, I went undrafted by the Arizona Cardinals but spent time on their practice squad and played in a couple of games on the active roster. Following a year and a half in the NFL, I transitioned to the Canadian Football League (CFL) and had the opportunity to play for the BC Lions.

Once my time in the CFL concluded, I began my coaching career at West Mesquite High School before moving on to Valley View High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas. While at Valley View, I was part of a coaching staff that won three consecutive conference titles and made multiple appearances in the state playoffs. I was fortunate to coach many players who progressed to compete at the collegiate level.

My wife and I have a two-year-old daughter named Carsyn. Embracing this role outside of football has been a joy. Family is a foundational aspect of my life, and I look forward to building one within the Little Rock Southwest community.

Coach Murray's Interview

about 2 hours ago, Janelle Washington
Cameron Murray African American Male with low hair cut wearing a purple southwest football shirt
Congratulations, to our February Students of the Month!
9th Grade: Taylor Brewer
10th Grade: Alivia Mondragon
11th Grade: Jade McCraney
12th Grade: Karma Jackson
7 days ago, Janelle Washington
Taylor Brewer 9th Grade STOM
Alivia Mondragon 10th grade STOM
Jade McCraney 11th grade STOM
Karma Jackson 12th grade STOM
The Christian Ministerial Alliance (CMA), has selected Tyler Irving as a recipient of the prestigious Rev. Dr. William H. Robinson Jr. Social Justice Award. This esteemed award will be presented on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
This award highlights his dedication and unwavering commitment to local civic activities, a passion for service, and efforts to uplift the underserved and underrepresented.
9 days ago, Janelle Washington
CMA-TylerIrving2026 black shirt with red bowtie
Congratulations to senior Matthew Young! He won a medal for scoring top five at the DECA Career Development State Conference in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing event in Hot Springs. Matthew is also the Vice President of social media for the DECA/Marketing student organization.
9 days ago, Janelle Washington
MatthewDECAWinner2026 khaki pants, navy pullover

Cograts JAG students!

Scholars at Little Rock Southwest High School competed in the JAG State Career Development Conference in Hot Springs, AR.  Avante McElroy, Senneca Mackey and Hector Orellano won 1st Place in Creative Decision Making.  They will compete nationwide in Salt Lake City, Utah in April 2026.  




14 days ago, Janelle Washington
Scholars at Little Rock Southwest High School competed in the JAG State Career Development Conference in Hot Springs, AR. Avante McElroy (curly hair male-African American), Senneca Mackey (tall male with curly hair-African American) and Hector Orellano (male with straight black hair-Hispanic )
Congratulations to these students who will be competing next week in Fayetteville, AR!
15 days ago, Janelle Washington
Congratulations to these students who will be competing next week in Fayetteville, AR! 6A GIRLS SINGLES SHARIYA JACKSON (FEMALE PURPLE SHIRT WITH GREEN EMBLE, BROWN HAIR) 6A BOYS SINGLES CHRIS PEACOCK (MALE PURPLE SHIRT WITH GREEN EMBLE, LONG BLOND HAIR)
LRSD schools will be closed for students Mon., Feb. 2, due to icy conditions impacting bus routes. Employees will report to work: non-school. staff - 8:30-4:00; school-based staff 8:30-3:30 p.m. Road conditions will be checked again Mon. & families will be notified about the status of school for Tuesday.
19 days ago, LRSD
Inclement Weather Graphic
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.
23 days 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.
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!
26 days ago, LRSD
Inclement Weather Graphic
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
about 2 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.”
Reminder: Our New Backpack Policy Begins January 7, 2026 Clear Or Mesh Backpack Use Only
about 2 months ago, Janelle Washington
Beginning January 7th clear or mesh backpack only
Apart ir del 7de energy de 2026 solo mochilia transported

Congratulations, December Students Of The Month
9th Grafe Student Of The Month Olympia Opara
10th Grade Student Of The Month Kami Lee
11th Grade Student Of The Month Erick Sarmiento Escobar
12th Grade Student Of The Month Caden Washington

3 months ago, Janelle Washington
9th grade student of the month Olympia Opara
10th grade Student of the Month Kami Lee
11th grade Student of the Month Erick Sarmiento Escobar
12th grade student of the month Caden Washington
9th Grade Students
Sign-Up Today For Our Early College Program!
3 months ago, Janelle Washington
9th Grade Students Sign-up Today Early College Program Take Concurrent Credit Courses At Little Rock High School Sign Up via Schoology or QR Code
This past weekend, The SuperSonic Storm of Southwest competed in the nationally recognized US Bands Championship in Memphis!!! In the preliminaries, we earned 1st Place in the Group 2 Band Division, 1st Place in Music, and 1st Place Color guard! In the final run, we earned 2nd Place in the Group 2 Division! Please help me congratulate our youth on pulling out our band's first national wins!
3 months ago, Janelle Washington
Supersonic Storm of Southwest US Bands award 2025 Stats Grand Championships Group 1 First Place 2025 Stats Hrand CHampionships Group 2 Finals Second Place
Southwest Band members Band director Holloway, Asst Band director Corley, Drumline leader Wilson, Majorette front row, Gems wearing black and red front row, waering black flagline, marching band of 60
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!
9th Grade: Janiya Whitehead
10th Grade: Deionna Lanes
11th Grade: Zion Brooks
12th Grade: Marley Moreno
4 months ago, Janelle Washington
11th Grade student of the month Zion Brooks
12th grade student of the month Marley Moreno
9th grade student of the month Janiya Whitehead
10th Grade Student of the month Deionna Lanes
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 31st
6pm-8pm
Gryphon Front Parking Lot
Come Enjoy Candy, Games, Food & Music
4 months ago, Janelle Washington
LR Southwest 5th Annual Community Trunk or Treat Friday October 31st 6pm-8pm Enjoy Candy, Games, Food & Music
Trubk or Treat Viernes 31 de octubre. 1800pm-200:00pm disfrutar duloes, juegos, comida y music estacionamie nto de Gryphon
Congratulations, to our October students of the month!
Zoe Woods-9th Grade
Jalen Thornton-10th Grade
Luis Morales-11th Grade
Nadeen Abache-12th Grade
5 months ago, Janelle Washington
Zoe Woods 9th Grade Student of the Month, female with braids and glasses wearing a gray New York sweat shirt
Jalen Thornton-10th Grade Student of The Month, Male with low cut afro wearing black hoodie that says eternal
Luis Morales-11th Grade Student Of The Month, male bushy hair cut wearing red polo shirt
Nadeen Abache-12th Grade Student Of The Month, female curly braids with glasses wearing a beige cardigan, white and brown striped shirt
☕✨ Java with Jermall kicks off this week! Join LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright on this Wednesday at Southwest High between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. for coffee, refreshments, and great conversation with parents, staff, and community members. Can’t make it this time? Mark your calendar for October 8 at Mann Magnet Middle and November 12 at Terry Elementary. 💙 Everyone is invited!
6 months ago, LRSD
Blue and white flyer with images of iced coffee, latte, and cappuccino. Title at the top: “Join Us For ‘Java with Jermall.’” Text reads: “Join LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright and enjoy refreshments. Meet fellow parents and community members. Drop by between 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.” Event dates and locations listed in boxes: September 10, Southwest High, 9715 Mabelvale Pike; October 8, Mann Magnet Middle, 1000 East Roosevelt Road; November 12, Terry Elementary, 10800 Mara Lynn Drive. Banner at the bottom says: “Everyone is invited!” Small print: “Supported by ESEA/ESSA Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement.” Bottom right corner features the Little Rock School District logo with torch and book symbol.