
Come join us on May 1 as our Drama students put on a showing of The Brothers Grimm at Horace Mann Middle School. See the flyer for details. Get tickets while they last!


Hello stakeholders,
We are in our assessment season. See the ATLAS testing tips. We had a good last week of testing. Support your teachers and scholars in having a great week two! Go Bearcats.


Dear Assistant Principals,
I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for your unwavering commitment, leadership, and support. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and the impact you have on our students, staff, and school culture is truly invaluable.
From managing the daily challenges to ensuring our scholars feel seen, safe, and supported, your presence makes a meaningful difference. Your professionalism, collaboration, and dedication to excellence set the tone for our entire community.
Thank you for being pillars of strength, consistency, and care. I deeply appreciate all that you do—every conversation, decision, and effort is felt and valued.


****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment/Work Session, Thurs., April 10, Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com


Update - All LRSD Schools/Offices Open Monday, April 7, except Western Hills. If you live in an area where roads are impassable & buses cannot travel, please make alternate plans if possible to get your student to/from school. Thank you for your patience. See more here: https://5il.co/3crlu


LRSD is assessing impact of weekend's severe weather - power outages, downed trees & blocked roadways. Working with Entergy & City of Little Rock to evaluate conditions and next steps. Please expect update by 7PM tonite. Read full message here: https://5il.co/3crax
Thanks!


LRSD continues to monitor weather conditions and has NO plans to dismiss early at this time. However, all after-school activities are canceled. If adjustments need to be made to our plans, we will contact you immediately.Please monitor your messages from LRSD for updates. Thanks!


Regrettably, an unexpected outage has occurred & Mann is now completely without power. We will now dismiss at 11 a.m. Parents who wish to pick up their students earlier may do so.We apologize for this inconvenience.Entergy estimates restoration between 3-4PM. We will update you.


Mann Family:
Due to a partial power outage, a small portion of the building is without power. School will still be in session, but while restoration is underway, we will move students to areas/classrooms with power. Lunch will also be provided to students. We'll keep you updated.


Due to the threat of severe weather moving into our area, LRSD will dismiss school early today, all after-school activities are cancelled, and CARE will be closed. Elementary sites will dismiss at 1:30 p.m., followed by secondary schools at 2:30 p.m. This decision was made in the best interest of students and staff, in consultation with the National Weather Service, LRSD’s Emergency Management and Transportation teams, and surrounding districts. Please note that if tornado sirens are activated during these dismissal times, we will initiate our shelter-in-place procedures, and building doors will be locked until the threat has passed. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Please stay safe.


Dear Parents and Families,
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent Night! This will be a brief but informative event, and we would love to have you join us.
To help us plan accordingly—especially for food—we kindly ask that you let us know if you’ll be attending.
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
🕕 Time: 5 pm
📍 Location: Starting in the auditorium
Please RSVP by April 3, 2025, so we can ensure enough food and seating for everyone.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10uP3HRbacMuUNtNnY-ACNlaHcZBGJBT4_6d4a_UrjJg/preview
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
Duane Clayton, principal
Mann Middle School


🚨 Reminder! Students will be out tomorrow for a work/data day. However, LRSD offices will remain open if you need assistance. Enjoy your day off, students! 🎉


📚 When we Read, Dream, and Succeed, we empower our students and strengthen our community! Join Reading in the Rock and commit to making literacy a priority. ✨ Take the pledge today by scanning the QR code or visiting www.LRSD.org/ReadingintheRock to access resources and show your support. Let's build a brighter future—one book at a time! 💙💛


We have a club schedule today. See protocols in the WAAG.


🎥 Did you miss last night's State of the District Address? Catch up on all the important updates from Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright! Watch the full video here: https://tinyurl.com/zsyj6adb.


****LRSD Board Work Session, Thurs., March 13, 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham,
LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

📢 Save the Date! Join us for the State of the District Address on March 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Ron Robinson Theater in Library Square! This is your opportunity to hear directly from LRSD leadership about our progress, challenges, and exciting plans for the future. Let’s come together to #ReimagineLRSD and build brighter futures for every student! Be part of the conversation and see how YOU can play a role in our success story.


****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thurs., Feb. 27, 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Due to some remaining icy conditions on secondary bus routes - NO School Fri., Feb. 21st; but Cent. Off. Staff should report on a 2-hour delay. Mon., Feb. 24, classes will NOW be IN SESSION instead of PD to support student learning in light of back-to-back closures. Thank you!


Due to inclement weather, LRSD Schools/Offices remain closed Thurs., Feb. 20, 2025. Athletic activities also canceled. An announcement will be shared tomorrow about the status of schools Friday. Employees, please monitor emails for updates from HR. Thanks! Stay safe and warm!
