McDermott Elementary School

We look forward to seeing everyone at registration/check in on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 from 10 AM-7 PM or Friday, August 1 from 8 AM-5 PM. We will also have our Kindergarten Round Up on Friday evening from 5 PM-6 PM.

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

McDermott Registration/Check-in. 7/30-31 from 10 AM-7 PM; 8/1 from 8 AM-5 PM

K Roundup August 1 from 5-6 PM Meet Teachers Popsicles

🔥 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! 🎸

14 days 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.

Come and meet your teacher and bring your school supplies on Thursday, August 7 between 4 and 6 PM! Also, if you have not completed check-in, please come by the school this week between 8 AM and 2 PM. Students must complete check-in before going to class on Monday.

2 days ago, Pamela Dial

Teachers are back at school and learning! We can't wait to see all of our Mustangs here in #MustangCountry next Monday, August 11 at 7:40 AM!

3 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Kemp and Ms. Ensminger collaborating.

Teachers working on the mission and vision statements.

Ms. Powell and Ms. McDonald talk about their summer!

Hello, McDermott families, This is Principal Pam Dial to remind you that today from 8 AM-5 PM is the last official check-in day. All students must complete check-in before they can go to class on 8/11! Also, please remember our Kindergarten Round Up this evening from 5-6 PM!

7 days ago, Pamela Dial

Please welcome new McDermott Contract Speech Language Pathologist, Ms. Heidi Warner!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Heidi Warner, McDermott Contract SLP; UCA grad; newly wed; 4 dogs; loves reading, coloring and eating sweets.

Please welcome new McDermott CBI 3-5 Teacher, Ms. Dawn Stane!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Dawn Stane, CBI 3-5; NBCT, mom to Grayson; dog mom to Beaux and Pepper, bearded dragon mom to Redd; loves church, thrifting;

Please welcome new McDermott 3rd Grade Teacher, Ms. Anita Skinner!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Anita Skinner, 3rd Grade; B.A . from UT-Austin, M.Ed. South Alabama; GT ASU, NBCT;

Please welcome new McDermott 5th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Jeff Ryan!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Mr. Jeff Ryan, 5th Science & Social Studies teacher; 1st year teacher; M.Ed; hotel industry experience.

Please welcome new McDermott 2nd Grade Teacher, Ms. Katherine Park!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Katherine Park, 2nd Grade; GCU graduation; interned at McDermott; 4th Grade at Washington;

Please welcome new McDermott 2nd Grade Teacher, Ms. Natasha Kemp!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Natasha Kemp, 2nd Grade Teacher; 8 years educational experience; parapro at Don Roberts Elementary;

Please welcome new McDermott 3rd Grade Teacher, Ms. Renee Jackson!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Renee Jackson, 3rd Grade; 14 years in different settings; speaks Spanish; loves traveling.

Please welcome new McDermott Reading Teacher, Ms. Emily Hight!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Emily Hight, Reading Teacher; experienced NBCT;

Please welcome new McDermott 4th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Ms. Jasmine Garner!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Jasmine Garner, 4th ELA Teacher; From Rockford, IL; focused, energized and resilient!

Please welcome new McDermott PE Teacher, Ms. Laquita Ensminger!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Laquita Ensminger, PE Teacher; experienced; loves spending time in nature and with family.

Please welcome new McDermott CBI K-2 Teacher, Ms. Jennifer Ekeanyanwu!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Jennifer Ekeanyanwu, CBI K-2 Teacher; Master's from ASU; ESOL from HSU;

Please welcome new McDermott 4th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher, Ms. Toni Eggleton!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

Ms. Toni Eggleton, 4th Grade Social Studies & Science Teacher; M.Ed from AR Tech U

Please welcome new McDermott Resource teacher, Ms. Lori Diffey!

11 days ago, Pamela Dial

New Resource Teacher Lori Diffey, NBCT; 24 years experience;

UPDATE: Please review/comment on Proposed LRSD School Board Zone Map Option 4: https://lrsd.mydistricting.com/comments/plan/14/31.
Zones 1 & 7 are switched; slight changes have been made to Zones 4 & 6.
School attendance zones are NOT affected. Thanks for your support!

15 days ago, LRSD

Proposed School Board Election Zone Map - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

📚✏️ Get ready to save, LRSD families! The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday kicks off at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025. During this time, you can purchase school supplies, clothing, instructional materials, and even electronics — tax free! 🛍️📅 Mark your calendars and stock up for back-to-school!

15 days ago, LRSD