Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy

📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!

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.

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.

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!

🏀🦁 PRIDE ON DISPLAY LAST NIGHT! Perseverance ✅ Respect ✅ Integrity ✅ Determination ✅ Engagement ✅ Our Lady Lions fought hard and earned the win: 33–29🔥Job well done Lady Lions! #LaceyPride #LadyLions #LaceyAcademy

📊 Student Data Day: Empowering Our Lions

This Friday, our Lions will participate in Student Data Day—a special learning experience focused on reflection, growth, and goal-setting.

During Student Data Day, students will work closely with their teachers to look at their learning progress in an age-appropriate way. They’ll celebrate how far they’ve come, identify what they are working toward next, and talk through the strategies they will use to continue growing. Most importantly, students will be encouraged to use their own voices to explain their learning and take ownership of their goals.

Student Data Day is about more than numbers. It’s about building confidence, responsibility, and leadership. By the end of the day, students will be able to confidently say:

I know where I started.

I know what I’m working toward next.

I have a plan to get there.

Our goal is to move from “my teacher told me my score” to “I understand my learning and I know my goals.” These skills help students grow not only academically, but also as self-aware, motivated learners.

📣 Questions or want to learn more?
We value our partnership with families! If you have questions or would like more information about Student Data Day or your child’s learning, please complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up with you.

👉 Student Data Day – Family Questions & Support Form
https://forms.gle/WJeP68nkb6XnG1Pe6

🦁 At Lacey, we’re building leaders—not just learners.

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

🎉 Teacher of the Year Announcement 🎉 Chosen by his colleagues, Mr. Stafford truly embodies The Lacey Way through the care he shows for students, the relationships he builds, and the positive learning environment he creates each day. He sets high expectations while making students feel supported, respected, and valued. We are proud to celebrate him as this year’s Teacher of the Year for Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! 🦁

🏀 It’s Game Time, Lions! 🏀
Join us for the Lacey Pride Season Home Opener as our Lions take on Pinnacle View!
📅 Thursday, November 20th
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Lacey Gym

Let’s fill the stands, wear our Lacey gear, and show our Lion Pride! 🦁💙❤️
Don’t miss the $1 Half-Court Shot Challenge for a chance to win a gift card!

#LaceyLions #LionPride #GoLions #LaceyBasketball

⚾ Little Rock Middle School Baseball League – Spring 2026

Exciting news for our middle school athletes! Junior Deputy is hosting a Middle School Baseball League this spring, giving students the chance to play on teams made up of classmates from their own schools. The goal is to help players build strong connections before high school and give coaches a chance to see their future athletes in action.

If a school doesn’t have enough players to form a full team—no worries! Schools will be combined so that every interested student has an opportunity to play.

📅 Player Evaluation Dates:
Sunday, November 16th or November 23rd, 2025

🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Attend only one session)

📍 Updated Location:
D-Bat
4209 S. Shackleford Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72204

✅ What to Bring:

Updated physical

Hat, baseball or sweatpants, tennis shoes

Glove and any personal baseball gear

📱 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer before November 16th!

This league is not affiliated with LRSD, but we encourage students to participate if interested. Please reach out to Landon Moore with any questions.

Let’s help our future high school players step up to the plate—Go Tigers!

🎡 Fall Fest on the Horizon 🍁 Nothing like a little friendly competition (and Sonic!) to kick off the week! 🥤💪 Our Fall Fest Committee surprised last week’s top-selling grade levels with their favorite drinks! Who’s taking the crown next? 👑 Wristbands are on sale now — grab yours before it’s too late! 🎟️ Fall Fest is next Thursday, November 6th from 6-8pm!

📊✨ Student Data Day is almost here! At Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy, our scholars are taking the lead with our theme: 🦁 “My Data. My Growth. My Level Up.” From reflection challenges to goal-setting games, teachers are creating engaging and meaningful ways for students to dive deep into their own learning. 💭✍🏽 Together, we’re building confident learners who don’t just see their scores — they understand their growth, set goals, and take action! 💪🏽📈 #TheLaceyWay #LevelUp #StudentDataDay #WhereLeadersLearnAndLearnersLead #LaceyLions #LRSD

🚀 Your student’s future starts here! 🌟
LRSD middle schools offer hands-on learning, career exploration, and creative opportunities for success.
🎓 Don’t miss the Middle School Recruitment Fair-Cirks Arena @ Hall High, 6700 “H” St., Wed, Oct 22 | 9 AM–2 PM.
More choices. Brighter futures.

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🎉 Congratulations Bailey! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that Bailey Woods has been selected as Arkansas’s National Beta Club Leadership Representative! 🦁✨ During the Beta Leadership Summit last week, she completed a challenging interview and group task focused on teamwork and communication—standing out among 20 talented students from across the state. 💪🏽 This incredible honor highlights Bailey’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to service—core values we celebrate every day at Lacey, Where Leaders Learn and Learners Lead. 💛💙 👏🏽 Join us in celebrating Bailey’s outstanding achievement and leadership journey!

📸 It’s Time to Order Your 2025–2026 Yearbook!
Capture every roar, smile, and memory from this school year!
➡️ Soft Cover: $27 | Hard Cover: $33 (+ tax)
🗓️ Order by March 16, 2026 and get 2 FREE custom pages when you order online!

📷 Lifetouch Photography Dates:
Fall Individuals – Nov. 5
Fall Retakes – Dec. 3
Class Photos (K–5 only) – Jan. 26
Sports Team Photos – Mar. 3

👉 Order Today - https://bit.ly/laceyyearbook2526
#DMGLacey #LionNation #LaceyPride #Yearbook2026 #KeepingThePrideConnected

🚴‍♀️📚 Roaring with Reading Success! 🦁✨ Congratulations to our amazing Lacey Lion who turned reading into winning! 🏆 After logging her reading minutes for the Reading in the Rock Reading Challenge, she was selected as a grand prize winner — earning a bike with all the safety gear! 🚲💫 She was also honored at the Superintendent’s Citation Ceremony for her outstanding achievement and love of reading. 📖👏 We are so proud of her dedication and commitment to literacy — proving that readers are truly leaders! 💙❤️ #LaceyLions #RoaryReads #ReadingInTheRock #ReadersAreLeaders #LionPride #TheLaceyWay #LRSD #SuperintendentsCitation

🚀 The Future Is Being Built at Lacey! 🤖

Our 3rd–5th grade Lions are invited to join the Dr. Marian G. Lacey Robotics Club! 🦁✨ Students will explore creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving as they bring ideas to life using robotics and coding.

📅 First Meeting: Monday, October 27th
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:30 PM

Questions?
📧 jayden.wiggins@lrsd.org
| iesha.mcdonnell@lrsd.org

Let’s build, create, and innovate together — the future starts with YOU! 💡

#LaceyLions #RoboticsClub #STEMEducation #FutureEngineers #LionNation #TheLaceyWay

📚 Roary Reads Rolls Into First Grade! 🦁

Our first-grade students have been exploring different types of libraries this week — and Friday, they got a special visit from Roary Reads: The Mobile Library Cart! 🚐✨

Mrs. Ray brought the library straight to their classrooms, and the excitement was contagious! Students couldn’t wait to pick out a new book and dive into a story of their own. 💙📖

At Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, we believe that reading can happen anywhere — in the library, the classroom, or wherever Roary rolls!

#RoaryReads #LaceyLions #ReadersAreLeaders #TheLaceyWay #LiteracyInAction #MobileLibrary #LoveOfReading

📚✨ Learning at Lacey ✨📚 At Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, our Lions are busy growing their minds every day! From hands-on projects to critical thinking discussions, our scholars are engaging in lessons that challenge and inspire them. Classrooms across our school are filled with curiosity, creativity, and perseverance as students explore new ideas and sharpen their skills. We’re proud of the hard work our scholars are putting in—and we can’t wait to see where their learning journey takes them next. 💡🦁 #TheLaceyAcademy #LRSD #TheLaceyWay