Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy

✨📚 Ready for a successful school year at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! 📚✨
Uniforms help us focus on what truly matters—learning, growing, and leading together. Let’s make 2025-2026 our best year yet!

🔹 Uniforms are strictly enforced to create a positive and productive environment.
🔹 Check out the guide to ensure your student is prepared and looking sharp every day.
🔹 Let’s start the year strong, united, and ready to shine!

Note: Uniforms are no longer grade-level specific. Students can now choose any approved shirt or bottom color as long as it follows the requirements. More flexibility, same Lacey pride! 🦁

#LaceyLions #SchoolPride #UniformReady #BackToSchool2025

🎒 Supply List Reminder
Get ahead of the game! Check out the 2025–2026 supply lists now so your Lion is ready to ROAR on Day 1!”

📱✨ We’re kicking off the year focused and ready to succeed!

In alignment with Arkansas’ new state law, personal electronic devices like phones, iPads, earbuds, smartwatches, and gaming devices will no longer be used during the school day.

These expectations will be clearly outlined in the district's updated Student Code of Conduct.

Thank you for helping us adhere to state law while creating a safe, focused, and successful environment for all students! 💙🦁

🎒✏️ Get Ready for a Great Year, Lions!
Our 2025–2026 Grade Level Supply Lists are here! 🦁📚

✅ Don’t forget—all students must bring a clear or mesh backpack!

Check your child’s grade list and start stocking up now so you’re ready to ROAR on day one! 💙❤️💛

#LaceyLions #BackToSchool2025 #ReadyToLearn #SchoolSupplyChecklist

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!

📚✏️ 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!

🎉🦁 We’re excited to welcome our Lacey Lions back for an incredible new school year! Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! 📍 Orientations will be held in the Cafetorium: 🔹 6th Grade – 1:00 PM 🟠 7th Grade – 1:30 PM 🔴 8th Grade – 2:00 PM Come meet your teachers, explore the campus, and get ready for a year full of growth, leadership, and learning. 💙💛 #TheLaceyWay #OpenHouse2025 #WhereLeadersLearn #LRSD

📱✨ We’re kicking off the year focused and ready to succeed! In alignment with Arkansas’ new state law, personal electronic devices like phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and gaming devices will no longer be used during the school day. These expectations will be clearly outlined in the district's updated Student Code of Conduct. Thank you for helping us adhere to state law while creating a safe, focused, and successful environment for all students! 💙🦁

🎉 Big news! LRSD’s Teacher of the Year, Victoria Golden from Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy, has been named one of the Top 15 Finalists for Arkansas Teacher of the Year! She’ll be recognized later this month at the Governor’s Mansion, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🏆👏 Way to go, Ms. Golden—you continue to inspire us all! 💙

🥁🔥 Our Lacey Lions are putting in the work! From early morning drills in the gym to focused band practice in the classroom, these students are locked in and ready to represent.

🎉 Check this out! Students from Metro Career Tech built and donated a custom outdoor library and food pantry to Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy! Led by instructors Toyoshima Gray and Chad Moore, students used their skills in construction and automation to create, decorate, and stock both structures—complete with Lacey’s lion mascot and school sign. 🔨🪚 Real-world skills. Real community impact.

📢 Reminder: All schools and offices in the Little Rock School District will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend as we honor those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙 #MemorialDay #ReimaginingLRSD

🎶 All Aboard the Instrument Voyage! 🎶 Calling all future musicians! 🥁🎷🎺 Join us for Band Orientation at Dr. Marian G. Lacey Academy and begin your exciting journey into the world of music! Students and families are invited to attend one of the following sessions: 📅 Saturday, May 17 📅 Saturday, May 24 🕛 Both sessions begin at 12:00 PM 📍 9417 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209 🎼 Come learn about our band program, try out instruments, and get ready to shine as a Lacey Lion musician! ✅ Please be sure to sign up using the links below: 🔗 English: https://forms.gle/pxEw1LEinCUhXCXi7 🔗 Español: https://forms.gle/WChS3mT15Ls4YLUv8 #InstrumentVoyage #LaceyLions #BandOrientation #MusicEducation #LittleRockSchools #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy

🏀 LION PRIDE SHOWDOWN: BASKETBALL GAME 📅 Monday, May 19 🕒 Game starts at 2:00 PM (Signups @ 1:45 PM) 📍 Gymnasium 🏐 STAFF VS. STUDENTS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 📅 Tuesday, May 20 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 Gymnasium 🎟️ Tickets: $3 (sold before school & at lunch) 🍿 Concessions available both days! Let’s pack the gym and bring the LION PRIDE energy! 💙🦁❤️ #DMGLShowdown #StudentsVsStaff #LionPride #LaceyStrong #GameOn

🎤✨ Get ready to be amazed! ✨🎤 Dr. Marian G. Lacey & Self Invested proudly present the Lacey's Students & Staff Talent Show! 🎭🎶 🗓️ May 21 🕜 1:30 PM 📍 DMGL Cafetorium 🎟️ Entry: Only $3 Come cheer on our incredible lions as they UNLEASH THEIR INNER TALENT! 🦁💫 Don't forget to turn in your money to your 1st period teacher! #LaceyLionPride #TalentShowTime #UnleashYourInnerLion #DMGLShines

🚀 Get ready for a night of innovation, imagination, and Lacey Lion brilliance! Join us THIS Thursday, May 15th from 5–7 PM in the gym for our first-ever STREAM Tasting — a hands-on showcase of student creativity in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math! What to expect: 🤖 Drone demos, robot races, and oobleck fun, and more! 🎨 Student-led exhibits and creative stations 🏅 Live Young Innovators Award Ceremony hosted by our student emcees 🤝 Community vendors: @armakehub, @littlerockfire, UAPTC, LRPD, and @arkansasgameandfish ✍️📘 A chance for students to drop their lowest grade with a completed STREAM Passport! Come celebrate the minds behind the magic. You’ll leave inspired—guaranteed!

***LRSD Board Meeting and Public Comment/Employee Hearing Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Starting at 5:30 p.m. LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

🎶 🥁 🎼 Get ready to begin your Instrument Voyage at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy! Band Orientation Dates: Saturday, May 17 & Saturday, May 24 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 9417 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock, AR Whether you’re rocking a saxophone, beating the drums, or tooting your first trumpet—this is your time to shine!

📣 REMINDER for MGL Families! 📣 Prepare for school success—join us TODAY, Monday, May 12th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy (Room 1507)! There will be free food, childcare, and tons of helpful information to support your child’s learning and growth over the summer. 🌞📚🦁 We hope to see you there! #MGLFamilies #SummerSuccess #LaceyLions #StrongerTogether