Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy

🖤💛💚 Join Us for Our Black History Celebration! ❤️💛💚

Our Lacey Lions have been working hard to prepare a powerful and meaningful Black History program — and we would LOVE for our families to experience it!

🎭 Encore Community Performance
🗓 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Lacey Cafetorium

This special evening will highlight student voices, talent, and learning as we honor the history, culture, and contributions that have shaped our world.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come celebrate with us. Let’s pack the Cafetorium and show our students how proud we are of them!

#LionNation 🦁 #LaceyCelebrates #BlackHistoryAtLacey

🚨 GAME TIME UPDATE! 🚨

Our Lacey Lions Elementary Basketball Team’s FINAL GAME of the season has been moved to 1:00 P.M. 🏀

📅 Saturday, February 28
🕐 NEW GAME TIME: 1:00 P.M.
📍 Mabelvale Middle School
🎟 $5 Tickets — Cash Only at the Door

Let’s pack the gym and show our Lions how proud we are of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication this season! This is their last game, and they deserve a loud, strong Lacey crowd cheering them on from start to finish.

💙❤️ Bring your school spirit, your energy, and your Lion pride — and let’s finish the season STRONG together! 🦁🔥

#LaceyLions #LionPride #FinalGame #ShowUpAndSupport

🔥🦁 LET’S PACK THE GYM, LION NATION! 🦁🔥

This is it — the FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON for our Lacey Lions Elementary Basketball Team!

Our players have worked hard, grown stronger, and represented Lacey with pride all season long. Now they need YOU in the stands to cheer them on and help us finish strong! 💙❤️

📅 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Mabelvale Middle School
🎟 Tickets: $5 (Cash Only at the Door)

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear your Lacey colors.
Let’s make some noise and show our Lions how proud we are! 🏀📣

When Lion Nation shows up, we SHOW OUT!
See you at the game! 🦁💪

🦁✨ Free Dress Friday UNLOCKED! ✨🦁

Our Lacey Lions showed amazing growth in ELA from ATLAS Interim 1 to Interim 2 — and we are celebrating their hard work, focus, and perseverance! 📚💪

To recognize this achievement, students have earned a Free Dress Friday!

👕 Pajamas, casual clothing, or best dress attire are welcome
✅ All outfits must follow LRSD dress code guidelines
🚫 No slippers or house shoes

📅 Friday, February 27

We are proud of our students for leveling up their learning and showing what growth looks like at Lacey! Keep roaring, Lions! 🦁🔥

#LaceyLions #LevelUpLacey #LionPride #AcademicGrowth #ATLASSuccess

📢 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!