Attention Lacey Lions Community 🦁
All scheduled events for today, January 16th, have been cancelled. This includes:
Spelling Bee
Basketball Game: Lacey vs. Forest Heights @ Lacey 🏀 5:30 PM
Informational Meeting (5th-7th Graders only) for the upcoming March 2026 Italy trip with the Lacey Travel Society @ 6 PM
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please stay tuned for updates regarding rescheduling.
Thank you,
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
LRSD achieves significant milestone based on latest ATLAS assessment results/cut scores. Div. of Elem&Sec. Ed at ADE announced that LRSD has surpassed the performance threshold outlined by the State & will no longer be required to participate in quarterly Act 1082 check-ins.
Attn LRSD Families: Please be advised that all LRSD schools will be open tomorrow (Tues., Jan 14). Thank you for your patience & understanding as we worked to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, staff, & community. Your support is appreciated. See you tomorrow!
Important Update:
Due to icy conditions in many neighborhoods and on secondary roads, LRSD schools will remain closed tomorrow (Mon. Jan 13). All 12-month employees, school admin. & custodians should report to work at your regularly scheduled time. Thank you & stay safe.
Important Update: LRSD is assessing building/road conditions today and will determine status of opening the District/schools tomorrow no later than 5 PM today. We will notify you via call, text, social media, website, App & news media partners. Thanks & stay safe.
Good morning, LRSD families,
Out of an abundance of caution and after consultation with surrounding districts, LRSD’s Safety and Security team, First Student Transportation, and the National Weather Service, LRSD will close schools and offices on Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 2025, due to anticipated inclement weather. Forecasters predict significant freezing/snow conditions moving into our area starting tomorrow. All athletic events are also canceled. In making weather-related decisions, LRSD prioritizes the safety of students and staff.
LRSD staff, please monitor your emails for additional instructions from our Human Resources Department.
As a reminder, LRSD will keep staff and families updated through our App, social media platforms, website, LRSD TV, and our traditional media partners. Stakeholders are encouraged to download the free LRSD App so they never miss a message from the district.
Thank you, and stay safe!
📢 Save the Date! Driving Laws Class & Know Your Rights Workshop 🚦
🗓 When: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, 9417 Geyer Springs Rd.
Join us for this essential event featuring:
✅ Guidance on preparing for immigration-related emergencies
✅ Opportunities to learn about driving laws and ask questions about law enforcement in a safe, welcoming environment
✅ Community resources from local agencies and associations
✅ FREE consultations with immigration attorneys
🎯 RSVP now using the link: https://forms.gle/mvXurpRYxtaWdkxW7
To secure your spot with an immigration attorney! Call Arkansas United at 870-377-3550.
Let’s come together to support our community and empower families with the knowledge they need for a brighter future! 🌟
📚🎓 Excellence in Education! 🎓📚
We’re so proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of four of our very own staff members! Please join us in congratulating:
✨ Brianna Young
✨ Joshua Hill
✨ Jeremy Jones
✨ Lakeitha Austin
These dedicated individuals recently earned their master’s degrees, showing a commitment to lifelong learning. Your success inspires our students and community alike!
Let’s give them a round of applause 👏 and wish them continued success in their journey as educators! 💙❤️
Warm holiday wishes from our administration team to you and your family! ✨
We would like to inform you that our digital literacy class is being postponed and will resume in the new year. Stay tuned for more details on the updated schedule and new topics. We look forward to continuing to support your digital learning journey in 2025!
🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Writing!🇺🇸
Earlier today, we honored three of our talented students for their incredible essays in the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, a nationwide competition encouraging young writers to reflect on patriotism.
🏆 1st Place: Cristal P. ($100)
🥈 2nd Place: Janiya L. ($75)
🥉 3rd Place: Giovanni G. ($50)
A heartfelt thank you to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for presenting the awards and celebrating these remarkable students. Their dedication and creativity have truly shone through! #ReimaginingLRSD
🎄 You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! The Grinch caused chaos at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy LRSD - stealing trees and taking over the office! But he fell asleep on the job and got "fired" (even without being hired). Nice try, Mr. Grinch, but the Lacey Lions’ holiday spirit is unstoppable! 🌟
Join us: Optimizing LRSD 2.0 "Recommendations" Community Informational Meetings- Wed. Dec. 11, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Washington Elementary, 2700 S. Main St., and Wed., Dec. 18, 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM at McDermott Elementary, 1200 Reservoir Rd. Childcare, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment & Work Session, Thursday., Dec. 5, 5:30 PM
810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
🎉 The wait is over — Open Enrollment starts TODAY! Now's your chance to join the Little Rock School District family and explore our incredible magnet and specialty school programs. Whether you're dreaming big in robotics, performing on stage, or excelling in academics, LRSD has a place for YOU! 📢 Reminder: This is for new students or those interested in magnet/specialty schools. Current students staying in their attendance zone schools will automatically roll up. 🔗 Apply now and start your journey with LRSD: https://www.lrsd.org/o/lrsd/page/student-registration.
On behalf of our administrative team, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our students, staff, families, and community. 💙✨ Your unwavering support and belief in our vision are helping us build a strong foundation in our first year.
Together, we’re creating a culture of excellence and laying the groundwork for lasting success. Every milestone we achieve is thanks to you, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey! 🌟🙌
Join us for a special reception this Thursday, November 21, 4:30 p.m., 810 W. Markham, as we thank Board Members Sandrekkia Morning and Leigh Ann Wilson for their service. Both will leave the board this month after serving the students and families of LRSD.
The Lacey Lions want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pastor Long and Mercy Church for their generous donation of 20 turkeys, making this upcoming holiday season special for some of our Lacey Lions families! #LaceyLions #CommunitySupport #Thankful 🦃🤝
☕️ Join Us for Coffee & Conversation! ☕️
We’re hosting a Coffee Hour on SNAP Benefits on November 12th, from 7:30 am to 8:30 am in Room 1507! This is a great chance to learn about SNAP, find out if you qualify, and get answers to your questions in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Whether you're new to SNAP, looking to join, or just want updates, we welcome everyone to stop by for coffee, snacks, and valuable information!
Topics include:
What is SNAP?
Who qualifies?
How do you apply?
What is WIC?
Local food resources
Come for the coffee, stay for the community! ☕️❤️
#SNAPBenefits #CoffeeHour #CommunitySupport #GetInformed #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy
🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀
Tonight’s the night, Lions fans! 🦁 Join us for our first home game of the season as Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy takes on Dunbar! Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show our Lion pride as we kick off an exciting basketball season!
📅 Game Details: 🆚 Lacey vs. Dunbar
🏆 Teams: 7B, VG, VB
Come out and support our athletes as they give it their all on the court! See you there! 💙❤️
#GameDay #LionPride #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy #HomeOpener #BasketballSeason #WeAreLions
