People pose for a picture with Ms. Mattie Norman who won KATV's teacher of the month

Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Teacher Ms. Mattie Norman named KATV Teacher of the Month

September 14, 2026
Article by: Stacey Spivey of KATV For 40 years, special education teacher Mattie Norman has been a steady presence for students and families at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy i...
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Lacey Announcements

The Daily Lacey Bulletin - August 31, 2026

August 31, 2026
Welcome to Lacey Announcements, your source for the latest news, reminders, and important updates from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! There’s always something happening at Lacey...
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Lacey Announcements

The Daily Lacey Bulletin - August 28, 2026

August 28, 2026
Welcome to Lacey Announcements, your source for the latest news, reminders, and important updates from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! There’s always something happening at Lacey...
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Central High School Science Building Render

LRCH Science Building & Field House Up for AIA Arkansas People’s Choice Award

August 27, 2026
The design for the Little Rock Central High School Science Building and Field House has been submitted to the American Institute of Architects AR Chapter for Best Design! Click o...
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Lacey Announcements

The Daily Lacey Bulletin - August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026
Welcome to Lacey Announcements, your source for the latest news, reminders, and important updates from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! There’s always something happening at Lacey...
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Lacey Announcements

The Daily Lacey Bulletin - August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026
Welcome to Lacey Announcements, your source for the latest news, reminders, and important updates from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! There’s always something happening at Lacey...
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Lacey Announcements

The Daily Lacey Bulletin - August 24, 2026

August 24, 2026
Welcome to Lacey Announcements, your source for the latest news, reminders, and important updates from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! There’s always something happening at Lacey...
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Lacey Announcements

The Daily Lacey Bulletin - August 20, 2026

August 20, 2026
Welcome to Lacey Announcements, your source for the latest news, reminders, and important updates from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! There’s always something happening at Lace...
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Promotional flyer for the Little Rock School District's live Wright on Education Podcast Series during the Back-to-School Convocation. The background is dark navy blue with colorful prism light effects and diagonal glass-like reflections. The words "On Education" are repeated in large outlined red and white lettering across the background, creating a layered visual effect. Centered near the top in large white letters is the title: Wright on Education. To the right is a red banner with white text that reads: Podcast Series. Centered below the title is the message: Join Us for a Live Podcast Experience to Kick Off a Powerful New School Year! Below that is the district theme: Diverse Voices. Endless Choices. The middle of the flyer is divided into three sections by thin white vertical lines. Left section: A red circle contains a white music note icon. Below it reads: Pre-Show Starts Thursday, August 6th 10:00 A.M. Live music to get us started! Center Section: A red circle contains a white microphone icon. Below it reads: Wright on Education Podcast Live Right section: A red circle contains a white gift box icon. Below it reads: Chance to Win Door Prizes Including a 65-inch television Winner must be at their school site to win. Across the bottom of the flyer is a large dark blue banner outlined in red. On the left side is a red play button icon inside a white circle. Next to it, in white text, it reads: Tune In to Watch Live! Large white and red text to the right reads: L R S D Live dot com (LRSDLive.com) The Little Rock School District logo appears in the upper right corner of the flyer, featuring a white torch emblem above the words Little Rock School District.

Lights, Camera, Convocation! Wright On Education Goes LIVE to Kick Off the School Year

July 23, 2026
The Little Rock School District is ready to launch the 2026-2027 school year in a big way! On Thursday, August 6, LRSD employees across the district will come together virtually ...
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Three Terry Elementary students stand side by side against a white wall, each holding a black award plaque from the National Beta State Convention. The student on the left holds a plaque that reads “Second Place, Spanish, Fourth Grade, 2025–2026.” The student in the center holds a plaque that reads “Second Place, Health and Physical Education, Fifth Grade, 2025–2026.” The student on the right holds a plaque that reads “Fourth Place, Math, Fourth Grade, 2025–2026.” All three students are smiling and wearing school ID badges on yellow lanyards.

Brains, Talent, and Creativity on Full Display: LRSD Wins Big at Beta

January 29, 2026
Little Rock School District students are bringing home the wins! At the 17th Annual Elementary/Junior Beta Club Convention, students from across LRSD showed off their talent, crea...
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Inclement Weather Graphic

Inclement Weather Update 1.28.26 - LRSD Schools and Offices Remain Closed Thursday, January 29, 2026

January 28, 2026
Important Inclement Weather Update Due to continued icy road conditions, all Little Rock School District schools and offices will remain closed on Thursday, January 29th. While ...
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Graphic with a blue background featuring the logos of Rock Region Metro and Little Rock School District at the top. Large curved text reads “Renewed Partnership.” Below it, the text says “Need a ride? Little Rock School District continues partnership with Rock Region Metro.” At the bottom, the text reads “Red identification stickers to remain valid through August two thousand twenty-six.” The Little Rock School District torch logo appears in the bottom right corner.

LRSD Continues Partnership with Rock Region Metro; Red ID Stickers Remain Valid Through August 2026

January 26, 2026
Need a ride? The Little Rock School District is continuing its long-standing partnership with Rock Region Metro, now entering its seventh year of providing free transportation ac...
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Inclement Weather Graphic

IMPORTANT Inclement Weather Update - Schools Offices Closed - Monday-Tuesday, January 26-27, 2026

January 25, 2026
Good Afternoon, LRSD Families: Due to inclement weather, Little Rock School District Schools and Offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26-27, 2026. The District wi...
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A promotional graphic for Arkansas School Choice from the Little Rock School District. The left side has a dark blue background with yellow and white text that reads “Arkansas School Choice.” Below it says, “Live outside the Little Rock School District boundaries, and wish to apply to one of our amazing schools?” A boxed headline reads, “LRSD has the best opportunities and experiences available for your student. Don’t let them miss out!” Under the headline is a bulleted list that includes: medical career pathways with hospital partnerships; new, state of the art facilities; national and international competition opportunities; captivating research opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; early childhood programs led by certified teachers, pre kindergarten; hands on experience with emerging technologies; inclusive programs for special education; award winning arts programs; hands on leadership and service opportunities with an extensive community partnership network; and championship sports and extracurriculars. At the bottom left is the website address, spelled out as w w w dot L R S D dot o r g. The right side of the graphic is a collage of photos showing diverse students participating in classroom learning, science experiments, arts, athletics, performances, graduations, and group activities. Over the collage is text that reads, “More opportunities for kids.” Below the collage is the Little Rock School District torch logo and the words “Little Rock School District.” In the bottom right corner is a yellow box with black text that reads, “Deadline May 1, 2026."

Arkansas School Choice Opens Access to Exceptional Opportunities at Little Rock School District

January 5, 2026
Looking for innovative programs and hands-on experiences that prepare your student for college, careers, and life beyond graduation? The Little Rock School District has that and m...
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A promotional poster for the Little Rock School District titled “Join the LRSD Family! Open Enrollment 2026–27.” The top section is a large collage showing students across many activities—classroom learning, art, science experiments, music, robotics, athletics, and performances. The Little Rock School District logo is in the center, and a yellow box says “More Opportunities for Kids!” Below, large yellow text says “Join the LRSD Family! Open Enrollment 2026–27.” The next section has a blue header: “Open Enrollment Will Occur in Three Phases:” Phase One – Current Student Rollup (November 3–7): Current students will receive letters for their assignment for next year. Pre-K, 5th, and 8th grade students roll up to attendance zone schools for 2026–27. Current K–11 students roll up to the current school assignment for 2026–27. Alternately assigned students will roll up to the attendance zone for 2026–27. Phase Two – In-District Transfers (TNTs) (November 10–21): In-District Transfers and TNTs include magnet or specialty applications for current K–12 students. Phase Three – New Student Registration (December 1–19): New Kindergarten and Pre-K registration. Grades 1–12 out-of-district transfers. Parkview auditions and Forest Heights STEM Academy document review. At the bottom: January 5–9: Lottery runs for magnets and specialty programs. January 12–16: Assignment letters sent out for new LRSD students and magnet/specialty schools. The footer includes the web address: “www.LRSD.org/register.”

Why Look Elsewhere? LRSD Has Everything Your Child Needs! Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year to Begin

October 29, 2025
Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year at the Little Rock School District begins earlier this year. You’ve probably seen messages about how “the right school can change eve...
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LRSD students and staff pose with staff from UALR during the announcement of a new partnership

Historic Partnership Expands Access to Higher Education for LRSD Students

October 20, 2025
In an education-defining moment, the Little Rock School District (LRSD) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) have joined forces to bring an associate deg...
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An LRSD employee gets her flu shot during an annual clinic

LRSD Announces 2025 Flu Clinic Schedule

September 22, 2025
The Little Rock School District announces its annual school flu clinics, which will be held at all LRSD school sites. The clinics are hosted in partnership with the Arkansas Depar...
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wording that says reding is a good idea and there is a new 3rd grade requirement with photo of boy reading book

IMPORTANT UPDATE - New Third Grade Reading Requirement

September 12, 2025
LRSD's Department of Teaching and Learning shared an important update with parents of elementary-aged students regarding the state's new reading requirement. Please note the letter...
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image of football with lrsd logo and banner that says New LRSD Game Attendance Guidelines

NEW Game Day Guidelines - 9-8-25

September 9, 2025
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at LRSD athletic events, the District has updated its game-day guidelines. Students must follow new attendance requirements, including s...
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"Little Rock School District (LRSD) graphic announcing new student passes for all LRSD athletic events. Instructions: 1. Go to GoFan.co, 2. Search for your school, 3. Select event to buy ticket. A notice states that paper tickets will no longer be available for purchase at athletic events. Powered by GoFan logo is at the bottom."

Little Rock School District Announces Updates to Athletic Season Ticket Pricing and New Student Season Passes

August 22, 2025
The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is pleased to announce important updates to athletic season ticket pricing for the 2025–2026 school year. These changes are designed to make ...
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