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

LRSD

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 everything”—and we couldn’t agree more.   That’s why we’re reminding you that LRSD already offers everything your child needs to succeed right here at home.

LRSD offers high-quality academic programs, innovative magnet and specialty schools, and multiple pathways designed to help every student reach their full potential—from Pre-K through high school and beyond.

Enrollment for pre-K–12 will be in three phases, starting next week:

  • Nov. 3-7 - Current students do not have to do anything unless they wish to apply for a magnet or specialty school.  They will automatically roll up to their currently assigned school. Alternatively-assigned students will roll up to their attendance zone school. These students will receive their assignment letters for 2026-27 during this week.

  • Nov. 10-21 – Current students who wish to attend a magnet or specialty school should apply during this time period.

  • December 1-19 – Students who are new to the District should apply during this window.

***Please note that there is a special application process for Parkview Arts/Sciences Magnet High School and Forest Heights STEM Academy

  • January 5-9, 2026 – A lottery run will occur for magnet/and specialty school assignments.

  • January 12-18, 2026 – Assignment letters will be sent to new LRSD students and those attending magnet/specialty schools.

Why look elsewhere when the options, support, and excellence you’re seeking are already in your community? LRSD is proud to offer families choice, opportunity, and a team of educators dedicated to every child’s success.

We invite you to explore our schools and discover why so many families are choosing LRSD. Visit www.lrsd.org/enroll or contact our Student Registration Office at (501) 447-2950 to learn more or secure your child’s spot today.

Thank you for being part of the LRSD family. We look forward to serving you!

Link to General Open Enrollment Flyer (English)
Link to General Open Enrollment Flyer (Spanish)
Link to Parkview/Forest Heights Open Enrollment Flyer (English)
Link to Parkview/Forest Heights Open Enrollment Flyer (Spanish)