📣 You’re invited to the 2026 LRSD State of the District Address! Get a District update, future vision, student highlights, resources, door prizes (including a $100 Sam’s Club gift card!), and a performance by Voices Without Borders Honor Choir & Parkview Jazz Ensemble.

🕕 6 PM - Wednesday, March 11, 2026|
📍 Darragh Center, CALS - 100 Rock St.

#OneTeamOneDreamOneLRSD

9 days ago, LRSD
English - State of the District Details
Informacion En Espanol
Happy Friday! Check out our weekly message https://app.smore.com/n/ex8hq1. Packed with reminders and some fun pics! Have a wonderful weekend.
7 days ago, Morgan Ealy
Read Across America Week
🎶✨ Join the Little Rock School District for four days of incredible student talent at Artistry in the Rock 2026! The event takes place March 16–19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Central Arkansas Library System Main Library. Come experience outstanding student performances and artwork showcasing the very best of LRSD’s performing and visual arts programs. Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate the creativity, passion, and excellence of our talented students. We hope to see you there! 🎨🎤🎻
11 days ago, LRSD
Flyer for a Little Rock School District event titled “2026 LRSD Artistry in the Rock – Fine Arts in Motion.” Across the top of the flyer are photographs of students participating in the arts, including students playing string instruments, dancers performing on stage, a choir singing in robes, and a student painting at a table. On the left side of the flyer the text reads: “2026 LRSD Artistry in the Rock” with four circular icons representing music, theatre, visual art, and dance. Below the icons the text reads: “Fine Arts in Motion.” On the right side the text reads: “March sixteen through March nineteen, ten o’clock a.m. through one thirty p.m. – Free to the public – Student performances and artwork – Central Arkansas Library System Main Library, one hundred South Rock Street, Little Rock – website: w w w dot L R S D dot o r g forward slash Artistry.” Below this information is a section titled “Talent Schedule” with the subtitle: “A celebration and showcase of Little Rock School District student talent in the performing and visual arts.” The schedule is organized by day with morning performances from ten o’clock a.m. through eleven o’clock a.m., afternoon performances from twelve thirty p.m. through one thirty p.m., and evening events from six o’clock p.m. through eight o’clock p.m. Monday, March sixteen. Morning performances: Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Choir. Stephens Elementary School West African Drum and Dance. Mabelvale Middle School Choir. Afternoon performances: Western Hills Elementary Dance Team. Terry Elementary Tiger Choir. Western Hills Music Club. Pinnacle View Middle School Vox Anima sixth grade choir. Evening event titled Administrator and Greek Night featuring Voices Without Borders Orff Ensemble and Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Jazz Band. Tuesday, March seventeen. Morning performances: Chicot Elementary Stars. Little Rock Central High School Legacy. Forest Heights Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy Singing Eagle Choir. Afternoon performances: Little Rock Southwest Gryphon Chorale. Pulaski Heights Middle School Concert Band. Little Rock Central High School Jazz Central. Wednesday, March eighteen. Morning performances: Hall West High School of Innovation Band. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Advanced Treble Choir. Little Rock Central High School Madrigals. Afternoon performances: Gibbs Snow Leopard fourth grade choir. Doctor Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through eighth grade Academy second year percussion ensemble. Doctor Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through eighth grade Academy M G L Dance Company. Evening event titled Parent Night featuring Little Rock School District Teacher Band, Hamilton Learning Academy Boundless Creative Art Styles Poetry in Motion, and Southwest Jazz Band. Thursday, March nineteen. Morning performances: Terry Elementary Quaver Rockstars. Mann Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovations Dance Ensemble. Pinnacle View Middle School Advanced Band. Afternoon performances: Pulaski Heights Middle School seventh grade singers. Pulaski Heights Middle School Dance three performers. Forest Heights Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy Strings. J. A. Fair Kindergarten through eighth grade Preparatory School third grade singers.
Volante en español del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock titulado “2026 LRSD El Arte en la Roca – Bellas Artes en Movimiento.” En la parte superior aparecen fotografías de estudiantes participando en actividades artísticas, incluyendo estudiantes tocando instrumentos de cuerda, bailarines presentándose en el escenario, un coro cantando con túnicas negras y amarillas, y una estudiante pintando en una mesa. En el lado izquierdo se lee: “2026 LRSD El Arte en la Roca” con cuatro íconos que representan música, teatro, artes visuales y danza. Debajo se lee: “Bellas Artes en Movimiento.” En el lado derecho se lee: “16 - 19 de marzo, 10:00 - 13:30 – Gratis para el público – Actuaciones estudiantiles y arte – Biblioteca Principal de CALS, 100 South Rock Street, LR – www.LRSD.org/Artistry.” Debajo aparece una sección verde titulada: “Horario de Talentos.” Debajo se lee: “Una celebración y exhibición del talento estudiantil de LRSD en las artes escénicas y visuales.” El horario está organizado por día: Lunes 16 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Coro de la Escuela Secundaria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias Parkview. Tambores y Danza de África Occidental de la Escuela Primaria Stephens. Coro de la Escuela Intermedia Mabelvale. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Escuela Primaria Western Hills Equipo de Baile. Escuela Primaria Terry Coro Tiger. Club de Música Western Hills. Escuela Secundaria Pinnacle View – Coro Vox Anima de 6.º Grado. Eventos nocturnos, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Administrador y noche griega: Voces Sin Fronteras Conjunto Orff. Banda de Jazz de la Escuela Secundaria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias de Parkview. Martes 17 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Estrellas de la Escuela Primaria Chicot. El Legado de la Preparatoria Central de Little Rock. Coro de las Águilas Cantantes de la Academia STEM de Forest Heights. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Coro Gryphon LR Southwest. Banda de Conciertos de la Escuela Secundaria Pulaski Heights. Preparatoria Little Rock Central – Jazz Central. Miércoles 18 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Banda de Innovación de la Escuela Preparatoria Hall-West. Coro de Agudos Avanzado de la Escuela Preparatoria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias Parkview. Preparatoria Central de Little Rock Madrigales. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Coro Gibbs Snow Leopard de Cuarto Grado. Dr. Marian G. Lacey Academia K-8 Conjunto de Percusión S2. Academia K-8 Dra. Marian G. Lacey Compañía de Danza MGL. Eventos nocturnos, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Noche de padres: Banda de Maestros de LRSD. Academia de Aprendizaje Hamilton: Estilos Artísticos Creativos Sin Límites – Poesía en Movimiento. Banda de Jazz del Suroeste. Jueves 19 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Escuela Primaria Terry Quaver Rockstars. Mann Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovations Conjunto de Danza. Banda Avanzada de la Escuela Secundaria Pinnacle View. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Cantantes de Séptimo Grado de la Escuela Intermedia Pulaski Heights. Intérpretes de Danza III de la Escuela Intermedia Pulaski Heights. Academia STEM de Forest Heights Instrumentos de Cuerda. Escuela Preparatoria J.A. Fair K-8 Cantantes de Tercer Grado.
We ended our last game with a WIN! Way to go Stephens STARS!
12 days ago, Morgan Ealy
Winning score!
2025-2026 Basketball and Cheerleading Team
Happy Saturday Stephen Stars! Here is the weekly newsletter! https://app.smore.com/n/axhk5. Hope to see you all today at our last basketball game at 1pm. Have a great weekend!
14 days ago, Morgan Ealy
Read Across America Week
Good afternoon! Friendly reminder that we have a Ladies and Gentlemen's Induction Ceremony today at 5:00 pm. All students are welcome to attend with their parent(s). Also, the Sneaker Ball is Friday, Feb. 27th from 5-7 pm. Please use this link to pay https://12e4.edulnk.com/e/rpnk4/6PQWps?__$u__ . Parents must attend. Look forward to seeing you at the events.
17 days ago, Morgan Ealy
Sneaker Ball Flyer
Happy Sunday Stephens Families. The weekly message is attached.https://app.smore.com/n/rpnk4. Remember, no school tomorrow and check out the flyer for the Black History Spirit Week. Look forward to seeing your child on Tuesday, Feb. 24th! Have a great evening!
19 days ago, Morgan Ealy
No School Monday, Feb. 23rd
Black History Spirit Week
Black History Program
📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!
21 days ago, LRSD
A reminder saying students will be out of school Monday, February 23, 2026, for Professional Development and that LRSD offices will be open.
Happy Sunday Stephen Stars! Your weekly announcement is attached! https://app.smore.com/n/76wy3 Friendly reminder, no school tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you for parent teacher conferences. Have a great evening.
26 days ago, Morgan Ealy
No School Monday, Feb 16th and Feb. 23rd
Pastries for Parents
Java with Jermall
Black History Program
Happy Monday! Please check out our weekly message. https://app.smore.com/n/za0js Remember, ATLAS summative testing is this week as well as Valentine's Parties. Let's have an amazing week!
about 1 month ago, Morgan Ealy
Hello parents! I hope you have stayed safe and warm during this inclement weather. The weekly newsletter is attached. https://app.smore.com/n/ysgxp. The 100th day of school is Wednesday. If for some reason we do not return Tuesday, it will be pushed back another day. Stay safe and see you soon!
about 1 month ago, Morgan Ealy
100th Day of School is Wednesday! (Maybe :))
Every moment counts! Log in to Classlink if you can!
Bank Day is Thursday!
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.
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Inclement Weather Graphic
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.
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Graphic from Little Rock School District titled “Optimizing Our Tomorrow: Budget Conversations – Community Meetings.” The top of the image shows the Little Rock School District logo and name over a blue background with charts and data visuals. The graphic explains that the Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities include spending only the money the District actually has, adjusting staff levels to match student enrollment, cutting overall spending to address long-term budget gaps, building a healthier savings balance for future financial challenges, and protecting programs, people, and resources that matter most to students and classrooms. The graphic invites all community members, especially parents, students, staff, and families, to participate in discussions about the future of the District and its budget. It emphasizes that community feedback is important and reflects the District’s commitment to transparency and listening. The bottom of the graphic lists two community meeting dates: February seventeenth, evening session at five thirty p.m. at Southwest Community Center; and February nineteenth, evening session at five thirty p.m. at Henderson.
Gráfico en español del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock titulado “Optimizando Nuestro Mañana: Conversaciones sobre el Presupuesto – Reuniones Comunitarias”. En la parte superior aparece el logotipo y el nombre del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock sobre un fondo azul con gráficos y elementos visuales relacionados con datos financieros. El gráfico explica que, como parte del proceso de elaboración del presupuesto para el año fiscal dos mil veintisiete, el Distrito ha establecido metas y prioridades claras, incluyendo gastar dentro de los fondos disponibles, ajustar el personal según la cantidad de estudiantes matriculados, reducir el gasto general para abordar déficits presupuestarios a largo plazo, crear un fondo de reserva más sólido para proteger al Distrito de futuros desafíos financieros, y proteger los programas, el personal y los recursos que son más importantes para los estudiantes y las aulas. El gráfico invita a todos los miembros de la comunidad de Little Rock, especialmente a padres, estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad, a participar en las conversaciones sobre el futuro del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock y su presupuesto. También destaca que los comentarios de la comunidad son valiosos y reflejan el compromiso del Distrito con la transparencia y la escucha activa. En la parte inferior se muestran dos fechas de reuniones comunitarias: diecisiete de febrero, sesión vespertina a las cinco y treinta de la tarde en el Centro Comunitario del Suroeste; y diecinueve de febrero, sesión vespertina a las cinco y treinta de la tarde en Henderson.
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!
about 2 months ago, LRSD
Inclement Weather Graphic
Hello Stephens Families! Your weekly message is attached https://app.smore.com/n/2y8g3. Friendly reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19th. See you all this weekend at the game or Tuesday morning! Have a great weekend!
about 2 months ago, Morgan Ealy
Parent Engagement Opportunity Friday, January 23rd at 8:00 am
Greetings Stephens families! We had a great 3-day week with your children and look forward to another amazing week. Please check out the weekly newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/q1jnp. Have a great day!
2 months ago, Morgan Ealy
Welcome Back Stephens STARS! I look forward to see your child's shining face bright and early tomorrow, Jan. 7th @ 7:40am. The weekly message is attached. https://app.smore.com/n/qytm6. Have a great evening!
2 months ago, Morgan Ealy
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
2 months ago, LRSD
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.”
Wishing you happy holidays, all the wonder and whimsy of the season, and wellness over winter break!
3 months ago, Stephens Elementary Nurse
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Happy Tuesday! Reminder-tonight is our Sights and Sounds of the Holidays Program and learning engagement discussion. We look forward to seeing you there! Please check out the weekly smore newsletter https://app.smore.com/n/4ca2 as well. See you soon!
3 months ago, Morgan Ealy
Sights and Sounds of the Holidays 5:00 pm