📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!
Parents, families, staff, and community connections are invited to Java with Jermall.
February 18, 2026 Dr. Marian G. Lacey
March 11, 2026 Carver- Washington Steam Magnet Elementary
April 8, 2026 Parkview Srts and Science Magnet High
Flyers are attached.
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!
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
Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all bold young scholars and fearless thinkers of the realm to test their wit and strategy at the interscholastic Chess Tournament this Saturday, November 15, at Episcopal Collegiate School in partnership with CPR and LR Knights. Players in grades 1–12 are welcome—beginners, intermediates, and USCF-rated competitors alike.
REGISTER HERE or use the QR code on the attached flyer.
It will be a lively day of strategy, learning, and friendly academic competition as students from across Little Rock come together to challenge one another and enjoy the game.
If your child is interested in learning more about chess, this is a fabulous opportunity!
REGISTER HERE or use the QR code on the attached flyer.
It will be a lively day of strategy, learning, and friendly academic competition as students from across Little Rock come together to challenge one another and enjoy the game.
If your child is interested in learning more about chess, this is a fabulous opportunity!
For Individuals with Food Insecurity in Little Rock:
• Arkansas Foodbank (https://arkansasfoodbank.org/) | 4301 W 65th Street | Open Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Salvation Army Community Hot Meal Program (https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/central-arkansas/community-hot-meal-program)| 1111 West Markham | Serving breakfast daily at 7:00 a.m.
• Helping Hand food pantry (https://www.lrhelpinghand.com/) | 1601 Marshall Street | Open Monday- Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Rock Creek food bank (https://churchatrockcreek.com/ministries/care-ministry/food-bank/) | The Church at Rock Creek | 11500 W 36th St. | Call (501) 221-1051 (tel:) on Tuesday - Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to make an appointment.
• Food pantry ministry (https://www.lifelinebaptist.org/copy-of-deacon-yokefellow-ministry) | Life Line Baptist Church | 7601 Baseline Road | Open Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Food for the Hungry program (https://littlerockchurch.org/)| Little Rock Church | 10701 Baseline Rd. | Register by visiting the church and picking up a purple ticket.
• St. Andrew United Methodist Church (https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Andrew-United-Methodist-LR-100064587403822/) | 4600 Baseline Road | Offers food distribution on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
• Watershed Human and Community Development, Inc. (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069592036293) | 3701 Springer Blvd. | Open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Other than the information listed, I do not have further details. If you have food insecurity, please contact one of these agencies. Thanks.
WME Family and Friends,
Please see Red Ribbon flyer for event details! Thanks.
Please see Red Ribbon flyer for event details! Thanks.
WME Friends and Family,
Let's give a HUGE shout out to our very own Hula and Wakelyn, better know as the Double Mint Volleyball Coaches! These ladies have worked tirelessly with their team. It takes time and dedication to bring out greatness in others. These players were up beat, positive, and had a blast! Let's go VB team!
Have a Thriving Thursday!
Williams Magnet Elementary RED RIBBON WEEK Activities
🚀 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.
https://aptg.co/7fBZcJ
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.
https://aptg.co/7fBZcJ
WME Family and Friends,
Please find attached a link to Williams Magnet Elementary's Family and Parent Engagement packet. This information is also shared in your scholar's individual classroom.
Parent and Family Engagement Handbook
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ub6eC90WJYIUlOmvW7eVR3aGhUcuWZQzTYy7vJUYdP8/edit?usp=sharing
Parental Involvement Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ub6eC90WJYIUlOmvW7eVR3aGhUcuWZQzTYy7vJUYdP8/edit?usp=sharing
Please find attached a link to Williams Magnet Elementary's Family and Parent Engagement packet. This information is also shared in your scholar's individual classroom.
Parent and Family Engagement Handbook
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ub6eC90WJYIUlOmvW7eVR3aGhUcuWZQzTYy7vJUYdP8/edit?usp=sharing
Parental Involvement Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ub6eC90WJYIUlOmvW7eVR3aGhUcuWZQzTYy7vJUYdP8/edit?usp=sharing
Mon, Sep 15, 2025 – Wed, Oct 15, 2025
What is the Hispanic Heritage Month and why is it celebrated?
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is observed from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, unlike other heritage months celebrated during a singular calendar month. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson, as a way to pay tribute to the Hispanic and Latin communities’ contributions to the nation, and was enacted into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 as an entire month. The date of September 15 was chosen to commence HHM because it coincides with the independence days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, while Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on the 16th and 18th, respectively. It was expanded into October to recognize Día de la Raza, or “Day of the Race,” which celebrates the countries and people colonized by Spain and other European colonialists.
The HHM theme for 2025 is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” This month is an opportunity to recognize and learn about the history, journeys, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latine American communities while spotlighting the unique voices and experiences of those who continue to pioneer change and shape the future.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
About Arkansas Peace Week
Arkansas Peace Week: Make Peace our “Natural” State!
September 14 – 21, 2025
Our Mission: Arkansas Peace Week is a program of activities with a mission to educate and promote peacemaking in our society and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace in Arkansas.
Who We Are: Arkansas Peace Week is conducted by a coalition of local, national and international organizations, faith groups and individuals, with a mission to promote peace and justice. Arkansas Peace Week is planned in coordination with the nationwide Campaign Non-Violence Week of Actions.
Why We Do It: Arkansas Peace Week celebrates non-violence as a means to instill justice, build stronger communities, alleviate poverty, promote ecological stewardship, end war, and eliminate the scourge of violence in our society; while seeking respect, inclusion and fair treatment of all people. The lessons learned and relationships formed during Arkansas Peace Week create a foundation for sustainable peace in our society throughout the year.
What We Do: During the third week of September, in observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, Arkansas Peace Week includes events hosted by dozens of organizations throughout the state. These events feature education, service, dialogue and outreach activities promoting our mission. We invite all like-minded groups and organizations to plan an event during Arkansas Peace Week.
Arkansas Peace Week: Make Peace our “Natural” State!
September 14 – 21, 2025
Our Mission: Arkansas Peace Week is a program of activities with a mission to educate and promote peacemaking in our society and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace in Arkansas.
Who We Are: Arkansas Peace Week is conducted by a coalition of local, national and international organizations, faith groups and individuals, with a mission to promote peace and justice. Arkansas Peace Week is planned in coordination with the nationwide Campaign Non-Violence Week of Actions.
Why We Do It: Arkansas Peace Week celebrates non-violence as a means to instill justice, build stronger communities, alleviate poverty, promote ecological stewardship, end war, and eliminate the scourge of violence in our society; while seeking respect, inclusion and fair treatment of all people. The lessons learned and relationships formed during Arkansas Peace Week create a foundation for sustainable peace in our society throughout the year.
What We Do: During the third week of September, in observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, Arkansas Peace Week includes events hosted by dozens of organizations throughout the state. These events feature education, service, dialogue and outreach activities promoting our mission. We invite all like-minded groups and organizations to plan an event during Arkansas Peace Week.
☕✨ Java with Jermall kicks off this week! Join LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright on this Wednesday at Southwest High between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. for coffee, refreshments, and great conversation with parents, staff, and community members. Can’t make it this time? Mark your calendar for October 8 at Mann Magnet Middle and November 12 at Terry Elementary. 💙 Everyone is invited!
Hello Wonderful Williams Families,
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 5:30 pm for all who are interested in learning about Destination Imagination.
Destination Imagination (DI) is a creative problem-solving program that teaches students how to think divergently by providing six new competitive, open-ended problems yearly. Teams of 2-7 students work together to solve both long-term and short-term problems using their creative problem-solving skills. By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging imaginative paths to problem-solving, students learn skills that will provide them with the ability to solve problems, both great and small, for a lifetime. During DI practices, students learn to depend on each other as they learn to work together as a team. Students in 1st - 5th grades are eligible to participate in WMS DI.
If you would like to view more information about DI before our meeting, go to https://www.destinationimagination.org/.
In order for a student to be able to try-out, a parent or guardian must attend this mandatory parent meeting.
Thank you,
Susan Jackson & Alex Wakelyn
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 5:30 pm for all who are interested in learning about Destination Imagination.
Destination Imagination (DI) is a creative problem-solving program that teaches students how to think divergently by providing six new competitive, open-ended problems yearly. Teams of 2-7 students work together to solve both long-term and short-term problems using their creative problem-solving skills. By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging imaginative paths to problem-solving, students learn skills that will provide them with the ability to solve problems, both great and small, for a lifetime. During DI practices, students learn to depend on each other as they learn to work together as a team. Students in 1st - 5th grades are eligible to participate in WMS DI.
If you would like to view more information about DI before our meeting, go to https://www.destinationimagination.org/.
In order for a student to be able to try-out, a parent or guardian must attend this mandatory parent meeting.
Thank you,
Susan Jackson & Alex Wakelyn
Hello Wonderful Williams Families,
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 5:30 pm for all who are interested in learning about the WMS VEX IQ Robotics program.
In the VEX IQ Competition, teams of students are tasked with designing and building a robot to play with other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, communications, and more. VEX Robotics hosts the world’s largest robotics competition for students all over the world to compete against one another using a robot of their own design.Tournaments to determine the best teams are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April.
Interested 4th & 5th are eligible to try out for the WMS Robotics program. In order for a student to be able to try-out, a parent or guardian must attend this mandatory parent meeting.
Thank you,
Susan Jackson
The Book Fair will be here soon!
