National Volunteer Month
National Poetry Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
May 1: Teacher of the Year Ceremony
School Nutrition Employee Week (5/1-5/5)
AP Exams (5/1-5/5)
May 2: National Teacher Day
Marking Period 4 - Interim Reports (Available on HAC/Sent Home)
May 5: Registration Deadline for June ACT
School Lunch Hero Day
Cinco de Mayo
May 8: AP Exams (5/8-5/12)
Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:30pm
Arkansas Times
LRSD Academic All-Stars!
Congrats to Aaron Liu and Jessica Doss, Central; and Tyler Hasberry, Parkview - named among the 20 featured students across the state as Academic All-Stars. To read more about their accomplishments, see the recent edition of Arkansas Times. We are very proud of our students!
United States Assistant Attorney General Visits Little Rock Central High School
Earlier this week, U.S. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke visited Little Rock Central High with students at Central High. The conversation was moderated by LRCH senior Shankul Lohakare, also president of the Mayor's Youth Council.
LRCH Student Advances to National Brain Bee
After placing 1st in Arkansas, Aakash Bhattacharyya of Central High School will compete at the National Brain Bee competition at the University of California Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory! Congrats and good luck on this next phase of the competition, Aakash!
LRSWH Senior Wins #LiveMas
Taco Bell Scholarship
Little Rock Southwest High Senior Lauryn Howard was awarded a $10,000 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship! If you keep up with our posts, you should know how ambitious and hardworking this young lady is. Congratulations, Lauryn; we are so excited for you and all your accomplishments.
Parkview Choirs Attended the Music in the Parks Competition in Texas
Parkview choirs took 48 students to the Music in the Parks competition hosted at Midlothian High School followed by a trip to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas. The Festival Choir earned “Superior” ratings from both adjudicators earning 1st place in their category and the highest score overall. Student conductor, Chloee Buchanan, earned the student conductor medal. Way to go, Parkview!
Little Rock West Students and Educator Received Special Recognition
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Helen Strickland, who received the Outstanding Speech and Debate Educator and Outstanding Theatre Educator Awards. Student Isabella Dunkley received state champion for Novice IPDA. Caleb Bowman received ACTAA State 2023 runner-up for Novice IPDA speaker. We are so proud of the hard work!
Mabelvale Elementary Community Movie Night
Join Mabelvale Elementary for their final community event of the 2022-2023 school year. They will host a movie night for the community in their library/media center, and food will be provided.
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Ballet Arkansas presents “Live at the Plaza: Culture in Community” April 26 – April 30
Ballet Arkansas will hold live performances that include works of classical and contemporary dance by world-renowned choreographers and use the stage, water features, and open spaces in Argenta Plaza. Click here for more info.
Schedule:
Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 29, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, 6:00 p.m.
Inspiring Dreams to Ignite the World
Little Shop of Horrors
Mark Your Calendars for 501 Day!
Come out and experience the best of what the 501 has to offer at 501 Day! Click here for additional details, including the performance lineup, food, games, activities, and more!
Next Up - Friday, May 5th
From Facebook info: "Over two dozen local eateries, art galleries, and shops lining Main Street and adjacent streets will keep their lights on late so that everyone from children to retirees can enjoy the creative, eclectic, and unique SoMa community. Businesses will offer special menus, discounts, and entertainment. SoMa plans to work closely with Bernice Garden to bring in food trucks, vendors, and live music."
