August 28 -Voting Ends for Dads/Father Figures Contest September 4 - Labor Day (Schools/Offices Closed) September 7 - Board Work Session September 10 - Grandparents Day September 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins September 16 - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration/Plaza Frida
Continuing to Build on Legacy....
LRSD's Board of Directors honored Central AP African American Studies teacher Ruthie Walls, Principal Nancy Rousseau, and Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright for their ongoing support of students' opportunity to take AP African American Studies classes. Attendees at Thursday's Board meeting were surprised to see Civil Rights icon and Little Rock Nine member Ms. Elizabeth Eckford along with State Senator Clarke Tucker, who also praised the three District Leaders. In addition to hearing words of encouragement from Ms. Eckford, Ms. Walls also learned from Senator Tucker that an endowed scholarship would be named in her honor. The honorees also received beautiful artwork with poignant titles inscribed by famed writer/author Bryan Collier.
Music of a Movement
In honor of the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, we thought we'd share a throwback commemorative musical presentation from Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School (circa 2017), paying homage to the landmark event. Click on the photo below.
LRSD Introduces New HR Chief
We’d like to officially welcome LRSD’s new Chief Human
Capital and Compliance Officer, Ms. Shawn Burgess. Her reputation as a top-tier HR professional
precedes her, and we are thrilled to have her join the LRSD family.
Don't Forget to Vote!
Don't forget to vote in our Facebook photo contest for dads/father figures. Monday is the deadline. One lucky dad is going to enjoy a LR Razorback game day experience, compliments of Muskie Harris Recovery Service. As you can see in the photo above, we already have your tickets in hand.
Fifty dads will get to enjoy lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, plus have a chance to win more prizes!
Award-Winning Debaters
More congratulations in order for the LRCH… the debate team
of seniors Jackson Mills and Jack Baker currently ranks #2 in the country in
pre-season! After weeks of debate camp at Wake Forest University this
summer, Jack and Jackson advanced as the top seed, winning all 6 of their
prelim debates and ultimately advancing to the Finals of the tournament. LRCH Speech and Debate is the only nationally-ranked program
in Arkansas and is the only Title I school in the top 10 programs in the
nation! Way to go, Central and lead sponsor, Ms. Rosie
Valdez.
Want to Cheer on Our State Football Champs
Friends and family unable to travel to the Parkview game in Springdale may watch on the YouTube link here. https://www.youtube.com/@SpringdaleSchoolsTV
They're Back..... Wing Wednesdays at LRSD!!!
LRSD's Child Nutrition team will begin serving wings for grades 6-12 on September 13th and will serve them at p-K-5 sites beginning on September 20th.
Peace Week Art Contest, Essay Contest & Lesson Plans
Arkansas Peace Week (September 17-24, 2023) offers great youth programs for schools and youth programs.
Lesson plans and resources developed in partnership with LRSD and Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS). We invite all Arkansas schools and youth groups to participate and present these lessons teaching peacemaking skills to the youth in our state.
Please share this with children and organizations you know. Schools, teachers, faith groups, and other youth organizations are encouraged to sponsor and guide students with their submissions.
Peace Week began our school programs in 2017 when Pax Christi Little Rock (PCLR) worked with school counselor Mildred Calhoun to develop a peace curriculum for Little Rock’s Rockefeller Elementary. The following year the organization worked with Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) and Little Rock School District to expand these non-violence lesson plans and resources for elementary-age students. Today over 15,000 students participate in Arkansas Peace Week from all over the state.
Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday at noon.
Important Traffic Info Shared by City of Little Rock
Teen Driving Roadeo This Saturday
Last River Market Live This Thursday! Presented by the LRCVB
The Little Rock Convention and Vistors Bureau is inviting you out to the River Market pavilions on Thursday nights for a dynamic showcase of talented artists and performers. Click here for additional details.
Rock Paper Run
From the Downtown LR Partnership Group....
Farmer Market Produce and Other Goodies
Available Rain or Shine
The Little Rock Farmers Market is open 7AM-2PM, rain or shine through Labor Day Weekend.
Many produce vendors at the market accept SNAP benefits (look for the signage at their booths). SNAP tokens can be purchased Farmers Market Managers Tent in the center of the Farmers Market. The Little Rock Farmers Market is also a proud participant in the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program where patrons can have up to $20 worth of SNAP tokens matched for free to use at the market.
Parking is always free for Little Rock Farmers Market patrons. Visitors are invited to park in the lot behind the market as well as in the River Market Parking Deck at 2nd and River Market Avenue. Special VIP parking is available for senior and handicapped individuals. ~ Little Rock River Market.
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