May is Mental Health Awareness Month
National Meditation Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
May 17 - Personnel Policy Committee Meeting, 5pm
May 19-23 - Final Exams
May 24 - Final Superintendent Citation for this School Year
May 24 - Final Superintendent Citation for this School Year
May 25- LRSD OneRock Legend Award Induction Ceremony - 5:30 p.m.
May 25-26 - Graduation Ceremonies - Live Streamed on LRSD YouTube Channel
Ticketed Event to Adhere to Health Protocols
Ticketed Event to Adhere to Health Protocols
May 27 - LRSD Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
National Merit Scholarship Winners Announced!
A big congratulations to Lorelai Daniel-Parkview, as well as Alex Borengasser & Cecelia Schneider-both from Central - scholarship winners from a pool of 16,000 finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program! We are so proud of you & know you will continue to shine!
It's Graduation Time!
The schedule for ceremonies, which will be livestreamed on LRSD's YouTube page, as well as the City of Little Rock bridge-lighting events honoring LRSD grads are below.
The schedule for ceremonies, which will be livestreamed on LRSD's YouTube page, as well as the City of Little Rock bridge-lighting events honoring LRSD grads are below.
DESE Partners With Schoolhouse.world to
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Arkansas Razorback Chandler McIntosh Delivers on Promise
On April 29, 2021, Arkansas Razorback Chandler McIntosh participated in a zoom with the 5th grade boys at Otter Creek Elementary School. He spoke with them about the importance of education, hard work, accountability, and goal setting. Students were fully engaged and connected to Chandler. Students were able to ask questions as well as talk about their experiences of hard work paying off.
Chandler promised to deliver a autographed football to each of the three 5th grade classes as a way of saying thank you for being the best part of Razorback Nation. On March 12, Chandler hand delivered those autographed footballs to Otter Creek Elementary. He even delivered an extra one for the school case. The boys at Otter Creek Elementary will use the encouragement and example from Chandler as they move on into middle school and beyond.
School Nurse Appreciation Day Recap!
Dr. Frederick Fields and LRSD Student Services hosted a luncheon to thank our school nurses on National Nurse Appreciation Day. In addition, lead nurse Margo Bushmiaer was also celebrated as she is retiring from LRSD this year. Happy Retirement Margo, and hope you enjoy some much-deserved leisurely time. Thanks for all you've done for the students, staff and family of LRSD!
Margo Bushmiaer - Then (During days a Dog Patch Employee)
Margo Bushmiaer - Now (C) LRSD "Super Nurse"
Bushmiaer's Team Donated to Give Her Money Cake as a Retirement Gift
Music Changes the World (LRSD Virtual Choir)
Chandler promised to deliver a autographed football to each of the three 5th grade classes as a way of saying thank you for being the best part of Razorback Nation. On March 12, Chandler hand delivered those autographed footballs to Otter Creek Elementary. He even delivered an extra one for the school case. The boys at Otter Creek Elementary will use the encouragement and example from Chandler as they move on into middle school and beyond.
School Nurse Appreciation Day Recap!
Bushmiaer's Team Donated to Give Her Money Cake as a Retirement Gift
Music Changes the World (LRSD Virtual Choir)
Check out this awesome and inspirational presentation by talented LRSD Students!
Pinnacle View Student Wins Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest
Congratulations to 6th Grader Ethan Gong, Pinnacle View, on winning the 2021 Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest! We are so proud of you Ethan and we know you will continue to do great things!
Check out this awesome and inspirational presentation by talented LRSD Students!
Pinnacle View Student Wins Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest
Congratulations to 6th Grader Ethan Gong, Pinnacle View, on winning the 2021 Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest! We are so proud of you Ethan and we know you will continue to do great things!
OneRock Legends Hall of Fame
Be sure to save the date! Don't miss this exciting celebration of LRSD's distinguished class of alumni athletes.
May 25 2021 @ 6:30 PMLittle Rock Southwest High School9751 Mabelvale Pike, Mabelvale, AR 72103J.A. Fair K-8 Prep Academy - Enrolling Now!
LRSD Students Among Those to be Recognized!
Meantime.....
Congratulations to the
following LRSD students and Team Managers who participated in the annual
Destination Imagination Super Regional Tournament this spring. This
year’s regional tournament included teams from several states including
Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South
Carolina!!!! Results of the Virtual Regional tournament were recently
released and the following LRSD Teams have accepted invitations to participate
in Destination Imagination Globals this summer!!!!
DI Teams by School:
Gibbs Elementary
AWARDS: 1st Place (Instant Challenge Elementary Level for Epic Remix: the Fine Arts Challenge)Team- Gibbs Go Getters (103-96388) – 5th Grade DI Team –
Team Managers (Steve Markell and Melissa James)
Ayelet Benjamin
Delphine Benjamin
Zora Stotts
James Collins
Addison Norway
Sadie Alverson
Charlie Landrum
2. AWARDS: 1st Place for Central Challenge Case Closed (Improvisational Challenge) and 1st Place (Instant Challenge Elementary Level for Case Closed: Improvisational)
Team- Gibbs Imagination Station (103-99831) – 4th Grade DI Team –
Team Managers (David Jacob & Rhonda Adams)
Madison Smith
Elena Davies
Columbia Opara
Alex Fenton
Allison Blake
Liam Foley
Izais Kopsky
AWARDS: 1st Place for Central Challenge Project Podcast (Service Learning Challenge) 1st Place for (Instant Challenge Elementary Level Project Podcast: Service Learning Challenge) and Best in Tournament Award for Elementary Level among the following States: Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina
Team- Gibbs Great Kids (103-97339) – 5th Grade DI Team – Team Managers (Angela Markell & Marco Dorfsman)
Lillian Markell
Delaney Davis
Solomon Sanford
Victoria Parker
Daniel Porter
Elliot James
Leah Nesmith
Forest Heights STEM Academy:
AWARDS: 2nd Place ML Improv: Case Closed
Team: STEM Kidz
Team Manager: Tranice Johnson
Aidan Bailey
Mackenzie Avant
Kevin Johnson Murry
Kaleah Murry
SPECIAL RECOGNTION- Rising Eagles Team- (Only Rising Star Team in the state this year- K-2 level team)
Kayleigh Jones
Daniel Amador
Sylvia Herron
Mackenzie Enoch Noble
Parkview High School:
Awards: 1st Place for Central Challenge Case Closed (Improvisational Challenge--Secondary Level) and 1st Place (Instant Challenge--Improv--Secondary Level) Team Manager: Stacy O’Brien
Chris Luckie
Via Gahi
Kasey Gonzalez
May 25 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Little Rock Southwest High School
9751 Mabelvale Pike, Mabelvale, AR 72103
J.A. Fair K-8 Prep Academy - Enrolling Now!
LRSD Students Among Those to be Recognized!
Meantime.....
Congratulations to the
following LRSD students and Team Managers who participated in the annual
Destination Imagination Super Regional Tournament this spring. This
year’s regional tournament included teams from several states including
Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South
Carolina!!!! Results of the Virtual Regional tournament were recently
released and the following LRSD Teams have accepted invitations to participate
in Destination Imagination Globals this summer!!!!
DI Teams by School:
Gibbs Elementary
AWARDS: 1st Place (Instant Challenge Elementary Level for Epic Remix: the Fine Arts Challenge)Team- Gibbs Go Getters (103-96388) – 5th Grade DI Team –
Team Managers (Steve Markell and Melissa James)
Ayelet Benjamin
Delphine Benjamin
Zora Stotts
James Collins
Addison Norway
Sadie Alverson
Charlie Landrum
Team- Gibbs Imagination Station (103-99831) – 4th Grade DI Team –
Team Managers (David Jacob & Rhonda Adams)
Madison Smith
Elena Davies
Columbia Opara
Alex Fenton
Allison Blake
Liam Foley
Izais Kopsky
AWARDS: 1st Place for Central Challenge Project Podcast (Service Learning Challenge) 1st Place for (Instant Challenge Elementary Level Project Podcast: Service Learning Challenge) and Best in Tournament Award for Elementary Level among the following States: Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina
Team- Gibbs Great Kids (103-97339) – 5th Grade DI Team – Team Managers (Angela Markell & Marco Dorfsman)
Lillian Markell
Delaney Davis
Solomon Sanford
Victoria Parker
Daniel Porter
Elliot James
Leah Nesmith
Forest Heights STEM Academy:
AWARDS: 2nd Place ML Improv: Case Closed
Team: STEM Kidz
Team Manager: Tranice Johnson
Aidan Bailey
Mackenzie Avant
Kevin Johnson Murry
Kaleah Murry
SPECIAL RECOGNTION- Rising Eagles Team- (Only Rising Star Team in the state this year- K-2 level team)
Kayleigh Jones
Daniel Amador
Sylvia Herron
Mackenzie Enoch Noble
Parkview High School:
Awards: 1st Place for Central Challenge Case Closed (Improvisational Challenge--Secondary Level) and 1st Place (Instant Challenge--Improv--Secondary Level) Team Manager: Stacy O’Brien
Chris Luckie
Via Gahi
Kasey Gonzalez
Spark GT Summer Academy 2021
Spark GT Summer Academy 2021
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CAUGHT DOING GOOD
Krystie Brumfield (C) doesn’t just serve as an Instructional Facilitator at Brady, Principal Kasi Davis (R) says she does “everything” needed in their building. She ensures that students and teachers have everything they need to be successful, arriving early and staying late - whatever it takes to get the job done! Congrats, Ms. Brumfield -#CaughtDoingGood! 
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CAUGHT DOING GOOD
Krystie Brumfield (C) doesn’t just serve as an Instructional Facilitator at Brady, Principal Kasi Davis (R) says she does “everything” needed in their building. She ensures that students and teachers have everything they need to be successful, arriving early and staying late - whatever it takes to get the job done! Congrats, Ms. Brumfield -#CaughtDoingGood!
Sharing
on behalf of community partner - free community vaccination clinic this
Saturday. One note- eligible age for vaccine is “12 y/o” and up.
(Flyer indicates 16 y/o)
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament CALS is Looking for Summer InternsCentral Arkansas Library System is seeking individuals 16 years old and up with interest in a library career. Summer interns will learn the fundamentals of working in a public library including shelving, working a circulation desk, and assisting with programs for all age groups at various CALS branches. Interns will work 20 hours/week to include some Saturdays and special events. Applicants should be team-orientated, high-energy and be able to interact positively with a diverse staff. All interns must successfully pass a background screen and must be willing to work at an assigned location. The summer internship will last up to 10 weeks. Starting dates may vary by location. Pay is $11.20/hour. Please send an application along with a short essay on why you would like to work as a summer intern to internships@cals.org with subject line Summer Interns. Internships are available at the following locations: Dee Brown, Main, Rooker, Sanders, and Williams. The deadline to apply is May 14, 2021.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
CALS is Looking for Summer Interns
Central Arkansas Library System is seeking individuals 16 years old and up with interest in a library career. Summer interns will learn the fundamentals of working in a public library including shelving, working a circulation desk, and assisting with programs for all age groups at various CALS branches. Interns will work 20 hours/week to include some Saturdays and special events. Applicants should be team-orientated, high-energy and be able to interact positively with a diverse staff. All interns must successfully pass a background screen and must be willing to work at an assigned location. The summer internship will last up to 10 weeks. Starting dates may vary by location. Pay is $11.20/hour. Please send an application along with a short essay on why you would like to work as a summer intern to internships@cals.org with subject line Summer Interns. Internships are available at the following locations: Dee Brown, Main, Rooker, Sanders, and Williams. The deadline to apply is May 14, 2021.
Live at the Plaza May 2021
Live At The Plaza features the full company and includes classical and contemporary works, as well as recreational classes. Performances and classes will be held at the Argenta Plaza (510 Main Street, North Little Rock) May 1-2 and May 21-23. A full schedule is included below.
To learn more about Live At The Plaza, including performance and class descriptions, click HERE.
Live At The Plaza features the full company and includes classical and contemporary works, as well as recreational classes. Performances and classes will be held at the Argenta Plaza (510 Main Street, North Little Rock) May 1-2 and May 21-23. A full schedule is included below.
To learn more about Live At The Plaza, including performance and class descriptions, click HERE.
Friday, May 21
6 – 7pm: Program 2 Performance
6 – 7pm: Program 2 Performance
Saturday, May 22
8 – 9am: Pilates at the Plaza 9 – 10am: Stretch & Strengthen10 – 11am: Art Start 11am – 12pm: Ballet on the Grounds 1 – 2pm: Program 2 Matinee Performance 7 – 8pm: Program 2 Evening Performance
8 – 9am: Pilates at the Plaza
9 – 10am: Stretch & Strengthen
10 – 11am: Art Start
11am – 12pm: Ballet on the Grounds
1 – 2pm: Program 2 Matinee Performance
7 – 8pm: Program 2 Evening Performance
Sunday, May 23
8 – 9am: Rise & Shine Silver 9 – 10am: Stretch & Strengthen 10 – 11am: Jazz at the Plaza 1am – 12pm: Unbound: Improvisational motion for well-being 1 – 2pm: Program 2 Matinee Performance
8 – 9am: Rise & Shine Silver
9 – 10am: Stretch & Strengthen
10 – 11am: Jazz at the Plaza
1am – 12pm: Unbound: Improvisational motion for well-being
1 – 2pm: Program 2 Matinee Performance
Cirque Italia
Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular.” The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this “unique feature” under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own!
Started in 2012, Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance of European style. It is described as a “vivid, dramatic, and moving experience under a customized traveling tent.”Event InformationArkansas State Fairgrounds May 27 – Thursday: 7:30pm · May 28 – Friday: 7:30pm · May 29 – Saturday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm · May 30 – Sunday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm · May 31 – Monday: 7:30pm (Memorial Day)2600 Howard St, Little Rock, AR, 72206Pricing: $10-$40Phone: 941-704-8572
Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular.” The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this “unique feature” under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own!
Started in 2012, Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance of European style. It is described as a “vivid, dramatic, and moving experience under a customized traveling tent.”
Event Information
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
May 27 – Thursday: 7:30pm · May 28 – Friday: 7:30pm · May 29 – Saturday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm · May 30 – Sunday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm · May 31 – Monday: 7:30pm (Memorial Day)
2600 Howard St, Little Rock, AR, 72206
Pricing: $10-$40
Phone: 941-704-8572
