April is National Volunteer Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Poetry Month
May 3 - Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year Celebration
May 3- National Teacher Day
May 3-7 - School Nutrition Employee Week
May 3-7- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3-9 - Children's Book Week
May 3-14 - AP Exams
May 5 -Cinco de Mayo
May 6 - Registration Deadline for June SAT
May 7 - Registration Deadline for June ACT
May 7 - School Lunch Hero Day
Show Your Support for our Teachers and
Classified Staff Members
Help us celebrate outstanding LRSD educators and classified staff during the 2021 Virtual Teacher of the Year/Classified Employee of the Year event!, Monday, May 3rd. Find out who the top teacher and top classified employee will be! Watch on LRSD's YouTube Channel, Comcast Channel 4 or U-verse Channel 99. It all starts at 6 p.m.
DESE Partners With Schoolhouse.world to Offer Free Tutoring to Students
For more information go here.
Pinnacle View Middle School Student Ethan Gong Earns $1,500 Grand Prize
in Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking Contest
in Ralph Vines, II Public Speaking Contest
Parkview's Drama Program Featured on THV's The Vine
TThe talented students of Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School premiered a Covid-19 safe, movie musical production of Fame, Jr. April 23rd - April 25th. Check out KTHV's story of their innovative production HERE!
LRSD Ignite Digital Academy Now Accepting Applications for Grades K-12!
You asked for virtual options and we listened! The initial application period is now open for LRSD's exciting new K-12 Ignite Digital Academy. It will be the only virtual student option for the 2021-22 school year. To learn more and to see if this is a good fit for your student, visit www.lrsd.org/ignite. We're saving a virtual seat for you! Application window closes at midnight, May 3, 2021.
OneRock Legends Hall of Fame
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!
Eche un vistazo a la nueva Academia de preparación para k-8 de la JA Fair de LRSD: ¡Inscríbase ahora! Consulte el folleto a continuación para obtener más información.
Jefferson Elementary Recognized on Arkansas Senate Floor
Beaming with pride about Jefferson Elementary School's recognition on the floor of the Arkansas Senate today. Students, teachers and staff were celebrated for Jefferson's National Blue Ribbon distinction. Way to go, Principal Sandra Register and Team!
#LRSDPowerofUS
Central High Named Among Most Influential Public High Schools in the Country
What a distinction! Little Rock Central named among “Most Influential Public High Schools in the country! Congrats, Principal Nancy Rousseau, students and staff! Read the full article here.
Congrats to the Metro Students Below on a Successful Competition!
Students received Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards after competing in their program of studies with other students across the State of Arkansas. The Gold Winners will compete this summer in the National Competition to be held in Kentucky. Congratulations and good luck on the upcoming competition this summer!
#SeeWhyLRSD
Hear from LRSD parents what makes their child's school and the LRSD so special - #SeeWhyLRSD
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CAUGHT DOING GOOD
Guess who was #CaughtDoingGood this week? Nurse Annette Shirrell, Mcdermott Elementary School, was recognized for her extraordinary work and support of the Mustang family this year and her principal Pam Dial says despite everything that was going on, she only missed 1 1/2 days of work. Congrats, Nurse Shirrell, and thanks for all you do!
#CaughtDoingGood
Time for Fresh Beginnings!
The Little Rock Farmers’ Market will open its 47th season on May 1, 2021.
The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System 50th Anniversary poster contest! 
Attention all students along the Arkansas River! Are you ready to put your art skills to the test? The Arkansas Waterways Commission (AWC) is looking for creative minds to decorate the 50th anniversary of the mighty river. One winner will be chosen from each grade, K-12.
Art must include:
#MKARNS50
A barge
A river/waterways
Everything else is left to your imagination!
Winners from each school (K-12) will be chosen based on creativity by the AWC. Then once the winners are chosen, the AWC will post the art on their Facebook page. From there, a definite winner from each grade will be chosen to represent the image of #MKARNS50. The winners will be chosen based on how many likes the photos get.
*Please submit art electronically by April 30th to arkansaswaterways@gmail.com to be considered.
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.
Weekend 1
Saturday, May8 – 9am: Pilates at the Plaza
9 – 10am: Stretch & Strengthen
10 – 11am: Jazz at the Plaza
11am – 12pm: Ballet on the Grounds
1 – 2pm: Program 1 Matinee Performance
7 – 8pm: Program 1 Evening Performance
Sunday May 2
8 – 9am: Rise & Shine Silver
9 – 10am: Art Start
10 – 11am: Stretch & Strengthen
11am – 12pm: Unbound: Improvisational motion for well-being
1 – 2pm: Program 1 Matinee Performance
5 – 6pm: Program 1 Evening Performance
Weekend 2
Friday, May 21
6 – 7pm: Program 2 Performance
Saturday, May 22
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
Community Vaccine Clinic
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