June is Men's Health Month

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

National Safety Month

National Employee Wellness Month

June 12 - ACT Test 8:00 a.m.

June 14 - Flag Day
June 18-19 - LRSD Board Retreat

June 18 - Registration Deadline for July ACT

June 19 - Juneteenth

June 20 - Father's Day

June 21 - Personnel Policy Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m.

June 24 - Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

LRCH Student Doing Big Things!

Congrats to LRCH's Richard Liu on being elected Lieutenant Governor of Boys State and Boys Nation senator last week! Liu proudly represented Central and plans to take his ideas on activism and leadership to D.C. where he'll present them to our government representatives.

We were also elated to learn Richard is the first runner-up to the Clinton Center's annual Ideas Matter Scholarship Essay Contest. The contest encourages high school students to address the most urgent concerns of today by turning their ideas into action plans. Richard took this opportunity to write about improving public health. Keep an eye for this young and brilliant mind, we know more great things are to come.

Congratulations Again Retirees!

This past Tuesday, LRSD hosted a retirement celebration for former LRSD employees who retired after August 1, 2020 and current employees planning to retire June 30, 2021. We enjoyed watching the retirees drive through with their loved ones to receive their certificates, gifts, light refreshments, and praise. Congratulations again, we hope this next chapter of your life is filled with well-deserved relaxation and new memories made. Head over to our Facebook page to see more pictures capturing this event.

We appreciate the efforts of our HR team who put on this awesome event!

You can watch the celebration here.

Pre-K Drive Through Registration Event!

LRSD's Board Hard at Work - Holding Math Curriculum Work Session

Good Thing We Have a Good-Natured Superintendent!

LRSD Supt. Mike Poore does it all for a great cause! To promote literacy during a "Mystery Reader" summer program at Gibbs Magnet Middle School, he donned a "Mad Scientist" disguise while reading a book about marine biology to students.

Covid-19 Middle School Vaccine Clinic Recap

This past Wednesday the District hosted COVID-19 vaccine clinics for middle school students. It was great to be able to partner with Express RX Pharmacy to provide COVID-19 Vaccines to LRSD middle school students! Clinics were held at all LRSD middle schools. Thank you to Express RX, LRSD nursing team members and all who made this effort possible.

The follow-up clinic is in three weeks, June 30th - when those who got their vaccines on Wednesday will need to return for their second shots.

Pulaski Heights Elementary Nominated for the Best Public School by the Arkansas Times!

Follow this link to vote!

Jaylon White - Parkview- Receives an Offer from Arkansas

Parkview High's Jaylon White has received an offer from the U of A. White plays the safety position and is the 12th in-state prospect of the 2022 class to receive a scholarship from the University. This outstanding athlete has received a total of 18 other offers including Baylor, Ole Miss, Kansas State, Arkansas State, and other programs. Your LRSD family is so proud of you Jaylon and we know you will continue to excel.

Little Rock WillSub Hiring Event

J.A. Fair K-8 Prep Academy Enrolling Now!

Check out LRSD's new JA Fair K-8 Prep Academy - Enrolling Now! See details in flyers above.

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.

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JA Beach Bowl A Thon

For Immediate Release
June 3, 2021
CALS SUMMER READING CLUB PACKED WITH PET PARADE, MERMAIDS, AND PRIZES
Library system offers “Tails & Tales” themed events throughout June and July
Registration is open for Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) annual Summer Reading Club. From June 14 to July 31, CALS will be offering weekly programs and contests for readers of all ages, including grab-and-go activities, socially distanced in-person events at various branches, and virtual events taking place on Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, and other digital platforms. To register and view the full calendar of “Tails & Tales” themed events, visit cals.org/summer-reading-club.
“Each summer, we look forward to developing programs that encourage reading and spark the imagination,” said Ellen Samples, CALS Youth Services Coordinator. “‘Tails & Tales’ is such a fun theme because there are so many great books we can explore at any age with tales about all sorts of tails—dogs, dinosaurs, and even mermaids.”
This year, summer reading participants can look forward to new activities, including a Virtual Pet Parade. To enter the pet parade, families can submit photos or videos of their pets from June 1 to 30, and submissions will be used to create a virtual pet parade that will be broadcast via the CALS Kids Facebook page on July 13 at 2 p.m. There are many other events, including Storytime Live featuring several guest readers, virtual fieldtrips, Bingoflix for the adults, and crafts, including DIY fairy houses.
Everyone who registers for Summer Reading Club is eligible to receive a free tote bag filled with goodies (while supplies last). There will be weekly drawings for prizes done at each branch. To be entered into the drawing, participants must earn a “badge.” Badges are earned by logging and reviewing books or movies as well as completing activities or attending virtual programs. And upon completion of the program, kids and teens will receive a free book.
“Summer should always be fun, but it’s important for kids to continue learning,” Samples added. “Summer Reading Club is a great combination of the two.”
For more information about CALS and to register for Summer Reading Club, visit https://cals.org/summer-reading-club.
About CALS
The Central Arkansas Library System includes 15 branch libraries located in Little Rock, Perryville, and throughout Pulaski County. CALS has the largest research collection in central Arkansas. Most of its more than one million items may be reserved online and picked up at any branch that is convenient to the patron. Library Square, the library system’s downtown Little Rock campus, includes the Main Library, as well as the Ron Robinson Theater, the Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, and the Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square.

Movies in the Park are Back!

Get ready to unfold your blankets and lawn chairs because the Little Rock River Market announced that they will be bringing back the annual Movies in the Park event! Every Wednesday at sundown starting July, guests are invited to revisit some of 2020's greatest cinematic releases on the big screen.