April is
National Financial Literacy Month
National Poetry Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
April 15 - LRSD Board Agenda Meeting
Tax Day
April 16- US National Librarian Day
April 16- US National Librarian Day
April 17 - Easter
National Volunteer Week
April 18 - Day in the District with Supt. Candidate Dr. Jermall Wright
April 18 - Day in the District with Supt. Candidate Dr. Jermall Wright
April 19 - ViPS' An Evening for the Stars (See flyer below for more details)
April 20 - Day in the District with Supt. Candidate Dr. George "Eric" Thomas
April 20 - Day in the District with Supt. Candidate Dr. George "Eric" Thomas
April 22 - Earth Day
April 23 - Passover Begins
LRSD'S "A Day in the District" To Start Next Week!
LRSD has outlined a “Day in the District” schedule to allow the school community and the public to hear more from the superintendent candidates. Dr. Jermall Wright, Mississippi (Left) is set to visit on April 18, 2022 and Dr. George “Eric” Thomas, Virginia (Right) will be visiting on April 20, 2022. The agenda, which is the same for both April 18th and 20th, is linked here
LRSD School Board Votes to Name New K-8 School After Dr. Marian G. Lacey
Following input from the community, the Little Rock School District Board of Education voted Thursday to name the new K-8 school being built to replace McClellan - the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy. Dr. Lacey, a beloved educator/administrator and Milken Award winner, passed in 2017. The District’s highest teacher award is also named in her honor. Congratulations to the Lacey family - a befitting tribute to her memory and legacy.
Save The Date - Dr. Marian G. Lacey
K-8 Academy Groundbreaking Ceremony
Today is the RSVP Deadline for VIPS' An Evening for the Stars
Please RSVP by TODAY Using the QR Code Above.
Take a Look at the 2022 VIPS Volunteer Award Nominees
Inaugural LRSD VEX Robotics Scrimmage at
Hall STEAM Magnet High School
- A Huge Success!
Elementary and secondary robotics teams were invited to the LRSD VEX Robotics Scrimmage today at Hall. Click here to hear students and teachers express their excitement about the scrimmage and what this event means to them.
NFL Hopeful & McClellan Alum
Pierre Strong Jr. Declares for the Draft
NFL Hopeful & McClellan Alum Pierre Strong, Jr. shared his Inspirational story with LR Southwest students and beyond this week. We'll check in on Pierre and update you on his journey as he prepares for the draft. Pierre, your LRSD family is proud of you! Good luck as you prepare to enter the draft.
Talented LRCH Student Artwork Dons
THEA Foundation's Gallery Wall
THEA Foundation's Gallery Wall
Today is the last day for NLR Argenta Artwalk and the work of Ms. Jessica Taverna's LRCH students will
be shown for the last time in the Thea Foundation gallery. Come out
and see their responses to a dark part of our Arkansas history, The Elaine
Massacre. It’s a powerful show and they’ll be open until 8 pm.
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The gallery is located at 401 Main Street, North Little Rock.
LRSD Supports Autism Awareness Campaign Seeking to Send AUsome Kids to Camp!
LRSD Educator Takes a Walk in
Her Students' Shoes
Career Education Director Shameka Montgomery earned three new industry certifications to give herself firsthand knowledge on what is needed to support Little Rock School District CTE teachers. She became certified in Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Professional Communication, and Technology Literacy for Educators. Major shout out, Mrs. Montgomery, for going the extra mile to support teachers and students in this way.
LRSD Students Review
One Rock One Book's Lunch Money
Check out what our readers from Forest Heights STEM Academy and Washington Elementary LRSD are saying about Lunch Money in this video. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the culminating event which has something to do with elementary students designing "food trucks" - Saturday May 7th at JA Fair Prep Academy. Sounds like a yummy assignment!
LRSD Current and Former Students Participate in La Petite Roche Tricentennial Celebration
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La Petite Roche Tricentennial Celebration in downtown Little Rock had a great kickoff ceremony last Saturday morning . LRSD’s own Tania Kelley - LRCH alum, & Little Rock Southwest High School’s drumline added to the celebration. The weekend consisted of free family fun all weekend long, with Saturday evening ending with a fireworks display and concerts.
LRCH Students Dedicate Their
Sunday to a Great Cause
We are extremely proud of these LRCH students who gave up their Sunday afternoon to volunteer at #SoupSunday2022, benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families! Principal Nancy Rousseau would also be proud! The event had a great turnout, too!
LRCH Alum Joined Bold Group of Scientists/Engineers Exploring the next Frontier
Axiom Space conducted its first launch with SpaceX as part of an eventual establishment of the world’s first private space station. Two Central Alumni, George Peters (Thermofluidic Engineer) and Trisha Bhattacharyya (Crew Systems Engineer), are part of the team helping with the station and launch. Trisha was part of the broadcasting team overseeing the docking maneuver. So proud of these awesome students! Read full article here.
Arkansas Children's Hospital School-Based Health Clinics Now Seeing all LRSD Students
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FREE West Central Community
Center Summer Program
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Professional Opportunity for
Licensed Educators and Paraprofessionals
Jazz in the Park
Where: History Pavilion Riverfront Park
400 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202
Pricing: FREE
Contact: 501-320-3503
Disney on Ice Dream Big Premiered Yesterday!
Event Information
Simmons Bank Arena
1 Simmons Bank Arena Dr., NLR, AR 72114
Phone: 501-975-9000
Show Dates and Times:
Friday, April 15 0 7:30pm
Saturday, April 16 - 11:00am, 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 17 - 3:00pm
Kids Fest Kickoff Today Through Tomorrow!
Kids Fest Little Rock comes to the Statehouse Convention center Today, April 15th, and Saturday April 16th! Featuring mini-figure displays, bounce houses, costumed, heroes, princesses, community organizations, video games, tabletop games, a nerf battle maze photo ops, and so much more!
Baby Shark Live 2022 Splash Tour
Event Information
Simmons Bank Arena
1 Simmons Bank Arena Dr., NLR, AR 72114
Phone: 501-975-9000
Little Rock Zoo Presents Breakfast with a Twist
The Little Rock Zoo's Breakfast series, Breakfast With a Twist, has returned! Guests will enjoy a boxed continental breakfast at the Elephant Stage and a special keeper talk on a featured animal. After breakfast, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a painting session with Painting with a Twist staff! Following that, all guests are invited to stay and explore the Zoo.
*All guests must be 6 years old or older.
April 9 - Orangutan
May 14 - Colobus Monkey
June 11 – Baby Rhino calf, Kevin, and mom, Andazi
July 9 - Tiger
August 13 – Macaw
September 10- Penguins
Email: Zooevents@littlerock.gov for price and other details
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