April is
National Financial Literacy Month
National Poetry Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
School Nutrition Employee Week
AP Exams
May 2 - Teacher/Employee of the Year Ceremony (Ticketed Event - DoubleTree Hotel)
Ramadan Ends
May 3 - National Teacher Day
LRSD Retirement Ceremony
LRSD Retirement Ceremony
Marking Period 4 Interim Reports (Available Online/Sent Home)
May 4-5 - Scott Field Closed to Prepare for State Track Meet
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
May 6 - School Lunch Hero Day
Registration Deadline for June ACT
May 7 - OneRock OneBook Celebration - JA Fair
SAT Test
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Please stay tuned next week for more information on how LRSD will observe
Mental Health Awareness Month!
Mental Health Awareness Month!
LRSD School Board Votes to Offer Dr. Jermall Wright a Contract for the Superintendent's Post
Following an executive session during its regular meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Little Rock School Board voted to offer Dr. Jermall Wright a contract for the LRSD superintendent's post-contingent upon approval/final clearance of Arkansas Educator Licensure requirements. Wright is currently the superintendent of the Mississippi Achievement District. A copy of the proposed LRSD contract, as well as Dr. Wright's profile may be found in news articles on www.lrsd.org. Wright will succeed Superintendent Mike Poore who is retiring at the end of the 2022 school year. Poore has served as superintendent at LRSD for six years.
Parkview Patriots Boys Track Named 2022 5A Central Boys Track Conference Champions
Congratulations to the Little Rock Parkview Patriots Boys Track team on winning the 2022 5A Central Boys Track Conference Championships! This talented group scored 169 points and won by 1 point over Beebe. We are so proud of you all for your hard work and dedication!
Little Rock Central High Hosts
Athletic Signing Day for Over 25 Athletes
Little Rock Central High hosted an athletic signing day to recognize the 28 student-athletes who will go on to play collegiate sports at their respective schools of choice. We are so proud of these students as we know the last four years balancing games, training, and rigorous academic schedules was no easy feat.
LRSD Educators Receive Alma J. Washington Educator of the Year Award
Sending a huge shout out to Little Rock School District educators Mary Harden, McDermott Elementary (Left) and Shanda Macon, Southwest High (Right) on being recognized as Alma J. Washington Educator of the Year Award recipients. We are so proud to have these two on our team, and congratulate them both on this amazing honor.
Support Team Poore's Fundraising Efforts for the 2022 Central Arkansas Heart Walk
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Mr. Poore is a strong supporter of the American Heart Association. His advocacy in the fight against heart disease recently earned him the AHA's Worthen-Cornett award. Mr. Poore is currently supporting the American Heart Association in its fight against COVID-19 - for heart disease & stroke patients, the fight is bigger than ever. He is asking that we help for the hearts we love by donating to the Heart Walk fundraiser today! Information about the upcoming Heart Walk may be found in this video message from Supt. Poore.
Find Out Who'll be Named
LRSD Teacher of the Year and
Classified Employee of the Year After this Monday's Gala
Over 70 employees will be honored this Monday, during LRSD's annual Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Celebration at the DoubleTree Hotel. This will be the first in-person celebration in two years, and yes, it is a sold-out crowd. We are looking forward to recognizing the top employees at LRSD and will announce the winners at the event. BTW, you can catch the celebration live on our YouTube Channel - www.lrsdlive.com
Little Rock School District to Host
Retiree Celebration
Save the Date - LRSD's One Rock One Book Culminating Event
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Save the Date - LRSD Athletic Foundation's One Rock Hall of Fame
Mark your calendars for the LRSD Athletic Foundation's One Rock Hall of Fame induction ceremony luncheon, scheduled for May 19, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Little Rock. 2021 honorees include Jamaal Anderson, Lindsey Davis, John Kelley, and James Rouse. Tickets may be purchased at the organization's website: www.lrsdaf.com starting April 25th.
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Groundbreaking Ceremony Save the Date
Parkview High Senior's 'Black Lives Matter' Prom Dress Goes Viral
Parkview High Senior, Jayla Keith, has gone viral after pictures of her 'Black Lives Matter' inspired prom dress took the internet by storm. During an interview with KATV, Keith said that she wanted to take this opportunity to honor the lives lost to police brutality. She recounts the moment she entered the doors for her prom and everyone's gaze fell upon her. Colby Butler, the dress designer, said the prom dress was shared on his Facebook page more than 16,000 times. Read the full story on KATV here.
LRSD Supports Autism Awareness Campaign Seeking to Send AUsome Kids to Camp!
Are You Contemplating Taking a Gap Year? Consider Serving with City Year
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Toad Suck Daze Annual Festival Scheduled for this Weekend in Conway
Lots of fun to be had at Toad Suck Daze! This family-friendly festival has something for all ages: concerts, shopping, carnival rides, children’s activities, and of course, the World Championship Toad Races starring our amphibious friends. (Yes, you read that right.) To top it off, admission is FREE.
Arkansas Italian Food and Cultural Festival
The Arkansas Italian Food & Wine Festival is to take place April 29-May 1, 2022, at Pennick Boys & Girls Club. There will be three days of fun & food for all. Enjoy the best Italian food offerings in Arkansas. The following restaurants will be serving up the most delicious food in the region: The Rock Brick Oven Pizza, Raduno,Vino’s, Grafitti’s, Boulevard, Le Pops, & Repicci’s Italian Ice.
So many activities throughout the weekend – besides great food, there will be live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and competitions galore from bocce & grape stomps daily. You don’t want to miss the Sauce Competition on Saturday or the Waiters Race on Sunday. Of course lots of activities for the kiddos, including bounce houses & face painting.
Friday, April 29th 4:00 PM – 8:00PM
4:00 PM – Gates open
Bocce – Open Play
Grape Stomp sponsored by Ben E. Keith throughout the evening
Demo Tent – demonstrations throughout the evening. View full schedule here.
Wine Tasting- 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Additional Ticket Required
RELYANCE BANK STAGE
DJ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Entertainment 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Gates close at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 30th 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
10:00 AM – Gates open
Sauce Competition Starts at 8:00 AM Judging 1:45 PM
Grape Stomp sponsored by Ben E. Keith throughout the day
Bocce – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wine Tasting- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Additional Ticket Required
Demo Tent – demonstrations throughout the day & evening. View full schedule here.
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – KidZone
RELYANCE BANK STAGE
DJ –10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Big Dam Horns 6:30 PM – 7:50 PM
8:00 PM – Gates close
Sunday, May 1st 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
10:00 AM – Mass officiated by Father Patrick Friend – free to the public
11:00 AM – Gates open
Grape Stomp sponsored by Ben E. Keith throughout the day
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Bocce
2:00 PM – Waiters Race
Demo Tent – demonstrations throughout the day & evening. View full schedule here.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – KidZone
RELYANCE BANK STAGE
DJ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
4:00 PM – Gates close
East Village Street Food Jam
May 7, 2022 11:00 - AM - 6:00 PM
6th and Shall Ave, Little Rock, AR 72202
501-375-0121
Join the Downtown LR Partnership for a day of live music, amazing food, and local vendors.
Little Rock Night Market
June 4, 2022 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Library Square - Downtown Little Rock
100 S Rock St. Little Rock, AR 72201
The Little Rock Night Market is the sort of local event that has something to offer everyone. You can expect a night filled with food trucks, music, local makers and artisan vendors. The event is described as more than just a market, but a nightlife experience. What's even better, admission is FREE. Come out for a night of food, music, and shopping!
Free West Central Community Center
Summer Program
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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.
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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