Friday Highlights 6.17.22

 

June is National Safety Month

National Pride Month

Men's Health Month

African-American Music Appreciation Month 

National Caribbean American Month

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

June 17 - Registration Deadline for July ACT

June 19 - Juneteenth Observance

              -  Father's Day

June 23 - School Board Meeting 5:30pm 

Mark Your Calendars for a

Special Welcome Reception for New LRSD Supt. Dr. Jermall Wright

Be Sure to Also Save the Date for Convocation

Happy Early Father's Day to
Our Fantastic Fathers

The Little Rock School District would like to wish all fantastic fathers/father figures a happy early Father's Day! Father's Day is holiday created to honor fatherhood and celebrate the contribution of fathers to their families and society at large.

On this day, LRSD also likes to recognize the fathers in our district for the vital role they play in the lives of our students. Involved fathers provide a positive male role model for their children and help to promote better mental, emotional, educational, and social outcomes. 

Juneteenth Weekend is Quickly Approaching

Happy Early Juneteenth! Although Juneteenth became a federal holiday just last year, it has been celebrated annually on June 19th since 1865. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Most also take the opportunity to celebrate African American culture and its contributions to society. 

If you are looking for ways to celebrate, join LRSD at the Juneteenth Arkansas Festival this Saturday. Event organizers are promising a full day of community, fun, and education with food, vendors, a parade and more!

Juneteenth Arkansas Festival

Interstate Park

3900 South Arch Street Little Rock, AR 72206

Students Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Terry Elementary Camp Can Do

This past week at Terry Elementary was spirit week at Camp Can Do and the teachers and students came together to celebrate cultural diversity. LRSD is proud of its cultural diversity and excited to see it on full display. 

Mike Poore Educator Legacy Award Ceremony

Last Friday at the Clinton Center, District stakeholders came together for a roast and toast to celebrate Superintendent Mike Poore's legacy as he prepares for his well-deserved retirement. Guests enjoyed an evening of live music, food, and good old roasting while collectively reminiscing on Mr. Poore's successful career. 

During the ceremony four educators, Toyoshima Gray, LRSD, Sharon Stuthard, PCSSD, Shirley Billings, NLRSD, and Heather Bracesly, JNPSD, from each surrounding district received awards and cash prizes in recognition of their outstanding contributions to career tech education. Two students, Porsha Boston, 2022 Central grad, and Kalynne Browning, 2022 LR Southwest grad, also received scholarships.  

Our host, Craig O'Neil, did an amazing job carrying the ceremony, making it an evening full of laughter and  even a few tears. Thank you to our sponsors and each individual who made the evening possible and to all of our guests for helping us send Mr. Poore on the next leg of journey the LRSD way. 

ALL Arkansas Preps Award Banquet Recap

Last Saturday at the Statehouse convention Center, an impressive number of LRSD student-athletes were recognized at the All Arkansas Preps Award Banquet. All Arkansas Preps celebrates high school athletes from across the entire state and their remarkable accomplishments.  Major League Baseball player and Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter (above right) was the guest speaker at the event. Join us in congratulating the following LRSD athletes and coach:

Little Rock Central High

Jack Henry Forest - Boys Swimmer of the Year

Mary Jo Heye-Townsell - Swim Coach of the Year

Vincent Bryan - Boys Wrestler of the Year

Stefan Tudoreanu - Boys Tennis Team

Alex Wells - Boys Tennis Team

Caroline Lasley - Girls Tennis

Khushi Patil - Girls Tennis

Youssef Bahgat - Boys swim/Dive Team

Ainsley Jenkins - Girls Swim/Dive Team

Annor Boateng - Second TeamBoys Basketball

Jordan Marshall - Underclassmen Girls Basketball Team

CHI St. Vincent Health Award - Abagail Wells

Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High

James Jointer - First Team Offense Football

Kyndall McKenzie - Second Team Offense Football

Tayvion Haney - First Team Defense Football

Alex Martin - Top Underclassmen Defense

Omarion Robinson - Top Underclassmen Defense

Dallas Thomas - Underclassmen Boys Basketball

LRSW Principal Selected as Member of Arkansas School Safety Commission

Governor Asa Hutchison issued an executive order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission in response to recent events across the country. We are proud to see Little Rock Southwest Principal Marvin Burton on the task force. The commission will also include a representative from the Arkansas Attorney General's office, the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, the Arkansas Department of Education, and the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, in addition to a public school teacher, counselor, and superintendent. 

Over 100 Adult Students Earned Their GED Through LRSD's Adult Ed Program

Sending a huge congratulations to the students who earned their GED through Little Rock School District's Adult Education Center. We are so proud of these graduates for their hard work and dedication. 

LRSD Student Lands Amazing Job Opportunity With Nabholz Construction Corporation

Thanks to a great partnership between our Metro Career Tech campus and Nabholz Construction Corporation, LRSD's Leonardo Lopez, junior, already has an apprenticeship and future job lined up. This is what real-world learning experiences in the classroom can do. 

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Mosaic Templars' Juneteenth In Da Rock

Painting With a Twist Hosts Pick Your Favorite Puppy - Kids' Camp

400 N. Bowman Rd. Ste 32 Little Rock, AR 72211

Thursday, Jun. 23

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

$29-$37 per person

Click here for more info.

The Shape of Home: Multimedia Works of Diane Harper

June 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

CALS Roberts Library

401 President Clinton, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Pricing: free

Phone: 501-320-5790

Diane Harper is a mixed-media expressive artist whose work is heavily influenced by her own, personal history. Her exhibition, The Shape of Home, explores the idea of weighted memories and the emotional imprint of cultural and personal history. Make sure you stop by Roberts Library to check it out! 

CALS Summer Reading Club Presents Stephin Booth - Drumming Workshop

June 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Children’s Library

4800 W 10th St Little Rock, AR. 72204

Phone: 501-978-3870

Join instructor Stephin Booth as he provides a hands-on musical experience with Afro Caribbean Drumming. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about traditional instruments and rhythms and will also be able to practice what they learn.