Friday Highlights 7.1.22

 

July is National Parks Month

National Culinary Arts Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Picnic Month 

National Family Reunion Month

July 4 - Independence Day (Offices Closed)

July 8 - Welcome Reception - Dr. Jermall Wright (Ticketed Event)

July 11 - Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:00 PM
July 14 - LRSD Agenda Meeting @5:30 PM

July 16 - ACT Test

Happy Early Independence Day!

Join Us in Welcoming Dr. Wright to His Official First Day as LRSD Superintendent!

Today is dr. Wright's first day as LRSD Superintendent! While tickets to Dr. Wright's July 8th welcome reception are sold out, there are additional opportunities to meet LRSD's newest leader during the first two weeks of August. More info will be shared via LRSD's website, social media, ParentLink and traditional media partners. 

If you haven't yet, check out Dr. Wright's bio to learn more about our new Superintendent. Also, learn more about his 100 Day Plan to facilitate a smooth transition as we enter a new chapter together. 

 Little Rock Southwest Welcomes New Principal

The Little Rock School Board approved the selection of Mr. Xavier Hodo, Sr. as the new interim principal of Little Rock Southwest High School. Hodo will succeed Marvin Burton who is transitioning to a new role in the District as an Administrator on Special Assignment. 

Hodo has more than 14 years of experience as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal. During his tenure, Greenville High improved its four-year graduation rate from 47% to 73%, increasing the accountability rating and preventing the school from maintaining a failing designation. His accomplishments also led to his distinction as Administrator of the Year for Greenville Public School District, and a Top 20 Under 40 professional in Mississippi by the Delta Democrat-Times.

Hodo received his undergraduate degree in Social Science Education from Delta State University and a Master’s and Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi College. He is currently in the dissertation phase of his doctoral program in Educational Leadership at Belhaven University. 

Upon final approval/clearance of Arkansas Educator Licensure requirements, Hodo will begin working at LRSD on July 1, 2022. He is currently serving as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Alternative Education in the Mississippi Achievement School District

U.S. Secretary of Labor Tours Little Rock Central High 

This past Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh toured Little Rock Central High alongside Mayor Frank Scott, new LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, outgoing LRSD Superintendent Mike Poore, and Principal Nancy Rousseau. We're so happy that Secretary Walsh decided to stop by the historic Little Rock Central High during his visit in Little Rock. 

LRSD Students Named NHSCA Academic All Americans Honorable Mention Honoree

The National High School Coaches Association announced its 2021-2022 Academic All Americans. Please join us in congratulating the following LRSD student-athletes on this amazing achievement:

Josiah Hildreth Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Makhi Mohammed Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Jaelynn Singleton Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Jashod Williams Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Tisha Auld          Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School        AR

Mya Dukes         Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Liiianna Worthen Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Taniece Johnson Sophomore Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Na'Kiya Millen Sophomore Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Ashton Jones         Junior         Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Lilly Hutchinson Senior         Little Rock Central High School         AR

Jonathan Worrell Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

Jalen Waits         Freshman Little Rock Southwest High School AR

All Three Pulaski Heights Middle School Teams Perform Well at National FBLA Conference

Join us in sending a huge congratulations to the three Pulaski Heights Middle School teams who advanced to finals at the National Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Student Leadership Conference in Chicago! We are so proud of this group of students. 

Be Sure to Mark Your Calendars for
 LRSD's Back-to-School Convocation

Support LRSD Excel's Chapter of Educators Rising in the 2022 Summer Cereal Drive

LRSD Excel’s chapter of Educators Rising is participating in the 2022 Summer Cereal Drive hosted by KTHV11 and the Arkansas Foodbank. We would like your support in making the efforts of Educators Rising successful. If you would like to donate, you may click the link below, which goes directly to the Foodbank. You may also contribute cereal in boxes, cereal in bags or cereal bars. A drop-off box is located in the lobby of the LRSD administration building, 810 W. Markham. For more information about LRSD’s participation, please contact LaDonna.Oates@lrsd.org. Thanks for your support.

Donation Form: (donorperfect.net)

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The 38th Annual Pops on the River is Back Another Year!

Mon, July 4, 2022, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

First Security Amphitheater

400 President Clinton Ave

Little Rock , AR 72205

Maumelle Parks and Recreation Presents: 4th Fest Parade

Independence Day Family Celebration

Saturday, Jul 2, 2022 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Sherwood Forest

1111 West Maryland Avenue

Sherwood, AR 72120

Schedule:

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Music

Musician Jack Seabaugh

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Kids Zone

Bounce Houses and Other Activities

Dusk: Fireworks

Enjoy the Fireworks Display at Dusk. Fireworks may also be visible from parking lots along the Hwy. 107 and West Maryland Ave. corridors.

6:00pm - 9:30pm: Food Trucks

Purchase a variety of food sold by food trucks. Free Water Provided by Bank OZK.

6:00pm - 10:30pm: Shuttle Service

Limited parking available on site. Free Shuttles from Sylvan Hills High School parking lot near 508 Bear Paw Road. Shuttles will pause 15 minutes before fireworks. Provided by First Baptist Church of Sherwood; Wheelchair-Accessible Shuttle Provided by City of Sherwood.

A Work of Art 2022 Music Festival