Friday Highlights 10.7.22

   

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Economic Education Month 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 
Emotional Awareness Month Month 
Halloween Safety Month
National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month

October 9:          Sukkot Begins

October 10:        Columbus Day

                            National School Lunch Week (10/10-10/14)

                            Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:30 PM

October 11:        LR PTA Council Meeting 11am-12:30pm

October 13:       Board Agenda Meeting @ 5:30                          

Mark Your Calendars for #LRSDSpiritFest

LRSD invites you to its FREE, district-wide fair to learn about its educational offerings and to visit with individual schools, departments, and district partners about exciting opportunities we have available for your student(s). Learn more here.

50 Fantastic Fathers/Father Figures Luncheon

Today was our 10th annual 50 Fantastic Fathers/Father Figures Luncheon and we think it's safe to say it was a great time. Laughs, information, and great conversation were shared and everyone certainly left more acquainted with one another than when they arrived. We appreciate all of our fantastic fathers and father figures for coming out and all those who participated. Special shout out to prize sponsors Arkansas State Fair and Dillards, and lunch sponsor Educational Epiphany.

College Application Month at LR Southwest

 

American College Application Month in Arkansas Campaign Kick-off at Little Rock Southwest High School.

 

LR Parkview Tennis Player Achieves a
Three-Peat In Singles Conference

Little Rock Parkview's Emmory Simmons won her 3rd consecutive singles conference title in straight sets. 6-1; 6-2. Come support her next week in her quest for a state title. 

LRCH Central High Student Earns
Amazing Accomplishment

Another extraordinary accomplishment by an individual student at Little Rock Central High School! Aaron Liu just received word that he got a perfect score on the ACT . That's a "36" - the highest score possible!  We know what you're wondering next, what's the average score?  "21" The ACT is scored on a scale from 1 to 36 for each of the subject areas. Liu made a perfect score in ALL subject areas! As you might imagine, Liu is also one of our National Merit Semifinalists. Congrats, Aaron Liu!

LRCH Debate and Forensics Team Wins Big at 2022 Bentonville Tigers Eye Classic

Congrats to the Little Rock Central High Tigers!  The LRCH Debate and Forensics team attended the 2022 Bentonville Tigers Eye Classic this past weekend, bringing home nine first place trophies and third place large school sweepstakes overall! For a complete list of the winners, check out the corresponding news article on www.lrsd.org.

LRSD 48th Annual College Night 2022

Have a high school student who's interested in college or the military?  LRSD's College Night is where you need to be on October 11th.  This FREE event is open to the public (that means even non-LRSD students). Click here to read the flyer in English and Español.

Chicot Elementary's Student Art Showcase

Watson Elementary's Student Art Showcase

Learn More About How to Get Involved in the Academies of Central Arkansas

LRSD has partnered with the three Pulaski County school districts to transform the high school experience through career and interest-themed academics. Click here for more information.

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HarvestFest in Hillcrest

Presented by the Hillcrest Merchants Association, HarvestFest in Hillcrest is a one-day event each fall in the historic Little Rock neighborhood of Hillcrest designed to bring friends and families together in celebration of the season. There will be a variety of activities for kids and adults alike, vendors selling their wares, food, music and much more. And, yes LRSD will have a booth.  Come join the fun and stop by to see us. Click here for more info.

From CALS:
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) presents the nineteenth annual Six Bridges Book Festival, October 20–30. Named for the six bridges that connect the downtowns in Little Rock and North Little Rock, the Festival bridges communities and brings people together. CALS actively solicits input from a variety of demographic groups with the goal of offering a diverse, inclusive, and widely appealing festival.

The 11-day event celebrates reading, literacy, stories, and wordsmithing. Scores of nationally known authors converge on the city to offer panels on a wide variety of topics, from cooking demonstrations to award-winning comedy. Authors also venture out into the community for efforts such as Writers in the Schools (WITS), bringing the joy of writing to hundreds of students in central Arkansas.
Visit the website for more:  https://sixbridgesbookfestival.org/

Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)

You’re Invited to Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) multicultural celebration for all ages! Music, Food, Crafts, Entertainment, among other Festivities!
Tuesday, 11.01.22, 5 P.M. - 8 p.m.
RON ROBINSON ALLEY!

Now Playing..."Every Brilliant Thing"

at the Rep!

Click this link for ticket information and show times:  https://www.therep.org/every-brilliant-thing/