Friday Highlights 12.16.22

December is Universal Human Rights Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Learn a Foreign Language Month
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Nov. 28 - Dec. 19:      2022-23 Open Enrollment P3-12

Dec. 16:                      Semester Exams

Dec. 18:                      Hanukkah begins at Sunset

Dec. 19 - Dec. 20:      Semester Exams

Dec. 19                       Superintendent's Citation Program
Dec. 21:                      Semester Exams Make-Up Day

Dec. 22 - Jan. 6:         Schools Closed

Dec. 22 - Jan. 4:         Offices Closed

Jan. 6                          Record/Work Day                           

                                    - 8am-9am Elementary Faculty Meeting

                                    - 9am - 10am Secondary Faculty Meeting

                                    Registration Deadline for February ACT

Open Enrollment Window Ends December 19th

Open Enrollment ends next Monday, December 19. Help us recruit new student(s) for the 2022-23 school year.  Additional questions or concerns may be sent to: sro@lrsd.org.

Two LRSD Board Members Sworn In for Another Term Last Week

Congratulations to Mr. Greg Adams and Ms. Joyce Walker Wesley, sworn in this week for another term on the LRSD Board of Education.  Thank you for your continued service, Mr. Adams and Ms. Walker Wesley! Thank you, also, to Judge Mark Leverett for conducting the ceremonies.

Longtime Annual Partnership Benefits 
LRSD Students Just in Time for the Holiday

Thanks to a partnership between Bank of America and Arkansas Stop the Violence, approximately 60 LRSD students who attend Romine and Wakefield got an early start on their holiday with the gift of bicycles.  The bank and Arkansas Stop the Violence have teamed up for this effort over the past 15 years.  We appreciate your continued support of our students!.

Congrats LR Central Tigers Basketball Team

Photo Credits: (FAB44tv)

Join us in sending a huge congratulations to the LR Central Tigers - 2022 Charles Ripley Holiday Basketball Tournament Champions! Additionally, congratulations are in order for  Point Guard Gavin Snyder, the Charles Ripley Holiday Tournament MVP!

Photo Credits (shotsbycorri/IG)

Retired LR Parkview Named to
 2023 AHSCA Hall of Fame 

We are also proud to celebrate former Little Rock Parkview Coach Al Flanigan's selection as a member of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association's 2023 Hall of Fame Class. Once a Patriot, always a Patriot!  

Carver STEAM Announced Partnership With  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

From left to right: Orion Richmond, Nicholle Ordoner, Marco Aguliar-Ortiz, Stephanie Ordonez, 

Mykayla Richmond, Teacher Venus Richmond

Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) are proud to become “Partners in Education”. As a result of this relationship, AMFA has chosen to feature Carver students and staff on their gorgeous, updated home page. (See picture above.)

Opening April 22, 2023, the new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts will be home to an impressive art collection, an expansive Art School, and exceptional performing arts experiences. AMFA is very connected to the LRSD community and will undoubtedly provide amazing and enriching opportunities to any learner with a passion for the arts.

Little Rock Central High Student
Represents at ASBA Conference

 Ava Walker is a shining star from LRCH.  The talented teen won second place and a $750 cash prize in the Arkansas School Boards Association’s student speaker contest. Students were asked to define and discuss challenges in the educational system and what changes can be made to improve the system for the next generation of learners. Ava was happy to represent the LRSD and Central!

Little Rock Central High's Baseball Team Hits 

Homerun with Holiday Giving

Little Rock Central High is proud of its baseball team's participation in supporting Central's Angel Tree! What a great display of community service and generosity by these young men!

LRSWHS Performing Arts Department Hosts Holiday Performance

Last week, the Little Rock Southwest High School Performing Arts Department hosted a holiday performance. There were two daytime shows, one for elementary schools throughout the District, and the second for Little Rock Southwest Scholars. Parents and community members enjoyed evening performances.  

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays From the Communications Team

And... From LRSD 2022 Aspiring Leaders

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11th Annual Holiday Music at the Arsenal

Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting with     Gov. Hutchinson

Centennial Bank

520 Bowman Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72211

Pricing: Free

Phone: 501.217.0053

Click here for more info.

Mosaic Templars Black Nativity Gospel Christmas Music Experience

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

501 W 9th ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201

Pricing: $15 - $20, groups of 12 get a 20% discount

Phone: 501.425.6591

shelby@actorstheatrelr.org

Click here for more info

Friday Highlights 12.09.22

December is Universal Human Rights Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Learn a Foreign Language Month
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Nov. 28 - Dec. 19:      2022-23 Open Enrollment P3-12

Dec. 10:                      ACT Test

Dec. 13:                      LR PTA Council Meeting 11am - 12:30pm
Dec. 14:                      West High School Parent Meeting - 6:00pm @ Pinnacle View

Dec. 15:                      Semester Exams 

                                    School Board Meeting @ 5:30pm

Dec. 16:                      Semester Exams

Open Enrollment Window Extended to December 19th

LRSD is excited to offer a new, more user-friendly School Mint platform for enrollment. The enrollment period has been extended until December 19th. Additional questions or concerns, may be sent to: sro@lrsd.org.

Congratulations Patriots!

We're sure you've heard by now, but congratulations are in order for the Parkview Patriot football team - the 2022 5A State Champions! Last Saturday the Patriots took on Shiloh Christian, ultimately bringing the win, 31-21, in the title game. We couldn't be more prouder of the Patriots for all their hard work. Major shout out to coach Brad Bolding on winning his first championship as head coach, as well as the entire coaching staff at Parkview. The District will honor the team on Monday, December 19th at 5:30 p.m.  Stay tuned for details.

LRCH's Madrigals Brought the Holiday Spirit to LRSD Admin Building

This week the LRCH Madrigals and choir filled the LRSD board room with holiday cheer by treating staff a beautiful performance of a few notable holiday favorites. Led by their talented choir director Ms. Daphne Fudge, the group serenaded the audience with of Carol of the Bells, Betelehemu (Nigerian Christmas Carol), and Up on the Housetop. You can watch the full performance on our YouTube channel.

Wakefield Elementary Recognized by the Office for Education Policy at University of Arkansas

Please join us in congratulating Wakefield Elementary for being recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school that is Beating the Odds. Students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire. Wakefield received the following "Beating the Odds" awards:

High Overall Growth (Statewide)

High Math Growth (Statewide)

High Math Growth (Central Region)

High ELA Growth (Central Region) 

LRSD Celebrated for Its Energy-Saving Efforts

LRSD is honored to have received a personal visit from the National Association of Energy Services Companies' (NAESCO) Executive Director Dr. Timothy Unruh, who personally delivered his organization's highest award to LRSD and Performance Services (PS). The District and PS were recognized for ongoing energy-saving efforts implemented at campuses and buildings across the District.  

Wednesday's presentation was made at Stephens Elementary, which prior to the HVAC upgrades, had been one of the District's largest energy consumers. As a way of giving back to the community, PS presented a ceremonial check to LRSD for donation to a charitable endeavor of the District's choice.

MLK Students Enjoyed Storytime With Pastors Earlier This Week

Grateful for the ongoing support of the faith-based community. Local pastors read to MLK students this week. Also appreciate LRSD ViPS board member Denise Persons for coordinating this tremendous effort to promote literacy thru ViPS. Students always enjoy having a good book read to them.

LRSW Teacher-Student Duo Attended the Clinton Foundation's Women's Voice Summit

Freshman Seminar Teacher, Terentia Phillips and Brea Green, 10th grade student in the Academy of Leadership and Public Service had the opportunity to attend the Women's Voice Summit which featured remarks from Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dr. Chelsea Clinton, and other global leaders exploring women's equality. 

These women leaders from around the world discussed their work and the continuing fight for women's rights. Student Presidential Leadership Series students and educators were also invited to attend an evening tour of the "Women's Voices, Women's Votes, Women's Rights" exhibit December 1st before the summit began.

Make Sure You Catch the 2nd Annual Coach Charles Ripley Holiday Basketball Tournament

Tournament play continues through tomorrow.  Admission is $10 per day.

Click here to view the bracket.

Little Rock Central Art Department Holiday Art Sale and Silent Auction

Sharing on Behalf of Our Partners at Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sharing with you on behalf of our partners at LRCVB: “The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau and Arkansas Parks and Tourism are happy to host another National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 National Football Championship Game at War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 8pm. This game will feature the best in junior college football with a game full of players recruited to play at the NCAA level next year, including programs in the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12.

We’re BIG ON LITTLE ROCK here and that means we’re BIG ON LRSD, too. We’d like to invite you to take advantage of unlimited free tickets for students and their families to attend this action packed, Division 1 National Championship event.

Simply scan the QR code or go to www.njcaa.org/tickets and enter the Promo Code “LRSD22” for your tickets.

We hope to see you at the game!”

Do You Have an Event/Information You Would Like Featured in Our Blog?

Fill out this media request form: https://lrsd.jotform.com/201056269402044?

Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday, at noon.

Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting with     Gov. Hutchinson

Centennial Bank

520 Bowman Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72211

Pricing: Free

Phone: 501.217.0053

Click here for more info.

Ballet Arkansas' Nutcracker Spectacular

December 9-11, 2022

Robinson Center

426 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Phone: 501.244.8800

Click here for more info.

Cooking Up History: Holiday Edition

CALS Dee Brown Library

6325 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR, 72209

Pricing: free

Phone: 501.568.7494

Click here for more info.

Mosaic Templars Black Nativity Gospel Christmas Music Experience

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

501 W 9th ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201

Pricing: $15 - $20, groups of 12 get a 20% discount

Phone: 501.425.6591

shelby@actorstheatrelr.org

Click here for more info.

Friday Highlights 12.02.22

  

December is Universal Human Rights Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Learn a Foreign Language Month
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month 

                                   

Nov. 28 - Dec. 19:      2022-23 Open Enrollment P3-12

Dec. 3:                        SAT Test

Dec. 5:                        Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:30pm

Dec. 8:                        Board Work Session @ 5:30

Dec. 10:                      ACT Test

Open Enrollment Window Extended to December 19th

LRSD is excited to offer a new, more user-friendly School Mint platform for enrollment. The enrollment period has been extended until December 19th following a glitch in platform this week.  Parents will not be penalized as a result of this issue.    

Additional questions or concerns, may be sent to: sro@lrsd.org.

Good Luck Patriots!

Congratulations to the Parkview Patriots for successfully advancing to the football state championship game after defeating Joe T. Robinson 27-12 last Friday night. Come out and cheer them on this tomorrow, 12/3 against Shiloh Christian at 12:00pm at War Memorial Stadium! Get your tickets at this link:  https://gofan.co/app/events/812112

How May We Serve You?
Young Entrepreneurs from Jefferson

Proud of the students working the Jefferson’s Snack Express this past Wednesday morning at the leadership meeting!This group of amazing

@lrsd

students are learning to become hard working entrepreneurs!

Way to Go, LR West High School of Innovation

Reppin' at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Proud of Ms. Amanda Mamula's and her LR West class, selected to design ornaments for the Arkansas Tree as part of the National Christmas Tree display in D.C.

Parkview High School's Freshmen Academy - Mock Interview Day

The entire 9th grade class at Parkview will engaged in a simulated interview experience where they invited professionals from various businesses in the community to interview students while assessing what they've learned about professionalism and communication in Freshmen Seminar. 

LR Southwest Senior Represents at JAG 40th Year anniversary Gala

Little Rock Southwest High senior, Senior Lauryn Howard represented well at the JAG 40th Year Anniversary Gala. Lauryn Howard serves as the JAG National Career Association Secretary.

Pulaski Heights Elementary Students Exceed Goal During Canned Food Drive

Pulaski Heights Elementary showed us you are never too young to have an impact. Everyone, from the youngest Panther to the oldest, contributed to PHE’s goal of collecting 300 canned goods to donate to their partner in education, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, ultimately exceeding their goal, hand-delivering 3,000+ food items. 

Ms. Katie LaBerge's first grade class collected 591 food items and as a reward for collecting the most items, they got to stilly string their principal Ms. Anna Lloyd! Building positive character is a collaborative process between parents, teachers and the community. In other words, it takes a village and we are so thankful for ours.

LRCH Student Wins Top Award for U of A's Historic Cane Hill Exhibition

  

                                    

Congrats to LRCH's Roman Kresse, winner of the top award for  U-of-A's Historic Cane Hill Exhibition for Arkansas high school students. The recognition comes with a $10,000 scholarship! Big time honor!

Central had additional artists featured in the exhibit - Rebekah Jackson, a senior, had two pieces chosen and won $500 for her clay/fabric sculpture called "Hands Over Feet"; and Ela Waddle. Way to represent, Tigers!

LRCH's Madrigals Usher in the Holiday Spirit with Performance at
 Capital Hotel Tree Lighting

Congratulations to Central High’s Madrigals, led by Daphne Fudge, who performed at the annual Capital Hotel Tree Lighting. They received rave reviews, stealing the show along with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.  BTW, the Madrigals will also be performing at the LRSD admin building on Tuesday, December 6th, 2 p.m. Thank you to Ms. Fudge for your leadership!

LR Central High School East Students Take on Purposeful Veterans Project

LRCH East Students Bryce Chunn, Carter Lambert and Will Shue enjoyed attending the LR Veterans Day Ceremony at MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. The EAST students at Central will be participating in the Veterans History Project with the Library of Congress.  

It is a voluntary program where people from around the country may submit interviews of those who have served at any point since World War I. These interviews will be preserved for future generations.

The students took information from several interested veterans and will be setting up interviews in the near future.

Hall High Students Received Opportunity to Learn How to Play Pickleball

Hall High students are learning how to play pickleball thanks to the Central Ark Pickleball Association! Thank you to the association for providing the time and equipment necessary to teach our students all about this fast-growing sport!

Coming Soon...2nd Annual Coach Charles Ripley Holiday Basketball Tournament
Thursday-Saturday
December 8-10th

Admission - $10
Tickets Sold at the Door or
Triple AAA Passes Only

Sharing on Behalf of Our Partners at Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sharing with you on behalf of our partners at LRCVB: “The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau and Arkansas Parks and Tourism are happy to host another National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 National Football Championship Game at War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 8pm. This game will feature the best in junior college football with a game full of players recruited to play at the NCAA level next year, including programs in the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12.

We’re BIG ON LITTLE ROCK here and that means we’re BIG ON LRSD, too. We’d like to invite you to take advantage of unlimited free tickets for students and their families to attend this action packed, Division 1 National Championship event.

Simply scan the QR code or go to www.njcaa.org/tickets and enter the Promo Code “LRSD22” for your tickets.

We hope to see you at the game!”

Do You Have an Event/Information You Would Like Featured in Our Blog?

Fill out this media request form: https://lrsd.jotform.com/201056269402044?

Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday, at noon.

84th Annual Capitol Lighting Ceremony

Arkansas State Capitol

500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Pricing: $0

Phone: 501-435-3306

You're invited to enjoy the tradition of the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:30 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Community Night of Coding

2022 Holiday Open House at Mosaic Templars

December 4, 2022

501 W. 9th St., Little Rock AR 7201

FREE

Phone: 501.683.3593

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center's Holiday Open House returns this year! They will be celebrating the holiday season with events like Bearapy for kids, cocoa and carols and a special visit from Santa himself. 

Click here for more info.

GloWild Santa Sundays at Café Africa

Little Rock Zoo

1 Zoo Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205

Mr. Claus will visit GloWild on select Saturdays during GloWild:

December 4, 2022

December 11, 2022

December 18, 2022

Join Santa in Café Africa on select Saturdays as he listens to your holiday wishes and takes a picture with you.

Ballet Arkansas' Nutcracker Spectacular

December 9-11, 2022

Robinson Center

426 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Phone: 501.244.8800

Click here for more info.