June is National Safety Month
Men's Health Month
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Immigrant Heritage Month
June 2: Last Day of School for Students
June 5: Record/Work Day
Last Day for Teachers
Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:30pm
World Environment Day
June 8: Board Agenda Meeting @ 5:30pm
June 8: Board Agenda Meeting @ 5:30pm
Marking period 4 Report Cards - Elementary Schools (Available on HAC/Sent Home)
June 10: ACT Test
Today is...National Donut Day!
What's your favorite?
Not Only That...It's the Last Day of School
for Students!
Forest Park Student On the Road to International Competition
Forest Park Elementary student David Gregorian will represent the state of Arkansas in the National History contest. The winner will move on to represent the United States in the International Competition in Italy. Go, David - your LRSD fam is rooting for you!
CommUnity Cafe - Washington Wildcat Style
LRSD Destination Imagination Teams Have
Impressive Showing at Global DI Tournament
Last week, nine Destination Imagination award-winning teams headed to compete in the Global DI Tournament in Kansas City! Super proud of these teams and their managers!
Central 2023 Quiz Bowl Team Attended the National Academic Championship
The Little Rock Central High 2023 Quiz Bowl team attended the National Academic Championship preliminaries last weekend in New Orleans, LA. Over 150 of the best teams (top 15% in their respective states) from around the nation were invited to participate in one of four preliminary tournaments across the country.
The AAA state team was split into Central Gold and Central Black to compete in New Orleans. We're pleased to announce that the Central Gold team went 5-1 in the preliminaries and will be competing in the National Academic Championship finals on Google Meets on June 10 - 11.
The Central Black team had an excellent showing as well. They went 3-3 in the preliminaries and barely missed the final cutoff. They ranked at #20.
Way to go, Tiger team and coaches!
In Other News from Tiger Territory...
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Central High had a record number of students compete and win at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) - the world’s largest pre-college international science competition. The following nine students earned ISEF finalist awards at the Central Arkansas Regional and Arkansas State Science Fairs: Ahmad Alam, Geethika Atluri, Zaina Daaboul, Ahona Ghosh, Anu Iyer, Josh McNeil, Olya Tryndyak, Bhavana Sridharan, and Siddharth Sridharan. These students traveled to Dallas last month to participate in ISEF, competing against nearly 2,000 other high school students from around the globe.
Central students won six ISEF Grand Awards (Siddharth Sridharan 4th in Biochemistry, Bhavana Sridharan 3rd in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Ahmad Alam 4th in Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design, Josh McNeil 3rd in Engineering Technology: Statics and Dynamics, Anu Iyer 2nd in Robotics and Intelligent Machines, and Geethika Atluri 4th in Translational Medical Science) and four ISEF Special Awards (Anu Iyer Honorable Mention form the American Acoustical Society, Siddharth Sridharan 1st from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Zaina Daaboul 1st from Drug, Chemical, and Associated Technologies Association, and Ahmad Alam won a scholarship from UT Dallas).
We are so proud of these students, and we can’t wait to
see what scientific discoveries they make next!
An Amazing Educational Run
LRSD Student Named ACH Ambassador
Martin Luther King Student Receives Scholarship to Attend Summer Karate Camp
For his hard work and dedication in the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Afterschool Karate Program, rising 6th grader Mikre'al Thompson received a scholarship to attend Unity Martial Arts' summer camps and classes at Unity for as long as he continues his training.
The scholarship is provided by Solid Stance for Unity and Community in partnership with MLK Jr. Elementary and Unity Martial Arts. We are all proud of Mikre'al's efforts, his leadership in the program, and his desire for growth and improvement.
Little Rock Central Art Students Recognized at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Congratulations to the above group of students: Leah McCann, Sasha Bogan, Erin Elder, and Rebekah Jackson, who were honored at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as a result of their participation in the Young Arkansas Artists Virtual Exhibit through AMFA. Additionally, freshman Sasha Bogan won Best in Class and Teachers Choice for her piece!
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Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
Pitch Perfect Competition
Summer Youth Program Opportunity
Sharing on behalf of a community partner. This event is not sponsored by LRSD.
Lunch at the Library with CALS
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center's
14th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
For 14 years, The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center has celebrated Juneteenth right in the heart of Little Rock at Historic W. 9th Street. June 17, 2023, MTCC will host this FREE day-long event featuring activities, vendors, food, arts, and entertainment for the whole family! Juneteenth in Da Rock is Arkansas' largest Juneteenth celebration, boasting over 5,000 attendees from across the state, with hundreds of participating vendors, performers, and sponsors.
This celebration allows the museum to engage the community in African Americans' rich history and culture. Organizers say they envision this event, attracting people of all backgrounds, will encourage them to join in celebrating freedom and the numerous contributions and accomplishments of African Americans. Follow MTCC on social media, follow this event, and stay tuned for more details!
Bluey's Big Play
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 10:00 AM
Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to Robinson Center July 12-13, 2023, with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+ will be “taking the show on the road” to the Robinson Center.
39th Annual Pops on the River
July 4th
Pops on the River, presented by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, features music from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, food, kids' activities, and fireworks! Click here for additional info.
See artporter.org for more.
Here's Where Little Rock's Cool Meter
Goes Way Up!
Goes Way Up!
Jumpstart your weekends every Friday in June with an evening of art, fun, games, and music on the lawn at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Games include Baggo, bocce ball, or Giant Jenga; plus - you can enjoy free outdoor art classes led by an instructor from the Wingate Art School. Space is limited for the approximately 30-minute class. Supplies are included.
The cherry on top of the sundae: you can visit the galleries or pick up some gifts from the Museum Store. AMFA stays open until 8 p.m.
Need to Freshen Up a Bit?
You Can Do It Every Saturday...
You Can Do It Every Saturday...
Now in its 48th season, the Little Rock Farmers Market is back in full swing. Located in the River Market Pavillion, the market is open each Saturday through Labor Day weekend, come rain or shine,
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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