June is National Safety Month
Men's Health Month
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Immigrant Heritage Month
June 10: ACT Test
June 14: Flag Day
June 15: Marking Period 4 Report Cards - Secondary Schools (Available on HAC/Sent Home)
June 16: Registration Deadline for July ACT
June 19: Juneteenth Observed (District Offices & Summer School Campuses Closed)
June 19: Juneteenth Observed (District Offices & Summer School Campuses Closed)
Little Rock Nine Honored with
Inaugural Rotary Award
"Like a single pebble that causes a wave of change, acts of kindness and courage have the power to create an impact that ripples through a community, nation, and even the world."
Honorees:
Dr. Melba Patillo Beals
Elizabeth Eckford
Ernest Green
Gloria Ray Karlmark
Carlotta Walls Lanier
Dr. Terrance Roberts
Minnie Jean Brown Trickey
Thelma Mothershed Wair
Jefferson Thomas - Posthumously
Elizabeth Eckford
Ernest Green
Gloria Ray Karlmark
Carlotta Walls Lanier
Dr. Terrance Roberts
Minnie Jean Brown Trickey
Thelma Mothershed Wair
Jefferson Thomas - Posthumously
Speaking of Rotary Club 99
Volunteers Rolled Up Their Sleeves to Support Dunbar Middle in Locker Revitalization Project
Join us in thanking the Rotary Club 99 for its support of LRSD and Dunbar Magnet Middle! Rotary Club volunteers cleaned and prepared student lockers to be repainted. We appreciate this partnership and the support they pour into our district. 
Important Announcement
LRSD athletic facilities will be closed June 24th-July 9th for maintenance during the Dead Period as required by the AAA. Unfortunately, Scott Field is closed until further notice due to significant damage to the field due to vandalism.
If you know anything that may help identify the person(s) responsible, please contact Little Rock Police Department. We regret any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.
Parkview Students Share Stage With Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Singer & Actress
On Thursday, May 11, three Parkview High students had the opportunity to sing solos and share the stage with Tony and Grammy award-winning singer and actress Heather Headley. Additionally, the entire Parkview choir joined her onstage for a performance.
Senior Elizabeth Guerrero recounts, "My experience was amazing. Getting to see and perform with Heather Headley was truly a blessing; she was very welcoming, always smiling, and made the space feel safe."
"I believe that being in the arts can allow others to express their true talents without any shame, which allows students to feel that school is worth going to in the first place," said Junior Christian Seymour.
These students' experiences support the data that an arts education helps students thrive academically, promotes positive engagement at school, and keeps students working at the top level of Bloom's Taxonomy scale of analyzing, evaluating, and creating.
LRSD Alumni Sets Sights on 2023
Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition
(Photo Courtesy Danny Barger - @Flashmandan73 on Instagram)
We have much to celebrate as two LRSD graduates take on the 2023 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition. You may remember Little Rock Central High graduate Tania Kelley aka Nia Renee (Second from left), from her show-stopping performance on American Idol when she was only a senior in high school. So far, Tania has won the Preliminary Talent award and a $2000 scholarship to help further her education in music.
Blair Wortsmith (Far left), who also graduated from Central High, is also vying for the title. She recently volunteered her time and visited McDermott Elementary to meet with young students. Blair was named the Alpha and Overall Health and Fitness winner during the 2nd and 3rd nights of the pageant.
We are so proud of these young ladies and wish them the best! The competition began Sunday, June 4, with preliminaries held Tuesday through Thursday. The new Miss Arkansas will be crowned this Saturday, so let's support our very own.
It will also be live streaming on missarkansas.org.
Chicot School-Based Health Clinic
Featured in UAMS News Story
Earlier this week, UAMS featured Chicot Elementary School-Based Health Clinic on its website. The article highlighted the 6th annual Leadership Day at Chicot, a student-led celebration of leadership for students, staff, and the school, and an opportunity to share the impact of Leader in Me and the 7 Habits.
On Leadership Day, two student leaders conducted tours of the health clinic. The website article states, "They rehearsed all last week and did an excellent job... Both students have been seen in the clinic and especially loved telling the community members about the stickers, prizes, and snacks they get when they visit the ACH clinic."
Fifth-grade students also benefited from collaborative talks with school counselors, nurses, and APRN Shaneika Lewis-Williams. In preparation for the visit, students were able to compile a list of questions in advance.
Partnerships such as these are important to the overall well-being of our students. We're excited about the opportunity to meet students and families where they are and to make access to quality healthcare a reality.
LRSD Celebrates JAG Graduates
Great event Monday celebrating JAG (Jobs for Arkansas Graduates) students! Thanks, Dr. Sonja McMurray, for recognizing outstanding student participants, including recent Little Rock Southwest High School graduate Lauryn Howard and LRSD JAG coordinator Dr. Mary Perkins Jacobs. Lauryn and Dr. Jacobs, your LRSD family is proud of you!
LRSD Prepares to Provide Additional Support to Students with Summer Meal Program
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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 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 5000 attendees from across the state, with hundreds of participating vendors, performers, and sponsors.
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 gIt'sies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, coming to Robinson Center July 12-13, 2023, with the Bluey liBluey's, 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 4
Pops on the River, presented by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, features music from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestrkids'od, 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.
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