November is:

National Native American Heritage Month
National Diabetes Month
National Lung/Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
National Adoption Month
National Career Development Month
National Military Family Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Gratitude Month

November 11 - Veterans Day
LRSD Spiritfest (11 a.m.)
November 13-17 American Education Week
November 14 - VIPS Jane Mendel Reading Day
LR PTA Council Meeting (11:30 a.m.)
November 16 - School Board Meeting (5:30 p.m.)

Happy Veterans Day to All Who Have Served!

Don't forget to make plans to

join us for Spiritfest this Saturday!

Just one more day 'til #LRSDSpiritfest! Come check out our schools and have some fun! Plus, you may be the lucky winner of a prize, including a flat-screen TV!

Parkview Patriots Show They Are More Than Just Football Players

Fresh on the heels of victory, our Parkview Patriots are giving back. Some of the freshman football players went around the entire campus today and picked up trash for our custodial staff. Proud of these young men. Oh, and they shut out Alma 35-0. Woo-hoo!

Share Your Thoughts - Make Plans to Attend

The Remaining Community Meetings

#OptimizingLRSD

The first of several #OptimizingLRSD meetings were held this week, allowing community members, students, staff, and parents to give their insights on the unique needs of our LRSD community.

During an open discussion, those in attendance were able to listen, give opinions, and vote on several proposals that were submitted.

To accommodate a variety of schedules, we will continue to have follow-up community meetings next week in person and virtually to discuss your proposals, which we hope will help inform the vision and future of LRSD. The remaining meeting dates are listed in the flyer below.

Check out the video above to see what happened in the first meeting this week:

JAG State Leadership Academy/Competition

When you see Zion McDaniel, please congratulate him on winning 2nd Place for Prepared Speaking in the statewide JAG event. He will be traveling to St. Louis, MO, in April 2024 to compete nationwide.

Ahanti Norful, Miss Little Rock Southwest High School Homecoming Queen, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. She did an outstanding job!

The following scholars served as volunteer student leaders for the JAG Conference and received a volunteer letter and volunteer trophy:

Omarai Williams

Deonta Mitchell

Sydney Arrietta

Zion McDaniel

Karol Hernandez

Madisyn Woods

Evelyn Valencia

Jonthan Worrell Jr.

Ashanti Norful

Thanks to the LRSWHS teachers who volunteered as Room Leaders and Judges.

Share Your Love of Reading with
LRSD Students

Calling all volunteers, check out the above video, and sign up today to read to LRSD elementary students on Jane Mendel Reading Day, Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

See - It Didn't Hurt!
LRSD Flu Clinics Underway

Starting this week, the Little Rock School District, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), will host Flu Immunization clinics in schools to provide flu vaccine for students, parents, and staff. Visit www.lrsd.org for info on the clinics. Special thanks to the Jefferson Elementary family for allowing us to showcase this wonderful health initiative to promote wellness throughout our District. Thanks also to health director Jackie McEuen (fondly called "Nurse Jackie") and her team, as well as ADH, for making sure our students and staff have these convenient onsite opportunities.

Make Plans to Attend the LPN Practical Nursing Interest Meeting

Attention rising 2024-25 juniors & seniors! Metro is partnering with Baptist Health College Little Rock to launch a Practical Nursing pathway for students. Pending approval from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the program will launch in the Summer of 2024. Those involved with the launch are inviting students, parents, and community members to an interest meeting. It will be held on November 14, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Baptist Health College on Colonel Glenn. You can attend in person or on Zoom. For more information about the program itself or to learn more about the meeting, click here.

BEST Robotics Win for LRCH and Parkview!

The Little Rock School District had big wins at last Saturday's Little Rock BEST Robotics hub! Little Rock Central High School took first place in the BEST award showcase, and Parkview Magnet High took second. Teams competed with their robots, display boots, marketing presentations, engineering notebooks, and team spirit to place for the BEST award. The winning teams are now invited to compete at the Texas BEST Regionals that will be held in Dallas in December. Thank you to all of the students, parents, and sponsors who helped achieve the winning spots!

Little Rock Central High School Students Earn National Journalism Awards

Several Central High School students traveled to Boston for the National High School Journalism Conference this month. While there, the school's student newsmagazine, The Tiger, earned Sixth Place Best of Show. More than 4,800 high school journalists and advisers attended the convention, with the National Scholastic Press Association and Journalism Education Association as hosts. The Tiger was judged among newsmagazines from schools with student populations of over 1,800.

Six Central journalists also placed in the National Scholastic Media Contest. In all, 1,453 students competed in photo, broadcast, graphic design, literary magazine, design, and writing contests.

There were 601 students recognized, with 92 superior, 183 excellent, and 326 honorable mention awards.

We want to say congratulations to those student journalists!

Parkview Basketball Star Signs with Clemson During National Signing Day!

After multiple college offers, Parkview's Dallas Thomas signed with Clemson this week during National Signing Day. Known for his exceptional skills on the court and unwavering dedication to the game, he is poised to make a substantial impact at the collegiate level. The announcement generated tremendous excitement not only within the Parkview community but also among college basketball enthusiasts nationwide. During the singing, Thomas was surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and his teammates. We want to send a HUGE congratulations to him and wish him well when he takes on the role of being a Tiger following his senior year as a Patriot.

LRSD Congratulates the Students Honored at This Year’s #Scholars2023 Celebration

Little Rock School District students, families, and staff gathered this week for the 2023 Scholars Celebration. The event highlighted the achievements of academically gifted students: National Merit Semifinalists, Commended Scholars, and Principals Scholars.

Congratulations to all!

Make Plans to Attend the UAMS

Lung Cancer Screening Day

Free Turkey/Thanksgiving Meals -
While They Last!

Free Turkeys and Thanksgiving Food Box

Monday, November 13th, 6-7:30 PM

TAG Church 11120 Cantrell Rd Little Rock

FREE Movie!

Sharing on behalf of our partners - The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center & Jefferson National Parks Association: FREE screening of the movie "Till," Thursday, November 16th, 6PM, at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. 9th Street. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. LRSD attendees with the most students from a school

will a receive a pizza party.

Calling All Cheeseheads!
Cheese Dip Championship Right

Around the Corner

Held annually in October, The World Cheese Dip Championship attracts contestants from across the four corners of Arkansas and beyond as they battle for the title. The competitors are divided into professional and amateur divisions, and each attendee can cast a vote for their favorite. This year's festival is breaking from an afternoon tradition and being held Friday evening, November 17th, at Dickey Stephens Park.

Admission - $10 for Children (15-U); $15-40 for Adults

Link to purchase tickets