Friday Highlights 1.12.24

January is:

School Board Member Appreciation Month
National Mentoring Month
National World Health Esteem Month
National Braille Literacy Month
National Blood Donor Month

Important Dates: 

January 15:    Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Schools/Offices Closed)
January 16:    Parent/Community Engagement Session - MLK Leadership/Language Academy (6:00 p.m.)
January 25:    School Board Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
January 29:    Superintendent's Citation Program (5:30 p.m.)

Schools and Offices to Close for
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

The Little Rock School District will observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 15, 2024. All schools and District offices will be closed.

Help Us #ReimageLRSD Your Voice Matters!!!

Share Your Voice During Upcoming Strategic Planning Sessions Click the link to see a close-up of the flyer for community conversations.

Keathley Patterson Electric and Metropolitan Career-Technical Center Launch Student Career Pathway

The Little Rock School District celebrated the launch of a new manufacturing career pathway for high school students at the Metro Career Tech Center. The partnership with Keathley Patterson Electric will contribute to the success of the program and help spread awareness about the importance of fostering the aspirations of the next generation of manufacturing professionals. Those in attendance were able to preview career pathways, see student demos and the manufacturing lab, and explore ways to support youth.

An Electric Fleet Coming to LRSD

This is exciting news! Check out how much funding LRSD will receive to transition its buses that serve students with special needs to an all-electric fleet - in the news story below!

https://katv.com/.../little-rock-school-district-receives...

Don't Forget to Check Our 
New Website!

The Little Rock School District has officially launched our exciting, new, user-friendly Thrillshare website powered by Apptegy. In addition to the sleek, streamlined look and ease of access to information, the site will provide one-stop shopping for news, social media, calendars, and more. As with any transition, there may be a few bugs. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourselves with the platform and provide feedback in the form below. Thank you in advance for your patience and helping us serve you better! https://lrsd.jotform.com/240024220499045

And, While You're At It, Download the New App

Little Rock Central Tigers Win Big
in Tampa Tournament

Little Rock Central's basketball team traveled to Tampa, Florida, to compete in the SLAM! Tampa Hoopfest this past week. After a hard-fought battle to the finish, the team won the championship with a 66-37 victory over FACS! Caleb Blair and Annor Boateng were the lead scorers in the game. Your LRSD family is proud of you! Congratulations!

Mark Your Calendars!
Join Us for 2024 Districtwide EAST Night Out

Save the date! Join us at the 2024 District-Wide EAST Night Out. You will be able to see all of the amazing projects that Little Rock School District EAST students have created to make a difference in their schools and in their community. The event will be held on January 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Southwest High School Cafeteria. The students are eager to tell you about their progress!

LRSD's Youngest Students Learn about Agriculture from the
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Students at Chicot Elementary and Early Childhood Center were able to learn about hydroponics from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture during garden class. Thank you for investing in our students!

Support Little Rock School District Students and Families by Getting a Smoothie!

Check out this fundraiser to help erase school lunch debt! Please see the information in the flyer above. Thanks, Smoothie King, for supporting our students and families.

Principal Pool Application Process Now Open

Click on this link to read the flyer and get information on applying.

Serving the Community! The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Hosts the 2024 MLK Challenge

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is inviting the community for a day of service that is designed to engage students ages 12 to 18. The challenge consists of a full day of service projects that will challenge them mentally and socially. Something to note is that some service sites may require physical or outdoor labor, and participants will likely get dirty. Participants are advised to wear casual and comfortable clothes. To register your student, click here!

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Invites You to the 2024 MLK Birthday Bash and Fireworks Extravaganza

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is inviting the community to attend a fireworks show in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will feature an opportunity for the community to reflect and come together to celebrate Dr. King's legacy. 

The event starts at 6 p.m. at North Shore Riverwalk Park. 

Celebrate All Things Outdoors at the 34th Annual Arkansas Big Buck Classic

Make plans to attend the 34th Annual Big Buck Classic this month! It's a three-day festival dedicated to those who love the outdoors, especially deer hunting. Merchandise vendors will sell outdoor and hunting products, outfitters, boats, tree stands, hunting blinds, ATVs, and more. There will also be attractions, including rattlesnake wranglers, chainsaw carving, knife forgers, and kids activities. But the highlight of the festival will be the exhibition of deer antlers from around Arkansas. You can also enter in for over $100,000 in prizes. The Big Buck Classic will be held at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds from January 26-28. Adult tickets are $15 each, kids aged 5-12 are $5, and kids under 5 are free. Parking is included in your ticket price.

Jazz Night with an R&B Flavor to be Held in Little Rock This Month

Calling All Hoop Lovers! 
The Harlem Globetrotters are Coming to Simmons Bank Arena in February

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and fun! The basketball stars will be performing at Simmons Bank Arena in February. You'll be amazed by new levels of trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and big laughs. Buy your tickets here!

Tina Fey's "Mean Girls" to be Performed
at the Robinson Center

Direct from Broadway, "Mean Girls," the hilarious hit musical, is coming to Little Rock this February. Cady Heron falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Tickets to the show are available through Celebrity Attractions and Ticketmaster. The show runs at the Robinson Center starting February 2 through February 4.

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