Friday Highlights 1.19.24

 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 25:    School Board Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
January 29:    Superintendent's Citation Program (5:30 p.m.)
February 5-9: National School Counseling Week
February 5:    Personnel Policy Committee Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
February 8:    School Board Work Session (5:30 p.m.)

You Still Have a Few Hours to 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.

LRSD Families Brave the Cold Weather to Play in the Snow

After several days of cold weather, Little Rock School District students and families spent time playing in the snow this week. They went sledding, made snow angels, and had snowball fights. Thank you to everyone who sent us pictures of your snow day fun!

Public Speaking Contest Deadline Coming Up Soon! Limited Number of Applicants Accepted

It's that time again. Don't sleep on turning in your application for the annual Ralph Vines Public Speaking Contest - a limited number of contestants accepted due to growing popularity! See info in pic below. Application linked here: https://5il.co/2cwa4

Deadline for submissions: March 15th

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.

23 Little Rock West Students Inducted Into the National Honor Society

Little Rock West students, families, and staff were able to gather for the National Honor Society New Member Induction Ceremony this month. Twenty-three students were inducted. Congratulations on your achievement!

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

Welcome Aboard! 

We Are Traveling Around The District!

We are going around the Little Rock School District in 100 days! It's a new weekly series that showcases the many wonderful programs, departments, students, and staff that are a part of our LRSD family. Our first stop is the Adult Education Center, where they help adults achieve their future goals. Check out the video at this link: https://youtu.be/lG9r3Ibqnfg.

Little Rock Central High School Magazine "Labyrinth" Receives First Class Recognition

Little Rock Central High School's magazine, Labyrinth, was selected to receive the rank of REALM First Class in the 2023 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines. The mission of NCTE's REALM program is to publicly recognize excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. Congratulations to all of the students who helped make this award-winning magazine!

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!

Principal Pool Application Process Now Open

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

Panel Discussion Slated -
 "Equity in Education"

Little Rock Central High School NHS and the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College will present a panel discussion on "Equity in Education." The event will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Panelists include Dr. Terrence Roberts, clinical psychologist and member of the Little Rock Nine; Dr. Sybil Jordan Hampton, higher education administrator and the first African American three-year graduate at Little Rock Central High School; and Brenda Bradley, UA-PTC Instructor of History. The program will be held in the CHARTS Theater on UAPTC's campus Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. It is free and open to the public.

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!

City of Little Rock to Hold Unity Service

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., and the city's Board of Directors, along with city and faith leaders, will gather on February 4th at Saint Mark Baptist Church at 5 p.m. for a Unity Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many observances scheduled to honor Dr. King's legacy were canceled or postponed on his designated holiday this past Monday due to inclement weather. Mayor Scott encourages all residents of Little Rock to participate in the upcoming program to promote a unified Little Rock and amplify Dr. King’s values of service, equality, and human rights. The featured speaker for the event is Dr. Gina Stewart, senior pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis. The event is free and open to the public.

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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