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February is:

Black History Month
Career Technical Education Month
National Library Lover's Month
National Heart Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
Chinese New Year
National Cancer Prevention Month

Important Dates: 

February 19:  PD - Students Out
February 20:  Parent Conferences after school
February 22:  School Board Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
February 26:  Superintendent's Citation Program
Save-the-Date:  April 8 (Schools/Offices Closed for Eclipse)

Commemorating Black History Month!

 Happy Black History Month! This year, #LRSD will spotlight prominent African American District graduates. Today we are recognizing Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School- LRSD alum Sean-Christopher Freeman, a rising choreographer to the stars. Freeman's dance/skating moves were most recently demonstrated by R&B singer Usher at half-time during the Super Bowl performance. Freeman was also the skate captain and choreographer for Usher's Las Vegas residency. 

LRSD Boasts of Top Spellers in the County!

Congrats to the 1st and 2nd Place winners of the Pulaski County Spelling. LRSD is proud of Sara Chen, Roberts Elementary - 1st Place, and Inayah Sidduqui, Terry Elementary - 2nd Place.

Chicot Administrator Earns
Counselor of the Year Distinction

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The District is also proud of Ms. Adrienne Hawkins, Chicot, for her recognition as the 2023-2024 ArSCA - Central Region Elementary School Counselor of the Year. Way to go, Ms. Hawkins!

Back-to-back State Football Titles Earn Coach a Spot in  KATV's Winner’s Circle

Congratulations to Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School’s Head Football Coach, Brad Bolding, for winning KATV's Coach of the Year for the 2023 football season! Another well-deserved honor. #LRSDproud

Cloverdale & LR Southwest 
Chick-Fil-A Leaders Making a Huge Impact!

An awesome week at Otter Creek Elementary! Students from Little Rock Southwest's Chick-fil-A Leader Academy donated books and read them to 1st and 2nd graders. The effort is part of their IMPACT Projects, similar to one conducted by Cloverdale this past fall. #LeadingByExample

Cloverdale Student - Youngest CAP Cadet Ever  to Represent Arkansas in D.C. 

A student from Cloverdale Middle School has been selected to represent Arkansas at National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C.

Eighth-grader Morgan Crawford will be heading to Capitol Hill at the end of February to meet with U.S. senators and representatives. Morgan was one of only 200 cadets in the nation out of nearly 30,000 to be chosen.  BTW, she is also the youngest cadet to ever get this opportunity.  

She will join other cadets from the state to discuss the Arkansas Wing, CAP Cadet Program and Civil Air Patrol with the state's congressional delegation.  Until then, she will continue working on her leadership skills including an event this weekend at the CAP Diamond Mine New Cadet Training at Camp Robinson.

Help Us #ReimageLRSD by Filling Out this Anonymous Survey

Help #ReimagineLRSD by sharing your input in our anonymous strategic planning survey! Input from our community is essential for an effective strategic plan that improves student success and experiences. The survey will close on February 26th. Thank you for your participation and support!

Link to English Survey: https://www.research.net/r/LRSDStratPlan

Encuesta del Plan Estratégico del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock: https://www.research.net/r/PlanEstrategicoLittleRock

Calling All Chess Players!

Central High School Tiger Chess Club Teams Up with the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission for a Tournament

In honor of Black History Month, the Central High School Tiger Chess Club is partnering with the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to host a free chess tournament for youth in the community. The tournament will be held at Little Rock Central High School on Saturday, February 17th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This community initiative aims to provide an opportunity for students of all skill levels to learn and engage in the strategic game. On-site coaches will be available to teach both students and parents. Check-in time is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Participants can register their child or children by visiting this registration form. The deadline for registration is Thursday, February 15th, at midnight. However, walk-ins are welcome until 8:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your child's mind and be part of a historic event.

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! You can find more information in the picture above. The application can also be found at this link:: https://5il.co/2cwa4. Deadline for submissions: March 15th.

In Celebration of the Arts!

LRSD joins the Thea foundation in recognizing the 2023-24 Scholarship winners. According to Thea, judges said this year's entries were exceptional. Below are the LRSD winners in multiple categories.

Visual Arts

$10,000 - 1st Place - Shiney You – Little Rock Central High School $6,000 – Erin Elder – Little Rock Central High School

Performing Arts

$8,000 – Marionna Parker- Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School

$3,000 Scholarship– Jordan Craig – Little Rock Central High School

Creative Writing $10,000 - 1st Place - Ananya Uddanti – Little Rock Central High School $3,000 – Lucy Burks- Little Rock Central High School

$3,000 – Elliott Bond – Little Rock Central High School

Fashion Design $10,000 - 1st Place - Isaac Bristow – Little Rock Central High School

For a complete list of winners visit:

https://theafoundation.org/thea-foundation-announces.../

Photos of a few of the winners (Courtesy Thea Foundation):

Time to Honor Moms and Mother Figures

Download the New App

Principal Pool Application Process Now Open

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

Ballet Arkansas Presents Swan Lake

Join Ballet Arkansas for an unforgettable evening of ballet that promises to leave you spellbound and inspired. Indulge in an enchanting journey into the world of timeless romance and breathtaking artistry with Swan Lake. Tchaikovsky's score sets the stage for a ballet experience like no other. The ballet features an ensemble of nearly 100 community cast performers alongside the professional Company Artists of Ballet Arkansas. The shows will be performed at the Robinson Center from February 16-18.

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to Host 

Family Art Festival

Immerse yourself in a free day of art and fun for guests of all ages inspired by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art's newest exhibition Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s. Free studio activities, storytelling sessions, live music, and more bring the Museum to life with a celebration of Indigenous artists and performers. The Bizhiki Culture and Dance Company kicks off the experience with energy-packed, interactive dance performances. The dancers will then lead audiences into the Glass Box for a special storytelling performance illustrating the resilience of Indigenous cultures. The free family day is going to be held on February 17th.

Save the Date!

Soup Sunday Around the Corner

For more information and tickents:  https://www.aradvocates.org/events/central-arkansas-soup-sunday-2024/

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