Friday, October 14, 2022

Friday Highlights 10.14.22


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Economic Education Month 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 
Emotional Awareness Month Month 
Halloween Safety Month
National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month

October 16:        Sukkot Ends
                            Boss Appreciation Day
October 17:        End of 1st Quarter
October 22:        ACT Test
                            LRSD Spirit Fest

Mark Your Calendars for #LRSDSpiritFest




LRSD invites you to its FREE, district-wide fair to learn about its educational offerings and to visit with individual schools, departments, and district partners about exciting opportunities we have available for your student(s). Learn more here.

Can We Get a "Woot-Woot" for LRCH's
Tennis Program
And in Other Tiger News...

LRCH Alum Making His Mark on The Voice
                       Click on link to see his inspirational story:
                https://www.kark.com/.../the-voice-contestant-grew-up.../...

LRSD's 48th Annual College Night Recap


Great turnout for LRSD's 48th Annual College Night!  A special shout out to LRSD head counselor Lequieta Grayson and team for organizing this awesome event for both LRSD and non-LRSD students.  More than 72 colleges/universities and technical schools from across the country were on site along with representatives from military branches. 

 

Roberts Student Crowned Junior Miss UAPB


Congrats, Karrington Seawood, Roberts Elementary 5th grader, who was recently crowned as Junior Miss University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.  Karrington, your LRSD family is proud of you!

Parkview's Omarion Robinson Selected Player of the Week by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette


Join us in sending a huge congratulations to Parkview High's quarterback Omarion Robinson on being selected as Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's player of the week! Congrats Erick, your LRSD family is rooting for you.

JA Fair Prep Recognized by
 AR Sheriffs' Association 


Congratulations to JA Fair Prep for receiving the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association Red Ribbon Week Grant! Sherriff Eric S. Higgins and Sgt. Willie Davis presented Principal Melinda Modica and team with a $900 check for all their hard work to educate students about the dangers of drugs!

Chicot's Gordon Garden Receives Best Harvest Partnership School Garden Award


Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Best Harvest Partnership School Garden Award was presented to Chicot Elementary this week! You may recall just last year, we celebrated the revitalization of the Gordon Garden in a ceremony facilitated by Chicot's young and promising student leaders. The ceremony honored the legacy of the late, beloved Chicot staff member Mr. Bradley Gordon. The school named the garden after Mr. Gordon because of his undeniable impact on the students and community he served.  We are proud to see his legacy honored in such a special way. Keep up the great work Chicot! 

Washington School-Based Health Clinic 
Waiting to See/Serve You!  

Chicot Elementary's Student Art Showcase



Watson Elementary's Student Art Showcase


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HarvestFest in Hillcrest


Presented by the Hillcrest Merchants Association, HarvestFest in Hillcrest is a one-day event each fall in the historic Little Rock neighborhood of Hillcrest designed to bring friends and families together in celebration of the season. There will be a variety of activities for kids and adults alike, vendors selling their wares, food, music and much more. And, yes LRSD will have a booth.  Come join the fun and stop by to see us. Click here for more info.


From CALS:
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) presents the nineteenth annual Six Bridges Book Festival, October 20–30. Named for the six bridges that connect the downtowns in Little Rock and North Little Rock, the Festival bridges communities and brings people together. CALS actively solicits input from a variety of demographic groups with the goal of offering a diverse, inclusive, and widely appealing festival.

The 11-day event celebrates reading, literacy, stories, and wordsmithing. Scores of nationally known authors converge on the city to offer panels on a wide variety of topics, from cooking demonstrations to award-winning comedy. Authors also venture out into the community for efforts such as Writers in the Schools (WITS), bringing the joy of writing to hundreds of students in central Arkansas.
Visit the website for more:  https://sixbridgesbookfestival.org/

Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)


You’re Invited to Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) multicultural celebration for all ages! Music, Food, Crafts, Entertainment, among other Festivities!
Tuesday, 11.01.22, 5 P.M. - 8 p.m.
RON ROBINSON ALLEY!


Time for the Arkansas State Fair

A few of the new and interesting items available at this year's Arkansas State Fair.  Don't miss the fired lasagna, spaghetti, and meatballs on a stick, flaming hot Cheetos corn, salted caramel pecans, pickle pizza and "sweet dog - funnel cake cheeseburger, among other foods. A special thanks to Will Hornburg, director of marketing at ASF, for his annual donation to LRSD of parking passes and gate admission to lucky stakeholders who participate in our social media contests.  
Today was opening day.  Visit ArkansasStateFair.com for more info on tickets and admission time

Friday, October 7, 2022

Friday Highlights 10.7.22

   


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Economic Education Month 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 
Emotional Awareness Month Month 
Halloween Safety Month
National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month

October 9:          Sukkot Begins
October 10:        Columbus Day
                            National School Lunch Week (10/10-10/14)
                            Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:30 PM
October 11:        LR PTA Council Meeting 11am-12:30pm
October 13:       Board Agenda Meeting @ 5:30                          

Mark Your Calendars for #LRSDSpiritFest




LRSD invites you to its FREE, district-wide fair to learn about its educational offerings and to visit with individual schools, departments, and district partners about exciting opportunities we have available for your student(s). Learn more here.

50 Fantastic Fathers/Father Figures Luncheon


Today was our 10th annual 50 Fantastic Fathers/Father Figures Luncheon and we think it's safe to say it was a great time. Laughs, information, and great conversation were shared and everyone certainly left more acquainted with one another than when they arrived. We appreciate all of our fantastic fathers and father figures for coming out and all those who participated. Special shout out to prize sponsors Arkansas State Fair and Dillards, and lunch sponsor Educational Epiphany.

College Application Month at LR Southwest

 



American College Application Month in Arkansas Campaign Kick-off at Little Rock Southwest High School.
 




LR Parkview Tennis Player Achieves a
Three-Peat In Singles Conference


Little Rock Parkview's Emmory Simmons won her 3rd consecutive singles conference title in straight sets. 6-1; 6-2. Come support her next week in her quest for a state title. 

LRCH Central High Student Earns
Amazing Accomplishment


Another extraordinary accomplishment by an individual student at Little Rock Central High School! Aaron Liu just received word that he got a perfect score on the ACT . That's a "36" - the highest score possible!  We know what you're wondering next, what's the average score?  "21" The ACT is scored on a scale from 1 to 36 for each of the subject areas. Liu made a perfect score in ALL subject areas! As you might imagine, Liu is also one of our National Merit Semifinalists. Congrats, Aaron Liu!

LRCH Debate and Forensics Team Wins Big at 2022 Bentonville Tigers Eye Classic


Congrats to the Little Rock Central High Tigers!  The LRCH Debate and Forensics team attended the 2022 Bentonville Tigers Eye Classic this past weekend, bringing home nine first place trophies and third place large school sweepstakes overall! For a complete list of the winners, check out the corresponding news article on www.lrsd.org.

LRSD 48th Annual College Night 2022


Have a high school student who's interested in college or the military?  LRSD's College Night is where you need to be on October 11th.  This FREE event is open to the public (that means even non-LRSD students). Click here to read the flyer in English and Español.

Chicot Elementary's Student Art Showcase



Watson Elementary's Student Art Showcase


Learn More About How to Get Involved in the Academies of Central Arkansas

LRSD has partnered with the three Pulaski County school districts to transform the high school experience through career and interest-themed academics. Click here for more information.

Do You Have an Event/Information You Would Like Featured in Our Blog?

Fill out this media request form: https://lrsd.jotform.com/201056269402044?

Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday, at noon.




HarvestFest in Hillcrest


Presented by the Hillcrest Merchants Association, HarvestFest in Hillcrest is a one-day event each fall in the historic Little Rock neighborhood of Hillcrest designed to bring friends and families together in celebration of the season. There will be a variety of activities for kids and adults alike, vendors selling their wares, food, music and much more. And, yes LRSD will have a booth.  Come join the fun and stop by to see us. Click here for more info.


From CALS:
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) presents the nineteenth annual Six Bridges Book Festival, October 20–30. Named for the six bridges that connect the downtowns in Little Rock and North Little Rock, the Festival bridges communities and brings people together. CALS actively solicits input from a variety of demographic groups with the goal of offering a diverse, inclusive, and widely appealing festival.

The 11-day event celebrates reading, literacy, stories, and wordsmithing. Scores of nationally known authors converge on the city to offer panels on a wide variety of topics, from cooking demonstrations to award-winning comedy. Authors also venture out into the community for efforts such as Writers in the Schools (WITS), bringing the joy of writing to hundreds of students in central Arkansas.
Visit the website for more:  https://sixbridgesbookfestival.org/

Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)


You’re Invited to Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) multicultural celebration for all ages! Music, Food, Crafts, Entertainment, among other Festivities!
Tuesday, 11.01.22, 5 P.M. - 8 p.m.
RON ROBINSON ALLEY!

Now Playing..."Every Brilliant Thing"
at the Rep!

Click this link for ticket information and show times:  https://www.therep.org/every-brilliant-thing/