Friday Highlights 6.10.22

June is National Safety Month
National Pride Month
Men's Health Month
African-American Music Appreciation Month
National Caribbean American Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month 
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

June 11 - ACT Test

June 14 - Flag Day

June 17 - Registration Deadline for July ACT

June 19 - Juneteenth Observance

Unveiling of New LR West High School Sign

The unveiling of a sign signals that the new 1,200 high school in west Little Rock is steps closer to reality.  The new and expanded LR West High School of Innovation will become LRSD's third new campus in recent years.  

Little Rock School District Students
Take on Boys State

Join us in congratulating the following students on being elected as officials at boys state: 

Neil Dogra

Little Rock Central High School

Lieutenant Governor 

N'Nandmi Islam 

Little Rock Southwest High

Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court

Henry Chilcoat

Little Rock Central High School

Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court

We are so proud of our students and we know you will do well!

LRCH Student Named
Chi St. Vince Health Award Recipient

Sending a huge congratulation to now LRSD alum, Abigail Wells on her latest achievement! Abigail is a phenomenal student with an inspiring story and we could not be more proud of her. Good luck on your next chapter Abigail, your LRSD family is always rooting for you.

LRSD Athletes Recognized at All Arkansas Preps Award Banquet

Congratulations to the following LRSD athletes and coach:

Inaugural Tendaji Celebration Honors

Dr. Frederick Fields & Supt. Mike Poore

Tendaji works in partnership with LRSD to support students and provides the 

Reclaiming Scholars program -  an alternative to out-of-school suspension program, providing students with educational instruction, counseling and mentorship to students in 6th through 12th grades.

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Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
With These Local Events 

MOSAIC TEMPLARS' JUNETEENTH IN DA ROCK

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center has hosted Juneteenth for more than a decade and is excited about the 2021 designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. After the two years of virtual Juneteenth, MTCC is back on historic W. 9th Street, bigger and better with a new look, more space, more events, and more Black excellence! 

On June 18, 2022, they will host a day-long event featuring activities, vendors, virtual programs, food and entertainment for all ages. Our annual Juneteenth event boasts over 5000 attendees from across the state, with hundreds of participating vendors, performers, and sponsors. Click here for more info.

JUNETEENTH ARKANSAS FESTIVAL 

Come out and enjoy a carnival presented by Hamilton Farms, free food, free drinks, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, plus, you'll meet the first black Rodeo Queen and the upcoming racer, Jadayia Kursch and Paris Wilburd, respectively. Click here for more info. 

48th Annual Farmers Market Offers Tasty Locally Grown Options

Don't forget you can pick up some delicious local favorites from the downtown Farmers Market at the River Market

Friday Highlights 6.03.22

June is National Safety Month
National Pride Month
Men's Health Month
African-American Music Appreciation Month
National Caribbean American Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month 
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

June 4 - SAT Test

June 5 - World Environment Day

June 6 - Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:00 PM

June 8 - LRSD Board Agenda Meeting @ 5:30 PM

June 11 - ACT Test
June 19 - Juneteenth Observance

Western Hills Students Join Forces
 for a Great Cause!

Western Hills students participated in the KTHV Summer Cereal Drive during the months of April & May. The Leadership Club set a goal to collect and donate 500 boxes of cereal with the understanding that $1 = 1 box. #ThePowerOfUS collected 119 boxes and $393 for a total of 512 credits to donate. They exceeded their goal of 500!  Way to go, Western Hills!

FHSA is a Project Lead the Way Distinguished School Once Again!

Congrats again, Forest Heights Stem Academy!  The school team is proud to be recognized as a 2021-22 Project Lead the Way Distinguished Launch and Gateway School. FHSA is committed to helping students own their education by increasing student access, engagement, and achievement through its PLTW programs and STEM programming.

Congratulations ViPS Sweepstakes Winners/
Arkansas Scholars Participants!

 

Arkansas Scholars™ is a program that gives students good reasons to do well in high school. Students are asked to meet a set of criteria that will prepare them for both the workplace and additional education after high school. The program is centered on maintaining academic and attendance benchmarks for a broad range of students.  Arkansas Scholars is a program that offers EVERY student the opportunity to succeed! 

Each year, Volunteers in Public Schools (ViPS), recruits career-minded individuals to help present this program in individual classrooms to ensure all LRSD 8th grade students have the opportunity to review the Arkansas Scholars criteria and incentives. To encourage participation, the ViPS team hid a QR Code within the Arkansas Scholars brochure that the students could scan to enter a sweepstakes. Congratulations to the 4 students listed above who each received a pair of earpods. Also a huge thank you to the 29 presenters who visited over 80 eighth grade LRSD classrooms to explain the Arkansas Scholars program.

Little Rock School District Graduation Recap

Last Thursday, May 26, at War Memorial stadium, LRSD seniors district-wide underwent one of the most momentous occasions of every teenager's life: graduation. With robes zipped, graduation caps on, and smiles on their faces, they lined up one by one to receive their diplomas. Families, friends, teachers and administrators came together to celebrate their hard work and cheer them on as they walk into this new phase of their lives. While each of their paths will be different, they are rooted in the shared experience of being graduates of the Little Rock School District - an experience that will stay with them as they embark on their respective journeys. Congrats, Class of 2022 - recipients of approximately $20M in scholarships.  

Little Rock Central High

Hall Steam Magnet High

 

Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High 

 

 

Little Rock Southwest High

 

Check Out Our Student of the Month
 Book Recommendation 

We continue our student reading initiative where we send a student book recommendation to every elementary school media center each month. Students are encouraged to email Superintendent Mike Poore and pitch him their book suggestion. A photo like the one above will be displayed in a visible area in the media center to help our students develop a love for reading. 

This month's book recommendation, "The Mysterious Benedict Society", is by rising Forest Park 5th grader  Ava Horton. During her interview, Ava explains in her own words why this is a good read: 

Teachers and parents, help get your students excited about the possibility of having their picture and book recommendation featured in their schools' media center for an entire month!  Additionally, the selected student's recommendation will also be prominently featured at the Hillary Clinton Children's Library.

Speaking of Reading, LRSD Partner - CALS Will be Hosting Its Summer Reading Club Kick-off Tomorrow

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

4800 W 10th St. 

Little Rock, AR. 72204

501-978-3870

Dive in and help the Children’s Library Team kickoff Summer Reading Club! Come taste different veggies/fruits with Baptist Nutrition, witness a honey extraction and tasting in the Teaching Kitchen, join CALS for lunch, games, prizes, Beanstack registration, and more! This event will also serve as the ribbon cutting for Little Free Pantry! Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Little Free Pantry for a chance to win a Swag Bag that includes a $25 gift card.

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Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
With These Local Events 

Mosaic Templars' Juneteenth In Da Rock

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center has hosted Juneteenth for more than a decade and is excited about the 2021 designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. After the two years of virtual Juneteenth, MTCC is back on historic W. 9th Street, bigger and better with a new look, more space, more events, and more Black excellence! 

On June 18, 2022, they will host a day-long event featuring activities, vendors, virtual programs, food and entertainment for all ages. Our annual Juneteenth event boasts over 5000 attendees from across the state, with hundreds of participating vendors, performers, and sponsors. Click here for more info.

Juneteenth Arkansas Festival 

Come out and enjoy a carnival presented by Hamilton Farms, free food, free drinks, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, plus, you'll meet the first black Rodeo Queen and the upcoming racer, Jadayia Kursch and Paris Wilburd, respectively. Click here for more info. 

Make Sure You Catch the
Little Rock Night Market - Tomorrow

Library Square - Downtown Little Rock

June 4, 2022 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

100 S Rock St. Little Rock, AR 72201

The Little Rock Night Market is the sort of local event that has something to offer everyone. You can expect a night filled with food trucks, music, local makers and artisan vendors. The event is described as more than just a market, but a nightlife experience. What's even better, admission is FREE. Come out for a night of food, music, and shopping!

48th Annual Farmers Market Offers Tasty Locally Grown Options

Don't forget you can pick up some delicious local favorites from the downtown Farmers Market at the River Market each Saturday from 7 a.m. 3 p.m.

Friday Highlights 5.27.22

 

May is

National Mental Health Awareness Month

National Better Speech & Hearing Month

National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Lupus Awareness Month

National Dental Care Awareness Month

May 26      - Rescheduled to June 8th - 5:30 PM

May 27      - Last Day of School for Campuses

Monday, May 30th

We remember our fallen heroes and thank them for their service.  We also use this observance  to remember the victims of Uvalde.  

Congratulations to the Class of 2022

More great photos graduation photos will be shared on LRSD's Facebook this weekend.  Meantime, you are invited to share congratulatory messages, photos and/or videos on social media, using hashtags #LRSDClassof2022 and #LRSDPowerofUS.  Also, you may enjoy watching your favorite grads walk across the stage:

Parkview

Central

                                                                            Hall

LR Southwest High 

Chicot Elementary Earns Coveted
 "Lighthouse" Distinction

Chicot Elementary proud to named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School.  Principal Gina Khoury, students and staff hosted a special celebration in honor of the prestigious status.

Lighthouse Certification is a highly-regarded standard set by Franklin Covey that is attainable by every Leader in Me school. As it is a significant benchmark, applying for this certification typically occurs four to five years after a school begins the Leader in Me process.

The certification is evidence that schools have produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes, by implementing the process with fidelity and excellence. It is also because of the extraordinary impact that the schools may be having on staff, students, parents, and the greater community.

Perfectly Pink

Teachers provide so much inspiration. That’s why this unique act of “love” by her students made PHE teacher Barbara Hall feel special. Third grade students led by classmate Willa Noland (with a little help from Willa’s parents) surprised Ms. Hall, donning her signature hairstyle.

Happy Summer Break!

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Argenta District's Third Friday Night Art Walk

Doodle POP is Coming to Town!

Little Rock Night Market

Library Square - Downtown Little Rock

June 4, 2022 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

100 S Rock St. Little Rock, AR 72201

The Little Rock Night Market is the sort of local event that has something to offer everyone. You can expect a night filled with food trucks, music, local makers and artisan vendors. The event is described as more than just a market, but a nightlife experience. What's even better, admission is FREE. Come out for a night of food, music, and shopping!

48th Annual Farmers Market Offers Tasty Locally Grown Options

Don't forget you can pick up some delicious local favorites from the downtown Farmers Market at the River Market each Saturday from 7 a.m. 3 p.m.