This message is to inform you that North Little Rock Academy is experiencing a power outage. As a result, the start of classes is being delayed by 3 hours today. We will share further updates as soon as they are available.

It is a warm, energetic day at Burns Park as we proudly host the 2026 Class 6A State Tennis Tournament! Come out and catch the highest classification in the state compete for the hardware, including our very own student-athletes as they battle across the net.

October is National Principals Month! Today, we are recognizing Mr. Allen Pennington, principal at Amboy Elementary School.

Mr. Pennington sets a high academic standard, empowers teachers and staff, and serves school families every day. Thank you, Mr. Pennington, for your steadfast leadership and dedication to the Amboy community!

Leave a message in the comments below to share your appreciation for Mr. Pennington!

Happy Friday!

Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," which is available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/w3kgn

Have a great weekend!

Congratulations to our very own Shae Escovedo from Lakewood Elementary School, who was surprised this morning at school as KATV Channel 7's "Teacher of the Month!" She was nominated to receive this honor by a colleague.

Mrs. Escovedo is truly passionate about her work with kindergartners and first graders, playing a huge role in their success. The full segment featuring Mrs. Escovedo will air on KATV's Daybreak next Thursday.

Way to go, Mrs. Escovedo! We're fortunate that you're on our team!

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/jvmpy

The Board of Education met last night. Please click on this link for the highlights from the meeting: https://app.smore.com/n/ubmj8

Our students from North Little Rock High School and Center of Excellence had a rich, engaging conversation with Dr. Pilewski during the first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting of the school year. As our primary stakeholders, these student leaders will share their valuable perspectives to help Dr. Pilewski make informed decisions that improve outcomes and elevate the experience for every student.

Congratulations to our high school council members: Bailey Eason, Keilan Hatton, Jonah Jackson, Elijah Morris, Eli Nanny, Presley Pate, Azul Puente (not pictured), and Ja'Riyah Witherspoon.

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/hj3sr

The Board of Education met last night. Please click no this link for the highlights from the meeting: https://app.smore.com/n/e9vg2

At Thursday’s Board Meeting, the Board of Education celebrated district students who achieved top scores on the 2026 ATLAS exams in English Language Arts, math, and science. We are incredibly proud of these students for setting the bar high!

At Thursday's Regular Board Meeting, we recognized our NLRHS and COE students who have been named AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, and AP Scholar with Distinction for the past school year. In all, 99 students received this designation, earned by scoring a 3 or higher on multiple AP exams. This achievement allows them to earn college credit before they even step onto campus!

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/pc2u4

The Board of Education met last night. Please click on this link for the highlights from the meeting: https://app.smore.com/n/tr0e3

We are thrilled to share that according to the latest ratings from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, our district letter grade has surged from an "F" to a "C"! Even better, nine of our campuses earned higher letter grades this year.

This historic jump is a testament to the incredible dedication of our administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families. Success like this truly takes a village, and we are deeply grateful for your hard work and partnership.

While we celebrate this incredible milestone, our work isn't finished. This accomplishment fuels our momentum as we continue refining our systems and pushing for even higher levels of student achievement.

Please click on this link for the news release highlighting the results: https://aptg.co/j-6KSl

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/twkj6

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Robert Coates to the North Little Rock School District Board of Education. Mr. Coates has been appointed to represent Zone 6, which serves Crestwood Elementary and Lakewood Elementary. A proud 1991 graduate of NLRHS and the father of four NLRHS alumni, he brings deep roots and strong community connection to the board. Mr. Coates fills the current vacancy and will serve through March 2028.

Congratulations and welcome, Mr. Coates!

In observance of Labor Day, all schools and district offices will be closed today (September 7, 2026).

Thank you for being a part of the NLRSD!

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/jd795

The Board of Education met last night. Please click on this link for the highlights from the meeting: https://app.smore.com/n/x0r4d

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/ayqbe

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/vhk8n

The Board of Education met last night. Please click on this link for the highlights from the meeting: https://app.smore.com/n/17c04

Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/4y3tw