December is Learning a Foreign Language Month!
NLRHS freshman Azari Thrower has embraced her Chinese class, delighting in learning not just the language but also the fascinating culture.
NLRHS freshman Azari Thrower has embraced her Chinese class, delighting in learning not just the language but also the fascinating culture.
December is Learning a Foreign Language Month!
Fletcher Peebles, a sophomore at NLRHS, has a love for other languages, and he took Spanish last year. He believes learning a different language makes him more marketable for college and potential careers.
Fletcher Peebles, a sophomore at NLRHS, has a love for other languages, and he took Spanish last year. He believes learning a different language makes him more marketable for college and potential careers.
Congratulations to NLRHS sophomore Paxton Bowsman! He will serve as an Ambassador Team Leader at the EAST Conference, which will take place in Hot Springs this spring. This multi-day event is an opportunity for students to showcase projects that make a difference in their communities, to network with peers and industry professionals, and to experience a professional conference unlike any other.
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/xamu0
The Board of Education met last night. Click here for the highlights: https://app.smore.com/n/cvw48
The Board of Education met last night. Click here for the highlights: https://app.smore.com/n/cvw48
At tonight's meeting, Pike View Early Childhood Center students and staff demonstrated how their campus community garden is used to teach math, science, and literacy. Students have cultivated a vibrant variety of fruits and vegetables, gaining hands-on experience by managing every stage of the growing cycle, from the first seed planted to the final harvest.
Special thanks to Board Secretary Natalie Wankum and Kristi and Michael Boles, operators of the David's Burgers in NLR, for coordinating this undergarment/sock drive for our elementary students. We appreciate the support of our community!
December is Learning a Foreign Language Month!
North Little Rock High School freshman Arianna Gonzalez-Torres is taking German to fulfill her dream of visiting Germany and communicating directly with native speakers.
North Little Rock High School freshman Arianna Gonzalez-Torres is taking German to fulfill her dream of visiting Germany and communicating directly with native speakers.
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/axygp
Congratulations to our students in the Baldwin & Shell Construction Academy of Business, Hospitality & Development at North Little Rock High School on earning their OSHA certification!
This proves they are not only trained in critical workplace safety and health standards, but it also significantly boosts their career readiness, making them immediately valuable to future employers.
This proves they are not only trained in critical workplace safety and health standards, but it also significantly boosts their career readiness, making them immediately valuable to future employers.
December is Learning a Foreign Language Month!
Center of Excellence senior Benjamin Hampton-Duck is taking Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language IV.
He is grateful for the opportunity to attend a school that affords him the opportunity to communicate with others in their native language.
Center of Excellence senior Benjamin Hampton-Duck is taking Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language IV.
He is grateful for the opportunity to attend a school that affords him the opportunity to communicate with others in their native language.
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/p0ugns
The Board of Education met last night. Click here for the highlights: https://app.smore.com/n/udjq7
The Board of Education met last night. Click here for the highlights: https://app.smore.com/n/udjq7
December is Learning a Foreign Language Month!
Kriss Marshell serves as the district’s ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and World Languages Coordinator. She is a powerful advocate for all students, passionately promoting initiatives that encourage every student—including native English speakers—to become bilingual or multilingual.
Her exceptional commitment to expanding language opportunities was recently recognized when she earned the Arkansas ESOL Coordinator of the Year award just last month.
Kriss Marshell serves as the district’s ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and World Languages Coordinator. She is a powerful advocate for all students, passionately promoting initiatives that encourage every student—including native English speakers—to become bilingual or multilingual.
Her exceptional commitment to expanding language opportunities was recently recognized when she earned the Arkansas ESOL Coordinator of the Year award just last month.
The North Little Rock School District is aware of the inclement weather forecast. We will continue to monitor the weather tonight and tomorrow morning.
At this time, all schools are open and will run their normal schedules for tomorrow, Monday, December 1, 2025.
At this time, all schools are open and will run their normal schedules for tomorrow, Monday, December 1, 2025.
Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of The Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/1nmya
The Board of Education met last night. Click here for the highlights: https://secure.smore.com/n/4dtj9
The Board of Education met last night. Click here for the highlights: https://secure.smore.com/n/4dtj9
Mrs. Brigetta Starks, a social studies teacher at the Sixth Grade Campus, recently showcased her incredible dedication to our students.
When a colleague was out, Mrs. Starks went the extra mile by voluntarily teaching engaging science lessons to those students in addition to her regular social studies classes. She temporarily took on a second subject to ensure those students did not miss vital instruction.
Mrs. Starks. whose been with the district for 25 years, remains a model educator whose passion for students and commitment to her campus is truly inspiring.
Thank you, Mrs. Starks!
When a colleague was out, Mrs. Starks went the extra mile by voluntarily teaching engaging science lessons to those students in addition to her regular social studies classes. She temporarily took on a second subject to ensure those students did not miss vital instruction.
Mrs. Starks. whose been with the district for 25 years, remains a model educator whose passion for students and commitment to her campus is truly inspiring.
Thank you, Mrs. Starks!
Jordan Keane, who teaches 9th Grade English Language Arts, received the Superintendent's Honor Roll recognition! Carmen Langston, the Coordinator of Reading, Literacy, and English Language Arts, nominated her for the honor.
Keane has gone above and beyond to support our students and staff and has demonstrated her commitment by leading her colleagues in Professional Learning Communities to ensure meaningful, student-focused work. She also volunteers her FLEX period time to help any student who needs reading comprehension assistance—even those not officially in her classes!
Beyond the classroom, she sponsors the Anime Club and serves on the AVID site team, often spending numerous hours outside of school preparing high-quality, engaging lessons. Walk into her classroom and you immediately feel the tone of respect and care. Ms. Keane doesn’t shout; she encourages, helps, and ensures every student is seen and engaged in high-quality instruction!
Keane has gone above and beyond to support our students and staff and has demonstrated her commitment by leading her colleagues in Professional Learning Communities to ensure meaningful, student-focused work. She also volunteers her FLEX period time to help any student who needs reading comprehension assistance—even those not officially in her classes!
Beyond the classroom, she sponsors the Anime Club and serves on the AVID site team, often spending numerous hours outside of school preparing high-quality, engaging lessons. Walk into her classroom and you immediately feel the tone of respect and care. Ms. Keane doesn’t shout; she encourages, helps, and ensures every student is seen and engaged in high-quality instruction!
The Board of Education recognized the NLR Girls Tennis Team on winning the Class 6A Girls Tennis Championship!
Caroline Jones was the singles champion and Georgia King was the runner-up. Anna Kay Johnston and Emma McEwen were the runners-up in doubles. All four of these young ladies have earned All-State Honors.
First year tennis coach Courtney Phaup was named Tennis Coach of the Year by All Arkansas Preps and will be recognized at a ceremony in June.
Congratulations!
Dr. Saint-Louis, who leads NLRHS and the Center of Excellence leader, brought students before the Board last night to spotlight the schools' career academies and student organizations. The students gave passionate, firsthand accounts of how these programs have been instrumental in their development and success.
Happy Friday! Please see this week's edition of The Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/v51zs
We're so proud of our high school choir! Concert Choir student Hadley Schofield sang in the 2025 Arkansas Region 2 Senior High All-Region Choir. Also, the Concert Choir performed at Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock for Veterans Day..
Way to go!
Way to go!
