Superintendent Gregory J. Pilewski is urging students, employees, and the community to practice safety over the Thanksgiving holiday break.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/FVNL6oOdBy0
To reach the district's COVID Point of Contact over the break, please call (501) 240-1753.
Internet services have been restored. Thank you for your patience.
The Department of Information Systems is reporting an internet outage that is affecting most of their K-12 school connections.
They expect services to be restored between 9-11 AM today. We are working with the state to monitor the situation for our district.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Congratulations to the 2020-21 Teachers of the Year in the North Little Rock School District! These individuals were selected by their colleagues at their respective schools.
Visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/y5kpeted
Please read the following communication from Superintendent Gregory J. Pilewski, Ed.D.
The NLR Charging Wildcats will take on the LR Catholic Rockets on Friday in the second round of the playoffs.
All tickets are sold online. There will be NO tickets sold at the door.
Visit the following link to purchase tickets:
https://gofan.co/app/events/160003
As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas, has developed a Parent/Guardian survey for soliciting family input on what is working now and what may be considered for the future.
Please take the survey: https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel
Please read the following message from Gregory J. Pilewski, Ed.D., Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District.
Seventh Grade Track tryouts will be held at NLRMS on 12/4, beginning at 2:00 pm. Eighth Grade Track tryouts will be held at NLRMS on 12/11, beginning at 2:00 pm.
Anyone interested must have a current sports physical on file in the Athletic Director's Office.
The NLRHS Debate team competed in Student Congress this past weekend and here are the results:
Congratulations to the following students
Authorship Speech Awards:
House I - 4th place - Sam Montgomery
House II - 6th place - Noah Radke
Best Bill Awards
House I - 3rd place - Addison Martin
A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ARKANSAS THAT CONVERSION THERAPY FOR USE ON MINORS BE BANNED
House II - 3rd place - Amanda Mitchell
A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS THAT DRUG OFFENDERS BE DECRIMINALIZED AND REHABILITATED
House III - 4th place - Peyten Davis
A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS THAT STATES SHALL NOT COLLECT BAIL FOR NONVIOLENT CRIMES.
Congratulations to all who participated.
Congratulations to Chris Jefferson for being named "Player of the Week" by Pulaski County Farm Bureau! This is the second time this season that Jefferson has received this honor.
Jefferson, a senior, had four receptions for 81 yards, three rushes for 30 yards, and three returns for 56 yards, averaging 18.7 yards per return. He even scored a touchdown!
Friday's game will be Senior Night, and the Charging Wildcats will take on the Cabot Panthers. We will recognize our seniors beginning at 6:25 p.m. Tickets will be sold on the home ticket booth on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Way to go, Chris, and let's go, Charging Wildcats!
Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski, Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District, has a message for the students, staff, and community.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Meet-and-Greet sessions!
November is Parent Engagement Month!
Look for the sign below at your child's school, take a picture, and upload it to your Facebook page with #NLRSDParentsMatter.
Do the Math: Parents (Family) + Teachers (School/Community) = Student Success!
The NLRSD Coordinated School Health Department and the American Heart Association want you to accept the challenge to make healthy choices this November by enjoying heart-healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, at every meal and snack!
As part of our new partnership with BSN Sports, you can purchase NLR apparel at a discounted rate!
Be sure to use the promo code GRANDOPENING20 at checkout.
Link: http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/arkansas/northlittlerock/north-little-rock-high-school
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mr. Jennings, the principal at North Little Rock High School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
All tickets for the North Little Rock v. Bryant matchup have been sold. There are no more tickets.
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mrs. Whisnant, the principal at North Little Rock Center of Excellence.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
Caught Being United for Student Success!
Interim Superintendent Keith McGee, Ed.D., along with district and building-level administrators, are popping up on staff members caught in the act of going above and beyond to ensure our students are successful.
Today's visits included surprising Dina Dallas, Lead Cafeteria Professional at North Little Rock Middle School; the MCL Team at North Little Rock Middle School - Sixth Grade Campus; and Stacy Smith, Curriculum Interventionist at Seventh Street Elementary. They each received a certificate and a monetary gift.
This is U.S.: United for Student Success!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mr. Cain, the principal at North Little Rock Middle School - Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
Ticket sales for the last two home varsity football games.
$5.00 per ticket (Cash only! No checks, cards, or coins accepted.)
There is a four ticket limit per person.
October 30: NLR v. Bryant
Tickets will be sold October 27-29 at the home ticket booth from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
November 6: NLR v. Cabot (Senior Night)
Tickets will be sold November 3-5 at the home ticket booth from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Join us in rooting for the NLR Volleyball Team as they head to Fayetteville for the State Volleyball Tournament. Take state, ladies!
Congratulations to Davian Vayson for being named "Player of the Week" by Pulaski County Farm Bureau! This is the second time this season that Vayson has received this honor.
Vayson, a junior, had two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery with a scoop and a score, an interception, six tackles, three tackles for losses, a QB pressure, and graded out at 119%! The undefeated Charging Wildcats thumped the Northside Grizzlies, 45-7.
Friday's game will be the hottest ticket in the state! The Charging Wildcats will host the Bryant Hornets. This is an intense rivalry, to say the least.
Congratulations, Davian, and keep it up, Charging Wildcats!
Hollie Allensworth, a 2nd grade teacher at Ridge Road, is featured in an article highlighting teachers throughout the state. Ms. Allensworth, we're so glad to have you on our team!
Link: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/educator%20effectiveness/stories-that-matter
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mr. Clark, the principal at North Little Rock Middle School - Sixth Grade Campus.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Dr. White, the principal at Seventh Street Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mr. How, the principal at Ridge Road Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
October 27 and October 29 will be observed as Remote Learning and Parent Teacher Conference days. Students will NOT report to school. Instead, they must log on for live instruction. Parent-Teacher Conference will be virtual and will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both days. Contact your child's school to schedule a meeting with their teacher.
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Ms. McKinley, the principal at Meadow Park Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mrs. Logan, the principal at Lakewood Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
Arkansas Red Ribbon Week Rap Challenge
Are you up for the challenge to Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free, and RAP about it? If so, check out the Arkansas Red Ribbon Week Rap
Challenge below! #redribbonarkansas
Project Prevent is the statewide youth tobacco prevention coalition in Arkansas.
Take part in their competition, "Ready. Set. Record." It is NOW OPEN for grades 7th-12th.
o Rules, prizes and submission info can be found on the website.
o NEW! Ready. Set. Record. Promo Video: https://vimeo.com/461116560/001a042734
The North Little Rock School District is striving to become a "High Reliability School" district within the next three years. This distinction will indicate that we have implemented best practices and procedures to improve student achievement. A part of this distinction requires our collecting data through research from our stakeholders. We need our families to take this survey to identify areas of strength and areas of need from your perspective.
Please take the survey at the following link: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWnFsOgqyTbwtpz?group=nonstudent
Thank you for being a part of our district!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Dr. Coleman, the principal at Indian Hills Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Ms. Randall, the principal at Glenview Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
Caught Being United for Student Success!
Interim Superintendent Keith McGee, Ed.D., along with district and building-level administrators, are popping up on staff members caught in the act of going above and beyond to ensure our students are successful.
Today's visits included surprising Ashley Maxwell, Spanish Teacher at the Center of Excellence; Courtney Taylor, Multi-Classroom Leader at NLRHS; and Angela Brazell, Third Grade Teacher at Boone Park Elementary. They each received a certificate and a monetary gift.
This is U.S.: United for Student Success!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mrs. Bamburg, the principal at Crestwood Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mr. Orobona, the principal at Boone Park Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
October is National Principals Month! We salute you, Mr. Pennington, the principal at Amboy Elementary School.
Thank you for your leadership! We appreciate your service to the students, staff, and community!
Students and staff across the district are wearing red today to bring awareness to dyslexia. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!
NLR Academy staff and students wear red in support of Dyslexia Awareness day!
On Friday, the NLR Charging Wildcat Football Team will travel to War Memorial Stadium to take on Catholic. Game tickets will be sold at the stadium on that night. We will not have any tickets to purchase prior to the game. NLR will be on the west side of the stadium (press box/Razorbacks home side). All NLR fans will need to purchase their tickets and enter on the west side.
Briley Harms, Jude Hirscheider, and Lily Browning, fourth grade students at Lakewood Elementary, are featured in "The Small Works Project" through The Kennedy Center! They are collecting adult socks for the homeless.
Link: https://www.kennedy-center.org/mowillems
Parents,
This survey is to declare your academic option for the spring semester. Please complete this survey if your student is virtual and wish to remain virtual, virtual and would like to return to school, or at school and would like to go virtual. The survey will close on November 9th.
• You will need to complete a different survey for each of your students.
• You will need to login with their google ID and password (The same email address and password used to log into Google Classroom and/or onto the Chromebook).
English: https://tinyurl.com/y4x7upv7
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/y6r59mpa
Join us on Friday, October 16, as we wear red for Dyslexia Awareness Month!
Congratulations to Anna Paige Johnston, the 2020 NLR Homecoming Queen!
Students in kindergarten through third grade in the North Little Rock School District will be provided standards-based report cards instead of the traditional report cards that contain letter grades.
This is a new initiative that will show parents how students fare when it comes to the standards set by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Click on the link and please watch the video. Lori Smith, the Executive Director of Elementary Education, discusses the new grading system: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/320980?org=central-office
The North Little Rock School District is striving to become a "High Reliability School" district within the next three years. This distinction will indicate that we have implemented best practices and procedures to improve student achievement.
A part of this distinction requires our collecting data through research from our stakeholders. We need our families to take this survey to identify areas of strength and areas of need from your perspective.
Please take the survey at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y6c2yqm3
Thank you for being a part of our district!
Here is some information on COVID-19 testing.
Today is National Walk & Bike to School Day! Students and families of Ridge Road Elementary took part in this activity in an effort to promote active and safe travel.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. The North Little Rock School District is recognizing this month with a series of initiatives to make our students and families aware of dyslexia and the services that we provide.
https://tinyurl.com/y5fvw4mr
Congratulations to Aaron Sims for being named "Player of the Week" by Pulaski County Farm Bureau!
Sims, a senior, had 198 yards on 47 attempts. He also scored two touchdowns! The Charging Wildcats survived in a thriller against the Conway Wampus Cats, 39-37.
Friday's matchup against the LR Southwest Gryphons has been cancelled. However, please wear your NLR gear on Friday in honor of homecoming! The Charging Wildcats will be back in action on October 16 against the LR Catholic Rockets at War Memorial Stadium.
Congratulations, Aaron, and let's go Charging Wildcats!
Friday's Varsity Football game between LR Southwest and NLR has been cancelled because of COVID-19 cases in the Little Rock Southwest football program.
North Little Rock will play LR Catholic on 10/16 at War Memorial Stadium. NLR fans can purchase tickets and sit on the West (press box) side of the stadium on game night.
We have been approved to have Virtual Learning Fridays! This will begin on 10/23.
In summary, attending school on Fridays is optional. Students enrolled in face-to-face instruction will have the option of completing assignments either in person or at home. Virtual students will complete assignments as normal. These assignments will be completed asynchronously, which means there will be no live instruction. No new material will be introduced. Attendance will still be taken.
Please read additional information about Virtual Learning Fridays at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yyt25zzv
We have sold out of our allotment of tickets for tomorrow's game against Conway.
Crews have made repairs to the water main valve at Seventh Street. School will be in session on Friday. Thank you for your patience!
Today is your last chance to buy tickets for the game against Conway.
Tickets will be sold at 4:30 p.m. -6:30 pm. at the home ticket booth. We have less than 75 tickets left. Tickets will NOT be available at the game. All tickets are $5.00. Limit of 4 per person.
This is the second installment of our honoring the highest-ranked seniors in the Class of 2021. Tonight’s honorees are Janiya Ashford, Anna Fetherston, Makayla Moseby, Hannah Munzberg, Tallulah Selhorst, and Anna Beth Stuff. Not pictured are Jessica Haynie, Truc Huynh, and Leslie Palmer.
Congratulations on your academic achievement!
We’re so thankful to Pastor Jameel Wesley and the Eighth Street Baptist Church for providing Meadow Park Elementary and the North Little Rock Academy with $2,000 each! The money will be used to fund COVID-related expenses for the benefit of students and staff. Thanks again!
The NLR v. LR Central football game is sold out! There are no more tickets!
Please take note of the following directives ahead of Friday's football game:
1. All tickets for the NLR vs. LR Central matchup are being sold prior to the game.
2. NLR fans can purchase tickets today and tomorrow between 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the home ticket booth.
3. LR Central fans can purchase tickets at LR Central.
4. Each person can purchase no more than four tickets.
5. Tickets will not be sold at the home or visiting ticket booths on Friday night.
6. All ticket holders must be in the game BEFORE the end of the second quarter for security reasons. Refunds will NOT be given for unused tickets.
7. Fans CANNOT leave the stadium and then re-enter.
8. Fans cannot go from one side of the stadium to the other side, even for concessions.
9. AAA passes are the only passes that will be honored. The passes will only admit the person whose name is on the card. Photo ID is required.
Please take note of the following directives ahead of Friday's football game:
1. All tickets for the NLR vs. LR Central matchup are being sold prior to the game.
2. NLR fans can purchase tickets today and tomorrow between 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the home ticket booth.
3. LR Central fans can purchase tickets at LR Central.
4. Each person can purchase no more than four tickets.
5. Tickets will not be sold at the home or visiting ticket booths on Friday night.
6. All ticket holders must be in the game BEFORE the end of the second quarter for security reasons. Refunds will NOT be given for unused tickets.
7. Fans CANNOT leave the stadium and then re-enter.
8. Fans cannot go from one side of the stadium to the other side, even for concessions.
9. AAA passes are the only passes that will be honored. The passes will only admit the person whose name is on the card. Photo ID is required.
Congratulations to Davian Vayson for being named “Player of the Week” by Pulaski County Farm Bureau!
Vayson, a junior, had 8 tackles, 2 tackles for losses, 1 interception, and 1 touchdown. He graded out at 94%. The Charging Wildcats pounced on the West Memphis Blue Devils, 35-0.
On Friday, the Charging Wildcats will host the rival from across the River — the Little Rock Central Tigers. This is a conference game.
Congratulations, Davian, and let’s go, Charging Wildcats!
The North Little Rock School District will once again host flu clinics at each of its schools. See the schedule below.
Virtual students can take vaccine at their assigned school at the times listed.
Tonight, we began our first installment of honoring the highest-ranked seniors in the Class of 2021. Tonight’s honorees are Katherine Self, Madison Shaw, Jada Lawson, Hunter Cameron, Avery Ballany, and Anna Custer. Congratulations on your academic achievement!
Mask On or Log On!
We're reaching out to our students who have not come to school or have not logged on. Call your school today and decide which option is right for you!
Watch this video from students across the district, encouraging your presence in-person or virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5RIVyD40Bc
We're waiting!
Volleyball announcement: The NLR Varsity Volleyball Team will travel to Mount St. Mary. Mount St. Mary does not allow visiting team fans at their home games due to the COVID-19 restrictions and limited seating in their gym. You can watch games at MSM Athletics on Facebook.
Congratulations to Jordan "Jojo" Owens for being named "Player of the Week" by Pulaski County Farm Bureau!
Owens, a senior, had an outstanding game: 14 tackles, 2 tackles for losses, 2 big hits, and 1 QB pressure. The Charging Wildcats trounced the Fayetteville Bulldogs, 35-17.
The Charging Wildcats will host the West Memphis Blue Devils on Friday. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday and Thursday.
Congratulations, Jordan, and let's go, Charging Wildcats!
NLRSD joins students and staff members in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place September 15 through October 15. Join us in celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our district, city, state, and country!
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 NLR Baseball Team!
Gavin Amberg
Brendan Bailey
Wesley Bird
Dalton Boals
Pierce Britton
Noah Brooks
Caleb Bryant
Brody Bunting
Brett Faulkner
Mason Fecher
Trevor Flake
Cannon Hay
Elijah Hilliard
Jude Hurley
Harrington Hurt
Jaylon Johnson
Jordan Kelly
Kole McMahan
Robert Meeks
Deven Miller
Jackson Page
Chase Palmer
Peyton Price
Aiden Sartain
Conner Shook
Gage Sorenson
Chance White
Keyvon White
Colton Williams
Jaedon Willis
Clark Wing
Senior Marshall Donn has been named as a National Merit Semifinalist! He is one of the top 16,000 high school seniors across the nation! Congratulations, Marshall! #finalistbound
Please take a look at our safety procedures as it relates to attending our sporting events this fall. We have implemented changes to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and fans.
If you're interested in attending football games, tickets will be sold on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the ticket booth on the home side. We will have limited seating, so you make the decision as soon as possible if you plan on attending.
Tickets for volleyball games will be sold at the door starting one hour before the first game. JV and middle school game tickets will be sold on both sides of the stadium one hour before kickoff of the first game.
https://www.nlrsd.org/article/304249?org=central-office
Middle school students and parents -- tonight is your night!
Have questions about virtual learning? We hope to see you tonight! Also, if you missed the elementary session on last night, feel free to come tonight. See you there!
Greg Pilewski, the new Superintendent of Schools, started the day touring some schools today. He is looking forward to meeting with teachers, staff, and community stakeholders.
Welcome, Mr. Pilewski!
Congratulations to Fredrick O’Donald for being named “Player of the Week” by Pulaski County Farm Bureau!
O’Donald, a senior, had 17 rushes for 150 yards. He also scored a touchdown. The Charging Wildcats defeated the Springdale Har-Ber Wildcats, 41-28.
The Charging Wildcats will host the Fayetteville Bulldogs on Friday.
Congratulations, Fredrick, and let’s go, Charging Wildcats!
Have questions about virtual learning? Mark your calendar for training sessions on navigating the Virtual Academy! See you there!
Congratulations to the 2020-21 Varsity Basketball Team!
Kareem Cotton
Kai Davis
Ubong-Abasi Etim
Joshua Evans
Mario Frazier
Alan Ingram
Kelon Jackson
Charles Maris
Reed Miller
Jaylon Robinson
Keshawn Robinson
LJ Scott
DJ Smith
DK Smith
Jaden Smith
Tracy Steele
Felix Wade
Javarus Ware
Kel'el Ware
Larry Wilbourn
Remember, there will be no school Monday. Monday is Labor Day. In addition, there will be no meal curbside pickup on Monday for students enrolled in Virtual Academy. That service will resume Tuesday from 11a to 1p.
Have a safe holiday weekend!
There will be a live stream of our football games this season.
To watch Friday's game against Springdale Har-Ber, you can see it on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn0TAZJILUw) or through our Athletics website (https://www.chargingwildcatathletics.com/)
The Charging Wildcats Varsity Football Team will travel to Springdale Har-Ber on Friday. Game time is 7:00 pm. NLR fans can only purchase tickets at NLRHS. You can do so at the ticket booth on the home side of Charging Wildcat Stadium on today and tomorrow from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will sell two tickets per person. Tickets are $5.00.
The Charging Wildcats will travel south to take on the El Dorado Wildcats tonight in a benefit game. Our fans are asked to purchase tickets on the east side of the stadium.
Let's go, Charging Wildcats!
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Ninth Grade Basketball Team!
Carson Brockington
Ashton Bryant
Robert Collins
Dreveon Dodson
Braylon Frazier
Robert Griffin
Amari Johnson
Tovaun Mills
Braylon Ushery
Treyveon Vance
Zhavelle Vick
Ja’Kory Withers
Hurricane Laura is expected to bring inclement weather to Arkansas. As a result, the North Little Rock School District will end classes early on Thursday.
Elementary: 1:00 p.m.
Middle: 1:50 p.m.
High: 2:30 p.m.
All after school events scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed. Central Office will close at 3:00 p.m.
We will communicate on tomorrow about our plans to hold classes on Friday.
As it relates to early dismissal tomorrow, students enrolled in the Virtual Academy will adhere to the class times given by their teachers.
Thank you for being a part of our district!
Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Team tryouts are postponed until Tuesday, September 1. Tryouts will be held in the Arena and Auxiliary Gym beginning at 4:00 pm.
Please read the following communiqué from Dr. Keith McGee at the following link: https://5il.co/k8od
Mark your calendar for tryouts at NLRMS!
7th Grade Girls: 9/1
7th Grade Boys: 9/3-9/4
8th Grade Girls: 9/2
8th Grade Boys: 8/31
Tryouts will take place in the Lower Gym at 4 p.m. You must wear a mask! You must have a consent form and physical on file.
The wheels on the bus will be rolling on Monday!
Click on the link to see bus routes and to read the Transportation Guidelines. Masks are required!
https://tinyurl.com/y32ngdpu
Students enrolled in the Virtual Academy can take part in the curbside meal service at their respective school (except Pike View) beginning on Monday. This will take place every Monday. Students will receive a meal box containing a week's worth of breakfast and lunch. Staff will place food in trunk.
Proof of enrollment is required. The meals are free for EVERY student in the district.
Students enrolled in the Virtual Academy can take part in the curbside meal service at their respective school (except Pike View) beginning on Monday. Students will receive a meal box containing a week's worth of breakfast and lunch. Staff will place food in trunk.
Proof of enrollment is required. The meals are free for EVERY student in the district.
NLRHS schedules will be available for viewing late Friday afternoon. Counselors are in the process of making corrections and verifying that students are in the correct courses. Concerns should be emailed to your counselor.
The NLR Baseball Team will hold tryouts on 8/31 and 9/1 at 6 p.m. Participants must have a current physical and parent consent form to try out. Participants must also wear a mask and bring their own baseball equipment and a water bottle.
For questions, contact Coach Sandefur at sandefurr@nlrsd.org, Coach Kilbury at kilburyb@nlrsd.org, or Coach Haley at haleyf@nlrsd.org.
Tina Lee, NLR PTA Council President, pens a letter, encouraging families to join the PTA units at our schools. Your support will be appreciated!
The NLR Board of Education will host a Virtual Community Forum on Monday with the three top candidates for Superintendent of Schools. Following the forum, the board will decide on the next Superintendent.
https://www.nlrsd.org/article/287434?org=central-office
The NLRSD Transportation Department would like to collect some information to help them make the best decisions about routes and to make sure drivers can get students to and from school in a safe and timely manner. If you will NOT be riding the bus, please ignore this survey.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/A3Y8PFWQ7AeFZNsk9
For questions, please contact the NLRSD Transportation Department at (501) 340-5150.
Thank you for being a part of the North Little Rock School District!
Make plans to log on to the Virtual Open House on next week. This Virtual Open House is to get information for those STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY.
Click on the following link to get dates and times for the open house: https://tinyurl.com/y2s8xllw
The NLR Board of Education voted to approve new start and end times for our schools. The times are as follows:
Elementary: 7:50 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Middle: 8:10 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
High: 8:40 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
Pre-K times will remain the same: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Schools will open to students who ride buses first. The following are drop off times for students who drive, walk, or are dropped off.
Elementary: 7:20 a.m.
Middle: 7:40 a.m.
High: 7:55 a.m.
Last night, the North Little Rock Board of Education voted not to mandate the uniform policy for the 2020-2021 school year. Our elementary and middle school students wear uniforms.
We know that some families have already purchased uniforms for the new school year. Feel free to send your student to school in that apparel.
We understand that many of our families have been negatively affected by this pandemic and are unable to purchase uniforms for their students. Please be aware that teachers and administrators will expect students to report to school in presentable, distraction-free attire. Those who do not will be subject to disciplinary actions.
Thank you for being a part of the North Little Rock School District.
Please see the following link(s) to read about our transportation guidelines as we prepare for a new school year.
English: https://5il.co/j9il
Spanish: https://5il.co/j9im
Check out this important information for our kindergarten students! You'll be hearing from your child's school very soon.
Softball tryouts! See information below.
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Volleyball teams!
Blue Team: 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30
Gold Team: 1, 3, 6, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 32 and 33
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Ninth Grade Dance Team!
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Varsity Dance Team!
22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Per the directives from yesterday's news conference, the North Little Rock School District will offer the traditional, five-day blended learning option and a 100% virtual learning option.
If you want your child to participate in our Virtual Academy, the deadline to register the student is Friday, August 7 at noon. This is one form per child. For instance, if you have two children who will participate in the Virtual Academy, then you must complete two forms. And so on.
https://forms.gle/LU5Q2daxz9yyoYMe9
If you have already registered your student(s), thank you.
Please read the latest communication from Dr. McGee as it relates to the reopening of schools.
https://5il.co/j699
These are the dates and times each campus will distribute chromebooks for those who indicated that they would need a device for the Virtual Academy.
Please remain in your vehicle and allow school staff to bring devices to you to ensure this is an orderly and safe process.
See link to view the school supply list for students attending the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus.
https://5il.co/j3gc
Save the date! Basketball tryouts at NLRMS! Reach out to the Athletic Office at 771-8153 if you have any questions.
Please see the latest communication from Interim Superintendent Keith McGee, Ed.D., about fall sports.
https://5il.co/izn8
Cross Country Tryouts Schedule
8/17: 7th Grade Girls
8/18: 7th Grade Boys
8/19: 9th- 12th Grade Girls and Boys
8/20: 8th Grade Girls and Boys
All tryouts will be held at the NLRMS Track beginning at 3:30 pm. Anyone interested in trying out must have a current sports physical and consent forms on file. If needed, forms can be found on the District website. Once completed email them to sartinm@nlrsd.org and brownd@nlrsd.org
You MUST email Coach D. Brown your name, grade, ID# and parent contact information PRIOR to the tryout date.
You must maintain social distancing when possible and wear a mask!
Contact Coach D. Brown at brownd@nlrsd.org if you have any questions.
Beginning today, 7th & 8th Grade football practice will be held from 9a-11a at the NLRMS football field. Transportation will not be provided.
School supply lists are now available. You'll find lists for elementary students and for students who are enrolled in the Virtual Academy.
https://www.nlrsd.org/school-supply-lists
High School Boys Basketball Tryouts
9th Grade: 8/26
10th-12th Grades: 8/27
Tryouts will be held in the Auxiliary Gym starting at 3:45 p.m. Anyone interested in trying out must have a current sports physical on file in the Athletic Office. For questions, contact the Athletic Office at 771-8153.
NLRMS Volleyball Tryouts will be August 4-7 in the Upper Gym.
7th graders: 10:30a-noon
8th graders: 12:15p-1:45p.
Masks and current physicals are required to attend.
For questions, please call the NLRSD Athletic Office at 771-8153.
High School Girls Basketball Tryouts
Freshmen: 8/26
Varsity: 8/27
Tryouts will be held in the Arena starting at 3:45 pm. Anyone interested in trying out must have a current sports physical on file in the Athletic Office. For questions, contact the Athletic Office at 771-8153.
NLRMS Boys Basketball Tryouts
8th Grade: August 31
7th Grade: September 3
Tryouts will start immediately after school is dismissed.
Anyone interested in trying out for the teams must have a current sports physical on file in the Athletic Office. For questions, call the Athletic Office at 771-8153.
Important information! Please call (501) 202-1540 for questions.
We are not ignoring you! NLRHS and COE phones and internet are down. We have had no service since Monday. #makesittough
Any 7th or 8th grade girl looking to join the volleyball team must attend practice on 7/27, 7/28, and 7/29 in the NLRMS Upper Gym.
7th grade: 10:30a-12p
8th grade: 12:15p-1:30p
Participants must have a current physical and consent forms signed and on file in the Athletic Office.
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 NLR Varsity Cheer Team!!!
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 NLR 9th Grade Cheer Team!!
35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51
Ninth Grade and Varsity Dance Team tryouts will be August 4, 5, and 7 at the NLRHS Auxiliary Gym from 1p-4p.
Clinic days will be held on the 4th and 5th. Masks are required! Participants are asked to wear workout clothes and tennis shoes. All physicals MUST be updated in order for you to participate.
Questions? Contact Chelsea Hale at
halec@nlrsd.org
Please click on the link below to read the latest memo from Dr. Keith McGee, the Interim Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District.
https://5il.co/if2v
NLRHS Baseball Summer Practice:
Every Monday and Tuesday from 10a until 11a @ the Auxiliary Gym. Tryouts will be first or second week of school. A date will be announced later.
NLRHS Tennis Summer Practice:
Every Tuesday from noon until 1p @ the Lakewood Tennis Courts. Please bring your own racket.
Contact Coach Forrest Haley at haleyf@nlrsd.org for questions.
Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students interested in playing football can join workouts on the following days: 7/16, 7/20, 7/21, 7/23, 7/27, and 7/28.
Workouts take place at 9:30a-11a at Charging Wildcat Stadium. Players must enter under A Tower in the parking garage at 9a for the screening process.
If you have questions, please contact Coach Olberts at olbertsc@nlrsd.org.
NLRMS Basketball Tryouts will be held after the new school year starts. No definite date has been scheduled at this time.
ACT Update! If you were assigned to the J'ville test center that has been closed but would like to test at NLRHS; email taylorc@nlrsd.org with your name & ACT ID number by the 2 pm tomorrow. NO GUARANTEES but we will try to get you added to our test center.
Please read the following memo from Dr. Keith McGee, the Interim Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District.
We have developed a "Frequently Asked Questions" document, which can also be found on our website. It will be updated on the website, so feel free to refer to it as often as you would like:
https://tinyurl.com/y73xg9r2
Corbin Pitts, rising Freshman at NLRHS, just finished shooting the feature film, "Ghosts of the Ozarks," starring Tim Blake Nelson, David Arquette, and Tara Perry. The film is one of the first approved by SAG AFTRA to begin shooting in the wake of COVID-19. Congrats, Corbin!
The Pandemic EBT cards are now being mailed to families that qualify. Please contact Tammy Phillips at phillipst@nlrsd.org or 771-8088 to see if your household qualifies.
Visit the link for more info on those cards: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/257656?org=central-office
#ETNN
"Cupcake and Conversations" will be held tomorrow at 6 p.m. and can be viewed on our Facebook page to accommodate the high number of attendees. We will record it and post on our website if you're unable to watch in real time.
Join us as we share our plans and the preventative measures we'll be taking to reopen school next month.
See you there!
ACT Update
Tennis tryouts will be held July 9 at noon at the Lakewood Tennis Courts.
Anyone interested needs to bring their own racket and water. Participants must wear a mask. Social distancing measures will be implemented.
ATTENTION: Visit link below for information about physicals for athletes in the North Little Rock School District. For more information, contact Nurse Mandy Stuckey at stuckeya@nlrsd.org.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/yb6twsxm
SENIOR PHOTO information!
Summer school families, it's time to turn in chrome books! Staff will be at Central Office, located at 2400 Willow Street, beginning today through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., to collect devices.
The NLRSD Reopening Task Force would like your input as it relates to opening school in the fall. Please complete the feedback form at the link below and provide the question(s) or concern(s) that you may have.
https://tinyurl.com/yd5qwe7v
Mark your calendar for the virtual edition of "Cupcakes and Conversations," taking place on July 9 at 6 p.m.
Zoom access information will be sent to the email address you have on file.
For questions, contact Crystal Barker at barkerc@nlrsd.org.
We are preparing to begin Returning Student Registration. Our new registration program allows you to easily update any information and to verify your child will be attending the North Little Rock School District for the 20-21 school year. Registration log-in instructions will be sent to your email on Monday, June 15. You will receive this email if your guardian email address is updated in HAC. For help updating your guardian email, visit nlrsd.org, click on the Registration tab, and watch the videos on how to do this.
Please help us make sure you receive timely information by updating your email address in HAC.
The NLR Board of Education will hold a series of virtual community input meetings this week as they look to name the next Superintendent of Schools.
Below is a REVISED schedule of the meetings.
You can find the Zoom information here: https://tinyurl.com/y8jcrf96
The NLR Board of Education is seeking community input on the desired qualities and characteristics in the next Superintendent of Schools.
Please take the survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSW5396
The survey will be available until June 22.
Our plan is to still have our in-person graduation ceremony, set for Saturday, July 25 at Barton Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. However, our ability to do so still depends on Governor Asa Hutchinson's directives on large gatherings and the possibility of moving into the next phase.
More information will be available at the end of this month. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
AP Testing begins tomorrow! We wish all of our students success on the AP exams. Go for a 5!
Read more about preparing for the exam and the new format ----> https://tinyurl.com/yceytzd9
Next week, schools will begin the process of collecting Chromebooks and library books and will also be returning school supplies. Please look for announcements from your child's school as it relates to dates and times that you can return and pick up items. You may find announcements on their child's school Facebook page or Google classroom.
North Little Rock High School and the North Little Rock Center of Excellence will be accepting Chromebooks during the week of May 18. You will also be able to turn in uniforms, calculators, and other items.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.
By a unanimous vote, the North Little Rock Board of Education named Dr. Keith McGee as the Interim Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District.
Congratulations, Dr. McGee!
AP testing begins on May 11. Visit nlrsd.org and click on AP Testing Information on the home page to read the very latest information.
We wish all of our students the best on the exams!
The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) has extended eligibility of athletic physicals an additional 3 months. If you had your physical completed and on file with the Athletic Department, then it is good until July 15. More information will be forthcoming on dates and times that we may host physicals for our student-athletes for the upcoming school year.
Be like Aaliyah, a senior at North Little Rock Academy. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is TOMORROW!
Be like Dawson, a senior at North Little Rock High School. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year. The deadline is May 1!
Beginning this week, Club Eco Kidz will only serve meals on Mondays and Thursdays. The meal distribution will include several meals that should last until the next distribution. Although school ends next month, the food distribution will continue through June 30.
Be like Annagrace, an eighth grader at NLRMS -- 7th & 8th Grade Campus. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year by contacting Micheal Stone at stonem@nlrsd.org.
The deadline is 5/1. Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
Kindergarten Registration is underway. You may register at nlrsd.org.
You will find step-by-step instructions and messages from each campus. We canceled Kindergarten Roundup due to COVID-19.
We welcome you and your kindergartner to NLRSD!
We want to salute all of the Assistant Principals throughout our district. Their passion for students and learning is not unnoticed, especially during these unprecedented times. Thank you for being a great part of NLRSD! Happy National Assistant Principals Week!
Sixth Grade Parents: The nurse from NLRMS 6th Grade Campus will be at school on Friday, April 10, from 9 a.m. until noon to distribute any medicine that was left at school for their child. Parents will need to bring a form of ID with them.
In his daily news conference, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that schools will remain closed for remainder of the 2019-20 school year. However, online instruction WILL continue.
Quarter 3 Report Cards for Grades 1-12 have been uploaded into Home Access Center, or HAC.. These grades are reflective of work completed through March 12th, our last day of on-campus classes.
If you are in need of your HAC login information, please call your school between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Kindergarten parents, please check with your child's teacher for report card information. Thank you!
Due to COVID-19, we have canceled the Kindergarten Round Up events scheduled for 4/9 at each of our elementary schools.
However, be on the lookout for information on how to register your soon-to-be kindergartner online.
We can't wait to meet our friends in the Class of 2033!
Club Eco Kidz has revised the times they will be providing meals to our students. Beginning 4/1, food distribution will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at all campuses. Also, please remember to fill out the AMI Technology Survey on the website if you do not have an electronic device at home.
Please visit the link below. You'll find important information as it relates to AMI plans for elementary students going forward.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/rwv52q3
A Spanish version is forthcoming. Thank you for your patience.
We are all in this together.
Please visit the link below. It contains some very important information for the Class of 2020.
Seniors, expect some communication from your counselor.
You can see the link at the following address: https://tinyurl.com/qqju6qp
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH!!
NLRSD has partnered with Club Eco Kidz, a local nonprofit organization, and they will provide nutritious breakfast and lunch to our students starting tomorrow (3/23) until April 17! The organization will be at every elementary school, the middle school, the high school campus, and at the Academy. Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. This will be grab and go. Enjoy!
Be like Cory, a sixth grader at NLRMS -- Sixth Grade Campus. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year. The deadline is May 1.
Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street. Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
We're ready for the Class of 2033!
Mark your calendars for Kindergarten-Round Up! It will take place on 4/9 at 1:30p at your zoned elementary school. (Call 771-8000 for info on your zoned school.) Feel free to contact Lori Smith smithl@nlrsd.org if you have any questions.
The NLR Softball game and the 8th Grade Track meet scheduled for today have been canceled.
Be like Jayden, a third grader at Ridge Road Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year. The deadline is May 1.
Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street. Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
The Charging Wildcats will be in action tonight at the State Tournament, which is being held at Bryant High! The team will play the Conway Wampus Cats at 5:30 p.m.
Join us!
The NLR Board of Education approved pay increases fro licensed staff. Classified staff pay will be discussed next.
Read about it here: https://tinyurl.com/tmlrhax
The 6A State Tournament starts today! It will be held at Bryant High. Our Lady Charging Wildcats will play Rogers Heritage at 1 p.m.
If you can't make, you can watch the game at this link: https://tinyurl.com/r496w2e
Battle on, ladies!
Be like Jack, a fifth grader at Meadow Park Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
Sign up today!
Be like Stacy, a fifth grader at Lakewood Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
NLRSD Communications Coordinator Dustin Barnes and NLRHS Senior Dawson Teague were guests on Broadway Joe this morning. The two discussed school choice and the array of opportunities available to students in our schools.
School choice is taking place now through 5/1. Choose NLRSD! Register today!
Mark your calendar for the Community Input meetings for the future of Ole Main.
Be like Bryce, a second grader at Indian Hills Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
Pre-K Registration begins 2/17! Registration takes place at Pike View ECC, located at 441 McCain Blvd., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
Application is at this link: https://tinyurl.com/tbbqwgh
The link also provides a checklist of the documents needed to register.
We’re still celebrating NLR Varsity Cheer’s sixth place finish at nationals! This morning, the squad made an appearance on KATV’s Daybreak.
REMINDER: Students will be out of school on Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17. Monday is Parent-Teacher Conference. Conferences will be held from noon to 7:00 p.m.
JROTC Command Inspection is now complete and NLRHS earned Honor Unit with Distinction, which is the highest level for JROTC units. Our cadets will be awarded a "GOLD STAR" which they will wear on their uniforms for the next 3 years. #leadersinthemaking
Be like Cody, a fourth grader at Glenview Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
The HOT ticket in town is NLRHS vs Central! If Charging Wildcat arena is sellout, it will be closed to additional spectators. #GoCATS
The junior varsity girls' wrestling match at North Little Rock High scheduled for tonight and the junior varsity girls' basketball game at Conway High scheduled for tonight have been cancelled.
Congratulations to North Little Rock Middle School for being voted Best Choice for Kids & Families for Middle School! Thank you for all who voted for the NLRMS!
It's National School Counselor Week. Join us in thanking our counselors, who go above and beyond for our students. We appreciate you for molding our students into great leaders!
Be like Lyle, a second grader at Crestwood Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
Be like Makela, a first grader at Boone Park Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
The dawn of a new era in the history of North Little Rock School District.
This marks the last day that Central Office is housed at 2700 N. Poplar. We will be at a different location — 2400 Willow Street — to make way for the North Little Rock Justice Center. A lot of memories took place in this building, which served as our home for over 60 years.
Photo Credit: Pat Wonn
Mark your calendar for the second "Cupcakes and Conversations" event, which will take place on 2/4 at the NLRHS Performing Arts Center. We want to hear from you! Bring all your questions and concerns to the event!
Thank you for allowing us to educate your children!
ALERT: Central Office will have no phone and Internet Service beginning at noon on 1/24 as staff begins move to 2400 Willow Street. Thank you for your patience as we transition into a different building.
Tonight, Supt. Acklin and members of the NLR Board of Education recognized some NLR seniors who have done exceptional work in the classroom. Congratulations on your academic achievement!
Be like Azul Puente, a third grade student at Amboy Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
Be like Azul, a third grader at Amboy Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Tracy Steele represents Zone 2 on the NLR Board of Education, which serves Seventh Street, North Little Rock High, and the Center of Excellence.
Happy School Board Appreciation Month, Mr. Steele! We thank you for your service!
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Natalie Wankum represents Zone 7 on the NLR Board of Education, which serves North Little Rock Middle School and Ridge Road.
Happy School Board Appreciation Month, Mrs. Wankum! We thank you for your service!
All schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Sandra "Sandi" Campbell represents Zone 6 on the NLR Board of Education, which serves Crestwood and Lakewood.
Happy School Board Appreciation Month, Mrs. Campbell! We thank you for your service!
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Cindy Temple represents Zone 5 on the NLR Board of Education, which serves Pike View and Indian Hills.
Happy School Board Appreciation Month, Mrs. Temple! We thank you for your service!
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Lizbeth Huggins represents Zone 4 on the NLR Board of Education, which serves Amboy.
Happy School Board Appreciation Month, Mrs. Huggins! We thank you for your service!
Cheer tryouts!
The NLR Baseball Team will hold tryouts for any fall sport athletes OR students who have not tried out on 1/21 (Tuesday) after school at Balls and Strikes in Sherwood. Please remember that you must have a current physical and parent consent form to tryout.
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Rochelle Redus, Ed.D., represents Zone 3 on the NLR Board of Education, which serves Boone Park.
Happy School Board Appreciation Month, Dr. Redus! We thank you for your service!
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Dorothy Williams represents Zone 1 on the NLR Board of Education, which serves Glenview, Meadow Park, and North Little Rock Academy.
Happy School Board Appreciation Month, Mrs. Williams! We thank you for your service!
Be like Mahogany Nelson, a third grader at Seventh Street Elementary. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2020-21 school year.
The deadline is May 1. Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
Register your child to enroll into our Pre-K program on Monday, February 17! Children must reside in our school zone to attend. The program is free!
Congratulations to the NLR Center of Excellence! The school has been recognized by the U of A's Office of Education Policy for growth in ELA on the ACT Aspire!
Choose NLRSD! The Open Enrollment period to attend school in the North Little Rock School District has begun! Register today!
Learn about us at nlrsd.org, and follow our journey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Special Permission and School Choice enrollment begins today! Register your child to attend the North Little Rock School District for the 2020-21 school year!
Register in person at 2200 N. Poplar Street in the Annex Building.
Come and join us in the North Little Rock School District! Open Enrollment and Special Permission period will begin on January 7.
Here's a holiday message from Superintendent Bobby J. Acklin.
Kristen Valley, the Parent Engagement Professional at Boone Park, was recognized at tonight's school board meeting. Valley has been named the 2019 PBS Kids Early Learning Champion for the state.
Congratulations, Mrs. Valley!
The 2019 North Little Rock football team and coaches were recognized at tonight's school board meeting. This team made it to the state championship game. In fact, they have made four consecutive state championship game appearances, winning the game in 2017.
Emily Taylor and her Leadership & Service Learning students at NLRHS received the Superintendent's Honor Roll honor. Taylor and her students re-established a school-wide food drive. All donations were sent to the Levy Food Pantry.
Come and support the NLR Cheerleaders before they head to state. Check out their showcase!
Lizbeth Huggins was sworn in to begin her term to represent Zone 4 on the North Little Rock Board of Education.
Congratulations, Mrs. Huggins!
The Ole Main Task Force will meet on 12/18 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Central Office.
WE'RE MOVING IN JANUARY!
To accommodate the construction of the North Little Rock Justice Center, Central Office staff will be moving to different locations. The bulletin below details where departments will be relocating. Thank you for your patience during the transition.
Kudos to these Seventh Street fifth graders! These Quest students have made it to finals in Arkansas Capital Corporation's Youth Entrepreneur Showcase. Their project placed in the top 10 in the "Most Innovative" category. Nearly 200 teams from across the state competed.
The finals will be held in February.
The students are Jillian Wirth, Mornea Curruth, Jourdan Allen, Taylor Reeves, and Archway Stewart. Their teacher is Melinda Bissett.
Congratulations, young ladies!
Congratulations to NLR Head Football Coach Jamie Mitchell and Running Back Brandon Thomas! Coach Mitchell was named 7A Finalist for Coach of the Year, and Thomas was named 7A Offensive Player of the Year at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Awards ceremony.
Way to go!
We are excited to welcome our newest board member, Lizbeth Huggins, to the North Little Rock Board of Education. Huggins will represent Zone 4 on the board, which encompasses Amboy Elementary School.
Congratulations, Ms. Huggins!
This afternoon, Zone 1 Board Member Dorothy Williams took an oath to officially begin her term as President of the North Little Rock Board of Education.
Please help NLRHS Army JROTC celebrate the promotion to Cadet Private First Class (PFC) for Cadet Jacob Hale. Cadet PFC Hale is the first freshman to be promoted to Cadet Private First Class this year.
7A Football Championship Game Info!!
Zone 4 on the North Little Rock Board of Education, which represents Amboy Elem., is vacant. Aspiring board members should submit a letter of intent and résumé by 12/10. Board members will select a replacement at 12/16 Special Board Meeting after hearing from all candidates.
The North Little Rock residents who will make up the Citizens Committee Task Force have been announced. Thank you for answering the call to serve!
UALR Application Day! Forty-one students applied to UALR this morning! Many received immediate acceptance and several were awarded merit-based scholarships. UALR graciously waived the application fee and gave advice to students for additional scholarship opportunities. #goUALR
We look forward to seeing you at "Cupcakes and Conversations" tomorrow at 6p!
Congratulations NLR Army JROTC Cadet Major Luke Bjork, who joined the U.S. Army over the summer. After graduation, Cadet Bjork will go to Fort Benning, GA for 17 weeks of training. He will be going to A.I.T for 19D, Calvary Scout training.
Congratulations Cadet Bjork!!
Great team effort by both the girls and boys teams for placing 2nd out of 7 teams in the meet!
Top finishes
3rd - Girls 200 Medley Relay: Betsy Ponder, Pierson Richart, Shelby Stanley, AnnaBeth Stuff
3rd - Boys 200 Medley Relay: Peyton Price, Jake Hale, Phillip Stanley, Hudson Cameron
1st - Boys 200 Free: Phillip Stanley
2nd - Girls 200 IM: Betsy Ponder
1st - Boys 100 Fly: Phillip Stanley
3rd - Girls 200 Free Relay: Shelby Stanley, Michele Potts, Pierson Richart, Betsy Ponder
2nd - Boys 200 Free Relay: Jake Hale, Hudson Cameron, Peyton Price, Phillip Stanley
2nd - Boys 100 Breast: Jake Hale
4th - Girls 400 Free Relay: AnnaBeth Stuff, Peyton Stafford, Ciara Jenkins, Emma Eaton
5th - Boys 400 Free Relay: Tristan Taylor, Tacari Jenkins, John Orobona, Luke Wilkins
Betsy Ponder set a school record in the 200 IM and Phillip Stanley set a school record in the 100 Fly!
Congratulations to Crestwood Elementary and the North Little Rock Center of Excellence for earning money for academic achievement!
Join us on 11/19 at 6 p.m. for "Cupcakes and Conversations" as we celebrate Parent Engagement Month! We appreciate you, parents!
For more information, contact Crystal Barker at barkerc@nlrsd.org.
We are partnering with the AR Department of Health and Hometown Health Improvement to discuss the opioid epidemic. For more information, contact Heather Rhodes-Newburn at (501) 771-8037.
Instead of naming a “Player of the Week,” the coaching staff and seniors chose to give the game ball to Coach Jonathan Calvin and to dedicate last Friday’s game to him. Coach Calvin’s father passed away on Friday, and he was unable to attend the game. Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Calvin and his family.
Our Charging Wildcats defeated the Cabot Panthers, 37-36. This electrifying game marked the end of the regular season.
Next up is playoffs! The team has a bye week and will be gearing up for a matchup against the winner of the Springdale Har-Ber versus Little Rock Central game.
Let’s go, Charging Wildcats!
Our Safety Symposium is happening tomorrow at the NLRHS Performing Arts Center. We hope to see you there!
NLR Academy Director Charles Jones, NLR Board of Education President Tracy Steele, and ESOL Coordinator Maria Touchstone were among those honored by the North Little Rock Chapter of the NAACP. Congratulations!
The Ole Main Task Force has been named. We appreciate everyone who submitted their names and expressed a desire to join. This group will have its first meeting on 11/19.
The NLRHS/COE Flu Clinic has been rescheduled for 11/15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Come and join us at the School Safety Symposium, scheduled for 11/12 at the NLRHS Performing Arts Center. You will hear from district leaders about our commitment to keep students and staff safe.
There will be a moderated Question & Answer session. We ask that you email your questions beforehand to safeschools@nlrsd.org.
See you there!
Please support the NLRHS Dance Program by purchasing an ad for the upcoming holiday dance concert! The money collected help to defray costume and production costs. The deadline to contribute is 11/20. Contact Christen Pitts at pittsch@nlrsd.org for more information.
Tryouts for the NLRHS Boys’ Track Team scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed until further notice.
A major salute to JROTC Cadet Xavier Jenkins, who joined the U.S. Army this week! After graduation, Cadet Jenkins will begin his military career at Basic Training at Fort Jackson (SC) and then report to Fort Lee (VA) to be trained as a Small Arms/ Artillery Repair Specialist.
The NLRHS EAST Initiative students have been working to re-establish the NLRHS Memorial Wall to remember and honor students who passed away while in high school. The previous memorial wall became inaccessible with the construction of the new high school. With the help of a school board grant, the students have been able to replace some of the memorial plaques; however, there are still some former students whose names are not on the wall.
If you would like to help with this initiative, contact Stanley Whisnant, EAST Facilitator, at whisnants@nlrsd.org.
Our very own Maria Touchstone (holding plaque), ESOL Coordinator, received the ESOL Coordinator of the Year award at the State ESOL Conference in Hot Springs.
She is pictured with (left to right) Maria Weyrens, Hispanic Community Outreach professional at First Security Bank; Allison Greenwood, Ed.D., State Director of the Arkansas State Teachers Association; and Bobby Acklin, Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District.
Thank you for your service to our district, Mrs. Touchstone!
Our Lady Charging Wildcat Volleyball team is in the State Tournament! They bested Bentonville West in the first round, 3-1. Tonight, they go up against Springdale Har-Ber at 7:00. The tournament is taking place at Cabot High. Admission is $6. Come out and support our team!
October is National Principals Month. Thank you, Principal Whisnant, for all you do the North Little Rock Center of Excellence! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Jennings, for all you do at North Little Rock High School! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Campbell, for all you do at NLRMS-Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus! #ThankAPrincipal
As a result of the rain that is predicted tonight, we will postpone the Fall Sports Senior Night Recognition Ceremony. Those senior athletes will be recognized on 11/7 at the Blue & Gold basketball games, which will take place in the Arena. Please make note of the change.
Tryouts for the NLRHS boys and girls track teams scheduled for tomorrow have been canceled. Boys track tryouts set for 11/2 will still take place. Girls track tryouts will be rescheduled at a later date.
The NLR Cross Country Team will have a race event today at 4p to raise awareness about breast cancer. It’ll begin at NLRMS. The team will run through the neighborhood. The community is invited to participate. Contact Debbie Brown at brownd@nlrsd.org for more info.
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Clark, for all you do at NLRMS-Sixth Grade Campus! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Howell, for all you do at Seventh Street Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal How, for all you do at Ridge Road Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal McKinley, for all you do at Meadow Park Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Logan, for all you do at Lakewood Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Coleman, for all you do at Indian Hills Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Randall, for all you do at Glenview Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
Congratulations to Abby Bannerman, the 2019 Homecoming Queen!
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Bamburg, for all you do at Crestwood Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
It’s Homecoming Day!
The homecoming pep rally and court presentation will be held this morning. One of these young ladies will be announced as the 2019 Homecoming Queen! Coronation will take place tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Courtney Clark, self contained teacher at North Little Rock High School, and John Baldwin of Easterseals Arkansas were nominated for the Superintendent’s Honor Roll for their dedication in working with our Special Services Department and students.
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Orobona, for all you do at Boone Park Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Principal Pennington, for all you do at Amboy Elementary School! #ThankAPrincipal
Mark your calendar!
Save the date!
NLR Girls' Track tryouts will be held on Sat., 10/26 at 11a. Any student interested in trying out MUST have a current physical and consent form with them on the day of tryouts or it must be on file in the Athletic Office -- no exceptions!
Substitutes are needed! Come and help us mold the next generation of leaders and thinkers! Mark your calendar for the training session.
Congratulations to JJ Thomas for being named “Player of the Week” by Pulaski County Farm Bureau.
Thomas, a senior, had 3 catches for 33 yards and 11 yards rushing. Thomas is the first NLRHS football player in over 10 years to grade out at 100% during a football game. The Charging Wildcats bested the Conway Wampus Cats, 17-7.
Way to go JJ, and let’s go, Charging Wildcats!
ATTENTION! Please be mindful of our Flu Clinic dates. Vaccines will ONLY be administered for students with properly completed consent forms.
Tailgate with us THIS Friday! #GoChargingWildcats
Congratulations to Abram Terry for being named “Player of the Week” by Pulaski County Farm Bureau. Terry, a senior, had
7 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception. The Charging Wildcats defeated the LR Central Tigers, 35-21.
Way to go, Abram, and let’s go, Cats!
Students enrolled in the Medical Professions pathway participated in the Big Catch Community Kids Fishing and Health Fair over the weekend. They checked attendees' blood pressure and did face paintings.
You're never too old to BRING IT for the Charging Wildcats! Calling alumni cheerleaders to participate in at the homecoming football game!
Help us LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!! Donate those formals hanging in your closet BEGGING to be worn!
Sign up for the Golf Scramble, which will benefit the Charging Wildcat Baseball Program! It'll take place on 10/12 at Burns Park. Contact Brad Kilbury at kilburyb@nlrsd.org for more information.
The NLRMS 7/8 Campus' Parent Involvement Committee will host its first #BOOKSANDBAGELS for the 2019-20 school year on Saturday! Food and arts and crafts will be available in an effort to promote literacy. Email Ar'Jillian Gilmer at gilmera@nlrsd.org for more information.
The Father-Daughter Dance is back! Mark your calendar! The NLRHS PTA is sponsoring this event. Email nlrhsptsa@gmail.com for questions.
Cheer Clinic for K through 6th graders! Come and learn from the NLR Varsity Cheerleaders! Contact Coach Missy Sela at selam@nlrsd.org.
Boys Soccer team tryouts will be held on 9/26 from 4p to 6p at the NLRHS football stadium. You must have a current sports physical and signed consent forms on file in the Athletic Office. No transportation home will be provided.
For additional information, contact Coach Doug Bost at bostd@nlrsd.org
IT'S GAME DAY!
Fans, please do not park in the Changed Life International Ministries parking lot. The church is located behind Wildcat Arena.
*ATTENTION!*
For regular season games, the cost for all VARSITY games is $5/person for fans 5 years old and up.
The cost for 7th-9th grade games is $4/person for fans 5 years old and up.
In light of the violent threat made against schools in Arkansas, the North Little Rock School District is taking extra steps to ensure that each of the campuses remains a safe and healthy environment for everyone. We maintain communication with law enforcement, who will have a presence at every campus on Thursday, August 29. The safety of our students and staff is top priority in the North Little Rock School District.
Please be mindful of adjusted start and end times for elementary and high schools, beginning next Tuesday (9/3).
Elementary: 7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
High: 8:25 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
Middle school times will remain the same: 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Congratulations to the NLRHS Boys' Golf Team! They won the Wampus Cat Invitational at the Conway Country Club over the weekend. The team consists of Clayton Jolly, Liam Hogan, Tyler Parr, Scotty Jolly, Seth Swain, and Jake Phillips (not pictured). Brad Kilbury is their coach.
The Charging Wildcat Band and parents met this evening at the high school. We’re looking forward to hearing great music from our talented students!
Morgan Ison, a senior at North Little Rock High School, designed the front cover of the 2019-20 Parent-Student Handbook. Micheal Stone, Executive Director of Student and Equity Services, presented Ison with a copy of the handbook bearing her artwork.
Thank you, Morgan!
After assessing transportation issues during the first week of school, the district has adjusted school start and end times. The new times will take effect on 9/3.
Elementary: 7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
Middle: 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
High: 8:25 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
(Note that middle school times did not change.)
Thank you for your understanding.
After assessing transportation issues during the first week of school, the district has adjusted school start and end times. The new times will take effect on 9/3.
Elementary: 7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
Middle: 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
High: 8:25 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
(Note that middle school remains unchanged.)
Thank you for your understanding.
Bobbie Riggins, the district’s social worker and homeless liaison, received the Superintendent’s Honor Roll award. Riggins planned a successful, well-attended Student and Parent Information Fair in July. She brought together the district, along with state and local agencies so that they can showcase the services they offer.
Riggins is pictured with ESL Coordinator Maria Touchstone, Zone 3 Board Member Rochelle Redus, and Superintendent Bobby Acklin. Touchstone nominated Riggins for this honor.
Kristie Ratliff, the district’s Executive Director of Federal Programs and Professional Development, received the Superintendent’s Honor Roll award. She organized more than 200 professional development sessions over the summer. These sessions covered everything from RISE training to the Wilson Reading System. Ratliff is in her 27th year in education. Her entire professional career has been with NLRSD.
She is pictured with Zone 1 Board Member Dorothy Williams and Superintendent Bobby Acklin.
Larena Baker and Carl Johnston, custodians at Seventh Street Elem., received the Superintendent’s Honor Roll award for their efforts in preparing the building for the new school year in the absence of the lead custodian.
They are joined by Seventh Street Principal Brandy Howell and Board President Tracy Steele.
We’re so proud of senior Kate Pryor, a member of the NLRHS Trap Team, who is represented our district and community on the world stage! This summer, she went to the world championship and turned heads. In a singles events - out of 500 possible targets she hammered out a score of 491!
She is pictured with her parents, Zone 6 Board Member Sandi Campbell, and Athletic Director Gary Davis.
The NLR Board of Education recognized the NLRHS Chess Team, as they are the two-time champs! They have received their rings. Eight members of the team will be back this year. So will there be a three peat? No pressure! Congratulations!
Want to be a part of the NLRHS girls' soccer team? Here's your chance to join!
Are you ready for some football? The start to the 2019 Arkansas high school football season is right around the corner!
Mark your calendar for "Meet the Wildcats" on Thursday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the stadium.
Click on the link below to read a message from Tracy Steele, President of the North Little Rock Board of Education:
https://www.nlrsd.org/article/125390?org=central-office
School starts TOMORROW!
Check out Taelyn’s advice to her peers on how to have a great school year!
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
School starts in 2 days!
Check out Bear’s advice to his peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
*SCHOOL BUS ROUTES*
Click on the link below. You will be able to view bus routes. Contact the Transportation Department at (501) 340-5150 for questions.
http://northlittlerockar.apptegy.us/bus-information--7
School starts in 3 days!
Check out Addison’s advice to her peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
Our elementary schools have converted their computer labs into STEAM labs. STEAM is for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Our STEAM lab facilitators participated in sessions to develop creative and challenging ways to better prepare students for those fields.
NLRHS Lady Charging Wildcats Basketball Tryouts
9th Grade: 8/15, 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
10th-12th Grades: 8/20, 3:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tryouts will be held in Wildcat Arena. Participants must have parental consent and a current physical. Tryouts are closed to the public.
Open House at NLR ACADEMY!!!!
School starts in 4 days!
Check out Blaine’s advice to his peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
NLRHS Boys' Basketball Tryouts
Freshmen: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in Wildcat Arena
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in Wildcat Arena
All AP students need to create a College Board account by August 12th to be ready for the first day of school. If you already have an account, please be sure you are able to sign in at myap.collegeboard.org. Call College Board at (888) 225-5427 if you have questions.
School starts in 5 days!
Check out Taylor’s advice to her peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
Sign up for the Elementary Volleyball League while at Open House tomorrow!
Fired up and ready for the new school year!
Teachers and staff were inspired at the annual District Convocation by Principal Salome Thomas-EL, respected educator and author, who reminded them all of their influence on each child.
We are making some updates to the bus routes. We will upload the routes once we complete them. Thank you for your patience.
School starts in 6 days!
Check out Melia’s advice to her peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
The school bus route information is now available at the link below. Please remind students of bus expectations.
https://www.nlrsd.org/bus-information--7
School starts in 7 days!
Check out Marlene’s advice to her peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
Join our celebration! #GoCats
REMEMBER!
*Freshmen Orientation will be 8/6 from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.
*Middle School "Drop In" (for both campuses) will be 8/8 from 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
*Open House at all of the district's elementary schools will be 8/8 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
School starts in 8 days!
Check out Damian’s advice to his peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
We want to thank all of our partners who helped us with the Seis Puentes Back to School event. What a great turnout! Our Hispanic families got a chance to learn more about the North Little Rock School District and the services that are available to ensure their students succeed!
School starts in 9 days!
Check out Timothy’s advice to his peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
School starts in 10 days!
Check out Tyler’s advice to his peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
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School starts in 11 days!
Check out Paxton’s advice to his peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
The 2019-20 Parent-Student Handbook is now available at the link below. There have been updates made to it since last school year. Please read the handbook and become familiar with our policies, including expectations when it comes to conduct.
https://5il.co/978l
School starts in 12 days!
Check out Dorian’s advice to his peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
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Back-to-School Drive for our Hispanic families. For more information, contact Maria Touchstone.
See you there!
School starts in 8 days!
Check out Melia’s advice to her peers on how to have a great school year! Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
Need to register? Need a school supply list? Visit nlrsd.org for more info.
School starts in 14 days!
Check out Sydney’s advice to her peers on how to have a great school year!
Follow us to get student advice each day from now until the start of school.
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SENIORS! Check your school email for the senior photo makeup appointment times! Questions should be directed to Ms. Krebs, krebsl@nlrsd.org
Guess who made the cut? #gocats #weareNLR
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Mark your calendar: The Back to School Student and Parent Information Fair will take place Saturday, July 27 in the Auxiliary Gym at the high school. See you there!
Begin your educational journey with us! Visit the Pike View Early Childhood Center to enroll into our Pre-K program.
All NLRSD athletic facilities will be CLOSED to the public between June 24th and July 7th in accordance with the Arkansas Activities Association's mandated two week dead period.
Want to try out for the NLR Charging Wildcat Baseball Team, the reigning 6A State Champs?
Baseball tryouts for next season will take place 7/22- 7/24 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Burns Park. Tryouts are open to anyone attending NLRHS or the COE in August. A current physical and a signed parent consent form are required to try out.
Contact Coach Sandefur sandefurr@nlrsd.org or Coach Kilbury kilburyb@nlrsd.org for questions.
The iconic North Little Rock Spirit Truck could be seen in Gribble Street neighborhood today. The “Spirit Truck Guys” helped to fill sandbags. The 2019-20 Spirit Truck drivers are Luke Rice, Grant Shoemaker, Bear Sparks, and Will Spigner.
The NLRHS Boys Basketball Team spent the afternoon filling and distributing sandbags in the Gribble Street Addition area as neighbors prepare for historic flooding.
The 6A Baseball Championship game scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 am has been cancelled by the University of AR due to the weather. This game has been rescheduled for Monday, May 20 at 10:00 am.
YES! Delivery on large orders! Feed your office! Treat your co-workers! Buy for the family! And support Charging Wildcat Pride Day, May 16! #gocats #alittlemeansalot
It's School Nurses' Day! Annnnnddddd....our school nurses are top-notch! From skinned knees, to asthma attacks, to upset tummies, to fainting students--they manage it all with brisk efficiency and unflappable smiles. We would be lost, and much less healthy, without them!
Spring dance concert!
Shout out to the fabulous women of the NLRSD: M. Touchstone, S. Strickland, C. Reinhart, & L. Dallas for their efforts at the Latino Job Fair. Increasing the diversity of the NLRSD staff with quality personnel is vital to the continued success of the NLRSD.
Parent Night Out!
On Thurs, May 2, all HS juniors will spend the morning visiting an area college. Travel will be by bus. Parents,if you do not want your student to participate in this activity please send a note with them stating they are to remain on campus. Attendance will be taken
Third grade parents at Crestwood Elementary made motivational signs for their students who are taking ACT Aspire.
Best wishes to all of our students who are taking tests this week. You can do it!
Today is the LAST DAY to pre-order your 2019 Charging Wildcat Pride Day shirt. Please turn in all order forms to the front office of any school in the district. Charging Wildcat fans will not want to miss out on this! Order today!
Seniors - last day to purchase Post Prom tickets is Thursday, May 2. Tickets are sold in the cafeteria during all lunch periods.
Advanced String Orchestra concert on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm. in the auditorium.
Beginning String Orchestra concert on MONDAY, MAY 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Join us in showing YOUR Charging Wildcat Pride with a CW Pride shirt! Orders accepted until May 1. Shirts will be delivered on May 14. #blanketthecity #allinthistogether
Emergency responders have swept and cleared all buildings at North Little Rock Middle School. They found the buildings to be safe. The safety and well being of our students and staff is always our top priority.
EAST Night will still take place this evening.
This afternoon, there was a call made to North Little Rock Middle School 7/8 Grade Campus of a bomb threat. The entire school, including the 6th Grade Campus, immediately initiated its crisis response plan and evacuated the building within moments. All students and staff are safe. We will relay more information as it becomes available.
Come see our talented high school students!
Lakewood Elementary's Kindergarten Classes held their annual Fairy Tale Ball. The ball is a celebration of their study of fairy tales. The students dressed as their favorite fairy tale character, danced, played games, and ate food fit for royalty. What a fun time!
FOX16’s Kevin Kelly visited Glenview Elementary to speak to second through fifth graders about bullying. Students were even able to apologize to peers they had bullied in the past. At the end, students took the “Step Up, Stop Bullying” pledge. Thank you, Kevin!
The district is aware of flooding in a number of areas. We ask that you use extreme caution as safety is top priority. Our transportation department is making sure students get to school safely, although there will be some delays. Tardies will be excused today as a result of the flooding. Thank you for understanding.
Kindergarten teachers across the district met some of their incoming Kindergartners and their families during Pre-K dismissal yesterday. They gave each Pre-K four-year old a goody bag O"fish"ally inviting them to Round-Up today!
7th Street Elementary hosted Literacy Night “Escape Room” with a visit from The Book Express, nachos and a fun Escape Room experience. All the students and families safely escaped.
7th Street Elementary hosted Literacy Night “Escape Room” with a visit from The Book Express, nachos and a fun Escape Room experience. All the students and families safely escaped.
Our teachers are participating in training for the Wilson Reading System. We will launch this reading program in the 2019-20 school year.
Seventh Street Elementary teachers and staff celebrated students who showed growth on NWEA Testing. Keep up the great work!!
7th Street Elementary celebrated their sport teams at their Athletic Banquet. NLRHS student, I’mani Jackson, was their first speaker.
Congratulations to NLRHS Charging Wildcats DJ Smith and Tracy Steele who played in this weekend’s Real Deal in the Rock Tournament. The two, who play for the Arkansas Hawks, helped their team win the 16 and under championship. Both played key roles in getting their team to the championship game by scoring game-winning three-pointers over the Woodz Elite. Way to go, DJ and Tracy!
Lakewood Elementary's Kindergarten students performed "Bugz" the Musical for the student body and families at the "Blooming Artist" Fine Arts Night. This is just one part of the great fine arts week that took place at the school. What a fun time they had!
Congrats to Crestwood on winning the district’s elementary Math Wars! Competition was fierce with 5 teams in the 2nd tiebreaker for the day. After the final question, Crestwood’s Team One won and took home the traveling trophy. Congratulations to the following team members: Chloe Dial, Addison Hilliard, Team Captain J. D. Smith, Noah Heard, Jayden Riggin, Jalynn Brown, and Blaine Wood.
It’s Day 2 of training for the district’s 4th grade teachers. They are learning evidence-based strategies to implement the second tier of Wilson Reading System — Just Words — ahead of the 2019-20 school year.
The district’s fourth grade teachers are learning techniques and strategies to implement the Wilson Reading System next school year. This reading system is a highly-respected, research-based program that ensures literacy success among all students.
Crestwood staff canvassed the community Friday afternoon around the school. Staff members chatted with neighbors and handed out flyers about Crestwood events and programs.
#Crestwoodneighbors
Eschool HAC will not be available starting Monday, 3/18 through Friday, 3/22 for mainentance statewide. This means parents will not be able to check grades, attendance, assignments, etc. during this time. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Have a great Spring Break! School resumes on Monday, March 25.
Post Prom. 2019! We are thankful for those who answered the call of leadership and committed to volunteer for Post Prom! There are a few key spots to fill, many volunteers to recruit, and lots of money to raise, but Post Prom 2019 will happen! Details coming soon!
Fantastic job by the Ridge Road Elementary School Student Council, who presented at tonight’s board meeting! They discussed the great things going on at their school to enhance student learning and achievement.
Fantastic job by the Ridge Road Elementary Student Council, who presented at tonight’s board meeting! They discussed all of the great things going on at their school to enhance student learning and achievement.
No school for students on Friday, March 15! #happyspringbreak
The NLRSD Special Services Department organized and hosted a Transition Fair today at NLRHS. Several vendors were on hand to discuss academic and career opportunities for students with disabilities. NLR students and students from other districts attended. It was a great turnout!
ATTENTION!!
The softball and baseball games today between North Little Rock High and Little Rock Central High have been cancelled. A make-up date will be arranged.
ATTENTION!
The B Team baseball games against Sylvan Hills at Burns Park scheduled for tonight have been cancelled.
Crestwood Elementary celebrated Book Character Day! Wonderful creativity sharing students favorite characters.
Thanks again to Coca-Cola Consolidated and Kroger for honoring Marcia Scott as Teacher of the Year at NLRSD. Ms. Scott received a $500 shopping spree at the Kroger on McCain. Thank you to these great companies for shining a star on one off the district’s great teachers.
#cocacolaconsolidated
Due to the rain, the varsity and junior varsity baseball games scheduled today at 5:00 against CAC at Burns Park has been cancelled.
Choose NLRSD! Open Enrollment to attend school in the North Little Rock School District through School Choice will begin on March 25.
Learn about us at nlrsd.org.
Due to the weather, the Varsity Softball game against Sylvan Hills will start at 4:30 p.0.m today at Lady Cat Field. The JV game that was to be played after the Varsity game has been cancelled. Our Varsity Softball Team will play one game today starting at 4:30 pm.
Playoff season for elementary basketball is right around the corner! The games will take place on Saturday, March 9 at NLRHS in the Arena and Auxiliary Gym.
You'll find the squads participating in the cheer competition on the girls' bracket.
Admission:
0-4: Free
5-13: $1
14-up: $2
Playoff season for elementary basketball is right around the corner! The games will take place on Saturday, March 8 at NLRHS in the Arena and Auxiliary Gym.
You'll find the squads participating in the cheer competition on the girls' bracket.
PARENTS: Be aware of the Momo Challenge, which encourages young people to perform dangerous acts on themselves. Please monitor their online activity.
North Little Rock High School: Christy Klucher, Certified Employee of the Year; Melissa Hanlon, Classified Employee of the Year; J.T. Zakrzewski, Parent of the Year; and Father-Daughter Dance, PTA Project of the Year. Scott Jennings in the principal of North Little Rock High School.
NLR Center of Excellence: Jerry Joyner, Certified Employee of the Year; Rita Lovenstein, Classified Employee of the Year; and Sheree Young, Parent of the Year. Karla Whisnant is the principal of the NLR Center of Excellence.
NLRMS Sixth Grade Campus: Sandie Wells, Certified Employee of the Year; Amanda Carpenter, Classified Employee of the Year.
NLRMS Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus: Patricia Loraditch, Certified Employee of the Year; Angela Clemons, Classified Employee of the Year.
PTA Executive Board, Parents of the Year; Irrigation Project, PTA Project of the Year; and Elizabeth McMahan, Heroic Effort of the Year.
Michael Clark is principal of the Sixth Grade Campus. Lee Tackett is principal of the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus.
Seventh Street Elementary: Karla Jones, Certified Employee of the Year; Adrienne Durham, Classified Employee of the Year; Danielle Mosby, Parent of the Year; STEM Night, PTA Project of the Year; and Trey Porchay, Heroic Effort of the Year. Brandi Howell is the principal of Seventh Street.
Ridge Road Elementary: Sheila Williams, Certified Employee of the Year; Rhonda Gilbert, Classified Employee of the Year; Tiffany Corp, Parent of the Year; Fall Carnival Haunted House, PTA Project of the Year; and Lisa Spory, Heroic Effort of the Year. Matthew How is the principal of Ridge Road.
Pike View ECC: Jody Edrington, Certified Employee of the Year; Mattie Miller, Classified Employee of the Year; Mesha Harris, Parent of the Year; World’s Finest Chocolate, PTA Project of the Year; and Nadine Jennings, Heroic Effort of the Year. Jody Edrington serves as the coordinator.
Meadow Park Elementary: Elrette Watkins, Certified Employee of the Year; Randy Box, Classified Employee of the Year; Danielle Jordan, Parent of the Year; Parents with Pasties, PTA Project of the Year; and Larrissa Robinson, Heroic Effort of the Year. April McKinley is the principal of Meadow Park.
Crestwood Elementary: Taryn Christopher, Kim Douglass, and Lisa Hoggard, Certified Employees of the Year; Lakewood Cafeteria Staff, Classified Employees of the Year; Jessica O’Baugh, Parent of the Year; Night of Giving, Project of the Year; and Marc Gill, Heroic Effort of the Year. Sara Logan is principal of Lakewood.
Indian Hills Elementary: Michael Stell, Certified Employee of the Year; Shonda Stafford, Classified Employee of the Year; Shauna Hopkins, Parent of the Year; Grandparent’s Day at Indian Hills, PTA Project of the Year; and Maisha Jones, Heroic Effort of the Year. Shanda Coleman serves as principal at Indian Hills.
Glenview Elementary: Kim Hill, Certified Employee of the Year; Rayme Wilson, Classified Employee of the Year; Francene Smith, Parent of the Year; Back to School Block Party, PTA Project of the Year;
and Ricarol Rockins, Heroic Effort of the Year. Takecia Campbell is the Principal at Glenview.
Crestwood Elementary: Courtney Ferebee, Certified Employee of the Year; Sheila Allison, Classified Employee of the Year; Lauren Morris, Parent of the Year; Growing with Grandparents, PTA Project of the Year; and Larry Griffo, Heroic Effort of the Year. Brent Miller is the principal of Crestwood.
Boone Park Elementary: Kim Fonville, Certified Employee of the Year; Jamesetta Ballard, Classified Employee of the Year; Vickie Hendricks, Parent of the Year; Pennies for Patients Campaign, PTA Project of the Year; and Stacey Reynolds and Blue Yoga Nyla, Heroic Effort of the Year. Steve Orobona is the principal of Boone Park.
Amboy Elementary: Courtney Wages, Certified Employee of the Year; Claudia Harris, Classified Employee of the Year; Heather Rhodes-Newburn, Parent of the Year; Rocket Ball School Dance, PTA Project of the Year; and Melissa Montgomery, Heroic Effort of the Year. Allen Pennington serves as principal.
A great evening last night as we celebrated PTA Council Founder’s Day. We recognized teachers, support staff, and parents for their hard work and dedication to our students and district. We are so fortunate to have a winning team!
NLR Academy leaders were recognized at tonight’s board meeting. The school was saluted at the Arkansas State Capitol for a 100% pass rate on the civics exam and a 4 point average improvement score on the ACT.
Amboy, Crestwood, Meadow Park, NLR Center of Excellence, and NLRMS were recognized by the U of A’s College of Education and Health Professions for significant growth on the ACT Aspire last school year. The leaders of those schools were recognized at tonight’s board meeting.
Eight of our schools received funds through our Trademark Grant Program. School staff apply to purchase supplies to enhance student learning. The recipient schools are Boone Park, Crestwood, Glenview, Indian Hills, Lakewood, Meadow Park, NLRHS, and NLRMS. Thanks to our vendors!
ATTENTION: The benefit soccer game tonight against LR Episcopal has been cancelled.
Students at North Little Rock Middle School participated in a door decorating contest as a way to learn about the contributions of Black Americans during Black History Month.
WATCH: ------> https://tinyurl.com/y4han9hh
The NLRHS JROTC Charging Wildcat Battalion held a “Celebrating Cultural Diversity” assembly, in which they recognized African Americans who have made great strides in the military. Thanks to the program participants who spoke to our future leaders!
North Little Rock Academy hosted an ACT Boot Camp last Saturday morning. Students were engaged and were very appreciative of the opportunity for the additional support. For students to commit to their future on a Saturday morning is quite impressive! We wish them all the best!
A message from our nurses!
Great Community Meeting tonight at Boone Park Elementary. The students definitely put on a show with singing and a Black History play. School and district leaders and parents discussed ways to improve student achievement. Thanks for all who came out!
Attention all 5th graders!!! We are looking for new band students!! This Tuesday and Wednesday are the final 2 band nights to sign up for 6th grade band next year!! You MUST attend one of these nights to be in the 6th grade band for the 2019-2020 school year. Yay Band!
What: Band sign-up nights for 5th graders
When: February 19th and February 20th
Where: NLRMS Large Auditorium
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm (it is come and go)
ATTENTION: All recreation centers in NLR will be closed Monday (2/18) for Presidents’ Day. The Boys & Girls Club’s Hamilton and Wetherington sites will also be closed Monday. No students will be dropped off at these locations. Please make other arrangements.
District Social Worker & Homeless Liaison Bobbie Riggins wants everyone to know these EAST Initiative/ FARM students from NLRMS were instrumental in helping them sort through boxes of donations provided by Feed the Children on Tuesday. It was a tall order, but these guys used their "muscle" to get the job done to serve our families. These service-minded students include the following: Noah Hankir, Alex Stafford, Mason Mulherin, Jalon McClendon, Michael Bryant, and Hudson Cameron.
The North Little Rock School District is in session on Monday, February 18! #GoCATS
We are so thankful for Feed the Children, who provided pallets of school supplies, including backpacks, binders, books, and hygiene products to help homeless students in the district. We appreciate the volunteers for helping sort the supplies!
Pre-K applications for the 2019-20 school year will be available at all schools that have Pre-K and on the district website beginning Monday, February 18. Pre-K should NOT register through GATEWAY.
All elementary schools will hold Kindergarten Round-Up on April 11, 2019 @ 1:30 . Incoming kindergarten students and their parents are welcome to attend at their zoned school.
Online registration for all NEW students to the district will open on Monday, Feb. 18.
NLR Academy was presented an award at the State Capitol for 100% pass rate on the civics exam and a 4 point average improvement on the ACT. Way to go!
Four of our students also read the Governor’s Proclamation, recognizing today as Alternative Education Day in Arkansas!
Congrats to our AR Scholars who won gift cards during halftime of the boys’ basketball game. Keep up the great work!
They are Kabrion Ervin, D’Shaunti Spearman, Grant Shoemaker, and Cole Baggett.
Senior Night at NLRHS! Seniors on the cheer squad and dance, bowling, and swim teams were recognized. Thank you for representing us well! We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
DON'T FORGET: Juniors and Seniors who are set to graduate as an Arkansas Scholar will be recognized TONIGHT during halftime of the boys' game. THERE WILL BE A GIFT CARD DRAWING. YOU HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! Thanks, NLR Chamber, for recognizing our students!
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that staying focused and having a plan will help them accomplish their goals."
--Gwen Leger, counselor at North Little Rock High School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that I will do every thing I can to help them reach their goals!"
--Kendra Leirer, counselor at North Little Rock High School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know they have more control over their lives than they think they do."
--Aaron Leverette, counselor at North Little Rock High School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of strength."
--Lindsay Ledgerwood, counselor at North Little Rock High School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know I love each and every one of them!"
--Debbie Horton, counselor at North Little Rock High School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know good grades matter! Learn to respect others!"
--Cynthia Hampton, counselor at North Little Rock High School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know there is a way!!"
--Cindy Quarry, counselor at North Little Rock Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Campus
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know don't wish for it, work for it!!"
--Alicia Bailey, counselor at North Little Rock Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Campus
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know where they can go for help and support."
--Pearce Peacock, counselor at North Little Rock Middle School Sixth Grade Campus
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know I will always be available to help them in any way I can!"
--Melody Cox, counselor at North Little Rock Center of Excellence
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that you can be whatever you want to be."
--JoeAnn Harris, counselor at North Little Rock Academy
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know to believe in yourself and the world will believe in you, too!"
--Karla Jones, counselor at Seventh Street Elementary School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know kindness matters. Be nice to EVERYONE!"
--Marla Gladwin, counselor at Ridge Road Elementary School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that I care about them and want them to be successful. Always practice 'sc.'"
--Elrette Watkins, counselor at Meadow Park Elementary
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that I care about them and believe they are special in their own unique way."
--Mandy Fimple, counselor at Lakewood Elementary
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that I am always here for them, that they can achieve anything and to always show good character."
--Jennifer Ushery, counselor at Indian Hills Elementary School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that they are so loved!"
--Whitney Patterson, counselor at Glenview Elementary School
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know they are loved, they matter, and they can make a positive difference in the world."
--Brandy Yeoman, counselor at Crestwood Elementary
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know I'll always be there for you!"
--Kim Barton, counselor at Boone Park Elementary
"As a school counselor, I want my students to know that kindness is always the answer! Kindness gives you grace. When you are kind, you can't go wrong!"
Mary Claire Welch, counselor at Amboy Elementary School
Congratulations to the TSA (Technology Student Organization) at North Little Rock - Center of Excellence for doing exceptional at the TSA Delta STEM Challenge (Regional) at
Arkansas State University
The winners include the following:
Technology Problem Solving - 2nd place
Benjamin Mitchell and Kabrion Ervin
Children's Stories - 2nd Place
Morgan Ison, Hannah Munzberg, and
Anastasia Aldridge
Vex Robotics - Competed
Adams Smith, Kabrion Ervin, and Tanner Wenger
Flight Endurance - 2nd Place
Xavier Taylor
Music Production - 1st Place
Lauren Motley, Joshua Martindale, Eulices Gomez, and Datayvious Flowers
Video Game Production - 1st Place
Christian Dominguez, Max Shellabarger, Bobby Jackson, Gabriel Garcia, and Morgan Ison
TSA Overall Winner for High School
North Little Rock-Center Of Excellence
Thanks for representing NLRSD so well!
Busy day at NLRHS! We’re proud of our student athletes who participated in National Signing Day! They include Dwain Hunt, UCA; Samuel Taylor, Arkansas Tech; Tyler Day, Itawamba Community College (Miss.); Tyrese Francis, Arkansas Tech; Dontae Smith, Arkansas Tech; and Aaron Sanders, Culver Stockton College (Mo.). Their teammates Oscar Adaway and Drew Martin signed in December to Univ. of North Texas and Memphis, respectively.
Congrats to Lakewood Team B! They won the NLRSD GT Quiz Bowl Competition.
Indian Hills Team A came in 2nd Place! It was a morning of great knowledge shared by students across the District!
Juniors and Seniors who are set to graduate as an Arkansas Scholar will be recognized during the girls' and boys' b'ball game on 2/12. THERE WILL BE A GIFT CARD DRAWING. YOU HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! We thank the NLR Chamber for playing a role in this initiative!
We appreciate you, GoodFellas, for offering free haircuts to our students as their parents attended the Community Meeting. We are grateful for this partnership!
Thank you, Ridge Road Elementary parents, for attending the Community Meeting tonight. Together, we will make a difference in students’ lives!
Thanks to the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce for inviting Superintendent Bobby Acklin to speak at today’s luncheon!
If your child participated in the Extended Day Program at Pike View Early Childhood Center during 2018, your tax statement is ready for pick up at PVECC.
Congratulations, again, to Seventh Street's Gifted & Talented Class, who placed fourth in the Best Business Plan category in the Youth Entrepreneur Showcase. Their names are featured in Arkansas Money & Politics! https://amppob.com/youth-entrepreneur-winners-2019/
The North Little Rock School District will hold community meetings on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Ridge Road Elementary School and Monday, February 18, 2019 at Boone Park Elementary School. The meetings will begin at 5:30 pm.
Lakewood Elementary’s Student Council has been awarded $1,000 from Rainwater, Holt & Sexton for their Spirit of Arkansas Award. These students created “The Pantry” that provides food over the weekend and at night for students who are in need.
Watch their story Sunday evening February 3 at 10:00 on Channel 7 KATV.
Congrats to 7th Street Elementary GT students for placing 4th in the Y.E.S. -Youth Entrepreneur Showcase! Great teamwork and creativity.
Pike View ECC hosted “Cooking Matters” for their families. Cooking healthy food on a budget was the main goal. Pizza was on the menu this week. Families enjoyed the fellowship while preparing all the ingredients.
This year, a PVECC grandparent, Mesha Harris, asked if we could have a "grandfamily group" for grandparent's raising their Pre-k grandchildren. They meet monthly at Pike View Early Childhood Center. Today they participated in CPR training led by PVECC school nurse, Sarah Rogers.
See you there!
Family specialists for the district’s Early Childhood Program were recognized for their hard work in engaging families. They received the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. They were nominated by Jody Edrington, coordinator for the Pike View Early Childhood Center.
Tamika Spaight, a paraprofessional at North Little Rock Academy, was recognized for her contributions to the students at her school. She was nominated by Charles Jones, NLR Academy principal.
Shout out to the men of NLR Academy! Providing quality role models and exemplifying positive behavior everyday! #goteam
The Human Resources Department has assembled a Minority Recruitment and Retention Focus Group. Comments from this group will be collected in an effort to recruit and retain minority teachers so that our workforce can reflect our diverse student population.
SITE CHANGE: eSTEM vs North Little Rock Gold 8th grade girls and boys basketball games will be played in the auxiliary gym at North Little Rock High School. The girls' game will start at 5:00 p.m., followed by the boys' game.
Congratulations to Senior Jiya Gilliam for enlisting in the Arkansas Army National Guard. Cadet Gilliam swore the oath of enlistment on 30 December 2018.
Cadet Gilliam will leave for basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on 15 May 2019. Upon completion of basic training she will attend her Advance Individual training at Fort Lee, Virginia where she will train to be a 92G - Culinary Specialist. Upon her graduation she will return to her home then begin college.
Her college will be paid for by the Arkansas Army National Guard.
Tune in to watch HBO's "True Detective" this weekend, where you will see some familiar faces: Corbin Pitts, a 7th grader at North Little Rock Middle School, and Michael Klucher, a North Little Rock High School teacher and coach. Pitts' sister Grace, a North Little Rock High School sophomore, appears throughout the season, along with NLRHS alum Timothy Carr.
The film features Academy Award/ Golden Globe winning actor Mahershala Ali, Stephen Dorff, and Carmen Ejogo.
Corbin Pitts plays has a recurring role.
Season 3 will begin on Sunday, January 13.
Way to go!!!
Photo courtesy: Christen Pitts
Enjoy working with kids? Come join the NLRSD family!
The NLRMS Family Involvement Committee recently hosted “Books and Bagels” at Laman Library. The morning started with breakfast and then moved into reading activites for younger attendees and community strengthening activities for older students.
The committee looks forward to hosting more “Books & Bagels” sessions soon.
Remember, tonight’s conference game against LR Central will be played at LR Central. The JV boys’ game will start at 5p, followed by varsity girls’ and varsity boys’ games. See you there!
VENUE CHANGE! NLRHS vs LR Central on Friday, January 4 will be played at Central HS. The JV boys' game begins at 5 pm followed by the varsity girls' and varsity boys' games.
The 2nd round conference game on Friday, February 1 will now be played at Charging Wildcat Arena.
School resumes for students on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Have a safe and happy New Year!
Varsity boys basketball games this week can be viewed at beachballclassic.com #GoCats
Students at Amboy Elementary are starting the Christmas Break with a Sing Along for their families and friends. Merry Christmas!!!
Children in Mrs. Lacy and Ms. Tiffany's class and Mrs. Amanda and Ms. Kim's class from Pike View ECC visited the residents at Lakewood Nursing Home to sing Christmas carols. They walked to the CAT bus stop at McCain and JFK with a police escort. Thanks to Officer D!! CAT let the students ride the city bus for free.
Pike View ECC students and staff look forward to the annual visit from Santa and the Optimist Club. This year, children received two gifts, bubbles, and a bag of candy. Thank you to the Optimist Club! Pike View ECC appreciates you!!
Brittany Sweigart, secretary in the Student Data Coordinator’s Office, received the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. She was nominated by a colleague, who highlighted Sweigart’s kindness and willingness to help anyone.
The NLR football team, along with their coaches, were recognized at tonight’s Board of Education meeting. This senior class set a career record of 37 wins and 2 losses. The only losses came in the 2016 and 2018 Class 7A championship games. They won the 2017 Class 7A Championship.
SIGNING DAY: Drew Martin (#15) signed on the dotted line and will be taking his talents to the University of Memphis!
SIGNING DAY: Oscar Adaway (#28) signed on the dotted line and will take his talents to the Univ. of North Texas! We wish you the best, Oscar!
Families and staff at Pike View ECC braved the rain, dressed in their pajamas, for a Christmas PJ Party. They took "Selfies with Santa,” listened to Mrs. Claus read a story, decorated Christmas cookies, and made Christmas crafts. Thank you to our Family Specialists for planning a fun event!!
Pre-K students at Pike View ECC performed for their family and friends Thursday morning. A special thanks to our teachers for putting on a great show and to our partners at Fellowship North for sharing their beautiful space.
Kindergarten students at Lakewood Elementary had a surprise visitor — all the way from the North Pole. Santa took a break from his workshop to stop by and enjoy pancakes with some excited students.
Merry Christmas!!!
Football meeting! Jan 10 at 3:45pm on the D Tower Steps. You must be at this meeting to tryout.
Tryouts will begin on Jan.14 at 7:20 am! You must have a current physical and consent form on file! Forms are in the Athletic Directors Office!
Winter Holiday Celebration at Ridge Road Elementary. What a great evening! They put everyone in the Christmas spirit!
Thank you, Apostolic Church, for the wonderful surprise for our Seventh Street Elementary School students. Our wonderful boys and girls were gifted with a clothes line of hats with the message "Warm Blessings." We are so thankful! Thank you for thinking of our students!
Holiday time in Leadership and Service Learning class....making cards for the kids at ACH and sewing ponchos for The Van.
Crestwood Elementary 1st and 2nd grade students performed Holiday Around the World for their family and friends sharing wonderful music and lots of interesting facts about the holiday season.
School board Vice President, Taniesha Richardson-Wiley, is the recipient of the Arkansas School Boards Association Boardsmanship Master Award for completion of 61 board training hours. Taniesha received the award today at the Arkansas School Boards Association Annual Conference luncheon in the Mariott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Little Rock. Congratulations!
Great way to help the dance program!
Seeking NLR Host Families!
The North Little Rock High School Theatre Arts Department will present “Holiday Highlights,” a holiday dance concert, on December 6th at 6:30 PM in the North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center. The concert features performances by the NLRHS Dance Troupe and Theatre Dance I-IV classes. This will be the 42nd dance concert for the NLRHS Dance Program. The dance concert will include choreography by Christen Pitts (Director/Choreographer of the NLRHS Dance Program), Angel Hairston (NLRHS Alumni, Owner of Argenta Nutrition), Rico Sergent (Hip Hop artist and teacher at Shuffles and Ballet II/Dance Dynamics), Hannah Hagerman (NLRHS Alumni and member of the Untapped Professional Tap Company- Arkansas’ only professional tap company), Allison Stodola Wilson (Artistic Director of Shuffles and Ballet II), Jennifer Maddox (Director of Dance at Henderson State University), DeAnna Stanton (company member of Ballet Arkansas) and the NLRHS Theatre Dance IV students.
Tickets are $6 for students/seniors and $8 for adults. Please contact Christen Pitts
at 501-771-8100 or pittsch@nlrsd.org for more information.
- The NLRHS Dance Troupe is an extra-curricular dance company in which
Speech, Drama, and Dance students are selected through an audition process. These dancers participate in dance workshops throughout the year and perform in two dance concerts.
- Theatre Dance I-IV classes are classes offered to NLRHS students and they receive a fine arts credit for the course.
Look for The Book Express at the NLR Christmas Parade. We can’t wait to see everyone there!!!
Thanks to a generous partnership with Net Generation, all K-5 students at Boone Park Elementary completed a 6 week introduction to tennis. For many students this was their first time holding a racquet, and by the end of the unit, 4th and 5th grade students were rallying across the net! They also studied tennis professionals such as Arthur Ashe and Serena Williams, and participated in a Q&A Skype session with a local tennis professional. It was a such a success in our Physical Education program, Coach McColey agreed to offer after-school tennis clinics for interested students in Spring 2019. Thank you, Net Generation for investing in our students!
Central Office staff and board members treated staff at Meadow Park, Lakewood, & Crestwood for the letter grades earned on the state report cards. Meadow Park went from a D to a C. Lakewood earned a B, while Crestwood scored an A. We look to salute more schools next year!
"AETN Sports" kicks off with week one of the 2018 High School Football State Championship matches this Friday and Saturday. #GoCATS
Please support our NLRHS Cheerleaders in their fundraiser. For more information, contact Missy Sela.
The NLR Trap Team (grades 6-12) will have a MANDATORY parent meeting on Tues, Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm at Blue Rock Gun Club, 7800 Baucum Pike. Questions? Sally Pryor at pryors@nlrsd.org
Community coding event!
Congrats to NLRSD GT Facilitators - Elena Reyes-Lovins at Amboy Elemntary; Kay Adams at Meadow Park Elementary; and Amy Burks at Crestwood for receiving monies from Arkansas Securities Grant. These facilitators received money to purchase Chromebooks, charging carts, and registrations for the Stock Market Game for their students. Congrats!
WHAT?? Chili AND pie? Who could ask for anything more?
War Memorial Stadium has a bag policy. Make sure that you follow the policy to ensure entrance into the stadium.
NLRMS student Kamryn Singleton received the AR State Trooper, Junior Trooper Award this month for being a great student, going above and beyond to help his peers, and completing ALL Focus Areas for the school year on the Summit Platform. He was nominated by AP Greg Jones.
Maria Touchstone, Lizett Marin, & Luz Rodriguez at the ARKTESOL conference. ARKTESOL is a professional, nonprofit which promotes scholarship, disseminates information, & works to strengthen all levels of instruction in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
TODAY!!!!! Adidas Hoopin 4 Hoodies at NLRHS
12:30 Watson Chapel vs Marianna
2:00 Benton vs Estem
3:30 Bryant vs Marion
5:00 Northside vs SW Christian
6:30 Central vs Mills
8:00 NLR vs Jacksonville
Shout out to our Lady Charging Wildcats! They defeated Parkview 85-44 in the 1st round of the Lady Wampus Cats Tourney. They take in LR Christian tomorrow at 7 pm in Conway. #catsrock
Today is National Parent Involvement Day! We are thankful to the parents who have volunteered at our schools, helped at events, or even read to classes. Research shows that parental involvement improves student achievement. If you aren't involved, there's still time to do so!
Attention! Admission for Friday's playoff game vs Ft. Smith Southside is $6.00. ONLY AAA passes are accepted. NLRSD satff badges can not be honored. All guests should enter through one of the ticket booths. #GoCATS
Pre-K children at Pike View ECC all have "jobs" around the school. One job is to collect the eggs daily. Classes take turns a week at a time collecting. Mrs. Susan and Mrs. Jarolyn's class is in charge of collecting eggs this week. Yesterday, the collected in the rain.
Good morning! We will start school at regular time. Have a great day!
The NLRSD is monitoring weather conditions and will make you aware of any changes. Thank you for your patience.
The NLRSD is monitoring weather conditions and will make you aware of any changes. Thank you for your patience.
Just a reminder!
Pike View Early Childhood Center celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a special presentation by Steven Morales sharing songs, dances and artifacts with the children.
Crestwood Elementary thanks and honors those who have and are currently serving in the military. Thank you for your sacrifice!!!
Congratulations to Cindy Temple, Zone 5 Member; Rochelle Redus, Zone 3 Member; and Natalie Wankum, Zone 7 Member, as they begin their terms on the North Little Rock Board of Education. Welcome!
Santa Claus is coming to North Little Rock!
Pumpkin Learning with 2nd Grade classes at Crestwood!
Students made predictions about the number of seeds, measured the circumference, and decided how to group the seeds to count in the most accurate and efficient way.
Making learning FUN!
Crestwood Elementary will be presenting a Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 9 at 8:30 a.m. The program will be followed by a reception to honor those who have served or are currently serving our country. All Veterans and their families are invited to attend.
"NOT IN OUR SCHOOLS!"
The Superintendent's Student Cabinet met to develop the NLRSD's student-led anti-bullying initiative. FOX16's Kevin Kelly helped the students brainstorm to discover solutions to end bullying. This is the first of a series of meetings before it launches in the spring.
NLRSD is proud of the Innovative Solutions for Educational Partnerships (ISEP) Grant Recipients:
NLRSD School Health Services - Junior EpiPen Project;
Seventh Street - Calming Room Project;
Indian Hills - School Garden Project; and
NLRMS Farm - Greenhouse Project.
Through the NLRSD Office of Coordinated School Health, the District has been able to apply for these grants to aid staff in addressing student health and aid the schools in addressing the needs of the “whole child.”
Thank you Laura McDowell, President of ISEP and ISEP affiliates for investing in our future!
Cats WIN! 34-21 over Bryant....great come from behind victory!
Lakewood Kindergarten students enjoyed their study of owls. The two week study included a visit of owls from the zoo and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission who shared information about burrowing owls. Students were real life scientist by dissecting owl pellets to find out what types of prey different owls ate.
Ridge Road students participated in "Fit 2 Live Week." The future leaders are learning about ways to be be healthy so that they can save the world!
DogTown Derby is this Saturday!!! 800 Main Street 9:30 to 12:30 or until we have a winner. Please come support the NLRMS EAST Initiative community project. Tommy's Grill will be there serving up some great breakfast and lunch items. Park at the Trolley/Farmer's Market area and walk over to the track.
We are STUFFING THE TRUCK with dry cat and dog food to donate to the NLR Animal Shelter. Help us by bringing it to the derby and tossing it in the bed of the truck.
Volleyball girls advance to quarterfinals!! They plays Bentonville tomorrow at 3 pm! #goCATS
NLR 25
Rogers 18
First game of the match.
The Gosser Family is playing on the Family Feud with Steve Harvey this week.
Jenny Gosser Turner, Bobby Gosser, John Gosser, Leigh Anna Gosser Askins and April Gosser Cook ALL GRADUATES OF NLR OLE MAIN HIGH SCHOOL can be seen on episodes this week
on CWARK (KASN) at 6:00 p.m.
#nlrtilthedayidie
Tickets for Bryant vs NLRHS be sold:
Central Office: Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
High School Cafeteria: during all lunches on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tickets are $5.00 each for anyone 5 years old and older
NLRMS 7/8th campus will be hosting a Summit Parent Night, Tuesday October 23 at 5:30 in the auditorium. Parents helped send a reminder this morning during drop off passing out water with an invitation.
The Elementary Volleyball League season ended with an exciting tournament. Congrats to all the schools and players for a fun filled Saturday morning of volleyball
New beds, gravel paths, and a scarecrow were added to the Pike View Community Garden today during the Fall work day. Thanks to the staff, PVECC families, and Fellowship North! Even the chickens got in on the fun.
It was a busy morning at NLR Academy. Students, staff and community volunteers got together to prepare the school’s garden and build a fence.
Congratulations to Lindsey Hefner, science teacher at the COE. Ms. Hefner (right), received NLR Kiwanis Club's "Teacher of the Quarter". Ms. Hefner received the award for her many outstanding and dedicated accomplishments while educating the students at the Center of Excellence. Thank you Ms. Hefner for all that you do for our students and to NLR Kiwanis for recognizing great teachers.
NLRHS students use their student IDs to access the Laman Library system!
The Book Express was recognized with the Innovative Community Development Award by the Arkansas Community Development Society. This award recognized the work of North Little Rock Community, Civic Organizations and the Church Community for the implementation of this literacy initiative for students. Thank you NLR for being such a wonderful partner of the school district and The Book Express.
Early Childhood Teachers meeting after school in their Community of Practice to discuss Powerful Interactions and Moments of Effectiveness
Lakewood Elementary Kindergarten students kicked off a unit study on owls by a visit from the Little Rock Zoo. The students learned a great deal and are excited to learn more about these fascinating birds.
The PVECC Wellness Committee has planned events throughout the month of October around Breast Cancer Awareness. This week children, parents and staff added their pink handprints to create a "Stop Cancer" mural for the hallway.
Mariachi Jalisco Band visits Amboy Elementary School during their National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
On 10-13, a FREE poetry writing workshop & book signing is happening for the new children’s book Joe Got Flow by Chris James. The book is a great academic enrichment activity for students!
To prove they're brave, some young women have agreed to spend the night in the House on Sinister Street, where three gruesome murders have been committed! Their evening is shattered by the arrival of a terrifying group that are, in reality, the cast of a TV horror show.
Academy students attend manufacturing day!
https://youtu.be/gZ-x1tMh-Hc
NAACP Speech Competition for grades K through 12!
Six years ago Dustin Barnes did a news story at Indian Hills.; today he was greeted by that same group of students who are now juniors at NLRHS.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Barnes as the Communications Coordinator to the NLRSD. Glad to have you back to our District and a part of our team.
The NLR Fire Department is hosting FireFest on Tues, October 9, 5 - 8:00 p.m. at McCain Mall.
Fire Truck Demonstrations - AGFC Aquarium - Children's Safety Smoke House - Free Eye Screening provided by the Lions Club - NLRSD The Book Express
Games-Goodies & much more!
The NLRSD Special Services Department cordially invites representatives from all private schools and homeschools within our district to attend the 2018 Child Find Information Meeting. This meeting will be held on October 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., and will be located at the NLRSD Administrative Annex, 2200 N. Poplar Street, room 206. Attendees will be consulted regarding special education services provided to students in private school and homeschool programs. Please call Dawnre Nooner or Jennifer Brown at (501) 771-8033 to RSVP or for more information.
Stop by The Book Express tonight as you head into the football game before Homecoming Festivities. The bus will be available between 5-6 p.m. on the home parking lot.
Lakewood Elementary celebrated National Walk to School Day with students, families and staff.
Students and teachers from Med Pro volunteered at the first aid table at Bike with a Cop this past weekend. Thanks for giving your time and service to the community.
#volunteers
#givingtothecommunity
This year, all Pre-K classes have a school job. Mrs. Susan and Mrs. Jarolyn's class is raising the flag this 9 weeks 💙
Thank you First Tee of Central Arkansas and Coach Brad for bringing the game of golf to 7th Street. The school has received over $5000 worth of golf equipment to assist in implementing the First Tee Curriculum and any student from 7th Street may receive lessons free of charge with equipment supplied by First Tee. What an awesome opportunity for our students. #❤️golf
#firstteeofcentralarkansas
NLRSD Retired Employees enjoyed visiting the NLRMS farm for their monthly meeting. Students told them all about their crops and animals.
NLRSD Central Office is temporarily closed due to an outside transformer blowing and no electricity. We will re-open as soon as possible.
MedPro students and staff volunteered at the Big Catch Derby at MacArthur Park. The Medical Professions volunteered at the first aid table and health awareness and did over 100 blood pressures and glucose checks!
Due to the potential of inclement weather tonight's varsity football game vs Central HS will begin at 6:30 pm. The game will be held at Charging Wildcat Stadium.
Madi and Cooper worked in the garden after school today. Their bounty will be on a table in the hallway for our PVECC families to take in the morning 💙
It’s a busy morning at Elementary Volleyball!!! Come by the auxiliary gym and see the future Wildcats play some exciting games.
Welcome to NLRSD!!!
The NLRSD Board of Education approved the hiring of Dustin Barnes, Communications Coordinator; Brent Miller, Principal of Crestwood Elementary; and Cheryl Reinhart, Executive Director of Human Resources.
We are excited about having them on our team.
The regular School Board meeting has been moved from Thursday, September 20 to Thursday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room.
The NLRMS Blue Volleyball game vs Henderson Middle School today has been cancelled. Henderson is unable to make the trip.
Center of Excellence parent-teacher conferences: Thurs, 9-20, 4pm-7pm & Fri, 9-21, from 8:30am-11:30am. Drop-in style. Contact COE if additional info is needed.
High school parent-teacher conferences: Thurs, 9-20, 4pm-7pm & Fri, 9-21, from 8:30am-11:30am. Drop-in style. Contact the HS if more information is needed.
Middle school parent-teacher conferences: Thurs, 9-20, 3:50pm-6:50pm & Fri, 9-21, from 8am-11am. Contact the middle school for additional info!
Elementary parent-teacher conferences: Thurs, 9-20, 3pm-6pm & Fri, 9-21, from 8am-11am. Contact your school for additional info!
These 5 NLRMS students have been given a scholarship to the Innovation Hub for the after school STEM/Art program!
They will be able to choose from classes in 3D digital art/design, ceramics, screen printing, laser cutting, 3D printing, etc. The two pictured together are Skye Soto and Mariel Arredondo (7th graders) who began last year and are continuing. Next are the 6th graders- Sophia Nieto, Ethan Williams, and Devin Carroll.
Reminder! Still plenty of time to complete an application for the lunch program for students in grades 6 - 12!
https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/welcome
It’s Friday! Have a great weekend from NLRSD!!
Put on your dancin' shoes!
The NLRMS Gold Volleyball game scheduled today against Pulaski Academy has been cancelled.
Check out the Crestwood Adventure Trail! Created by NLRSD's own Kelsey Coulter, OT, and Ashley Hanan, PT, the Crestwood Adventure Trail is fun way to incorporate sensory processing, movement and strengthening into the school environment to help facilitate a whole body learning experience for the students.
https://youtu.be/j1A5FoPhbsU
YES! It IS THIS Saturday! Come join us!
7th grade boys basketball tryouts will be August 27 from 3:45-5:30 in the lower gym at the middle school.
8th grade boys basketball tryouts will be August 30 from 3:45-5:30 in the lower gym at the middle school.
Students Must have a current physical and consent form on file.
Congratulation to Lakewood Elementary Student, Layla Ruff who recently received notification from National PTA as an Honorable Mention Winner in the Film Production category. Congrats Layla!
#PTAproud
Great group of school nurses! Love having them in our buildings! #jennyisskinny
Saturday morning, August 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 1p.m. The Book Express will be at Greek 4 Life celebrating Tax Free Weekend. The bus will be parked at the end of the old Toys R Us building.
You will have the opportunity to visit the bus, register your student for school, receive school supplies from the NLR NAACP Chapter, complete forms for Free & Reduced Lunch and ask any questions about school you may have.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
7/8th grade tryouts for girls basketball will be Monday August 20th in the upper gym at the middle school from 3:45-5:00. Must have a current physical and consent form to tryout.
That should be both blue and gold.
The United Way Back to School Blitz is tomorrow. Craig O’Neal is going to be live Friday, August 3 during the 5-6 p.m. news hour at the McCain Walmart. Stop by and be a part of the celebration of supplies collected from the NLR Community to support our students.
A treat for teachers!!!
LWE will have its Launch Night & Open House on August 9. Launch activities will be outside from 5:00-5:30. The school will open the doors at 5:30 for open house. Students are welcome to bring their supplies that night to be ready for Monday morning.
Because it is too hot to cook!!!
Elementary OPEN HOUSE, Aug 9 from 5:30 - 7 pm! #go20182019
All school supply lists are now available! http://www.nlrsd.org/school-supply-lists
Parents of 6th-12th graders take a moment to complete the meal application online: https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/NORL02
Mark your calendars!
Elementary school supply lists are now posted:
http://www.nlrsd.org/school-supply-lists
The NLRSD Board of Education cordially invites you to a WELCOME RECEPTION for Mr. Bobby Acklin,
Interim Superintendent on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the NLRHS
Performing Arts Center , 201 West 22nd Street
The registration gateway for both new and returning students will be available on Monday, July 2!!
NLRMS 6th grade Lead Teacher Leilani Dallas is representing Summit Learning at ISTE 2018! #goNLRSD
The Early Childhood Office at Pike View will be open Monday-Thursday 8:00-2:00 to take Pre-K applications!
Help out our own Heather Rhodes and complete this Family Survey! She has an hour to get responses! https://goo.gl/forms/DZv9JSxBO0VmTAS32
Are you prepared for emergencies??
Golf Tournament THIS Saturday!
Wednesday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m., the NLRSD along with United Health will hold a dedication ceremony to celebrate the implementation of the North Little Rock Academy Community Garden and United Health's generous donation.
Invited guests include State Legislators, United Health officials, Dreambuilder staff, and former Razorback Quarterback Clint Stoerner, who will address the attendees.
Metro Summer Youth Pass
NLRMS is in the middle of construction this summer. All administration and counselors will be located at NLRHS Tower D.
Students who are attending summer school may enter from the parking lot in the back doors. The parking lot is where you park for high school football games and is located off Pershing between the Post Office and Police Department.
Adults who need to come to the school will need to enter through the main entrance of the high school on 22nd Street. Phone number for the 6th grade campus is 771-8200. 7th/8th Campus is 771-8250.
Mark your calendars! Excellent opportunity for ALL underclassmen!