
Gregory J. Pilewski, Ed.D., Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District, explains why families should choose us!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the next school year! Visit nlrsd.org and click on the "School Choice 2021-2022" button.
The deadline is May 1. Come and join us!

The North Little Rock School District will return to normal operations on Tuesday, February 23. However, due to the lack of heat at Glenview and Meadow Park, these two campuses will continue with 100% virtual instruction for tomorrow.
Here's the letter: https://5il.co/ptyh

Please read the attached Superintendent's Message, which discusses 100% virtual instruction for Monday, February 22, 2021.
Read the letter here: https://5il.co/psfs
Stay safe, everyone!

Due to the inclement weather, all schools and Central Office sites will remain closed over the weekend, which include no athletic events or practices.
District administrators will continue to monitor the impact of the weather on school operations this weekend and will update the community by Sunday, February 21, 2021, on the status of school operations for Monday, February 22, 2021.
The safety of our staff and students remains our top priority. Thank you for being a part of the North Little Rock School District.

Please read the Superintendent's Message, which discusses the plan to follow the "Virtual Learning Friday" schedule for Thursday, February 18, 2021, and Friday, February 19, 2021.
The following link takes you to the letter: https://5il.co/povi
Stay safe and warm!

Please read the Superintendent's Message, which discusses the continuation of 100% virtual instruction for Tuesday and Wednesday. Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences planned for Thursday have been rescheduled for next Thursday.
Read the letter here: https://5il.co/pmso

The North Little Rock School District will continue 100% virtual instruction for Monday, February 15, 2021.
Please read the letter from Superintendent Pilewski, which is available at the following link: https://5il.co/pm5u
Stay safe and warm!

Please read the Superintendent's Message, which discusses the continuation of 100% virtual instruction for Friday, February 12, 2021.
You can read the letter here: https://5il.co/pk7v
Stay safe, everyone!

Please read the Superintendent's letter, which discusses 100% virtual learning for Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Read the letter here: https://5il.co/piv2

Join us in the NLRSD as we kick off "Got Books? Reading is C.O.O.L," a reading campaign taking place in our elementary schools to highlight the importance of reading and that reading is fun. We also want community members to take post pictures with books to promote reading!
Thank you, Assistant Superintendent Keith McGee and Superintendent Gregory Pilewski, for taking part in promoting this initiative!

Please read the letter at the link below. It discusses the Virtual Learning Program for next school year. Interested families should complete the survey after reading it.
Link: https://5il.co/pgxm

Be like Jordan, a junior at the North Little Rock Center of Excellence. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2021-22 school year! Visit nlrsd.org and click on the "School Choice 2021-2022" button on the home page.
The deadline is May 1. Come and join us!

Please read the following message from Superintendent Pilewski. It addresses Remote Learning Days and Parent Teacher Conferences, which are scheduled for next week.
Read the message at the following link: https://5il.co/pcko

Be like Jason, a seventh grader at the North Little Rock Middle School -- Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2021-22 school year! Visit nlrsd.org and click on the "School Choice 2021" button on the home page.
The deadline is May 1. Come and join us!

Be like Sheril, a student at North Little Rock Middle School -- Sixth Grade Campus. Choose NLRSD!
Register NOW to enroll in our district through School Choice for the 2021-22 school year! Visit nlrsd.org and click on the "School Choice 2021" button on the home page.
The deadline is May 1. Come and join us!

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: https://bit.ly/3iC7PtQ
Thank you for being a part of our district!

Please read the letter from the Superintendent, which discusses the return to face-to-face instruction at North Little Rock Middle School -- Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus and North Little Rock Academy next week.
You can read the letter here: https://5il.co/owi6

Did you miss the virtual Meet and Greet with Superintendent Pilewski? Here's another chance to hear from our leader!
Please join him on Tuesday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m. Listen to him share his background and some of his plans for the North Little Rock School District!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96140823274?pwd=aytndGxCZzZzVnFnaWUzR3BLWktyQT09

The North Little Rock Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2021-22 school year. The first day of school will be August 16, 2021, and the last day of the school will be May 27, 2022.
You may view the calendar here: https://5il.co/ovza

Please click on the link to read the Superintendent's letter, which discusses remote learning for students at North Little Rock Middle School -- Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 20, 2021, and Thursday, January 21, 2021: https://5il.co/orbd

Please read the Superintendent's letter, which addresses remote learning next week for students at North Little Rock Academy:
https://5il.co/oo7c

Save the date!
Zoom Meeting information
https://zoom.us/j/98822544611?pwd=YURQSHd5WjYwUnQ2ZlE0MkxseC9lUT09
Meeting ID: 988 2254 4611

Please read the letter from Superintendent Pilewski that addresses our COVID-19 numbers and our current instructional models at the following link: https://5il.co/oa5i

The School Choice period in the North Little Rock School District is taking place now until 5/1! Sign your student up to join us for the 2021-22 school year, even if you live outside of our zone.
From now until 2/15, current NLRSD families who seek special permission to have their students transferred to another school in the NLRSD can complete the process during this time frame as well.
Applications are done online this year! Visit our website, nlrsd.org, and click on "School Choice 2021."
Come and join us! We'll be glad to have you!

Happy New Year!
The North Little Rock School District hopes you had a safe and restful holiday season.
This message is a reminder that classes resume tomorrow. It is a Remote Learning Day. While we encourage students to engage in classes at home, we understand that some families may elect to send their students to campus in the event there is no childcare at home, a lack of internet access, or there is a need for specialized services.
Students who participate in face-to-face learning will report to school on Tuesday.

Please read the following communication from Superintendent Pilewski at the link below, which addresses the extension of Virtual Learning Fridays.
https://5il.co/o1kv

Please see the following communication from Superintendent Pilewski, which addresses the continuation of remote learning for students at the Center of Excellence, North Little Rock High School, and North Little Rock Middle School -- Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus for the remainder of the week.
You can view the letter here: https://5il.co/nxha

Calling ALL juniors! Consider being a part of the ALPS Program, sponsored by the North Little Rock Chamber. It's a program that develops students for leadership and fosters a commitment to community involvement.
Read more about it and apply here: https://tinyurl.com/y7zaxp6m

Please read a message from Superintendent Pilewski at the link below, which addresses remote learning for students at the Center of Excellence, North Little Rock High School, and North Little Rock Middle School -- Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus.
https://5il.co/ntdj

The North Little Rock School District has made a temporary and immediate change to its Point of Contact (POC) position for staff, students, and parents to report positive COVID-19 cases and to serve as the district’s liaison to the Arkansas Department of Health.
Nurse Tonya Green will serve as the district’s POC from now until further notice. Nurse Tonya or another school nurse will manage the district’s COVID-19 hotline. The number to the hotline is (501) 240-1753. The hotline will be operational between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone who calls the hotline after 8:00 p.m. is urged to leave a voicemail, and the call will be returned the following day. If it is an emergency, please call 911.

The survey to make changes for your academic learning option for the spring semester will be Wednesday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m.
Please complete the survey if you would like one of the following academic options:
1. Virtual now and want to remain virtual for spring 2021.
2. Virtual now and want to return to your campus for spring 2021.
3. On campus now and want to be virtual for spring 2021.
This is the link to the survey: https://tinyurl.com/yy62ugq7
Parents will need to log in with their student's email and password to access survey.

Congratulations to the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus Quiz Bowl Team! They placed 10th out of 25 teams in their first tournament over the weekend!
The team is made up of the following:
8th graders -- Lillie Ballany, Sean Beck, Isabela Benson, Paul Haustein, Eli Lancaster, Caitlin Roberts, and Nicholas Sela.
7th graders -- Ari Baker, Daniel Hallum, Kekoa How, Caroline Jones, and JD Smith.
Melanie Holmes and Aaron Watson serve as the coaches.

The North Little Rock School District has adopted new COVID-19 guidelines as it relates to quarantines.
Please visit the following link to read them: https://tinyurl.com/y54496gc

Face-to-Face instruction for students at North Little Rock High School and the Center of Excellence will resume tomorrow.
Please read the following letter from Superintendent Gregory J. Pilewski at the following link: https://5il.co/ngot

Get your ticket to witness Class 7A semifinal showdown is Friday!
The NLR Charging Wildcats will host the Cabot Panthers.
https://gofan.co/app/events/169116

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.

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

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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 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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

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!

Please read the following communiqué from Dr. Keith McGee at the following link: https://5il.co/k8od

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.

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

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

See link to view the school supply list for students attending the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus.
https://5il.co/j3gc

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.

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

We are not ignoring you! NLRHS and COE phones and internet are down. We have had no service since Monday. #makesittough

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.

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.

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

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

"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!

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

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.

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 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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

The HOT ticket in town is NLRHS vs Central! If Charging Wildcat arena is sellout, it will be closed to additional spectators. #GoCATS

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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
https://www.maxpreps.com/m/article.aspx?articleid=7fbe0694-7d75-4820-89d3-a5f91a14ce04

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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

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.

Due to the rain, the varsity and junior varsity baseball games scheduled today at 5:00 against CAC at Burns Park has been cancelled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

"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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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