Arkansas Commitment is a 501c3 organization that assists high achieving African-American students reach their goal of going to college.
As part of Arkansas Commitment’s desire to expose every students of Central Arkansas to top-tier colleges, I’d like to extend an invitation for your students to attend our 11th annual College Symposium (flyer attached). This year’s event will be held in the Performance Arts Center of North Little Rock High School on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 2:00-5:00 pm.
This year, we will welcome Admissions Representatives from 16 colleges and universities. These institutions include: Bates College, Carleton College, Colorado College, Davidson College, Grinnell College, Hendrix College, Northwestern University, Pitzer College, Sewanee: The University of the South, Tulane University, University of Richmond, Vanderbilt University, Washington & Lee University, Washington University in St. Louis, Wesleyan University, and Williams College.
While this event is free and open to the public, we are asking that all guests donate canned goods to go towards supplying a food pantry for the North Little Rock School District.
Interested students should RSVP by visiting our Eventbrite page (https://accollegesymposium.eventbrite.com )
There will be a spirit bus to Shreveport for Friday's game against Catholic (Baton Rouge). The bus will cost $50.00 to ride, and this includes your game ticket. All riders must be an adult or must be accompanied by an adult. All riders are responsible for their own meals.
The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. Friday from the visitor's bus parking area of NLRHS Stadium. It will return after the game this Friday night.
Those interested can purchase their tickets at the Athletic Office by the end of the day Thursday.
Anyone that would like to pre-purchase tickets to the game can do so in the Athletic Office until the close of business on Thursday. Tickets here are $10.00, and tickets in Shreveport are $15.00.
If you have any questions contact the Athletic Office at 771-8154.
Jostens will be on campus Tuesday and Wednesday during all lunch shifts to take orders for gradation supplies! Remember! A cap, gown, and tassel unit only costs $30 plus tax!!! #ordernow #classof2020
Friendly reminder!! Sign up for the PSAT closes on Friday, September 13! Students, check your email for the link to the sign-up form! #nationalmerit
And the winner is......
IT'S GAME DAY!
Fans, please do not park in the Changed Life International Ministries parking lot. The church is located behind Wildcat Arena.
Colleges coming to campus:
Tues, 9/17 - UCA – In cafeteria during lunch shifts
Mon, 9/23 - Grinnell College, Iowa @ 11:30 a.m. – sign up in the Guidance Office
University of Missouri, St. Louis – @ 1:45 p.m. – sign up in the Guidance Office
Tues, 9/24 Carleton College, Minnesota – @ 9:00 a.m. – sign up in the Guidance Office
Colby College, Maine – @ 2:00 p.m. – sign up in the Guidance Office
Alternatives to traditional college.......
https://www.collegiateparent.com/high-school/alternatives-to-traditional-college/
What Every Student Should Know About Scholarships and Tuition Discounting
https://www.uloop.com/news/view.php/277525/What-Every-Student-Should-Know-About-Scholarships-and-Tuition-Discounting
Attentions all JUNIORS! ALPS - Advancement, Leadership, Personal Growth, & Service is looking for YOU! Applications due Friday, 9/6
Link to apply: https://www.nlrchamber.org/alps-application.html
Sponsored by the NLR Chamber of Commerce.
Around noon, a fire alarm sounded at NLRHS. Students and staff immediately evacuated the building. Emergency officials responded and found it to be a false alarm. After receiving the all clear, students and staff re-entered the building. Classes have resumed.
Congratulate the cast for the Fall play, A Family Reunion to Die For!
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 campus 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.
Need advice on moving from high school to post-school for a child with a disability? Then join us for our annual Transition Fair.
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.
Parking Passes on sale:
Seniors-Tuesday, Aug. 27th at 6:45 am
Juniors- Wednesday, Aug. 28th at 6:45 am
Sophomores-Thursday, Aug. 29th at 6:45 am
$10.00 exact change!
Bring copy of form, driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration to Main Office.
Paper copies of form are available at school in the Main Office and Guidance Office.
A BEAUTIFUL sight! Reading in our lovely and well-stocked Media Center! #bestwaytoraiseyourtestscores
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 dance troupe! #twinkletoes
Mini Cano College!
