Get ready, Class of 2029! North Little Rock High School (NLRHS) and the Center of Excellence (COE) invite all rising 9th-grade students and their families to our annual Showcase.
Discover the future of your education and explore diverse opportunities, from traditional academics to specialized career pathways in the Academy of Health Sciences or Academy of Engineering Technology.
Event Details
Date: January 22nd, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Location: NLRHS Cafe
What to Expect:
Meet teachers and current students.
Learn about course offerings, including advanced and concurrent credit options.
Understand community service requirements for graduation.
Find the path that fits you best and explore all the offerings on campus.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you begin your journey as a Charging Wildcat!
Would you like to know more about the specific career academies offered at the Center of Excellence?
Discover the future of your education and explore diverse opportunities, from traditional academics to specialized career pathways in the Academy of Health Sciences or Academy of Engineering Technology.
Event Details
Date: January 22nd, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Location: NLRHS Cafe
What to Expect:
Meet teachers and current students.
Learn about course offerings, including advanced and concurrent credit options.
Understand community service requirements for graduation.
Find the path that fits you best and explore all the offerings on campus.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you begin your journey as a Charging Wildcat!
Would you like to know more about the specific career academies offered at the Center of Excellence?
Make a lasting impact where it matters most! North Little Rock Middle School (7-8 Campus) is seeking dedicated, recurring substitute teachers to provide our students with the stability and mentorship they need. By becoming a familiar face in our hallways, you do more than just cover a class; you build the consistent relationships that empower young learners to succeed. Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today by visiting the ESS website or the North Little Rock School District Employment Portal to start your journey in our classrooms. Your presence today shapes their excellence tomorrow!
Don't forget about the 2025 Art Show with Mrs. Oliver, Ms. Patrom, and Mrs. Tenison's art classes showing off their masterpieces.
We are so excited to invite you to our Holiday Band Concert!
Your students have worked incredibly hard to prepare an excellent program of festive music, and they are thrilled to share their talents with you.
Please join us for an evening of holiday cheer and support our outstanding young musicians. We can't wait to see you there!
Date: Monday, December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: NLRHS Performing Arts Center
Your students have worked incredibly hard to prepare an excellent program of festive music, and they are thrilled to share their talents with you.
Please join us for an evening of holiday cheer and support our outstanding young musicians. We can't wait to see you there!
Date: Monday, December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: NLRHS Performing Arts Center
Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Please click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/44i5VaO
Join us for the exciting NLRMS 7/8 Winter Choir Concert 2025!
Message from the NLRMS PTA: 💙 Wildcat Parents, We Need Your Help for Incentive Days! 💛 Our NLRMS students are earning their reward days, and we need YOU to make these events awesome! This is a fun way to engage with the students and celebrate all their hard work. We are looking for wonderful volunteers to help with prepping and packing snacks, handing out snacks, and selling concessions. 📅 Volunteer Schedule & Key Dates: Snack Prepping: We need hands-on help Tuesday, December 16, starting at 9:00 AM to get all the snacks ready for the students! ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AE2AA7FE3-60652531-asseble 7th & 8th Grade Incentive Day: The event is on Wednesday, December 17, starting at 1:45 PM. ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AE2AA7FE3-60652778-7th8th 6th Grade Incentive Day: The event is on Friday, December 19, starting at 1:45 PM. ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AE2AA7FE3-60653792-6thgrade Please use the Sign-Up Genius link under each date to choose the time that works best for you! Every hour of your time makes a huge difference to our students and staff. Thank you for supporting our Wildcats! Go NLRMS!
📢LAST CALL for NLR Sweatshirt Preorders! 📢 We’re submitting our final order on Thursday, so be sure to get yours in! 💙💛 👉 Please note: XXL and XXXL will be preorder only, so make sure to grab those now if you need them! Thank you for supporting NLR! ❄️🦁 https://nlrmspta.givebacks.com/shop
Join us for the exciting NLRMS 7th-8th Grade 2025 Art Show! Mark your calendar for December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM on the main campus and celebrate the creativity of our students.
Annual Scoliosis Screening 2025-2026
Annual Scoliosis Screening Information:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We will be conducting our annual BMI and Scoliosis screenings in accordance with state guidelines.
January 7th: BMI all 6th graders & Scoliosis screening for 6th grade girls
January 8th: BMI/Scoliosis screening for all 8th-grade students
If you know anyone in need of Thanksgiving Dinner, Disciples In Christ Baptist Ministries is giving away Meal Boxes.
They are located at 5402 Young Road North Little Rock, AR. They will be there until 2 pm. Supplies are limited.
Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/49VoWDi
There is a PTA meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 in the 6th grade media center. We'd love to have teachers and staff there! A PTA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the 6th-grade media center.
🍴 REMINDER: One week from tonight! Take the night off from cooking and support our school!
Next Monday, November 17 from 5–9 PM, head to Texas Roadhouse for NLRMS PTA Dine Out Night!
Show this flyer when you dine in or order to-go (you MUST present the flyer), and 10% of your meal will benefit NLRMS PTA.
Every bite helps our students — thank you for supporting NLRMS! 💙💛
Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/3XoKMYk
November 20, 2025 – Thursday
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
MUST HAVE ATHLETIC CLOTHING (DRESS FOR THE WEATHER), RUNNING SHOES, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON TRYOUT DAY
MUST HAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE IN THE NLRHS ATHLETIC OFFICE TO BE ABLE TO TRY OUT AND PARTICIPATE.
- SPORTS PHYSICAL PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE, AND THE PACKET MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE BEFORE TRYOUTS
ALL BASKETBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE TRYOUT AFTER THE BASKETBALL SEASON
STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME AFTER TRYOUTS. PICK-UP TIME WILL BE 5:00 PM
Contact Information:
Coach BJ Pettus – pettusb@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
Coach Stover – stovera@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
MUST HAVE ATHLETIC CLOTHING (DRESS FOR THE WEATHER), RUNNING SHOES, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON TRYOUT DAY
MUST HAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE IN THE NLRHS ATHLETIC OFFICE TO BE ABLE TO TRY OUT AND PARTICIPATE.
- SPORTS PHYSICAL PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE, AND THE PACKET MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE BEFORE TRYOUTS
ALL BASKETBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE TRYOUT AFTER THE BASKETBALL SEASON
STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME AFTER TRYOUTS. PICK-UP TIME WILL BE 5:00 PM
Contact Information:
Coach BJ Pettus – pettusb@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
Coach Stover – stovera@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
NLRMS Girls (7th and 8th Grade) Track and Field Tryouts 2025-2026 Season
November 19, 2025 – Wednesday
3:45pm – 5:00pm
-MUST HAVE ATHLETIC CLOTHING (DRESS FOR THE WEATHER), RUNNING SHOES, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON TRYOUT DAY
-MUST HAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE IN THE NLRHS ATHLETIC OFFICE TO BE ABLE TO TRY OUT AND PARTICIPATE. SPORTS PHYSICAL PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE AND THE PACKET MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE BEFORE TRYOUTS
ALL BASKETBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE TRYOUT AFTER BASKETBALL SEASON
STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME AFTER TRYOUTS. PICKUP UP TIME WILL BE 5:00PM
Contact Information:
Coach BJ Pettus – pettusb@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
Coach Evans – evansk@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
November 19, 2025 – Wednesday
3:45pm – 5:00pm
-MUST HAVE ATHLETIC CLOTHING (DRESS FOR THE WEATHER), RUNNING SHOES, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON TRYOUT DAY
-MUST HAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE IN THE NLRHS ATHLETIC OFFICE TO BE ABLE TO TRY OUT AND PARTICIPATE. SPORTS PHYSICAL PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE AND THE PACKET MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE BEFORE TRYOUTS
ALL BASKETBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE TRYOUT AFTER BASKETBALL SEASON
STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME AFTER TRYOUTS. PICKUP UP TIME WILL BE 5:00PM
Contact Information:
Coach BJ Pettus – pettusb@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
Coach Evans – evansk@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Please click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/3Jqsbbh
Need help finding food or curious how to get involved out your community?
https://arkansasfoodbank.org/find-food/?_ga=2.241831946.969041701.1761946019-1353422932.1759001336#googtrans(en|en)
https://governor.arkansas.gov/help-arkansas/?fbclid=IwRlRTSANyCKdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHo7vcAAPDJ0gsQ3khnDXaK913vR2gskd3LaQZ0dkbJS_LObWHReT4JRDKwfr_aem_3XBtEsJttytEKfcD1hOHA
Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Click the link to view an important message regarding student attendance. http://bit.ly/4hzgQ5f