It's time to gear up for Kindergarten!The North Little Rock School District is excited to welcome the Class of 2034 at Kindergarten Roundup, which will be held on April 8, 2021. Roundup will be virtual. Please follow the Facebook page of your child's future school to get the Zoom link to participate in Kindergarten Roundup.School principals will be scheduling... READ MORE >

A number of students in the North Little Rock School District will benefit from some creative learning techniques to make lessons come alive. This is because of more than $10,000 in donations presented to various schools by the North Little Rock Public Education Foundation. Each year, the organization sponsors Innovative Teaching Grants, which is an opportunity... READ MORE >

COVID-19 has forced many changes, but it has not stopped the North Little Rock Rotary from presenting the district's kindergarten students with books and reading them with the youngsters.Since 1999, the North Little Rock Rotary has organized the "I Like Me" campaign. Each kindergartner in the district receives a personalized book that features their name, two... READ MORE >

Thank you, families, for completing the survey to indicate the learning option for your student in the spring semester. Please follow the instructions below to ensure that your student's transition is smooth. Center of Excellence Virtual Student Fall 2020 → Face-to-Face Student Spring 2021 January 4: Remote Learning Day, following class schedule from fall... READ MORE >

Following the recommendation of Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Health, the North Little Rock School District has adopted new CDC guidelines for COVID-19 as it relates to quarantines. Individuals identified as a close contact can choose one of the following options: Option 1: The student or staff member can return to campus on Day 11 if... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following teachers! The individuals listed below will represent their respective campus as the building-level Teacher of the Year for the 2020-21 school year. In addition, they will be vying to become the district’s Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in April. Campus Teacher/Teachers of the Year ... READ MORE >

The health and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority in the North Little Rock School District. Please know that we are taking COVID-19 seriously, and we are going above and beyond to prevent the spread of it. When a student or staff member tests positive, we identify the individuals who were in close contact with that person who tested positive.... READ MORE >

The North Little Rock School District is excited to announce its exclusive partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS.Nike, through BSN SPORTS , will serve as the exclusive outfitter for the Charging Wildcats. BSN Sports will also serve as the official equipment supplier. The multi-year agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards, along... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

Students in kindergarten through third grade 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. This type of report card will give parents descriptive feedback... READ MORE >

The Arkansas Department of Education has approved the North Little Rock School District's plan to hold Virtual Learning Fridays. This will begin on October 23, the first Friday of the second quarter. This will continue through December 18, the end of the second quarter, and will be re-evaluated and communicated if we decide to continue with this initiative. In... READ MORE >

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.El Distrito Escolar de North Little Rock volverá a albergar clínicas de influenza en cada una de sus escuelas. Vea el programa a continuación. Los estudiantes... READ MORE >

North Little Rock School District is excited about seeing our athletic teams compete again. Due to COVID-19, the following changes have been made concerning home athletic events in football and volleyball. Football Admission prices: $5.00 Buy home tickets (2 per person limit) Home ticket booth located in the middle of the teachers parking lot behind the Post... READ MORE >

The North Little Rock Board of Education has selected Greg Pilewski, the current Deputy Superintendent of Queen Anne's County Public Schools in Centreville, Maryland, as its next Superintendent of Schools. “I am humbled by the support of the Board and the community to lead this school district and I look forward to working with all of our stakeholders to make the... READ MORE >

Mark your calendar for NLRSD's Open House sessions!This year, it will take place virtually. In these sessions, parents who will be sending their children to school will be able to hear from administrators and procedures on the reopening plans and standard operating procedures respective to their school.This is not to be confused with the Open House for students... READ MORE >

Dear NLRSD families, I wanted to take a moment to encourage each of you to support the local PTA units at your children’s schools. As we all know, this year is going to look different for all of us - students, teachers and staff, and families. Because of the overarching need to protect our students and those who work in each of our schools, volunteers will not be... READ MORE >

The North Little Rock School Board has selected three top Candidates in its nationwide search for the next Superintendent of Schools. Ray and Associates, an organization specializing in national school executive leadership searches, reviewed applications from over 40 candidates from 22 states. The firm, with over 45 years of experience in the industry, created... READ MORE >

THIS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE IS TO GET INFORMATION FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE ENROLLED IN THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY. Please note that all virtual open houses are limited to the first 250 participants. All sessions will be recorded and posted on the Virtual Academy website. The Google Meet app may need to be downloaded to access the open house. You will need a free Google... READ MORE >

Check this page periodically as we will post updates for reopening school here. Revise esta página periódicamente ya que publicaremos actualizaciones para reabrir la escuela aquí.Posted on June 29, 2020:Haga clic para leer en espanolDear North Little Rock Students, Parents/ Guardians, Faculty, and Community, Thank you for your patience and cooperation during... READ MORE >

Estimados estudiantes, padres / tutores, facultad y comunidad de North Little Rock, Gracias por su paciencia y cooperación durante esta emergencia de salud pública en todo el país. Su apoyo será significativo en la reapertura exitosa de la escuela el 13 de agosto de 2020. El Distrito Escolar North Little Rock (NLRSD) continuará siguiendo la guía de la Oficina del... READ MORE >

Dear North Little Rock Students, Parents/ Guardians, Faculty, and Community, Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this nationwide public health emergency. Your support will be significant in a successful school reopening on August 13, 2020. The North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) will continue to follow the guidance from the Governor’s... READ MORE >

The district's Reopening Task Force, made up of parents, city leaders, district administrators and staff, and health professionals, held its first meeting Monday afternoon (June 22). The task force would like your input as well. Please complete the feedback form at the link below and provide the question(s) or concern(s) that you have as it relates to reopening in... READ MORE >

The North Little Rock School District is making plans for the upcoming school year in the age of COVID-19. This takes you to a video featuring Dr. Keith McGee, the Interim Superintendent. Dr. McGee discusses the three options that are available for our students. You are also asked to complete a survey to express your interest in the Virtual Academy option. This... READ MORE >

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de North Little Rock está buscando información de sus diversos interesados mientras trabajan para seleccionar un nuevo Superintendente de Escuelas. Ray & Associates, la firma contratada para guiar a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de North Little Rock en la búsqueda de un Superintendente de Escuelas, está... READ MORE >

In response to COVID-19 public health emergency, a benefit program called Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) has been developed for States to implement in assisting families that were receiving free or reduced lunches from their school. The program was designed to help replace the cost of meals incurred by families as a result of the State eliminating public school... READ MORE >

Dear NLRSD students, families, professional staff, and community stakeholders: Like many of you, I am concerned about the events that led to the death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests throughout this country. We at the North Little Rock School District stand boldly with all community members, not only seeking justice for the families, communities, and... READ MORE >

Families who receive SNAP benefits will be receiving additional funds to help replace the cost of meals due to school closures created by COVID-19. Families whose children attend our elementary schools, which offer free school meals to all students, are also be eligible to receive these funds -- even if they do not ordinarily qualify for SNAP benefits.This is all... READ MORE >

As we begin to wind down our school year, please take the time to update your GUARDIAN email address using your Home Access Center account. This will help ensure that you are receiving accurate and up to date information from the district in a timely manner. You may verify and/or update this information via the web, or the eSchool PLUS family APP. Short... READ MORE >

Elementary parents, We want to take a moment to thank you for your hard work in helping us maintain the learning process during this pandemic. We know this task was difficult and, at times, overwhelming. We appreciate your efforts. NLRSD's elementary students will be going "unplugged" the last three weeks of school, beginning May 3. We are supplying 3 weeks of... READ MORE >

(Available in English and Spanish)Parents, Please refer to the following information to register your child(ren) into the North Little Rock School District. The Family Portal is where parents/guardians register a NEW STUDENT. If you need help in completing your registration process, the PowerSchool family support phone number is (866) 434-6276. You can also... READ MORE >

Following the mandate of the Arkansas Secretary of Education, the North Little Rock School District will cancel classes for Friday, March 13, 2020, through the week of Spring Break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 30.All after school events have been postponed until further notice. All school buildings will be closed. The district will implement Alternative... READ MORE >

Following the mandate of the Arkansas Secretary of Education, the North Little Rock School District will cancel classes for Friday, March 13, 2020, through the week of Spring Break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 30. All school events and after-care programs have been postponed until further notice. All school buildings will be closed. School will dismiss... READ MORE >

A message from Superintendent Bobby Acklin on the Coronavirus: Hello parents, students, and stakeholders, Today, we learned about the presumed case of the coronavirus in our area. I met with administrators Wednesday afternoon to share some information with them. With the help of our Nursing Supervisor and our Custodian Supervisor, we provided administrators... READ MORE >

Dear Families,Welcome to the NLR family! We have so much to offer you and your child. We will highlight these programs during the Kindergarten Round-Up at your zoned Elementary School on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. We offer a variety of programs as well as small class sizes. Our buildings are secure and state of the art. All rooms include sound field... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Patrons of the North Little Rock School District, I’m sure you are aware of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that originated in China and has been in the news over the past few months. We want to assure you that our school district is keeping track of this situation through reliable sources, such as our local health department, the Arkansas... READ MORE >

Central Office staff has begun the process of moving ahead of the demolition of our current building at 2700 N. Poplar to make way for the North Little Rock Justice Center. The Dyslexia Services, Gifted & Talented, School Health, and Student Services departments have already moved to the Annex Building, located at 2200 N. Poplar. The remaining departments... READ MORE >

Starting January 7, parents can take part in the process to have their children become a part of the North Little Rock School District for the 2020-2021 school year. This is possible through The Public School Choice Act of 2015, which allows Arkansas students to attend a school outside of the zone in which they live. Parents interested in enrolling their children... READ MORE >

In January, a large portion of North Little Rock School District’s Central Office staff will be moving to 2400 Willow Street, which currently serves as the North Little Rock Police and Fire Training Center. The current Central Office building will eventually be torn down to accommodate the construction of the North Little Rock Justice Center. The new Central... READ MORE >

In January, the North Little Rock School District’s Central Office staff will be moving to 2400 Willow Street, which currently houses the North Little Rock Police and Fire Training Center. The current Central Office building will eventually be torn down to accommodate the construction of the North Little Rock Justice Center. The new Central Office location will... READ MORE >

As President of the North Little Rock Board of Education, I want to take a moment to say thank you to the administration, staff, and local law enforcement for their efforts following a challenging week for all school districts in Arkansas. There are not many things over which I've lost sleep; however, this week was much different. We live in a time where you... READ MORE >

It's that time of year again! The wheels on the NLRSD Book Express will be rolling again, running from June 3 to June 26. The schedule below shows when the literacy bus will be making a stop near you! Make plans to visit the bus, check out books, and build on those reading skills! READ MORE >

Good MorningToday, your student should come home with a list of school-wide expectations we had this year. As we prepare for next year, please feel free to give your input by using the QR code on the paper, or following the link in this article. Thank you for all your support, and let me know if we can be of any assistance-Matthew How, PrincipalBuenos días Hoy, su... READ MORE >

At its April 18th meeting, the North Little Rock Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2019-20 school year. Creating the school calendar is a collaboration between teachers, staff, and administrators. This takes you to the 2019-20 calendar. Some important dates for next year's calendar: First Day of School: Tuesday, August 13 Last Day of School: ... READ MORE >

Beginning March 25 through May 1, the North Little Rock School District will allow parents who live outside of the North Little Rock school zone to register their children to attend school in the district for the 2019-2020 school year. This is possible through The Public School Choice Act of 2015, which enables Arkansas students to attend a school outside of the... READ MORE >

The North Little Rock School District is joining leaders and districts across the state and nation in recognizing this week as “National School Counseling Week,” a time to bring public aware to the vast contributions that school counselors have made within schools, and most importantly, with students. This week highlights the vital role that school counselors play... READ MORE >

Bullying has no place in the North Little Rock School District. That’s the mantra repeated by the newly-formed Superintendent’s Student Cabinet, a group of 28 students from each school in the North Little Rock School District. The students gathered at Central Office to talk about bullying, how to recognize it, and solutions to eliminate it on their respective... READ MORE >

To assist with using our parking lot for safe student drop off and pick up procedures, we have made a short video. READ MORE >

Excited to announce our Fall Book Fair will be Nov. 13-17th! READ MORE >

We are collecting Box Tops for Education this year. We hope everyone will participate in helping us collect them. Be sure to ask your friends and family to help us too. They are on so many different types of products. We will have different turn in times throughout the year. Each box top is worth 10¢ for our school!! There are many exciting things we'd love... READ MORE >

On behalf of the RRE family, I would like to be the first to welcome you to Ridge Road Elementary School. My name is Matthew How, and I will be your principal. This is our second year serving students from the Levy and Park Hill neighborhoods. I personally have had the privilege of working with students and their families in this area for 10 years. Last year we... READ MORE >