It is with extreme sadness that we notify you of the passing of a beloved NLRHS teacher and colleague, Mr. Stanley Whisnant.
Mr. Whisnant was admired by students, fellow teachers and staff, and families. Students looked forward to taking EAST because they would be able to work with him on innovative, self-guided projects.
Mr. Whisnant joined the district in August 1998 and has been a fixture in our district and in our community.
Mr. Whisnant was a man of great strength, and he loved North Little Rock High School and the North Little Rock School District. Although seriously ill, he fought through pain to be on campus with his students. He found joy in the classroom.
A memorial service will be held in his honor in the NLRHS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Our Board Workshop set to take place at 5:30 p.m. will begin at 6:30 p.m. so that everyone can attend the service if they desire.
Please remember his wife, Mrs. Karla Whisnant, the Principal at the Center of Excellence (COE), and his daughters, Ms. Jordan Whisnant, a Crestwood Elementary School teacher, and Ms. Jadyn Whisnant, a 2022 COE alumna, and the entire family throughout this time.
Can you identify (and tag) these ladies on the 1996 NLRHS Homecoming Court? #TBT #NLR
Shunte Kelley, Connell Hymes, and Michael Jones sing acapella at the 1996 Homecoming Assembly at the former West Campus. #TBT #NLR
The holiday break is now upon us. We would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and a fruitful 2024.
All schools and Central Office sites will be closed December 25-January 2. Central Office sites will reopen on January 3.
Students will return to classes on January 9.
Happy Friday!
Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," available here: https://nlrsd.info/41w4RgT
The Board of Education met Thursday. Click here for highlights: https://nlrsd.info/3RCAD74
Have a great holiday break!
The holiday break is upon us!
Have a safe and restful holiday season. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
NLRMS students took the opportunity to spread some holiday cheer and visited the Ronald McDonald House this week. They took items, such as books, games, cleaning supplies, and toiletries, to provide for families that are staying at the home as their child receives care at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Their teachers, Mrs. Batte and Mr. Beasley, said that this experience was planned to teach students about being servants in the community.
In this photo, students can be seen entering and exiting Scipio A. Jones High School. The school closed in 1970, yet the Dragon spirit lives on! Former students formed the Scipio A. Jones High School National Alumni Association. They regularly hold reunions. #TBT #NLR
Congratulations to Lauren Smithey, the Gifted and Talented Facilitator at Indian Hills Elementary, on being named a Javits-Frazier Scholar!
This recognition, provided by the National Association for Gifted Children, provides teachers of students of all backgrounds in gifted programs with advanced learning and new perspectives on what giftedness looks like in different environments.
Happy Friday!
Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," which is available at the following link: https://nlrsd.info/3uZ3U4z
Have a great weekend!
Alan Ferguson, Kyle Stane, and fellow members of the Northeast High band are seen here performing in the State Fair Parade. They won first place overall. #TBT #NLR
Special thanks to Board Vice President Natalie Wankum and Kristi and Michael Boles, operators of the David's Burgers in NLR, for coordinating this undergarment/sock drive for our elementary students. Customers at all 10 locations collectively donated more than 800 items!
We're so proud to unveil the names of our 2023-2024 Building-Level Teachers of the Year! One of the educators listed will be the 2024 NLRSD Teacher of the Year and will vying to become Arkansas Teacher of the Year.
You may view the names here: https://nlrsd.info/3RbgQvz
Happy Friday!
Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://nlrsd.info/3NiQaYK
The Board of Education met last night. Please click on this link to read highlights here: https://nlrsd.info/3RgOr7a
Check out the prices for food at Burger Broil in North Little Rock. This is a page from an ad that appeared in the 1960s NLRHS yearbook. This is definitely throwback!
#TBT #NLR
Happy Friday!
Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," which is available at this link: https://nlrsd.info/47VpsNw
Have a great weekend!
The Spirit Truck has been around for 20 years! It's the idea of the Class of 2004 as they wanted to find a way to bring about spirit. And they wanted to outdo the Class of 2003's "Spirit Couch." The 1984 Chevy is still around and is still an attraction.
#TBT #NLR
Due to the Great American Solar Eclipse, all campuses will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2024. As a result of this closure, the last day of school will now be Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Please click on this link to view the calendar: https://nlrsd.info/44BMcjB
Please make plans to attend the Pre-K Program's Family Literacy Night! It will take place on December 12.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Pamela Criss at crissp@nlrsd.org.
For today's #TBT, we take it back to 1991 to the first ever King of the Hill assembly! Court members were dressed in boxer shorts, white dress shirts, and black bow ties.
Larry Ross won the crown.
This is a tradition that continues today. #TBT #NLR
