North Little Rock School District

Good evening! All campuses, with the exception of Amboy Elementary, will return to in-person learning and at normal time on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Please click on this link to read the Superintendent's Message in its entirety: https://5il.co/1s3j4

Although power has been restored to Amboy Elementary School, due to today’s predicted severe weather, our teams are not able to conduct a thorough assessment of the building. Therefore, Amboy Elementary School will remain closed until further notice for in-person learning. No school means no virtual assignments or remote learning.

The threat of severe weather has been extended to 4:00 p.m. in our community making school operations potentially unsafe. Due to the extended forecast and out of an abundance of caution for all our employees, all Central Office and school sites will be closed today. There will be no on-site instruction, after-school activities, or athletic practices and events, as all Central Office and school sites will be closed. No transportation or food services will be provided. Remote learning for students is in effect as previously communicated.

Due to the prediction of severe weather occurring at our delayed start times, the NLRSD will operate on an Alternate Method of Instruction (AMI) model for Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Virtual instruction will begin at the delayed start times. Click on this link for more important information: https://5il.co/1s0xb

We are monitoring the weather, as forecasters predict another round of severe weather. Out of an abundance of caution, the district will delay school start times and office start times by 2 hours and 30 minutes on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Pre-K/Elementary School: 10:20 a.m. Middle School: 10:40 a.m. High School: 11:10 a.m. All Central Office Sites: 10:30 a.m. Thank you for your understanding. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.

The NLRSD will no longer provides mass athletic physicals. This step is being taken to align the district with best practice recommendations of medical professionals. Please click on the following link for more info and for nearby clinics: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/1064573

Happy Tuesday! Although power has been restored at Amboy Elementary, the building will remain closed Wednesday until we conduct a thorough assessment. Please read the Superintendent's Message and make a transportation request if displaced at this link: https://5il.co/1rzzm

Greetings, NLRSD Family! Please read the Superintendent's Message, which discusses the return to in-person learning for all schools except Amboy Elementary School. The message can be read at this link: https://5il.co/1rwnm

There will be no school for students on Monday, April 3, but staff will report to their buildings. Schools will reopen for classes on Tuesday, April 4. We have scheduled a Community Support Day for tomorrow. Please read the Superintendent's Message here: https://5il.co/1rug6

We experienced a gut-wrenching day yesterday as our community and our state witnessed a historic tornado. Please read a letter from Dr. Pilewski. The letter can be read at this link: https://5il.co/1ruaz

Due to the inclement weather we experienced today, the hiring fair scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled. Stay safe, everyone!

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Due to the prediction of inclement weather this afternoon and out of an abundance of caution, students and staff will be released early. Elementary Dismissal: 11:45 a.m. Middle School Dismissal: 12:30 p.m. High School Dismissal: 1:05 p.m. Please be patient as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

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://www.smore.com/n53uf

With the Public Health Emergency coming to an end, Medicaid will soon resume its renewal process. Please make sure that Medicaid has your correct phone number and address. Medicaid will soon be mailing out important paperwork to complete to stay enrolled. Spread the word! Disclaimer: This is being shared for informational purposes only.

Congratulations to Ms. Melisha Griffin on being named a state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! Her application has been forwarded to the national level for review by the National Science Foundation. Griffin teaches engineering at the Center of Excellence.

Congratulations to these rising seniors on being selected to attend Arkansas Governor's School! AGS is a prestigious four-week summer residential program for students to study one of nine fields. Read more at the following link: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/1052365

Please see the latest edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," which is available here: https://www.smore.com/y6d9c The Board of Education met last week. Click on this link for highlights: https://www.smore.com/qnke8 Enjoy Spring Break!

Kenneth Womack is the recipient of this month's Great Rising Mentoring award! Womack has been mentoring our students through his organization, The Lab, which is a dance studio. He encourages students to dance to turn negative energy into positive solutions.

Congratulations to Rachel Lipsey on being the March recipient of the Parent North S.T.A.R award! An alumna of this district, Lipsey has served in various roles of PTA and is a part of the inaugural Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee. Thank you, Mrs. Lipsey!

The Shephard Family recognized Mr. Dewayne Noble, an English teacher at the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus, for being caring, outgoing, and very eager for his students to make it to the next level. Noble's students know that he loves them and he pushes them in love.