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Happy Friday!
Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," available here: https://www.smore.com/q04cg
The Board of Education met last night. Click here for highlights from the meeting: https://www.smore.com/k8qx3
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The Board of Education presented Dr. Rochelle Redus with a plaque to thank her for her service as Board President over the past year. The Board voted unanimously to name Mrs. Dorothy Williams as Board President for the next term.
Thank you, Dr. Redus!
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Mr. Terry Hansen, a custodian at Ridge Road Elementary, was recommended for the Superintendent’s Honor Roll by his supervisor, Mrs. Kim Martin. Martin recognized Hansen for going above and beyond in his role to keep his school clean. Martin accepted award on Hansen's behalf.
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The Board saluted the COE and Crestwood for receiving money from the Arkansas School Recognition Program for high achievement and student growth on the 2022 ACT Aspire exam.
You can read more about this at the following link: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/929164
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The Board recognized the COE and the Sixth Grade Campus on earning the "Beating the Odds" award, presented to schools demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire while serving students from low-income communities.
Read more about it here: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/929195
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We're still celebrating our Board of Education, the recipient of the 2022 School Board of Excellence in Leadership Award! The Board earned this honor at the Arkansas School Boards Association Convention.
You can read more about it here: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/935013
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Members of the NLRHS STARS Program shared the purpose of their organization with the Board of Education. STARS is made up of juniors and seniors who go to the district's elementary schools to mentor Pre-K students. The program has made a huge impact on these students' lives.
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Brody Martin, a second grader at Indian Hills Elementary, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at tonight's Regular Board Meeting.
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Special thanks to Pike View Early Childhood Center for serving as excellent hosts at today's Superintendent and Board Member luncheon. What a great day!
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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/r8vu5
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Congratulations to our Board of Education on earning the 2022 School Board of Excellence in Leadership award! This award is presented by the Arkansas School Boards Association.
You can read more about this honor at the following link: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/935013
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Dr. Torrye Hooper, our Deputy Superintendent, tries out the Safety Services Golf Cart. This cart will be added to the Safety Services Department's fleet as another tool to ensure efficient and reliable service to the students and staff in the district.
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Hats off to the 6th Grade Campus and the COE! The Office of Education Policy has recognized them with the “Beating the Odds” award for high growth on the 2022 ACT Aspire while serving students from low-income communities.
Read more here: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/929195
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Congratulations to Crestwood Elementary and the Center of Excellence! Both schools will receive money from the state for high achievement and student growth on the 2022 ACT Aspire exam.
Click here to read the amounts: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/929164
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Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week": https://www.smore.com/3mehz
The Board of Education met last night for a Board Workshop and a Special Board Meeting. Click here for highlights: https://www.smore.com/ns43h
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We're so proud to announce the 2022-2023 Building-Level Teachers of the Year! Each will be vying to become the district’s Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in April at the 2023 Night of Honors.
Click here to read the names: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/926402
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Thank you, Lakewood Elementary, for being outstanding hosts for today’s Superintendent and Board Member Luncheon!
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Congratulations to Mr. Gary Logan, who has been appointed as Executive Director of Student-Centered Support Services! He currently serves as the Principal at Mattison Elementary in Conway.
You can read more about him at this link: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/923347
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