North Little Rock School District

Congratulations to the Math Olympiads from the Sixth Grade Campus! We are so proud of them! Read more about them at this link: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/732051

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so thankful to all teachers across our district. Join us in saluting them for their hard work and their drive to always put students first. Reach out to a former teacher or your student's teachers and share how much they've made an impact!

Good afternoon! 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://5il.co/19op4 Have a great weekend!

We're still in celebration mode from the 2022 Night of Honors! Our photographer has provided us with the pictures. Congratulations to all of our honorees. We salute Mrs. Capri Salaam, the 2022 NLRSD Teacher of the Year! Click here to see the pictures: tinyurl.com/4mab48xw

Marla Edwards, and her third graders -- Jacob, Naveah, and Jhaki -- presented to the Board on creative techniques to improve their math fact fluency. The students showed an example of this fluency through an exercise with multiplication.

Erik Axxe is this month's recipient of the "Great Rising" Mentoring Award. When Axxe learned of the launch of our mentoring program, he signed up and began working with students at NLR Academy. He is encouraging others to get involved in this meaningful work.

This month's Parent North S.T.A.R recipient is Penny Gonzales, a parent with two students at Boone Park. Gonzales is a consistent parent who loves the school. School staff say she is dedicated to the hopes and dreams of all students and employees. Congratulations!

Sonya Strickland-Preston, a Generalist in the Human Resources Department, received the Superintendent's Honor Roll recognition. Nominated by her supervisor, Strickland-Preston was recognized for her professionalism and willingness to improve the organization for all employees.

Elizabeth McMahan, a Special Education Reading Teacher at the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus, received the Superintendent's Honor Roll recognition. Her students showed major growth in reading on NWEA exams, which provide teachers and administrators with data to gauge achievement.

The Board of Education saluted the Golden Girls Ensemble from the NLRMS - Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus on earning superior ratings at the Region 2 Choral Performance Assessment in March. In addition, the choir sang at Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Education recognized NLRHS junior Autumn Dellinger for organizing a cleanup of Ole Main. More than two dozen students, alumni, and community members showed up to participate. Dellinger also received the History Hero Award from the NLR History Commission.

The Board recognized the NLRHS Yearbook Staff on exceptional publication of the 2021 yearbook. The annual has been chosen as an "Outstanding Example of Creativity and Journalistic Excellence" by Walsworth Yearbooks to provide schools with examples in design, themes, and covers.

The Board of Education saluted the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council on providing wise counsel to Dr. Pilewski each month to improve the overall student experience for everyone. This council is made of up middle and high school students from across the district.

The Board of Education recognized NLR Varsity Cheer on a successful competitive season. They are the two-time state champs! They traveled to nationals in Florida and are ranked 18th in the country! Congratulations to the squad and to Coach Missy Sela!

Zephaniah Williams, a senior at the North Little Rock Center of Excellence, led the Pledge of Allegiance and offered a prayer at Thursday's Regular Board Meeting.

The North Little Rock Board of Education is seeking to fill the Zone 6 position, which was vacated by Mr. J.T. Zakrzweski.  Please read the news release at the following link, which addresses ways in which interested citizens can fill the vacancy: https://5il.co/19aq9

Please see the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week" at this link: https://5il.co/19apc The Board of Education held its Regular Board Meeting on last night. Click on the following link to read highlights: https://5il.co/19apf Have a great weekend!

Due to predicted rain in the forecast, our "Literacy Leads to Champions" parade scheduled for Sunday has been postponed. We thank you for your support!

Are you ready for the parade? You do not want to miss the NLRSD's "Literacy Leads to Champions" parade, which will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.! This first-ever parade will highlight the district's commitment to literacy through our schools, students, and student-athletes.

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://5il.co/18vcy Have a great weekend!