Effective immediately, masks are now optional in the North Little Rock School District.
Our district leaders and principals assembled to discuss goals to improve student outcomes at their respective campuses.
The modified lockdown at NLRHS/Center of Excellence has been lifted. All students and staff are safe. The safety and security of students and staff remain our top priority.
Earlier this morning, dozens of students from North Little Rock High School and the Center of Excellence participated in a peaceful protest for a short period of time outside of the building. Upon returning to class, a small group of protesters continued to rally. As a result, administrators initiated a modified lockdown as a precaution. The students and staff are safe and secure, and there is no immediate threat. The safety and security of the students and staff remain our top priority.
Happy Friday!
Please read the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," which is available at the following link: https://5il.co/169j9
Have a good weekend!
The NLRSD will pivot to a two-hour delayed start time for Friday, February 25. School dismissal will be at normal time. We will not follow the early release schedule as originally planned.
Please read the Superintendent's Message at the following link: https://5il.co/167q3
The NLRSD will pivot to remote learning for Thursday, February 24, 2022, as a result of inclement weather and the pending forecast for tomorrow.
Please read the Superintendent's letter here: https://5il.co/165w8
Be safe!
Due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, the North Little Rock School District will close schools and district office sites this afternoon.
Pre-K and elementary students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Middle schoolers will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. High school students will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m. Central Office sites will be closing at 3:00 p.m.
In addition, there will no after-school activities or athletic events.
We will continue to monitor the weather’s impact on school and business operations and will keep you updated.
We are monitoring today's weather activity. As of now, we will have normal school operations. If there is any change, we will communicate that information as soon as possible.
Thank you for being a part of the North Little Rock School District!
It is Transportation Staff Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for the compassionate transportation staff that are the first district employees many of students see in the mornings and the last district employees they see in the afternoons. We couldn't do this without them!
The "Great Rising" award recognizes individuals who are mentoring in our schools. "Great Rising" was a common greeting used by Dr. Scot Tyler, our former Transportation Director. He co-chaired our district's adult-mentoring program.
The inaugural recipient of this award is Miya Humphrey. Humphrey has begun mentoring girls at the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus twice a week. They discuss topics like depression, anger management, self-confidence, and jealousy.
Thank you, Ms. Humphrey, for pouring into the lives of our students!
This month's STAR recipient is Brian Kelton. He has been a tremendous asset at Boone Park Elementary! Staff at BPE said Kelton is amazing and they can always count on him. He will assist in any way to ensure teachers and students are uplifted and supported.
Mrs. Karla Whisnant, Principal at the North Little Rock Center of Excellence, accepted a plaque from Dr. Pilewski to commemorate the COE's growth in math on last year's ACT Aspire exam. The school was recognized for top growth among schools in the region.
Congratulations!
Meadow Park third graders Kay'Cee McCleary and Nykeria Brown read an excerpt from Amanda Gordman's poem "The Hill We Climb," which Gordman recited at last year's presidential inauguration. The two students also explained the words and what it meant to them. Good job, ladies!
Carolina Davis, a student at the Sixth Grade Campus, led board members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance at Thursday's board meeting.
Thank you, Carolina!
Happy Friday!
Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," available here: https://5il.co/15w87
The NLR Board of Education met last night. Click here to read the "Board Brief": ttps://5il.co/15w76
The North Little Rock School District was well represented at Super Bowl LVI. Cassidy Ratliff, a 2015 graduate of North Little Rock High School, performed with Mary J. Blige during halftime. Way to go, Cassidy!
Please see this week's edition of the Superintendent's "Top 5 Things You Should Know This Week," which is available here: https://5il.co/15is7
Click on the following link to get highlights from last night's Board Meeting: https://5il.co/15isl
Have a good weekend!
Congratulations to our Classified Employees of the Year! These individuals were selected by their colleagues based on their exceptional work ethic, character, and commitment to the students and staff of the NLRSD.
They will be honored at the Night of Honors in April.
See the names here: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/650741
Happy National School Counseling Week! We are so thankful for the 20 school counselors in our district who enhance our students' academic, career, and social-emotional development. We could not do education without them.
Please join us in saluting our school counselors!
