Crestwood Elementary: Courtney Ferebee, Certified Employee of the Year; Sheila Allison, Classified Employee of the Year; Lauren Morris, Parent of the Year; Growing with Grandparents, PTA Project of the Year; and Larry Griffo, Heroic Effort of the Year. Brent Miller is the principal of Crestwood.
Boone Park Elementary: Kim Fonville, Certified Employee of the Year; Jamesetta Ballard, Classified Employee of the Year; Vickie Hendricks, Parent of the Year; Pennies for Patients Campaign, PTA Project of the Year; and Stacey Reynolds and Blue Yoga Nyla, Heroic Effort of the Year. Steve Orobona is the principal of Boone Park.
Amboy Elementary: Courtney Wages, Certified Employee of the Year; Claudia Harris, Classified Employee of the Year; Heather Rhodes-Newburn, Parent of the Year; Rocket Ball School Dance, PTA Project of the Year; and Melissa Montgomery, Heroic Effort of the Year. Allen Pennington serves as principal.
A great evening last night as we celebrated PTA Council Founder’s Day. We recognized teachers, support staff, and parents for their hard work and dedication to our students and district. We are so fortunate to have a winning team!
NLR Academy leaders were recognized at tonight’s board meeting. The school was saluted at the Arkansas State Capitol for a 100% pass rate on the civics exam and a 4 point average improvement score on the ACT.
Amboy, Crestwood, Meadow Park, NLR Center of Excellence, and NLRMS were recognized by the U of A’s College of Education and Health Professions for significant growth on the ACT Aspire last school year. The leaders of those schools were recognized at tonight’s board meeting.
Eight of our schools received funds through our Trademark Grant Program. School staff apply to purchase supplies to enhance student learning. The recipient schools are Boone Park, Crestwood, Glenview, Indian Hills, Lakewood, Meadow Park, NLRHS, and NLRMS. Thanks to our vendors!
ATTENTION: The benefit soccer game tonight against LR Episcopal has been cancelled.
Students at North Little Rock Middle School participated in a door decorating contest as a way to learn about the contributions of Black Americans during Black History Month.
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The NLRHS JROTC Charging Wildcat Battalion held a “Celebrating Cultural Diversity” assembly, in which they recognized African Americans who have made great strides in the military. Thanks to the program participants who spoke to our future leaders!
North Little Rock Academy hosted an ACT Boot Camp last Saturday morning. Students were engaged and were very appreciative of the opportunity for the additional support. For students to commit to their future on a Saturday morning is quite impressive! We wish them all the best!
A message from our nurses!
Great Community Meeting tonight at Boone Park Elementary. The students definitely put on a show with singing and a Black History play. School and district leaders and parents discussed ways to improve student achievement. Thanks for all who came out!
Attention all 5th graders!!! We are looking for new band students!! This Tuesday and Wednesday are the final 2 band nights to sign up for 6th grade band next year!! You MUST attend one of these nights to be in the 6th grade band for the 2019-2020 school year. Yay Band!
What: Band sign-up nights for 5th graders
When: February 19th and February 20th
Where: NLRMS Large Auditorium
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm (it is come and go)
ATTENTION: All recreation centers in NLR will be closed Monday (2/18) for Presidents’ Day. The Boys & Girls Club’s Hamilton and Wetherington sites will also be closed Monday. No students will be dropped off at these locations. Please make other arrangements.
District Social Worker & Homeless Liaison Bobbie Riggins wants everyone to know these EAST Initiative/ FARM students from NLRMS were instrumental in helping them sort through boxes of donations provided by Feed the Children on Tuesday. It was a tall order, but these guys used their "muscle" to get the job done to serve our families. These service-minded students include the following: Noah Hankir, Alex Stafford, Mason Mulherin, Jalon McClendon, Michael Bryant, and Hudson Cameron.
The North Little Rock School District is in session on Monday, February 18! #GoCATS
We are so thankful for Feed the Children, who provided pallets of school supplies, including backpacks, binders, books, and hygiene products to help homeless students in the district. We appreciate the volunteers for helping sort the supplies!
Pre-K applications for the 2019-20 school year will be available at all schools that have Pre-K and on the district website beginning Monday, February 18. Pre-K should NOT register through GATEWAY.
All elementary schools will hold Kindergarten Round-Up on April 11, 2019 @ 1:30 . Incoming kindergarten students and their parents are welcome to attend at their zoned school.
Online registration for all NEW students to the district will open on Monday, Feb. 18.