
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.


Become a part of the PTSA! Check out the flyer below for details and contact information.


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


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


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.

Congratulations to Tyler Green, Tan Dao, and Sawyer Bivens, along with their teacher, Ayana Johnson, for being one of 17 teams advancing to the All-State Coding Competition! Student teams that place on the state level will win a cash reward that will deposited into a 529 College Savings Plan.



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/o/coe/article/1052363


Mrs. Karla Whisnant, Center of Excellence Principal, and Sgt. Chauncey Sims, our supervisor of School Resource Officers, were recognized for their life-saving actions to complete CPR when an employee at NLRHS became incapacitated. That employee is doing well.


Congratulations to the NLRHS and Center of Excellence students selected to attend Arkansas Boys State and Arkansas Girls State this summer!
Read more about this honor at this link: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/1040341


Congratulations to these Charging Wildcats on earning postseason honors!
Robert Griffin, Class 6A Central All Conference; Ja'Kory Withers, Class 6A Central All Conference, Class 6A All State; Tyler Frederick, Class 6A Central All Conference, Class 6A All State; and Jaden Jones, Class 6A All Tournament Team.


Congratulations to these Lady Charging Wildcats on earning postseason honors! The team finished the season as State Runner Up.
Madison Hatley, Class 6A Central All Conference - Honorable Mention; Ja'Miya Brown, Class 6A Central All Conference; Garin Freeman, Class 6A Central All Conference; April Edwards, Class 6A Central All Conference, Class 6A All State, and Class 6A All State Tournament Team; and Jocelyn Tate, Class 6A Central All Conference, Class 6A All State, and Class 6A All Tournament Team.


Come and join the NLRSD family! We look forward to seeing you at our Hiring Fair!


We are so proud of our Special Olympics basketball team! In their first year going to state, they finished second place. Way to go!


Congratulations to the Quiz Team on finishing 4th place in the 7A Regional Tournament this weekend! Freshman Carter Lee made the All-Tournament Team because he averaged 10 correct answers every game.


It's time to get your tickets for the state championship game against Conway! The game will take place Friday at noon in Hot Springs.
On Monday ONLY, tickets can be purchased here:
http://gofan.co/app/events/938228
Tuesday-Friday, click here: https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA


The NLRHS Special Olympics Basketball team showed amazing sportsmanship and talent, and therefore, they were invited to the state playoffs in Russellville. We are so proud of how hard these young men have worked and how they have come together as a team!


