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2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR
                 VERSION UPDATE JANUARY 11, 2023 • VIEW THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR UPDATES AT: www.LRSD.org

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2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - VERSION UPDATE JANUARY 11, 2023 VIEW THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR UPDATES AT: www.LRSD.org - Little Rock School District
CARE Program                                                                            School Schedules
Before- and After-school Child Care                                                     Elementary Schools                                                         Secondary Schools
                                                                                        Bale, Baseline Academy, Brady, Carver STEAM Magnet, Chicot, Forest Park,   Accelerated Learning Center (ACC)
• Is a nonprofit, school-based child care program for elementary students               Fulbright, Gibbs International Magnet, Jefferson, M.L. King, Mabelvale     7:30am - 4:00pm
                                                                                        Elem., McDermott, Otter Creek, Pulaski Heights Elem., Roberts, Stephens,
• Operates before and after school on weekdays and all day on most non-school days      Terry, Wakefield, Washington, Watson, Western Hills, and Williams          ACC PATHS (ALE grades 9-12)
                                                                                        Traditional Magnet                                                         8:45am - 3:30pm
• Is located in every LRSD elementary school where there are at least 15 participants   7:50am - 2:35pm
                                                                                                                                                                   Hamilton Learning Academy (grades 6-8)
• Provides a safe environment and offers a variety of creative and recreational                                                                                    8:45am - 3:30pm
                                                                                        Academies
  activities to encourage growth in social skills                                       JA Fair K-8 Preparatory Academy (K-5)
                                                                                        7:45am - 2:25pm *Tardy bell rings at 7:50am                                LR West High
• For more information, call the CARE office at 447-1880                                JA Fair K-8 Preparatory Academy (6-8)                                      8:00am - 3:00pm
When schools are dismissed early, CARE Program sites will also close.                   7:45am - 2:35pm *Tardy bell rings at 7:50am
                                                                                                                                                                   Central High, Hall High, LR Southwest High, and Parkview High
                                                                                        Forest Heights STEM Academy (K-5)                                          8:45am - 3:50pm
                                                                                        7:35am - 2:25pm *Tardy bell rings at 7:40am
                                                                                                                                                                   Cloverdale, Dunbar, Mabelvale Middle, Pinnacle View, and Pulaski Heights
                                                                                        Forest Heights STEM Academy (grades 6-8)
                                                                                                                                                                   Middle
                                                                                        7:35am - 2:40pm *Tardy bell rings at 7:40am

Early Childhood Education
                                                                                                                                                                   8:45am - 3:45pm

                                                                                                                                                                   Horace Mann
                                                                                                                                                                   8:40am - 3:45pm

                                                                                                                                                                   Metropolitan Career-Technical Center (Morning Session)
LRSD offers free, high-quality early childhood education                                                                                                           8:45am - 11:20am
focused on giving young children the positive start they need
                                                                                                                                                                   Metropolitan Career-Technical Center (Afternoon Session)
to succeed. There are three- and four-year-old classes in many                                                                                                     12:50pm - 3:50 pm
schools in the district and the centers listed below. Children
must be 3 or 4 by August 1st to be eligible for their specific age
class. (6 weeks-2 years for a fee; 3-4 years free if eligible)                          Child Nutrition
•   Chicot Early Childhood Ctr. (3- 4 years)
                                                                                        Household Meal Application:
                                                                                        (Only one application per family)                                             • Student Breakfast:
•   Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr. (4 years)                                                                                                                            Elementary & Secondary $2.25
                                                                                        Meal applications are available beginning July 1,
•   Geyer Springs Early Childhood Ctr. (3- 4 years)                                     2022, by visiting www.myschoolapps.com. Please be                             •   Adult Breakfast: $2.75
•   Rockefeller Early Childhood Ctr. (6 weeks-4 years)                                  certain that the Little Rock School District is selected as
•   Romine Early Childhood Ctr. (3- 4 years)                                            your choice before you proceed. Benefits are approved                         • Student Lunch:
                                                                                        for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. Students who apply                            Elementary $3.00 & Secondary $3.25
                                                                                        and are approved for free/reduced meals are entitled to
For Pre-K registration requirements and locations, please                                                                                                             •   Adults Lunch: $4.00
                                                                                        Pandemic EBT benefits, fee waivers for summer school
contact the Early Childhood Department at 447-7360 or visit                             tuition, ACT/SAT testing fee waivers, concurrent credit
www.LRSD.org/earlychildhood                                                                                                                                           •   Individual Milk or Juice : 50¢
                                                                                        fee waivers, as well as external discounted services such
                                                                                        as internet services. We must have a completed meal
Ann Freeman, Pre-K Coordinator- Rockefeller ECC                                         application per family to determine individual meal
Richard Mills, Coordinator-Infant and Toddlers- Rockefeller ECC
                                                                                        status for such benefits. All children (18 and under) in
                                                                                        the household should be listed on the meal application.
Tyrone Harris, Pre-K Coordinator- Romine ECC
Judith Milam, Pre-K Coordinator- Fair Park ECC                                          Meal Modifications:
Donna Hall, Pre-K Coordinator- Chicot ECC                                               Parents may request a special dietary need for their
Charlotte Cornice, Pre-K Coordinator- Geyer Springs ECC                                 child for medical purposes, by returning a LRSD meal
                                                                                        modification form. The form must be completed by a
                                                                                        licensed medical doctor. Forms are available online at
                                                                                        www.LRSD.org, from the Child Nutrition Department, from
                                                                                        the cafeteria manager, or school nurse. All completed
                                                                                        forms should be submitted to the Child Nutrition
                                                                                        Department via mail (1501 Jones Street, Little Rock, AR
                                                                                        72202) or via email at childnutrition@lrsd.org.

                                                                                        Meal Prepayments:
                                                                                        Students may pay for their meals in advance or pay in the
                                                                                        cafeteria each day. Payment options are available online via
                                                                                        www.myschoolbucks.com or by visiting the LRSD website
                                                                                        (Child Nutrition Department).

                                                                                         View the most
                                                                                        2021-2022  Mealrecent updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                         Prices:
2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - VERSION UPDATE JANUARY 11, 2023 VIEW THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR UPDATES AT: www.LRSD.org - Little Rock School District
August 2022
     Sunday                         Monday                                 Tuesday                         Wednesday                                Thursday                                 Friday                            Saturday

                                                                                                                                               IN-SERVICE                            IN-SERVICE                           Sales Tax Holiday
                                                                                                                                               for LRSD bus drivers, aides,          for LRSD bus drivers, aides,
                                                                                                                                               and monitors                          and monitors
                                                                                                                                               7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.                7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                               FHSA Kindergarten Social              Registration Deadline
                                                                                                                                               5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.                 for September ACT

      Baseline Academy                                           1                                 2                                       3                                  4                                 5                                      6
Sales Tax Holiday            First Year Teacher                      New Employee Orientation              Professional Development            Professional Development              Professional Development
                             Orientation
                                                                     Parkview High: Patriot Academy        First Day for Teachers
                                                                                                                                               FHSA 6th Eagle Academy
                                                                     (Freshman Orientation) 12pm-5pm and
                             Personnel Policy                        Freshman Parent Meeting
                                                                                                           Convocation                         5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
                             Committee Meeting                       from 5pm-7pm
                             5:30pm                                                                                                            Board Agenda Meeting
                                                                                                                                               5:30pm
                         7                                     8                                   9                                10                                        11                              12                                  13
                             Professional Development                Professional Development              Work Day - Professional             Work Day                              Work Day
                                                                                                           Development ACT 1309
                                                                                                                                               Open House
                                                                                                           Hall STEAM Magnet High School       Parkview High School (5-7pm)
                                                                                                           Warrior Freshman Academy            Freshmen/New Student
                                                                                                           6:00- 7:30pm                        Orientation -
                                                                                                                                               Central High School (3:30-5:30pm)
                                                                                                                                               Southwest High School (5:00-7:30pm)

                      14                                    15                                  16                                    17       FHSA Eagle Extravaganza
                                                                                                                                               (open house) 6:00- 7:30pm   18                                 19                                 20
Senior Citizens Day          First Day of School                                                                                               School Board Meeting                  Women’s Equality Day                 SAT Test
                             for Students                                                                                                      5:30pm
                             Dads Matter Contest Entry Aug 22 - 26

                      21       A                           22         B                        23           A                       24          B                          25         A                      26                                  27
                                   Dads Matter Facebook
                                   Contest Voting Begins

                    28         B                          29          A                       30            B                         31              Brady Elementary School        Pulaski Heights Elementary School           LR West High School

                                                                                                                                                                                     All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                                     Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                           View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                                                AB   The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - VERSION UPDATE JANUARY 11, 2023 VIEW THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR UPDATES AT: www.LRSD.org - Little Rock School District
September 2022                                                                                                                                                        National School Success Month
                                                                                                                                                                      National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

     Sunday                      Monday                            Tuesday                   Wednesday                          Thursday                        Friday                             Saturday

                                                                                                                           Open House                    Registration Deadline
                                                                                                                           All Elementary Schools        for October SAT
                                                                                                                                                         Dads Matter Facebook
                                                                                                                                                         Contest Voting Ends

        Dads Matter                               Grandparents Day                              Terry Elementary School
                                                                                                                           A                        1     B                         2                                 3
                            Labor Day                                                                                      Open House                                                         ACT Test
                            (Schools & Offices Closed)                                                                     All Middle Schools

                                                                                                                           Board Agenda Meeting
                                                                                                                           5:30pm

                       4                            5          A                        6     B                      7      A                   8         B                         9                                10
Grandparents Day            Personnel Policy Committee        Open House                     Grandparents Day              Hispanic Heritage             Registration Deadline
                            Meeting 5:30pm                    LR Central High                Facebook Sweepstakes Begins   Month begins                  for October ACT
                                                                                             (Contest Rules:
                                                              LR Hall High
                                                                                             www.lrsd.org)
                                                              LR Southwest High
                                                              LR West High

                                                              LR PTA Council Meeting

                       11                         12                                  13                          14                            15                               16                                   17
                                                                   11am-12:30pm
                             A                                 B                              A                             B                             A

National Security Officer                                                                                                  School Board Meeting
Appreciation Week                                                                                                          5:30pm
Sept 18 - 24

                      18     B                    19           A                    20        B                    21       A                   22        B                     23                                   24
Rosh Hashanah               Superintendent’s Citation         Marking Period 1 Interim
Sept 25 - Sept 27           Program                           Reports
                                                              (Available on HAC/Sent Home)

                    25       A                  26             B                     27       A                   28        B                   29        A                     30                     Gibbs Magnet

                                                                                                                                                         All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                         Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                    View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                    AB   The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - VERSION UPDATE JANUARY 11, 2023 VIEW THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR UPDATES AT: www.LRSD.org - Little Rock School District
October 2022                                                                                                                                                                         Breast Cancer Awareness Month
                                                                                                                                                                                     Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Sunday                   Monday                            Tuesday                     Wednesday                           Thursday                               Friday                            Saturday

                                                                                                                                                                                                   SAT Test

NATIONAL SCHOOL
   LUNCH WEEK
October 10-14, 2022           Red Ribbon Week
                             October 23-31, 2022                Western Hills Elementary        Mabelvale Middle School        Mabelvale Elementary                Bale Elementary School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1
School Custodian        Check Us Out Tours                Check Us Out Tours               Check Us Out Tours
Appreciation Day        All Schools (9am-1:30pm)          All Schools (9am-1:30pm)         All Schools (9am-1:30pm)
                                                          Yom Kippur Begins                Registration Deadline
                        Child Health Day
                                                                                           for November SAT
                                                                                           Yom Kippur Ends

                    2    B                         3       A                           4    B                        5     A                            6      B                         7                                     8
Sukkot Begins           Columbus Day                      LR PTA Council Meeting                                          Board Agenda Meeting                                                     Hispanic Heritage
                                                          11am-12:30pm                                                    5:30pm                                                                   Month Ends
                        National School Lunch
                        Week (10/10 - 10/14)

                        Personnel Policy Committee
                            Meeting 5:30pm

                    9    A                    10           B                          11    A                      12      B                            13     A                      14                                       15
Sukkot Ends at Sunset   End of 1st Quarter [40]                                                                                                                                                    ACT Test
Boss Appreciation Day                                                                                                                                                                              #LRSDSpiritFest!
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Family Fun/Recruitment Fair
                                                                                                                                                                                                   10am-2pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                   River Market Pavilions
                                                                                                                                                                                                   400 President Clinton Ave

                   16    B                    17           A                         18     B                      19      A                        20         B                      21                                   22
                   23   Superintendent’s
                                              24         Marking Period 1 – Report                                                                            Parent Conference Day 2
                                                                                                                          Parent Conference Day 1
Red Ribbon Week
(10/23 - 10/31)                 Citation                 Cards                                                            (After School—3 hours)              8:00-12:00 (Elementary)
                        A       Program                  (Available on HAC/Sent Home)                                     School Board Meeting 5:30pm         9:00-1:00 (Secondary)
                                                                                                                          Bus Evacuation Drills
                                                                                                                          Middle/High (AM arrival)            Students Out
                                                                                                                          Elementary (2:15pm)
                        Halloween                                                                                         All Regular & Special Needs         All-School Tailgate Party
                   30    A                    31           B                       25       A                     26       B                        27        TBA
                                                                                                                                                                                     28                                    29
                                                                                                                                                              All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                              Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                         AB   The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - VERSION UPDATE JANUARY 11, 2023 VIEW THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR UPDATES AT: www.LRSD.org - Little Rock School District
November 2022
                                                                                                                                                                                         National Native American Heritage Month
                                                                                                                                                                                         National Diabetes Month
                                                                                                                                                                                         Lung Cancer Awareness Month

     Sunday                         Monday                              Tuesday                          Wednesday                              Thursday                        Friday                            Saturday
                                                                   Recruitment Open House                Recruitment Open House            Recruitment Open House       Registration Deadline                 SAT Test
                                                                   Cloverdale, Dunbar, Forest Heights    LR Hall 5-6pm,                    LR West 6pm, Parkview 6pm,   for December ACT
                                                                   STEM Academy (grades 6-8), JA         LR Southwest 6-7pm                Central 7pm
                                                                   Fair (grades 6-8), Mabelvale, Mann,
                                                                   Pinnacle View & Pulaski Heights                                         Registration Deadline
                                                                   Middle 6pm                                                              for December SAT

ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day     Rockefeller Early Childhood
                                                                    B                             1       A                          2      B                      3     A                         4                                     5
Daylight Saving                Personnel Policy Committee          Election Day                                                            Board Agenda Meeting         Veterans Day
Time Ends                      Meeting 5:30pm                                                                                              5:30pm
                                                                   LR PTA Council Meeting
                                                                   11am-12:30pm

                       6        B                          7        A                           8         B                          9     A                   10        B                         11                                    12
                               American Education                  ViPS 25th annual Jane                                                   School Board Meeting
                               Week (11/15- 11/19)                 Mendel Reading Day                                                      5:30pm

                     13         A                       14          B                         15          A                          16     B                  17        A                       18                                      19
                               Thanksgiving Holiday                Thanksgiving Holiday                  Thanksgiving Holiday              Thanksgiving Day             Thanksgiving Holiday
                               (Schools & Some Offices Closed)     (Schools & Some Offices Closed)       (Schools & Some Offices Closed)   (Schools & Offices Closed)   (Schools & Offices Closed)

                               Employees with a 12-month           Employees with a 12-month             Employees with a 12-month
                               contract work                       contract work                         contract work

                   20                                   21                                   22                                   23                          24                                25                                   26
                               2022-23 Open Enrollment             2022-23 Open Enrollment               2022-23 Open Enrollment
                               P3-12                               P3-12                                 P3-12
                               Classes Resume
                                                                   Marking Period 2 - Interim
                               Superintendent’s Citation           Reports
                               Program
                                                                   (Available on HAC/Sent Home)

                    27          B                     28            A                       29            B                      30         Mann Arts/Science Magnet         McDermott Elementary                       Forest Heights

                                                                                                                                                                        All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                        Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                         View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                                   AB   The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - VERSION UPDATE JANUARY 11, 2023 VIEW THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR UPDATES AT: www.LRSD.org - Little Rock School District
December 2022                                                                                                                                                                             Universal Human Rights Month

    Sunday                        Monday                            Tuesday                    Wednesday                        Thursday                        Friday                            Saturday

                                                                                                                           2022-23 Open Enrollment      2022-23 Open Enrollment               SAT Test
                                                                                                                           P3-12                        P3-12

  Metropolitan Career-Tech    Jefferson Elementary School        Romine Elementary School           Hall High School
                                                                                                                            A                    1       B                          2                                3
                             2022-23 Open Enrollment           2022-23 Open Enrollment        2022-23 Open Enrollment      2022-23 Open Enrollment      2022-23 Open Enrollment               ACT Test
                             P3-12                             P3-12                          P3-12                        P3-12                        P3-12

                             Personnel Policy Committee
                                                                                                                           Board Agenda Meeting
                             Meeting 5:30pm
                                                                                                                           5:30pm

                       4      A                      5          B                         6    A                       7    B                   8        A                          9                               10
                                                               LR PTA Council Meeting                                      Semester Exams               Semester Exams
                                                               11am-12:30pm
                                                                                                                           School Board Meeting
                                                                                                                           5:30pm

                      11      B                    12           A                       13     B                  14       A                  15         B                       16                                 17
Hanukkah Begins at           Semester Exams                    Semester Exams                 Semester Exams               Winter Vacation              Winter Vacation
Sunset                                                                                        Make-up Day                  (Schools & Offices Closed)   (Schools & Offices Closed)
                             Superintendent’s Citation
                             Program
                                                                                              End of 2nd Quarter [41]

                     18       A                    19           B                     20       A                   21                        22                                 23                                  24
Christmas Day                Winter Vacation                  Winter Vacation                 Winter Vacation              Winter Vacation              Winter Vacation
                             (Schools & Offices Closed)       (Schools & Offices Closed)      (Schools & Offices Closed)   (Schools & Offices Closed)   (Schools & Offices Closed)
                             Hanukkah Ends at Sunset
                             Kwanzaa Begins

                    25                            26                                   27                        28                          29                                30                                   31
                                                                                                                                                        All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                        Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                     View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                AB      The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
January 2023                                                                                                                                                                                        National Mentoring Month
                                                                                                                                                                                                    National Blood Donors Month

    Sunday                 Monday                            Tuesday                   Wednesday                                  Thursday                               Friday                             Saturday

New Year’s Day        Winter Vacation                   Winter Vacation                Winter Vacation                        Winter Vacation                     Record/Work Day
                      (Schools & Offices Closed)        (Schools & Offices Closed)     (Schools & Offices Closed)                                                 8am-9am Elementary faculty Mtg

Kwanzaa Ends                                                                                                                  STUDENTS OUT                        9am-10am Secondary faculty Mtg
                                                                                                                              OFFICES OPEN
                                                                                                                                                                  STUDENTS OUT
                                                                                                                                                                  OFFICES OPEN
                                                                                                                                                                  Registration Deadline
                  1                           2                                   3                                  4                                  5         for February ACT           6                                   7
                      Classes Resume                    LR PTA Council Meeting                                                Board Agenda Meeting
                                                        11am-12:30pm                                                          5:30pm
                      Personnel Policy Committee
                      Meeting 5:30pm

                 8     B                      9          A                     10       B                            11        A                      12            B                      13                                  14
                      Martin Luther King, Jr. Day       Marking Period 2 - Report
                      (Schools & Offices Closed)        Cards
                                                        (Available on HAC/Sent Home)

                 15                         16           A                     17       B                          18          A                      19            B                    20                                    21
                                                                                                                              School Board Meeting
                                                                                                                              5:30pm

                 22    A                  23             B                   24        A                         25           B                     26             A                      27                                   28
                      Superintendent’s Citation
                      Program

                 29    B                  30             A                     31      2022 Classified Employee of the Year       Carver Elementary School          Geyer Springs Early Childhood            LR Southwest High

                                                                                                                                                                   All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                   Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                              View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                             AB    The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
February 2023                                                                                                                                                                                     Black History Month
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Career Technical Education Month

 Sunday                        Monday                             Tuesday                        Wednesday                           Thursday                             Friday                            Saturday

                                                                                                                                                                 National Wear Red Day

 Moms Matter Celebration        Parkview High School             Forest Park Elementary School
                                                                                                  B                         1    A                          2        B                        3                                     4
                           National School                                                                                      Board Agenda Meeting                                                    ACT Test
                           Counseling Week                                                                                      5:30pm
                           (2/7-2/11)                                                                                                                                                                   Registration Deadline
                                                                                                                                                                                                        for March SAT
                           Personnel Policy Committee
                           Meeting 5:30pm

                       5   A                           6     B                            7      A                          8   B                           9    A                         10                                      11
                                                            Valentine’s Day                                                     Parent Conference Day 1          Parent Conference Day 2
                                                            LR PTA Council Meeting                                              (After School—3 hours)           8:00-12:00 (Elementary)
                                                            (Founder’s Day Celebration)                                                                          9:00-1:00 (Secondary)
                                                            11am-12:30pm                                                        Enter Moms Matter Facebook
                                                                                                                                Photo Contest.
                                                            Marking Period 3 - Interim                                                                           Students Out
                                                            Reports
                                                            (Available on HAC/Sent Home)

                     12    B                       13        A                        14         B                     15        A                      16                                  17                                    18
                           President’s Day                                                       Ash Wednesday/                 School Board Meeting
                                                                                                 Start of Lent                  5:30pm

                    19     B                    20           A                         21         B                   22         A                    23             B                    24                                    25
                           Superintendent’s Citation        FREE ACT Exam
                           Program                          (Paper-based) for every 11th
                                                            grade student during the
                                                            school day

                   26      A                     27          B                       28               Stephens Elementary             Central High School                Don Roberts Elementary            Pulaski Heights Middle School

                                                                                                                                                                 All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                 Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                  View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                            AB   The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
                                                                                                                                                                 †
                                                                                                                                                                     Barring inclement weather, which could delay Assignment Mail-Out
March 2023                                                                                                                                                                                                  Women’s History Month
                                                                                                                                                                                                            National Nutrition Month

    Sunday                           Monday                             Tuesday                     Wednesday                        Thursday                              Friday                             Saturday

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Little Rockers Kids
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Marathon

    Artistry in the Rock            Watson Elementary School             Cloverdale Middle School
                                                                                                    A                     1      B                            2     A                          3                               4
Little Rock Marathon           National School                                                      International Women’s Day   Board Agenda Meeting               Registration Deadline                 SAT Test
                               Breakfast Week (3/7 - 3/11)                                                                      5:30pm                             for April ACT
                               Personnel Policy Committee                                                                       Bus Evacuation Drills
                               Meeting 5:30pm                                                                                   Middle/High (AM arrival)
                                                                                                                                Elementary (2:15pm)
                                                                                                                                All Regular & Special Needs

                           5    B                        6          A                           7    B                   8       A                            9     B                       10                                 11
Daylight Saving Time                                               LR PTA Council Meeting                                       School Board Meeting               End of 3rd Quarter [48]
Begins                                                             11am-12:30pm                                                 5:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                   St. Patrick’s Day
                                                                   VIPS Award Nominations
                                                                   and service reports due

                      12        A                       13          B                        14      A                 15        B                            16    A                        17                                18
                               Spring Break                        Spring Break                     Spring Break                Spring Break                       Spring Break
                               (Schools/Offices Closed)            (Schools/Offices Closed)         (Schools/Offices Closed)    (Schools/Offices Closed)           (Schools/Offices Closed)
                                                                                                    Ramadan Begins

                     19                               20                                     21                       22                                  23                               24                                  25
                               Superintendent’s Citation           ACT Exam
                               Program                             (Paper-based) for every 11th
                                                                   grade student during the
                                                                   school day

                    26          B                     27            A                       28       B                29         A                       30         B                        31
                                                                                                                                                                   All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                   Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                         View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                              AB   The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
April 2023                                                                                                                                         National Volunteer Month          National Poetry Month
                                                                                                                                                                                     Sexual Assault Awareness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           National Autism Awareness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Stress Awareness

     Sunday                                Monday                                     Tuesday                     Wednesday                               Thursday                           Friday                             Saturday

                                   2022 LRSD Elementary Teacher of the Year

   2022 LRSD Teacher of the Year
                                   2022 LRSD Middle School Teacher of the Year
                                   2022 LRSD High School Teacher of the Year
                                                                                   Dunbar Magnet Middle School          Parkview High School           Pinnacle View Middle School            Baseline Academy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   1
Palm Sunday                                                                      Library/Media Specialist         Passover Begins                                                     Registration Deadline
                                                                                 Appreciation Day                                                                                     for May SAT
Autism Awareness Day                                                                                              Paraprofessional
                                                                                 Marking Period 3 - Report        Appreciation Day
                                                                                 Cards
                                                                                 (Available on HAC/Sent Home)

                               2     A                                  3         B                       4       A                            5      B                       6        A                         7                                8
Easter                             Personnel Policy Committee                    LR PTA Council Meeting                                              Board Agenda Meeting                                                  ACT Test
                                   Meeting 5:30pm                                11am-12:30pm                                                        5:30pm
                                                                                 Make-up for ACT Exam                                                                                                                      Tax Day
                                                                                 Paper-based                                                         Passover Ends
                                                                                 (Grade 11)                                                                                                                                National Volunteer Week
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (4/15 - 4/21)

                               9     B                              10           A                       11        B                      12          A                     13         B                      14                                  15
                                                                                                  An Evening                                         Ramadan Ends                                                          Earth Day
                                                                                                  for the Stars
                                                                                                  Celebrating
                                                                                                  VIPS 50th
                                                                                                  Anniversary

                            16       A                              17            B                     18        A                      19           B                   20           A                         21                               22
National Library
Week (4/23- 4/29)          23      Superintendent’s Citation
                                   Program
                                                                                                                  Administrative
                                                                                                                  Professional Appreciation
                                                                                                                                                     School Board Meeting
                                                                                                                                                     5:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                                      School Bus Driver, Aide and
                                                                                                                                                                                      Monitor Appreciation Day
                                                                                                                  Day

                          30         B                            24             A                     25          B                    26            A                    27          B                     28                                   29
                                                                                                                                                                                      All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                                 View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                                                AB    The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
May 2023
                                                                                                                                                                              National Physical Fitness and Sports
                                                                                                                                                                              National Mental Health Awareness
                                                                                                                                                                              National Better Speech & Hearing Month
                                                                                                                                                                              Lupus Awareness Month

     Sunday                     Monday                            Tuesday                   Wednesday                       Thursday                            Friday                             Saturday

Teacher Appreciation       AP Exams                         AP Exams                        AP Exams                   AP Exams                         AP Exams                               SAT Test
Week (5/1- 5/5)                                             National Teacher Day
                           Teacher of the Year                                                                                                          Registration Deadline
School Nutrition           Ceremony                         Marking Period 4 - Interim                                                                  for June ACT
Employee Week (5/1- 5/5)                                    Reports
                                                            (Available on HAC/Sent Home)                                                                School Lunch Hero Day
National Better Speech
& Hearing Month             A                       1         B                        2     A                   3      B                        4       A Cinco de Mayo                5                                   6
                           AP Exams                          AP Exams                       AP Exams                   AP Exams                         AP Exams

                           Personnel Policy Committee        LR PTA Council Meeting         National School Nurse      Board Agenda Meeting
                           Meeting 5:30pm                    (Spring Awards Banquet)        Appreciation Day           5:30pm
                                                             11am-12:30pm

                       7    B                      8          A                        9     B                 10       A                        11      B                         12                                       13
Mother’s Day               Senior Exams                     Senior Exams                    Senior Exams               Senior Exams

                  14        A                    15           B                      16      A                 17       B                      18        A                        19                                   20
Baccalaureate All High     Academic Signing Day             High School Graduations         High School Graduations    High School Graduations          Final Exams
Schools                                                     (War Memorial Stadium)          (War Memorial Stadium)     (War Memorial Stadium)
                                                            Hall High - 10am                West High - 10am           Central High - 10am              * Graduation MAKE-UP DAY
                                                            Parkview High - 12:30pm         Southwest High - 12:30pm                                      in the event of inclement
                                                                                                                       School Board Meeting               weather, if needed
                                                                                                                       5:30pm

                   21       B                  22             A                    23        B                24        A                     25         B                       26                                     27
                           Memorial Day                      Final Exams                    Final Exams
                           (Schools & Offices Closed)

                  28                           29             A                    30        B                 31        Washington Elementary School          King Elementary School                   Chicot Elementary

                                                                                                                                                        All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                        Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                   View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                  AB    The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
June 2023                                                                                                                                                                                                        National Safety Month
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Men’s Health Month

     Sunday                           Monday                              Tuesday                      Wednesday                            Thursday                           Friday                           Saturday

                                                                                                                                       Final Exams                     Last Day of School
                                                                                                                                                                       for Students - End of 4th Quarter
                                                                                                                                                                       [49]

   Wakefield Elementary School      Fair Park Early Learning Center      Fulbright Elementary School      Williams Elementary School
                                                                                                                                        A                         1     B                           2                               3
                                 Inclement Weather Day                Inclement Weather Day            Inclement Weather Day           Inclement Weather Day           Inclement Weather Day                ACT Test
                                 (if required)                        (if required)                    (if required)                   (if required)                   (if required)
                                 Record/Work Day                                                                                       Board Agenda Meeting 5:30pm
                                 Last Day for Teachers
                                                                                                                                       Marking Period 4
                                 Personnel Policy Committee                                                                            Report Cards -
                                 Meeting 5:30pm                                                                                        Elementary Schools
                          4      World Environment Day         5                                 6                                7    (Available on HAC/Sent
                                                                                                                                       Home)                     8                                  9                              10
                                                                                                       Flag Day                        Marking Period 4                Registration Deadline
                                                                                                                                       Report Cards -                  for July ACT
                                                                                                                                       Secondary Schools
                                                                                                                                       (Available on HAC/Sent Home)

                          11                                12                                 13                             14                                15                               16                                17
Father’s Day                     Juneteenth                                                                                            School Board Meeting
                                 (Schools and Offices Closed)                                                                          5:30pm

                        18                                  19                               20                                21                               22                              23                                 24

                       25                                  26                                27                              28                                 29                             30
                                                                                                                                                                       All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                       Students do not attend class on days with “yellow” boxes.
                                           View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
                                                                                                                                                                  AB   The letters “A” and “B” refer to the block scheduling.
July 2023                                                                                                                                                     National Parks Month

 Sunday           Monday                            Tuesday                    Wednesday     Thursday                    Friday                            Saturday

                                                                                                                                                                              1
                                                Independence Day
                                                (Schools and Offices Closed)

          2                           3                                  4            5                      6                               7                               8
              Personnel Policy Committee                                                   Board Agenda Meeting                                        ACT Test
              Meeting 5:00pm                                                               5:30pm

          9                        10                                   11            12                    13                            14                               15

      16                            17                                 18             19                  20                               21                             22
                                                                                           School Board Meeting
      23                          24                                                       5:30pm

      30                            31                                25             26                    27                            28                               29
                                                                                                                  All dates in this calendar are subject to change.

                      View the most recent calendar updates at: www.LRSD.org
Testing and Evaluation
The ACT Aspire required summative assessment will be given to all Arkansas public school students between April
17th and May 19th, 2023. ACT Aspire is a standards-based system of assessments designed to monitor progress toward
                                                                                                                            Tips you can use to help your child have a successful
college and career readiness from grade 3 through early high school, connecting each grade level to the next. It provides
assessment, data management and reporting functions for all students, aggregated and disaggregated groups of
                                                                                                                            testing experience!
learners, and the individual learner. ACT Aspire assessments are aligned with the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks and
                                                                                                                                  Make sure your child ...
Common Core State Standards, and have the capability of predicting outcomes on the ACT.
                                                                                                                            		          1. Gets plenty of rest the night before the test
                                                                                                                            		          2. Eats a good breakfast the day of the test
               2022-2023 Elementary School Testing Schedule                                                                 		          3. Feels confident about taking the test because of
  Date(s)                           Assessment                                        Grade(s)
                                                                                                                            		            constant encouragement from you
                                                                                                                            		          4. Is present everyday during testing
  September 12 - 23                 NWEA MAP                                          K-5                                   		          5. Has a day free of unnecessary stressors
  December 5 – 16                   NWEA MAP                                          3-5                                   		          6. Knows you’re thinking about him/her as
                                                                                                                            		             he/she leaves for school
  January 9-25                      NWEA MAP                                          K-2

  February 27 – March 10            NWEA MAP                                          3-5

  April 17 – 21

  September 12 - December 16
                                    NWEA MAP

                                    Dynamic Learning Maps
                                                                                      K-2

                                                                                      Eligible 3-5
                                                                                                                            Attendance Information
  February 6 - May 19

  March 6 – April 14
                                    Dynamic Learning Maps

                                    ELPA 21
                                                                                      Eligible 3-5

                                                                                      K-5 LEP
                                                                                                                            Attendance Requirements                                                          When a student over the age of 14 is NOT enrolled in school or has been
                                                                                                                                                                                                             expelled, the school will notify the Arkansas Department of Finance and
                                                                                                                            A child must be five years old on or before August 1, 2021 to attend             Administration (DF&A). DF&A may suspend the student’s driver license if
  April 17 - May 19                 ACT Aspire                                        3-5                                   Kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year. Children registering for a pre-K       he/she is NOT currently enrolled in school or has been expelled from school,
                                                                                                                            program must be four years old (or three years old for LRSD’s three-year-old     until the student provides satisfactory evidence that he/she is attending
                                                                                                                            programs) on or before August 1, 2022. Arkansas law requires school              school or has reached the age of 18.
                       2022-2023 Middle School Testing Schedule                                                             attendance for children between the ages of five and 17.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             For more information refer to the LRSD Student Handbook Attendance
  Date(s)                            Assessment                                       Grade(s)                              A City of Little Rock curfew requires children to be in school during the        Policy & Procedures (found on www.lrsd.org).
                                                                                                                            school’s normal hours of operation. Students caught breaking this curfew
  September 12 - 23                  NWEA MAP                                         6-8                                   may be subject to police charges.
  December 5-16                      NWEA MAP                                         6-8

  February 27 – March 10             NWEA MAP                                         6-8
                                                                                                                            10-day Rule
                                                                                                                            Any student absent from daily attendance for ten (10) consecutive school
  September 12 - December 16         Dynamic Learning Maps                            Eligible 6-8                          days shall be dismissed or dropped from the attendance records of the
  February 6 - May 19                Dynamic Learning Maps                            Eligible 6-8                          school and school district. This is for cases when a student is absent for ten
                                                                                                                            (10) consecutive days without the proper documentation. Ark. Code Ann. §
  March 6 – April 14                 ELPA21                                           6-8 LEP                               6-18-213(f) (1)
  April 17 - May 19                  ACT Aspire                                       6-8

                                                                                                                            Resolved/Unresolved
                        2022-2023 High School Testing Schedule                                                              Absences
                                                                                                                            Absences are no longer referenced as Excused or Unexcused but as
  Date(s)                           Assessment                                        Grade(s)                              Resolved and Unresolved. A parent or guardian is to notify the school
                                                                                                                            attendance office by noon on the day of an absence or submit
  August 22-September 2             Civics Exam                                       Eligible 9-12                         documentation (from a doctor, dentist, court or other appropriate
  October 17-27                     Civics Exam                                       Eligible 9-12                         documents) within 48 hours upon the student’s return to school to
                                                                                                                            resolve an absence. Failure to do so will result in an unresolved absence
  January 9-20                      Civics Exam                                       Eligible 9-12
                                                                                                                            that will be counted towards truancy.
  May 8-19                          Civics Exam                                       Eligible 9-12
                                                                                                                            The student’s building level administrator will request a conference with the
  September 12- 23                  NWEA MAP                                          9-10
                                                                                                                            student and his/her parent/guardian to discuss his/her daily attendance at the
  November 14-December 16           NWEA MAP                                          9-10                                  5th unresolved absence in any one class during one semester with a block
  February 27 – March 10            NWEA MAP                                          9-10                                  schedule (High Schools) and 6th absence in any one class during one semester
                                                                                                                            with a regular schedule (elementary schools, middle schools) respectively.
  October 12                        PSAT/NMSQT                                        10                                    Before the 11th absence, parent or guardian must petition the school in
  September 12 - December 16        Dynamic Learning Maps                             Eligible 9-11                         writing for special arrangements to address the student’s absences.

  February 6 - May 19               Dynamic Learning Maps                             Eligible 9-11                         The District will count four or more class absences in one day as a full-day
  March 6 – April 14                ELPA21                                            9-12 LEP                              absence in regular schedule schools (elementary schools), five or more
                                                                                                                            class absences in one day as a full-day absence in middle schools (8
  October – November 2022           Work Keys                                         Eligible 10-12                        period days) and three or more class absences in one day as a full day
  March – May 2022                  Work Keys                                         Eligible 10-12                        absence in block schedule schools (High Schools).

  February 28 & March 28            ACT Exam Paper-based                              11

  March 1-2 & March 7-9

  March 28-30 & April 4-6
                                    ACT Exam Computer-based

                                    ACT Exam Computer-based
                                                                                      11

                                                                                      11
                                                                                                                            Excessive Unresolved
  April 11                          Make-up for ACT Exam Paper-based                  11
                                                                                                                            Absences
                                                                                                                            Excessive unresolved absences will result in a referral to the
  April 17 - May 19                 ACT Aspire                                        9-10                                  City Attorney’s Office for truancy prosecution in accordance with
  May 1-12                          AP Exams                                          Eligible 9-12
                                                                                                                            Act 1308 of 1997.
Safety and Security                                                                                                                         Special Services
Safe, Secure Schools                                                      LRSD Tip Line - 447-2091
                                                                          The LRSD operates a non-emergency response                        Drop the Parent/Grandparent Taxi and let METRO take you where you need to go
The mission of the Safety and Security Dept. is to assist                                                                                   - free, during the entire school year, plus evenings, weekends and summer!
                                                                          tip line, which can be used to anonymously report
the District in maximizing academic achievement for
                                                                          information. The Tip Line can receive messages 24/7.              The Little Rock School District is proud to partner with Rock Region METRO to provide free, unlimited bus rides to all LRSD
all students through the maintenance of a safe and                                                                                          high school students. For more info, students should visit the administrative office at their high school to receive a LRSD-
secure environment. In order to achieve this, LRSD                        However, the messages will only be checked during                 issued student photo ID for the current academic year. This ID features a small security sticker - updated each semester to
                                                                          normal business hours. Be sure to include the name                be considered current. METRO requires LRSD high school students to carry/display current LRSD student photo IDs, with
security officers are assigned to all middle and high                                                                                       appropriate, current stickers, when boarding to ride free.
schools; and a dispatched patrol unit, equipped with                      of the school, names of any individuals involved, and
                                                                                                                                            Know Your Route:
GPS technology, responds to calls for assistance district-                any other pertinent information. You may choose                   Central High School: Route 3 Baptist Medical Center
                                                                                                                                            Hall High School: Routes 8 Rodney Parham and 22 University Ave./Mabelvale
wide. This unit is also responsible for monitoring bus                    to remain anonymous, however, providing us with                   Parkview High School: Route 9 West Central/John Barrow Road
stops and the 300 buses that transport students to and                    your contact information could be helpful during an                    • FREE Transportation to Jobs, School, Academic Enrichment, Social Events and More!
from school. Through a partnership with the LRPD,                         investigation. If you need immediate assistance or                24/7 Online Access
School Resource Officers are assigned to each high                        are missing a child, call 911.                                    LRSD students also have access to the Central Arkansas Library’s (CALS) digital resources any time and any place thanks to
school, the Hamilton Learning Academy, and all middle                                                                                       an enhanced partnership the library system - 24/7. With a CALS Tech Card, students who don’t have a personal library card
                                                                                                                                            will be able to use the library system’s digital resources from school and home. For more information and to get a Tech Card,
schools. All LRSD school buses are equipped with a GPS,                   Planning for an Emergency                                         students should visit with the media clerk at their schools.
capable of tracking the buses in real time. Additionally,                 Rapidly changing weather or acute health problems
all buses are equipped with security cameras.

Please contact the Safety & Security Dept. with any
                                                                          could result in a sudden need for your child’s dismissal.
                                                                          In the event a school is closed early, a “Blackboard” call        “Snow Days” or AMI Days
safety concerns at 447-2075 during normal business                        will go out to parents. Check with your child’s school to         Decisions on closing school due to severe weather or other conditions may be made the evening prior to the school day or
                                                                                                                                            very early in the morning. The District may elect to implement the use of Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) days. Visit
hours.                                                                    be sure that your emergency contact information is up             LRSD.org for details. School closings and delays will be announced via the following outlets:
                                                                          to date, and make sure your child knows where to go               •   Blackboard phone call (after 5 a.m.)
                                                                          in the event of an emergency. Download LRSD’s free                •   www.LRSD.org • On Facebook — www.facebook.com/mylrsd
                                                                                                                                            •   On Twitter — www.twitter.com/lrsd • Local television & radio stations
                                                                          “Blackboard” App for up-to-the minute information.                •   LRSD-TV on Comcast Cable channel 4 and U-verse channel 99

                                                                                                                                            You may change your preferred contact method and time by logging on to lrsd.parentlink.net (note: do not add www).
                                                                                                                                            You’ll need your student’s ID number and birth date when you log in the first time.
Transportation                                                          Helpful Phone Numbers                                               The final decision concerning travel and student safety rests with the parents. If school is closed for inclement
                                                                                                                                            weather or other reasons during the school year, the missed days may be made up with AMI days or additional days
                                                                        BUS DOES NOT ARRIVE ON TIME
The Little Rock School District provides                                                                                                    at the end of the school year.
transportation for:                                                                                  447-4160 (dispatch)
• Secondary students who live more than
  two miles from their assigned schools

                                                                      PERSISTENT BUS DIFFICULTIES
                                                                                                     447-4158 (athletic bus)
                                                                                                      447-4142
                                                                                                                                            Student Health
• Elementary students who live more than
  one mile from their assigned schools                                SAFETY PROBLEMS AT A BUS STOP 447-2075                                Immunization
                                                                                                                                            Arkansas law states that a child who does not have the vaccines required for his or her age cannot attend school.
                                                                      SAFETY PROBLEMS ON A SCHOOL BUS 447-4147
LRSD DOES NOT provide transportation for:                                                                                                   Parents are to provide written proof of required immunizations.
• Pre-Kindergarten students                                           SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION                       447-7550
• Staff preference transfers                                                                                                                Special Health Care Needs
• Legal transfers, School Choice options                              PCSSD STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 234-2915                                 Students who need assistance during the school day with diet, feeding, restroom use, or getting around campus must have
                                                                                                                                            an Individual Health Care Plan with input from parents, nurses and physicians to make plans for care during the school day.
  and appeals                                                         JACKSONVILLE / NORTH PULASKI 241-2163                                 Students with a chronic condition such as asthma, food allergies, diabetes or seizures must have an Emergency Action Plan
                                                                                                                                            written by the child’s physician or nurse practitioner. Please tell the school nurse about your child’s health needs.
Please make all transportation requests                               NLRSD STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 340-5150                                 If a student is hospitalized or treated in an emergency room, a discharge note from the doctor is required for returning
at your child’s school.                                               If bus is delayed more than 10 minutes                                to school.
                                                                      call the number referenced above.                                     Check the LRSD Health Services page at www.LRSD.org for forms and more information or call 447-7380.

SPECIAL NOTE to students who live outside the Little Rock School District and ride buses to LRSD                                            Student Insurance
schools: In the event that LRSD schools are open and your “home” district is closed due to inclement weather or other circumstances,        LRSD has no liability for children’s accidental injuries on campus, so it is important that parents consider the low-
                                                                                                                                            cost Student Accident Insurance provided through an independent agency. Both school-time and 24-hour coverages
your school bus will not run. Your transportation is provided by your home school district, so you must secure your own transportation to   are available. Brochures with applications are available at all schools or on www.LRSD.org under “Parent Resources.”
school on these days. ALWAYS KEEP UP WITH YOUR CHILD’S BUS INFORMATION; IT IS NEEDED WHEN CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE:                           LRSD provides FREE athletic insurance for all students participating in interscholastic sports sanctioned by the
                                                                                                                                            Arkansas Activities Association.
BUS RUN #:______________                TIME:_______________                BUS DRIVER’S NAME: _______________________
Graduation Requirements                                                                                       Parent, Family and Community Engagement
Subject                                               Class                  Little Rock                      Research provides evidence that children are                              Families In Transition
                                                                                                              more successful in school when their parents
                                                   of 2023                      Scholars          ACC         are actively engaged in the education process.
                                                                                                                                                                                        The Little Rock School District’s Title I Families in Transition
                                                                                                                                                                                        outreach plan addresses the needs of identified students based on
                                                                                                                                                                                        criteria listed in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Title
English                                                    4 units                     4 units     4 units                                                                              I Family Service employees collect student and family information
Mathematics                                                4 units                     4 units     4 units    Classroom Visitation                                                      from the needs assessment completed by the parent or guardian.
                                                                                                                                                                                        Areas of need may include but are not limited to the following:
                                                                                                              We invite and encourage you to visit your child’s school. In
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Academic Tutoring; 2. Food; 3. Clothing; 4. School Supplies;
Social Studies                                             3 units                     4 units     3 units    accordance with LRSD policies, all visitors, including parents,
                                                                                                                                                                                        5. Hygiene Products; 6. Eyeglasses; and 7. Educational Fees. LRSD
                                                                                                              must report to the school’s office to receive a visitor’s pass before
                                                                                                                                                                                        and the Title I Department are committed to the collaborative
Science                                                    3 units                     4 units     3 units    proceeding to a classroom. Please refer to the LRSD Ready for
                                                                                                                                                                                        partnerships we have established within the District and the
                                                                                                              Learning Plan for any further details regarding school and facility
                                                                                                                                                                                        community as we move forward to serve identified students in
Career Focus to include 1                                  6 units                     6 units     6 units    visitation procedures.
                                                                                                                                                                                        transition. During the 2021-2022 school year LRSD was able to meet
unit of Technology
                                                                                                              Parent-Teacher Conferences                                                the needs of hundreds of identified students that received services.
                                                                                                                                                                                        If you have questions or need additional information, please contact
                                                                                                              Parent-teacher conference dates are listed in this calendar. The
Foreign Language                                                —                      2 units         —      conferences provide a great opportunity for parents to discuss
                                                                                                                                                                                        one of our Title I Family Service Liaisons: Jana Hunter at 447-3339
                                                                                                                                                                                        / jana.hunter@lrsd.org or Marisol Canchola, who is our bilingual
                                                                                                              their child’s progress with his or her teacher. Conferences with          liaison, at 447-3361.
Fine Arts                                                  1/2 unit                    1/2 unit    1/2 unit   parents are extremely beneficial for strengthening the important
                                                                                                              connection between home and school. Parents of virtual and                You may also contact the LRSD Federal Programs Director, Dr. Sheketa
Health & Safety                                            1/2 unit                    1/2 unit    1/2 unit   onsite students may request conferences, meetings or support              McKisick at 447-3350 or sheketa.mckisick@lrsd.org regarding Title I
                                                                                                              via Schoology, phone or email. Listed are two resources that may          and any other federal program.
Oral Communication                                         1/2 unit                    1/2 unit    1/2 unit   be helpful information to ensure a successful parent-teacher
                                                                                                              conference experience. (https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/parent-
Physical Education                                          1/2 unit                   1/2 unit    1/2 unit   teacher-conferences.html?WT.ac=p-ra)                                      Volunteer Activities
                                                                                                              (https://onevoice.pta.org/7-tips-for-your-most-effective-parent-          Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and the Volunteers in Public
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS                                      22 units                    26 units    22 units    teacher-conference-yet/)                                                  Schools (ViPS) programs involve parents and other citizens in
                                                                                                                                                                                        the education of children. Volunteers serve as tutors, mentors,
                                                                                                              Parent & Family Engagement                                                classroom speakers, classroom helpers and in many more
                                                                                                              Refer to the LRSD Ready for Learning Plan for updates. District and       capacities. If you are interested in volunteering time or resources,
New Graduation Requirements                                                                                   school parent and family engagement activities may be presented           please call 447-ViPS (447-8477) or visit www.LRSD.org.
• Students must complete a digital course for credit                   Public                                 virtually or in-person during the 2022-2023 school year. Virtual
                                                                                 of
• Students must earn a credit in a course that includes                Education
                                                                       Foundation                             online platforms may include: Zoom, Microsoft Team Meetings, and                                 ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day
  personal & family finance in grades 9-12                             Little Rock                            Schoology. The Title I Parent and Family Engagement Program

                                                              Academic Signing Day
                                                                                                                                                                                                               ViPS recruits readers from throughout the
• Students must pass the Arkansas Civics Exam                                                                 promotes parent, family and community engagement in District                                     community to share a story and their love of
• Students must complete hands-on CPR training                                                                schools. Central-East LR, Southwest LR, and West LR comprise the                                 reading with all LRSD elementary classrooms
                                                                                                              District’s three (3) School Cluster Teams. The District and teams                                on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Sign up at
ADE Seal                                                                                                      utilize the Johns Hopkins University National Network of Partnership                             www.ViPSLRSD.org.
                                                                                                              Schools’ (NNPS) School, Family and Community Partnerships six
• Complete the state’s recommended core
                                                                                                              types of involvement and other evidenced-based models to assist in                               Partners in Education (PIE) bring
  curriculum
                                                                                                              increasing parent engagement and student achievement. The NNPS                                   businesses and schools together to
• Earn a GPA of at least 2.75                                                                                 Six Types of Involvement are:                                                                    support education. Businesses, large and
                                                                                                              • Communication                 • Parenting                                                      small, are invited to participate. Business
Arkansas Scholars Seal                                                                                        • Student Learning              • Volunteering                            partners recruit employees as volunteers, make in-kind donations
• Earn a grade of “C” or above in all courses                                                                 • Decision-Making               • Community Collaboration                 and/or contribute funds to help meet a school’s needs. For more
• Achieve a 95 percent or better attendance                                                                                                                                             information: 447-ViPS (447-8477) or visit www.LRSD.org.
  record for every year of high school                                                                        The Title I Parent & Family Engagement Plan outlines and addresses
• Complete high school in eight
  consecutive semesters
                                                                                                              how parents, school personnel and families become partners in the
                                                                                                              learning process by attending workshops, receiving training, and
                                                                                                                                                                                        Bullying
• Complete at least three units each in                                                                       being motivated to support their children. The workshops will target
                                                                                                                                                                                        Bullying of any type has no place in a school setting. The Little
  Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics                                                                    various educational and social topics to engage and assist parents and    Rock School District will endeavor to maintain a learning and
  and four units in English                                                                                   families in the educational process of students. A copy of the District   working environment free of bullying. Any student who is
                                                                                                              and school parent & family engagement plans can be viewed at              a victim of bullying, who witnesses bullying, or has reliable
Honors Seal/Little Rock                                                                                       https://www.lrsd.org/Page/1526                                            information that a student has been a victim of bullying should
                                                                                                                                                                                        report the incident to the building administrator. The student’s
Scholars Seal                                                                                                 A Parent Facilitator is assigned to each LRSD school to assist with       identity will be kept anonymous if he/she feels in danger of
• Complete the units required for the                                                                         parent, family and community engagement. In addition, each                retaliation. Bullying may also be reported using the District’s
  Little Rock Scholars curriculum                                                                             school has a Parent Center containing important information and           Blackboard App. For more information go to www.LRSD.org.
• Successfully complete a minimum of                                                                          resources. A lending library is located in the new District Parent &
  six Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)                                                                         Family Engagement Center (Henderson Curriculum & Instruction
  or AP courses over a four-year period                                                                       Center – Room 4, 401 John Barrow Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205).
• Earn a GPA of at least 3.5                                                                                  Free items are available and materials may be checked out to assist
                                                                                                              parents in encouraging students to perform better at home and
Students designated for valedictory or salutatory                                                             school. Contact Kaye Rainey at 447-3358 or kaye.rainey@lrsd.org
                                                                                                              for more information or visit LRSD Parent & Family Engagement:
recognition must complete this curriculum.
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Student Registration & School Choice                                                                                                                               Get Connected
                                                                                                                                                                   Stay Connected
Registration Requirements                            If you move in the middle of the school year,
                                                     your student may remain at his/her assigned
                                                                                                     • School assignment notification will be available
                                                                                                       electronically mid February 2023. Letters for
•    Child’s official birth certificate,             school for the remainder of the current school    NEW and RETURNING student will also be                      Believe it or not, snow days aren’t the only reason LRSD
     passport, military ID card or other             year with NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY           mailed out at that time. Active students 2023-24            communicates with you. Through Blackboard, the district’s
     documentation provided by law                   THE DISTRICT. Students will automatically roll    assignment can be accessed via the student’s                mass notification system keeps you connected anytime,
     (ACA 6-18-208)                                  up to the attendance zone school unless they      email address.                                              anywhere. Plus, you control how you receive your messages:
•    Child’s Social Security card/number             are currently assigned to or apply for a magnet • Those students not initially selected for the               phone calls, email or texts – fast, reliable notifications. And, with
•    Two forms of proof of residence                                                                                                                               the district’s custom mobile app, you will have access to many
                                                     or specialty school. Remember if you move,         magnet school of their choice will be placed in            of the ways the district communicates with you – LRSD website,
     Acceptable forms include current lease          please update your information with the Student    an unnumbered waiting pool.                                Facebook and Twitter – all in one convenient location.
     agreement or utility bill (less than 30 days    Registration Office.
     old) in the parent’s or legal guardian’s
     name (cell phone bills will NOT be              Any patrons who are NEW or returning to                 School Choice                                         If you are a parent, simply sign up at lrsd.parentlink.net, using
                                                                                                                                                                   your student’s identification number, then choose your settings.
     accepted). For a complete list of accepted      our District may register on Gateway online             • The student Registration office can assist          If you’re a community member, click on the “Sign Up Page” and
     documents visit LRSD.org.                       registration system, or at the LRSD Student               parents with information about school choice        the tab below it that says “I am not a parent or student,” then
•    Child’s Immunization Record to be               Registration Office Parent Center at any time.            options.                                            follow the prompts. Remember to update your information, so
     presented at the child’s school                                                                                                                               we can reach you in case of an emergency.

                                                     Computerized Scramble                                   Moving
                                                     A computerized scramble will be utilized in the         • Parents may complete a change of address at
Where to Register                                    new assignment process for each category.                 the Student Registration Office at 501 Sherman      Did you know the district can
for School                                           Therefore, no numbered waiting list will exist.           Street or, at their currently assigned school, or   use Blackboard to:
• Gateway online registration:                       When additional seats become available, another           online@LRSD.org/forms. Two proofs of
  cas.lrsd.org                                       scramble will be initiated to fill available seats.       residency in the parent or guardian’s name are      • Alert you in cases of emergency
• K-12: LRSD Student Registration Office,                                                                      required to complete the process. For a             • Inform you of your student’s absences
  Parent Center, 501 Sherman St.                                                                               complete list of accepted documents                 • Send announcements about your child’s school
  or call 447-2950                                   Magnet Programs                                           visit LRSD.org.                                     • Send you newsletters and school-related photos
• Pre-K: Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center        • See available magnet schools/programs                                                                       • Translate messages in several languages
  5240 Mabelvale Pike, or call 447-7360                on calendar back cover, indicated with
                                                     • Students sign up during Open Enrollment:
                                                                                                ê            Contact Information                                   • Allow you to send tips and report incidents
• Use the School Locator feature at                                                                                                                                • Access LRSD Facebook photos on District’s APP
                                                       Nov 28 — Dec 9, 2022.                                 • If your phone number changes, please
  www.LRSD.org to determine your                                                                               remember to notify your child’s school.
  attendance zone school                             • Assignments will be made by computerized                                                                    For the latest news, school closure information and reporting
                                                       scramble. All studentswishing to apply for a            It is important to always keep your phone           bullying, download LRSD’s FREE Blackboard App from iTunes or
                                                       magnet seat at Parkview Arts/Science Magnet             number up to date; in case of an 		                 Google Play.
Open Enrollment                                        High School will be required to audition in ALL         emergency, automated calls will go out.
Take advantage of unique and innovative                areas, to include Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, and      • You may change your preferred contact
educational opportunities by enrolling in one of       Vocal Music. Following the auditions 50% of the         method and time by logging on to                    Be sure to check out the #LRSDFridayFab5
LRSD’s schools during the convenient enrollment        available seats will be filled based on the scoring      lrsd.parentlink.net (note: do not add              video – your top “five” LRSD highlights for
period. Whether you are new to the District, or        rubric in each area. The remaining 50% of seats         www). You’ll need your student’s ID
looking to enroll in one of the District’s magnet/                                                             number and birth date the first time                the week, shared on FACEBOOK, Twitter
                                                       will be filled with the traditional lottery system.
specialty schools or early childhood programs,         All Science, Band, and Orchestra seats will be          you log in.                                         and Instagram.
the District’s new open enrollment dates are           filled through auditions in order to gain
Nov 28 — Dec 9, 2022.                                  admission. Qualifying Forest Heights STEM                                                                   The LRSD NOW blog, accessed by subscription or through the
                                                       applicants will receive a weighted priority if
                                                                                                             For More Information                                  LRSD website front page, will keep you informed on happenings
If you are applying for magnet schools or Forest                                                             • Please contact the Student Registration             district-wide. These social media tools will allow you to become
                                                       applying for Parkview Science. (See lrsd.org for        Office at 447-2950 with any questions.              “brand” ambassadors to help us share our story.
Heights STEM Academy, you should do so during          specific application information)
the Open Enrollment period from Nov 28 — Dec                                                                 • For assistance in Spanish, regarding
9, 2022, in order to be considered for the first                                                               student registration only, please call
computerized scramble for seats.                                                                               447-2950.
                                                                                                             • Para información sobre matriculación,
                                                                                                               por favor comuníquese al 447-2950.

    OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
    Early Childhood P3/P4, Forest Heights              November 28 —
    STEM Academy, Magnet Schools, K-12                 December 9, 2022
A Message from the Superintendent:                                                                                                                                                                             Little Rock
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   School District Board

                                                                                                                                                                                         Michael D. Mason                                              Sandrekkia Morning                              Evelyn Hemphill Callaway
                                                                                                                                                                                              Zone 1                                                         Zone 2                                             Zone 3
                                                                                                                                                                                          Vice President                                                                                                       Secretary
Dear LRSD Families,

Welcome Back! Summer is quickly coming to an end and the 2022-23 school year will soon be in full
swing. My hope is that each of you has had time to rest, reflect, enjoy family, and time to simply enjoy
life!

I am excited and thrilled for what will be a very eventful school year. Since relocating to Little Rock
and officially beginning my tenure as superintendent on July 1st, I have been engaged in numerous
conversations with a variety of individuals and groups who all want LRSD to succeed and thrive. There
is an energy throughout this city that is prime and ripe for us to #reimagineLRSD.

If the impact of COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has taught us that we can make radical shifts in
a short period of time when faced with a crisis. Let’s #reimagineLRSD by taking this same approach                                                                                       Leigh Ann Wilson                                                        Ali Noland                                   Vicki Hatter
finding ways to radically change the way we do business, ensuring ALL students and families we serve                                                                                          Zone 4                                                                Zone 5                                       Zone 6
are served well.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Legislative Liaison                       Past President 2020-2021
Let us #reimagine the way we interact and treat each other in LRSD. At a time when it is easy to be
divisive, let us be the example where we value and elevate humanity over differences and demonstrate
kindness, respect, and compassion.

Let us also #reimagine the way we engage our families, students, and our community. LRSD belongs
to you and we will be calling on you to help us generate the best ideas to meet the challenges we face.
Little Rock cannot be a great city without a great public school system. We cannot afford to fail our
greatest assets – our children; our success will benefit the entire community.

We are stronger together and can accomplish much more when we work collaboratively. I firmly
believe we live in a time of great promise. The promise is our students, your child(ren). We pledge
to increase our efforts to build and maintain positive relationships that support academic and social
growth for ALL students. We are committed to #reimagining relationships with our students, keeping                                                                                        Norma Johnson                                                         Greg Adams                                           Jeff Wood
them at the forefront of all decisions made.                                                                                                                                                   Zone 7                                                             Zone 8                                               Zone 9
                                                                                                                                                                                          Disbursing Officer                                                     President
On behalf of the staff, administration, and the LRSD Board of Education, we thank you for entrusting
your child’s education to us. Let us continue working together to #reimagine an educational
experience that will exceed your expectations. It won’t happen overnight but with our collective effort,                                                                            The Board will hold two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on the
it can and will happen.
                                                                                                                                                                                    second and fourth Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The public may view proceedings
Sincerely,                                                                                                                                                                          on LRSD’s YouTube Channel, Comcast Channel 4/U-verse Channel 99, or
Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright                                                                                                                                                   LRSDLIVE.com. Additional information, including how the community may
Little Rock School District                                                                                                                                                         provide public comment, is found on the “Leadership” page of LRSD.org.

Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1850              Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1025        Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1100                           Student Hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-3500
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-2060   Curriculum & Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1055               Payroll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447-1084          Student Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-2950
Business Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1089            Early Childhood/Elem. Literacy. . . . . . . . . 447-7360                      Safety & Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-2075                       Title I/Parent Involvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-3350
CARE Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1880             Elementary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1133              Safety & Security (24 hrs.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-2091                               Transportation/First Student. . . . . . . . . . . 447-4130
Career & Alternative Education. . . . . . . . 447-1390                                 English as a Second Language. . . . . . . . . 447-3370                        Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1136                               Transportation/LRSD (Special Ed.). . . . . 447-7550
Child Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-2450          Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-7380   Special Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-1033                         Volunteers in Public Schools. . . . . . . . . . . 447-ViPS
Gibbs Magnet School of Foreign Languages                    t Mabelvale
Academies                                                         and International Studies ¢ ê                               10811 Mabelvale West Rd., Mabelvale, 72103 • 447-3000
t Baseline Academy 3623 Baseline Rd., 72209 • 447-3700            1115 W. 16th St., 72202 • 447-4900                          t Mann Arts/Science Magnet ê
Forest Heights STEM Academy (K-8)                                 Jefferson 2600 N. McKinley St., 72207 • 447-5000            1000 E. Roosevelt Rd., 72206 • 447-3100
5901 Evergreen St., 72205 • 447-2700                                                                                          Pinnacle View 5701 Ranch Dr., 72223 • 447-8500
                                                                  t Martin Luther King, Jr. ¢
J.A. FAIR K-8 PREP ACADEMY (K-8)                                  905 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., 72202 • 447-5100           Pulaski Heights 401 N. Pine St., 72205 • 447-3200
13420 David O. Dodd, 72210 • 447-1700
                                                                  t Mabelvale
Pinnacle View 9th Grade Academy                                   9401 Mabelvale Cut-off • Mabelvale, AR 72103 • 447-5400     High Schools
5701 Ranch Dr., 72223 • 447-8500                                                                                              LR Central High School International Studies Magnetê
                                                                  t McDermott 1200 Reservoir Rd., 72207 • 447-5500
Ignite Digital Academy                                                                                                        1500 S. Park St., 72202 447-1400
                                                                  t Otter Creek
(K-6): 401 John Barrow Rd., 72205 • 447-6510                                                                                  t LR Hall STEAM Magnet High School ê
                                                                  16000 Otter Creek Pkwy., 72210 • 447-5800
(7-12): 5701 Ranch Dr., 72223 • 447-6510                                                                                      6700 “H” St., 72205 • 447-1900
                                                                  Pulaski Heights 319 N. Pine St., 72205 • 447-5900
Early Childhood                                                   Roberts 16601 La Marche Dr., 72223 • 447-8300
                                                                                                                              LR Southwest Magnet High Schoolê
t Chicot Early Childhood Center ¢                                                                                             9715 Mabelvale Pike, 72103 • 447-9100
(3- and 4-year-old pre-K)                                         t Stephens ¢ 3700 W. 18th St., 72204 • 447-6400
                                                                                                                              LR West High School of Innovation
11100 Chicot Rd., Mabelvale, AR, 72103 • 447-4100                 t Terry 10800 Mara Lynn Rd., 72211 • 447-6500               5701 Ranch Dr., 72223 • 447-8600
t Fair Park Early Childhood Center ¢                              t Wakefield 75 Westminister Dr., 72209 • 447-6600           Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School ê
(4-year-old pre-K only) 616 N. Harrison St., 72205 • 447-4400                                                                 2501 John Barrow Rd., 72204 • 447-2300
                                                                  t Washington 2700 S. Main St., 72206 • 447-6700
t Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center ¢
                                                                  t Watson 7000 Valley Dr., 72209 • 447-6800
(3- and 4-year-old pre-K) 5240 Mabelvale Pike, 72209 • 447-4800                                                               Non-traditional Schools
                                                                  t Western Hills 4901 Western Hills Ave., 72204 • 447-6900
t Rockefeller Early Childhood Center ¢                                                                                        Accelerated Learning Center (ACC)
(age 6 weeks - 2 years [fee-based]; 3- and 4-year-old pre-K       Williams Traditional Magnet ê                               7701 Scott Hamilton Dr., 72209 • 447-1350
700 E. 17th St., 72206 • 447-6200                                 7301 Evergreen St., 72207 • 447-7100
                                                                                                                              Adult Education
t Romine ¢ 3400 Romine Rd., 72204 • 447-6300                                                                                  4800 West 26th Street (26th & Madison)., 72204 • 447-1850
(3- and 4-year-old pre-K)                                                                                                     Hamilton Learning Academy (6-8)
Elementary Schools                                                                                                            4015 Stannus St., 72204 • 447-3400

t Bale 6501 W. 32nd St., 72204 • 447-3600                                                                                     High School PATHS ALE Program-Metro Campus (9-12)
                                                                                                                              7701 Scott Hamilton Dr., 72209 • 447-1370
t Brady 7915 W. Markham St., 72205 • 447-3900
                                                                                                                              Metropolitan Career-Technical Center
t George Washington Carver STEAM Magnet              ê                                                                        7701 Scott Hamilton Dr., 72209 • 447-1200
2100 E. 6th St., 72202 • 447-4000
                                                                                                                                Symbols ¢ Pre-K programs ê Magnet schools
t Chicot ¢
11100 Chicot Rd., Mabelvale, AR, 72103 • 447-7000                                                                               t 2020-21 Provision 2 Schools
                                                                  Middle Schools                                              810 W. Markham Street • Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501-447-1000
Forest Park ¢ 1600 N. Tyler St., 72207 • 447-4500
                                                                  t Cloverdale
Fulbright ¢ 300 Pleasant Valley Dr., 72212 • 447-4700                                                                         Student Registration Office 501 Sherman St.
                                                                  6300 Hinkson Rd., 72209 • 447-2500
                                                                                                                              Little Rock, AR 72202 • 501-447-2950
                                                                  t Dunbar Gifted & Talented and Int’l Studies Magnet ê       Para información en general, por favor llame al: 447-3384. Para
                                                                  1100 Wright Ave., 72206 • 447-2600                          información sobre matriculación, por favor llame al: 447-2950.
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