Little Rock Family Ultimate All-School Guide: Little Rock School District
Mission Statement
The mission of LRSD is to equip students with skills and knowledge to realize aspirations, think critically and independently, learn continuously and become productive citizens. We do this through open access to a diverse, innovative and challenging curriculum in a secure environment. Staff is dedicated to excellence and empowered with trust and support from community.
810 W. Markham St.
Little Rock
501.447.7360
LRSD.org
Superintendent:
Michael A. Poore
Schools by the Number:
• 21 pre-K sites
• 2 specialized academies
• 26 elementary schools
• 7 middle schools
• 5 high schools
• 3 non-traditional campuses
Important Upcoming Dates:
April 17: Evening of the Stars Honoring Volunteers in Public Schools
May 4: Annual Crystal Awards Gala Honoring LRSD Teachers of the Year
May 15: Accelerated Learning Center graduation, 6 p.m.
May 20: Baccalaureate, all high schools
May 21: Academic Signing Day
May 22-24: Graduation ceremonies
Exciting Projects
The state-of-the-art, 400,000 square-foot high school in southwest Little Rock — the district’s first new high school in 50 years — is slated to open in 2020 to students zoned for McClellan and JA Fair. The 2,250-student campus will include an advanced 21st century learning environment and expanded career tech opportunities.
Programs
Excel Careers for Advanced Professional Studies — Excel is designed to connect high school students to career and college pathways based on their passions and interests.
Special Services
As the state’s largest school district, LRSD has resources to meet the needs of individual students. Whether your child thrives in a gifted and talented learning environment or has special needs, LRSD provides a welcoming, nurturing educational atmosphere for all students.
Achieve Teams
Achieve Teams are a targeted, combined effort between school personnel, parents, special service staff and interventionists who work to provide additional support to students. We are also the state’s largest provider of public preschool programs.
Technology
Forest Heights STEM Academy has an intense focus on technology for students K-8, and several LRSD campuses have EAST labs, which offer hands-on learning with many forms of technology. A continuum of studies allows elementary students to transition to secondary schools for award-winning robotics and coding programs.
Plus, LRSD hosts a Computers for Kids program where students get real-world experience in refurbishing computers, which are then provided to LRSD families at a low cost.
Bright Futures
Bright Futures connects students with caring community partners who meet students’ needs within 24 hours.