Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy

🏀 LION PRIDE SHOWDOWN: BASKETBALL GAME 📅 Monday, May 19 🕒 Game starts at 2:00 PM (Signups @ 1:45 PM) 📍 Gymnasium 🏐 STAFF VS. STUDENTS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 📅 Tuesday, May 20 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 Gymnasium 🎟️ Tickets: $3 (sold before school & at lunch) 🍿 Concessions available both days! Let’s pack the gym and bring the LION PRIDE energy! 💙🦁❤️ #DMGLShowdown #StudentsVsStaff #LionPride #LaceyStrong #GameOn

🎤✨ Get ready to be amazed! ✨🎤 Dr. Marian G. Lacey & Self Invested proudly present the Lacey's Students & Staff Talent Show! 🎭🎶 🗓️ May 21 🕜 1:30 PM 📍 DMGL Cafetorium 🎟️ Entry: Only $3 Come cheer on our incredible lions as they UNLEASH THEIR INNER TALENT! 🦁💫 Don't forget to turn in your money to your 1st period teacher! #LaceyLionPride #TalentShowTime #UnleashYourInnerLion #DMGLShines

🎶 🥁 🎼 Get ready to begin your Instrument Voyage at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy! Band Orientation Dates: Saturday, May 17 & Saturday, May 24 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 9417 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock, AR Whether you’re rocking a saxophone, beating the drums, or tooting your first trumpet—this is your time to shine!

🚀 Get ready for a night of innovation, imagination, and Lacey Lion brilliance! Join us THIS Thursday, May 15th from 5–7 PM in the gym for our first-ever STREAM Tasting — a hands-on showcase of student creativity in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math! What to expect: 🤖 Drone demos, robot races, and oobleck fun, and more! 🎨 Student-led exhibits and creative stations 🏅 Live Young Innovators Award Ceremony hosted by our student emcees 🤝 Community vendors: @armakehub, @littlerockfire, UAPTC, LRPD, and @arkansasgameandfish ✍️📘 A chance for students to drop their lowest grade with a completed STREAM Passport! Come celebrate the minds behind the magic. You’ll leave inspired—guaranteed!

***LRSD Board Meeting and Public Comment/Employee Hearing Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Starting at 5:30 p.m. LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

📣 REMINDER for MGL Families! 📣 Prepare for school success—join us TODAY, Monday, May 12th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy (Room 1507)! There will be free food, childcare, and tons of helpful information to support your child’s learning and growth over the summer. 🌞📚🦁 We hope to see you there! #MGLFamilies #SummerSuccess #LaceyLions #StrongerTogether

Today was one for the books—literally! Our 3rd graders had the honor of a visit from the legendary Craig O’Neill 📚✨ He brought the incredible story of Mary Walker to life by reading The Oldest Learner by Rita L. Hubbard. We’re beyond grateful for community champions like Craig who inspire a love of literacy in our young readers! #LRSD #ReimaginingLRSD #LaceyAcademy

🏆 We’re proud to share that Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy has been awarded the Summit Award for Best School Design by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) – Southern Region! 🌟 This honor recognizes Lacey Academy as the top school design across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas and is featured in the spring edition of Learning by Design magazine. 📖 Congratulations to all who brought this vision to life!

Shining Bright at the LRSD Crystal Awards! ✨ Tonight, we proudly celebrated three of our very own stars at the LRSD Crystal Awards Employees of the Year Banquet! Ms. Victoria Golden – Elementary Teacher of the Year 🍎 Ms. Paola Vazquez – Secondary Teacher of the Year 📚 Ms. Lakeitha Austin – Secondary Teacher of the Year 🏆 These amazing educators inspire excellence, uplift our students, and help shape the future—one lesson, one moment, one child at a time!

Big things are happening at Lacey! Here’s what you don’t want to miss this week: 1. FIELD DAY + SPRING FLING 📅 Friday, May 9 | 🕣 8:30 AM – 2:15 PM Get ready for a day packed with fun: 🎯 Carnival games 🏀 3-on-3 Challenge 🧗 Rock wall 🏰 Inflatables 🎯 Tug of war, sack races, relay races & more 🍿 Snack packs for sale 👕 T-shirts on sale 🍧 Tasty treats 🎟️ Wristbands available – see order forms! Let’s go, Lions! 🦁 #LaceyFieldDay #SpringFlingVibes #TheyNotLikeUs ⸻ 2. MAJORETTE TRYOUTS 📅 May 12–15 | 🕒 3PM–5PM | 🎶 Lacey Band Hall Are you ready to strut like a Lioness? 👟 Athletic wear required ❌ No crocs allowed Questions? 📧 aundrea.hampton@lrsd.org

Happy National Principal’s Day to our Lead Lion! 🦁 At Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, Mr. Porter shows up every day—in the hallways, in the classrooms, and in every decision made for our students. Thank you to our principal for leading with vision, heart, and a fierce commitment to excellence. Because of your leadership, Lacey truly is Where Leaders Learn and Learners Lead 📚. We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you! 👏🏽

****Continuation of Recessed LRSD April 24th Board Meeting - Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ - under "Recent Meetings" - April 24 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

It’s Assistant Principal’s Week, and we want to give a huge shoutout to the four people who help hold it all together 🦁👏 Takessa Hood (K-2), Danielle Evans (3rd-5th), Perla Andrade (6th), and Nick Murry (6th-7th)—thank you for the countless ways you support our students, staff, and school community every single day ❤️🏫 Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed ⭐ and we’re grateful to have each of you leading alongside us. We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you 🎉

****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment/Work Session, Thurs., April 10, Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Just before spring break, the Little Rock School District had the privilege of hosting distinguished guests from the City of Little Rock Sister Cities Commission. Author Richard O’Neill and Wendy Elliott, Chief Executive of the National Centre for Children’s Books, visited Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School, Fulbright Elementary, and Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy. They engaged with students, teachers, and library media specialists to share insights on literacy from the United Kingdom.

Update - All LRSD Schools/Offices Open Monday, April 7, except Western Hills. If you live in an area where roads are impassable & buses cannot travel, please make alternate plans if possible to get your student to/from school. Thank you for your patience. See more here: https://5il.co/3crlu

LRSD is assessing impact of weekend's severe weather - power outages, downed trees & blocked roadways. Working with Entergy & City of Little Rock to evaluate conditions and next steps. Please expect update by 7PM tonite. Read full message here: https://5il.co/3crax Thanks!

🥁 Let’s make some noise for the Supersonic Roar of Southwest! They didn’t just pull up to the NOTHIN’ BUT DRUMS BATTLE in Jackson, Mississippi… They shut it down and walked away with 1st Place like the powerhouses they are! 🏆 From start to finish, their sound, precision, and energy were unmatched—Lacey Lions don’t just perform… we leave a legacy!

Have you heard the buzz? Some amazing things are happening at Lacey! Here’s a quick rundown just in case you missed it: • Undefeated Champs! ⚽️ Our soccer team finished the regular season undefeated and kicks off playoffs Monday at 5:00pm at J.A. Fair! Let’s cheer them on! • A Literary Moment: ✍🏽 Our Public Service Leadership students welcomed author Janis Kearney as they celebrated the Maya Project with the Clinton Foundation, CALS, and more! • Art in Action: 🎨 Our talented students showed off their skills in Artistry in the Rock! Check out their amazing work! • GT Brings Home the Gold: 🧠💰 5th grade GT students took 1st place in the Econ Games at Pulaski Tech! Shoutout to Economics Arkansas and Simmons Bank! • We Love Our Parapros! ❤️ This week we showed love to our Paraprofessionals for all they do to support our students every day! • Library Love: 📚 Today we celebrate our amazing Library/Media Specialist who keeps the stories alive and learning strong! Lacey Lions lead the way — Where Leaders Learn and Learners Lead! 🦁

LRSD continues to monitor weather conditions and has NO plans to dismiss early at this time. However, all after-school activities are canceled. If adjustments need to be made to our plans, we will contact you immediately.Please monitor your messages from LRSD for updates. Thanks!