
OCE and all LRSD Elementary sites will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Please arrange to be home for bus students and/or plan to pick your child up at the school at 1:30 pm.. Please stay safe.

Due to the threat of severe weather moving into our area, LRSD will dismiss school early today, all after-school activities are cancelled, and CARE will be closed. Elementary sites will dismiss at 1:30 p.m., followed by secondary schools at 2:30 p.m. This decision was made in the best interest of students and staff, in consultation with the National Weather Service, LRSD’s Emergency Management and Transportation teams, and surrounding districts. Please note that if tornado sirens are activated during these dismissal times, we will initiate our shelter-in-place procedures, and building doors will be locked until the threat has passed. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Please stay safe.


We enjoyed so much art and music this week. Several Otters had their art featured at Artistry in the Rock!











🚨 Reminder! Students will be out tomorrow for a work/data day. However, LRSD offices will remain open if you need assistance. Enjoy your day off, students! 🎉


Important Community Information about the Spring Break Meal Service Schedule.


📚 When we Read, Dream, and Succeed, we empower our students and strengthen our community! Join Reading in the Rock and commit to making literacy a priority. ✨ Take the pledge today by scanning the QR code or visiting www.LRSD.org/ReadingintheRock to access resources and show your support. Let's build a brighter future—one book at a time! 💙💛


🎥 Did you miss last night's State of the District Address? Catch up on all the important updates from Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright! Watch the full video here: https://tinyurl.com/zsyj6adb.


You OTTER know that we are excited about today's kickoff for Reading in the Rock, a
citywide initiative in partnership with the City of Little Rock and Scholastic Education.
This collaboration will help students strengthen their reading skills and prevent reading loss by providing engaging print and digital resources. LRSD launched Reading in the Rock during the State of the District address, and we are delighted to send home resources with your student just in time for Spring Break. It's Book Distribution Day!!! Whoo-hoo!!


Congratulations to our Otter Creek Elementary Library POTATO Book Character Contest Winners! Thanks to all who participated! We had lots of great entries!
Winners received some special treats, a Dog Man poster from the Book Fair, and a FREE kids meal from our Partner in Ed, Chick-Fil-A at Otter Creek!




****LRSD Board Work Session, Thurs., March 13, 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham,
LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Rooms sign-up reminder. Thanks to all who are already signed-up!


You Otter know we had a big week making music and celebrating Black History at OCE. Several students performed at Mosaic Templar and even more students participated in OCE's Black History Celebration! Special thanks to our amazing guest speakers.











📢 Save the Date! Join us for the State of the District Address on March 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Ron Robinson Theater in Library Square! This is your opportunity to hear directly from LRSD leadership about our progress, challenges, and exciting plans for the future. Let’s come together to #ReimagineLRSD and build brighter futures for every student! Be part of the conversation and see how YOU can play a role in our success story.


See you tonight Otters! 1st and 2nd grade perform "I'm proud of who I am," we'll have guest speakers, and the ukulele band will play their Black History set! See you tonight.



****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thurs., Feb. 27, 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Due to some remaining icy conditions on secondary bus routes - NO School Fri., Feb. 21st; but Cent. Off. Staff should report on a 2-hour delay. Mon., Feb. 24, classes will NOW be IN SESSION instead of PD to support student learning in light of back-to-back closures. Thank you!


Due to inclement weather, LRSD Schools/Offices remain closed Thurs., Feb. 20, 2025. Athletic activities also canceled. An announcement will be shared tomorrow about the status of schools Friday. Employees, please monitor emails for updates from HR. Thanks! Stay safe and warm!


Due to inclement weather, LRSD Schools/Offices will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. An announcement will be shared tomorrow about the status of schools Thursday. Employees, please monitor emails for updates from HR. Thanks! Stay safe and warm!


You Otter Know We are closed due to Winter Weather. Stay Safe and Warm


LRSD schools/offices to dismiss/close early Tues., Feb 18th, due to impending inclement weather: Elem. - 11:30AM; Secondary - 12:30PM; & offices close at 1PM. Afterschool activities/athletic events also canceled Tues. Please monitor messages from LRSD for the latest should changes in weather conditions require LRSD to modify plans. Thank you.
