North Little Rock School District
June 12, 2026
Pre-K Sites Recognized for Excellence
Two North Little Rock School District Pre-K programs have been named among the top 20 in the state by the Office of Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas.
Out of hundreds of eligible programs across Arkansas, Pike View Early Childhood Center (ECE) ranked 10th and the NLR 6 Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences ranked 12th. In the Central Region, the programs earned the 3rd and 5th spots, respectively.
Book Express Headed to Neighborhoods
The book bus is coming!
The NLR Book Express will be in your schools' neighborhoods this month. Students will be able to pick out books, register for the upcoming school year, and grow their reading skills -- all on one bus.
Amboy: June 15 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Arrowhead Manor
Boone Park: June 15 12:30 - 3:30 PM at Holt District Apartments
Crestwood: June 25 12:30 - 2:00 PM at Crestwood Elementary
Glenview: June 30 12:30 - 3:30 PM at New Hope Baptist Church
Indian Hills: June 25 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Indian Hills Apartments
Lakewood: June 25 2:00-3:30 PM at Pine Crossing Apartments
Meadow Park: June 30 12:30-3:30 PM at New Hope Baptist Church
NLR 6: June 30 9:00-11:00 AM at Sherman Park
Ridge Road: June 29 9:00-11:00 AM at Salvation Army AND 12:30-3:30 PM at Levy Church of Christ
Middle School Leadership Team
Kriss Marshell is taking on the role of Executive Director of Middle School Improvement. She will oversee the entire middle school operations.
Those leading sixth grade are Kenneth Miller as the Director of Teaching and Learning, Tracy Trumble as the Supervisor of Academic Improvement, and Elizabeth Roberts as the Supervisor of Student Affairs.
Those leading seventh grade are Michael Clark as the Director of Teaching and Learning, Marla Thompson as the Supervisor of Academic Improvement, and Delexious Curtis as the Supervisor of Student Affairs.
Those leading eighth grade are Dr. Gabriel Jackson as the Director of Teaching and Learning, Tonya Jackson as the Supervisor of Academic Improvement, and Matthew Euler as the Supervisor of Student Affairs.
School Improvement Planning Institute
The School Improvement Planning Institute is well underway. The leaders from all the schools have come together to review data, discuss trends and workshop solutions. Our staff is working hard to make this school year the best one yet!
Summer Reading Challenge
Did you know summer is when students are at risk of facing setbacks in their reading skills if they take too much time away from reading? The Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge can help ensure your child stays on track!
Turn up the heat and dive into your perfect summer read! From June 1 through July 31, our district is participating in Beanstack’s summer reading challenge, “Find Your Reading Joy.” Whether it’s a page-turning thriller, an uplifting audiobook, or a comforting graphic novel, celebrate the stories that make your heart happy this summer.
We challenge our community to read and log as much as they can during the challenge. As you explore new genres or revisit old favorites, you will earn new badges for logging your reading in the Beanstack app. Plus, the top-performing libraries and schools have the chance to win our grand prize of $3,000 and a virtual author visit! So grab a book and find your reading joy. We can’t wait to see which stories light up your summer!
North Little Rock School District
Email: barnesd@nlrsd.org
Website: nlrsd.org
Location: 2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR, USA
Phone: (501) 771-8000
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