North Little Rock School District
September 11, 2026
On the following day, Friday, September 18, will serve as a Data Day. This day gives teachers and administrators the opportunity to look over students' academic performance and make plans on improvements to be made. School will not be in session for students. This is for kindergarten through twelfth grade only. Pre-K will meet as usual.
The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce is holding its North Little Rock Youth Leadership program, which is open to high school juniors.
The program aims to inspire students to invest in their community and envision a future in North Little Rock. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the city’s opportunities while developing the confidence and skills to become active, engaged citizens. The deadline to submit the online application is September 16.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ashley Hight, Executive Vice President, by email at ashley@nlrchamber.org or by phone at (501) 372-5959.
The North Little Rock School District is hosting three Let's Talk nights with our Superintendent, Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski. During these nights there will be town hall-style sessions to collect feedback, clarify information, and answer questions regarding your child's education.
This Monday, September 14, will be hosted at Crestwood Elementary School and is intended for families and community members zoned for Crestwood Elementary, Indian Hills Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, Pike View Early Childhood Center, North Little Rock Middle School, and Ridge Road Elementary.
Monday, September 21 will be hosted at NLR 6 Academy of Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences and is intended for families and community members zoned for NLR 6 Academy of Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences, Amboy Elementary, Boone Park Elementary, North Little Rock High School, and North Little Rock Center of Excellence.
Each "Let's Talk" night will be between 5:30-6:30PM. We hope to see you there!
Learning in Action is a new video series that takes you inside classrooms across the North Little Rock School District to show our incredible teachers and students in motion.
In this debut video, we visit Shalanda Howard’s kindergarten class at NLR 6 Academy of Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences as they jump into a hands-on science lesson: Egghead Plant Starters!
Watch our young scientists discover what seeds and plants need to grow—water, light, nutrients, and air. The class learned special movements and songs to remember how moisture and warm sunlight help their seeds germinate. Once their "eggheads" grow a full head of leafy hair, students will crush the shells to add calcium to the soil and plant them straight into the garden!
Press play to see our students in action!
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, and Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism, has officially launched the "My Natural State Story" essay contest.
We want to encourage all students ages 10–17 across every school in our district to participate, get outdoors, and share their experiences!
Sixteen total winners across two age groups (10–13 and 14–17) will be selected, and every single winner receives a dinner invitation to the Governor’s Mansion!
The prize packages include:
- Top Award – "My Natural State Story of the Year": An Arkansas Game & Fish Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License plus a $500 experience/gift package!
- Fishing Category Winner: A $1,000 PRADCO Fishing prize package.
- Camping Category Winner: A 2-night stay at an Arkansas State Park campground/camper cabin, plus a brand-new tent and sleeping bag.
- Cycling Category Winner: An Ozark Trail mountain bike, an OZ Trails Bike Park family pass, and a USA Cycling package.
- Hiking Category Winner: A Gearhead prize package and a 4-person family pass to Crater of Diamonds State Park.
- Climbing Category Winner: A 2-night stay at an Arkansas State Parks lodge plus 2 passes for a guided climb/via ferrata.
- Boating/Paddling Category Winner: Official Arkansas Canoe Club safety gear and River School opportunities for 2 participants.
- Hunting Category Winner: A specialized Banded prize package.
Contest Overview
- Who Can Enter: Students ages 10–13 and 14–17.
- Prompt: Students write about an outdoor experience in Arkansas in one of 7 categories: Hunting, Fishing, Boating/Paddling, Climbing, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Camping, or Hiking. They should describe where it took place, what they did, and why it mattered to them.
- Deadline: Submissions close on Monday, October 12.
Please encourage your students and children to log off their screens, enjoy the Arkansas outdoors, and put their stories on paper!
North Little Rock School District
Email: barnesd@nlrsd.org
Website: nlrsd.org
Location: 2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR, USA
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