🎉 Big congratulations to Central High School Coach Aaron Butler! 🏆 Not only was he named Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year at the All Arkansas Preps Awards — he also took home the title of Arkansas Coach of the Year! 👏 Coach Butler’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have built one of the top wrestling programs in the state. Your LRSD family is proud of you!
🎉 Several Central High School students played key roles in a moving naturalization ceremony held at the Clinton Presidential Center last week, where 38 individuals became new U.S. citizens. 💫 The LRCH Air Force JROTC presented the colors to open the ceremony, and Student Council members warmly welcomed the new citizens by distributing American flags — a gesture that brought smiles and waves of appreciation. 💙 Thank you to our incredible students for representing LRSD with pride and respect during such an important and inspiring event!
If your child will be new to Central as a 9th grader, or even as an older student, we encourage them to join us for Tiger Academy 2025, beginning July 28 through July 31, from 9:00 am to noon each day. More information on the website menu Tiger Academy 2025 https://www.lrcentralhigh.net/o/central/page/lrch-tiger-academy-2025
Seniors: Summer School dates will be June 5 to July 3, 2025. Tuition is $100 per half credit. Students can only take up to two courses. Tuition is waived for those students who receive free/reduced lunch. If you have not filled out the 2024-2025 meal application, please apply before you submit summer school application and no later than May 21, 2025
Grades 9-11: Summer School dates will be June 5 to July 3, 2025. Tuition of $100 per half credit. Students can take up to 4 half credit courses for a cost of $400. Tuition is waived for those students who receive free/reduced lunch. If you have not filled out the 2024-2025 meal application, please apply before you submit summer school application and no later than May 21, 2025: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
See additional information under the school menu tab "Summer School 2025".
Yesterday was a day to remember as we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of the LRSD Class of 2025! From Southwest to Parkview, Hall-West, and Central, our students crossed the stage with pride and promise. Congratulations to all of our graduates—we are so proud of you! Missed the ceremonies or want to relive the special moments? Watch all the graduations now at lrsdlive.com.
🌍🔬 10 students from Central High competed at the International Science & Engineering Fair in Columbus, OH — the world’s largest pre-collegiate science fair with students from over 60 countries! Huge congratulations to Aakash Bhattacharyya for earning 4th place in Computational Biology ($600 prize) and to Yogi Patel, who received a full scholarship to Missouri S&T’s science camp and a $1,500 award! 🏅👏 All of the students who went represented LRSD and Arkansas with excellence! 🖤💛
🎓🎉 Congratulations to LRSD's Academic Signing Day Class of 2025! 🎉🎓 We had an incredible time celebrating these outstanding students for their academic achievements and future plans. Your dedication, determination, and excellence are an inspiration to us all. We couldn’t be prouder of each of you!
📢 Reminder: All schools and offices in the Little Rock School District will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend as we honor those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙 #MemorialDay #ReimaginingLRSD
Little Rock Graduation tonight at Barton Coliseum. Watch the event live on the LRSD YouTube Channel at 6:00 pm, May 22, 2025. https://www.lrsdlive.com/
🎓 Tonight is the night! Join us LIVE to celebrate the amazing Class of 2025 from LR Central High School! 🎉 Watch the ceremony from Barton Coliseum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBVvGOHPHZc.
***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
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 National Merit Scholarship Winners! We are incredibly proud to celebrate Yassin Bahgat and Yahya Younus from Central High School, who have been named National Merit Scholarship recipients! 🏅 Chosen from over 15,000 finalists nationwide, these two exceptional students stood out for their academic excellence and leadership. Way to go, Tigers! 🐯
🎉🏅 Congratulations to Central High School’s very own Mary Fleming! 🏅🎉 She achieved an extraordinary milestone by completing the London Marathon and earning the title of an Abbott 6 Star World Major Marathon Finisher! This remarkable accomplishment places her among a select group of just 20,000 people worldwide who have completed all six World Marathon Majors: Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo, and London. 🌍👟 Your LRSD family is proud of you! 💛🖤
🏆 Little Rock Central’s own Coach Shawna Shannon has been named the 2025 7A High School Quiz Bowl Coach of the Year! 🐯🎉 Recognized by peers and honored on PBS, she’s making LRSD proud. Way to go, Coach Shannon!
****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
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Erica Moore, Lead Senior School Counselor at Little Rock Central High School, for being named ASCA's High School Counselor of the Year! 🌟 With 20 years of service, she’s helped boost graduation rates and reduce behavioral interventions through targeted engagement activities with students. 💛🖤 We’re proud to see her leadership honored—and excited that she’s now in the running to become the State Counselor of the Year! 🏆
🎉 Congratulations to Central High’s Ava Kate White! She has been selected as Arkansas’s representative for the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C.! While there, she’ll spend five days connecting with top journalists, exploring the city, and diving into the future of journalism — plus she gets a $1,000 college scholarship! This is a huge honor, and we’re excited to see Ava Kate shine on the national stage!
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****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/
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🎉 Big congrats to Central High’s very own Ms. Christy Fudge! 🎶 She’s been named Arkansas Distinguished Director of the Year by the Arkansas Choral Directors Association! 🏆 Honored during the All-State Clinic & Concert at Russellville High, this is a HUGE statewide recognition, and so well deserved! 💛🖤
