📣 You’re invited to the 2026 LRSD State of the District Address! Get a District update, future vision, student highlights, resources, door prizes (including a $100 Sam’s Club gift card!), and a performance by Voices Without Borders Honor Choir & Parkview Jazz Ensemble.
🕕 6 PM - Wednesday, March 11, 2026|
📍 Darragh Center, CALS - 100 Rock St.
#OneTeamOneDreamOneLRSD
🎉👟 LACEY LIONS SNEAKER BALL: STEP INTO TESTING IN STYLE! 👟🎉
Get ready to show up and show OUT, Lacey Lions! We’re celebrating testing season with a night full of fun, music, and confidence-building vibes! 💃🕺✨
📅 April 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 9417 Geyer Springs Rd.
🎟️ FREE admission for all elementary students (Grades K–5)!
🔥 Come dressed to impress in your flyest sneakers and get ready for:
✨ Music & dancing
✨ High-energy fun with friends
✨ A night to build confidence before testing
🍿Concessions will be available for purchase, so bring a little spending money to grab your favorites!
Get ready to show up and show OUT, Lacey Lions! We’re celebrating testing season with a night full of fun, music, and confidence-building vibes! 💃🕺✨
📅 April 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 9417 Geyer Springs Rd.
🎟️ FREE admission for all elementary students (Grades K–5)!
🔥 Come dressed to impress in your flyest sneakers and get ready for:
✨ Music & dancing
✨ High-energy fun with friends
✨ A night to build confidence before testing
🍿Concessions will be available for purchase, so bring a little spending money to grab your favorites!
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Reception for New Board Members - 4:30 p.m. followed by Swearing-in Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Lobby, Admin Bldg.- 810 W. Markham
***LRSD Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg.
Agenda: https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: www.lrsdlive.com
Reception for New Board Members - 4:30 p.m. followed by Swearing-in Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Lobby, Admin Bldg.- 810 W. Markham
***LRSD Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg.
Agenda: https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: www.lrsdlive.com
✂️🦁 Fresh Look. Fierce Mind.
Lacey Lions, we are excited to host our Community Barber Day right here on campus! Our scholars will receive fresh cuts from talented student barbers from Washington Barber College — all while building confidence and community.
This is more than a haircut… it’s about helping our students look good, feel good, and show up ready to learn!
📅 Wednesday, March 18
⏰ During the school day
📍 Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy
⚠️ Important Reminder:
No permission slip = No haircut
Families, be sure to sign up using the QR code or link below:
🔗 https://bit.ly/mglaceybarberday
Let’s get our scholars looking sharp the Lacey Way! ✨✂️
#LaceyLions #FreshLookFierceMind #LionNation #LaceyWay #CommunityStrong
Lacey Lions, we are excited to host our Community Barber Day right here on campus! Our scholars will receive fresh cuts from talented student barbers from Washington Barber College — all while building confidence and community.
This is more than a haircut… it’s about helping our students look good, feel good, and show up ready to learn!
📅 Wednesday, March 18
⏰ During the school day
📍 Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy
⚠️ Important Reminder:
No permission slip = No haircut
Families, be sure to sign up using the QR code or link below:
🔗 https://bit.ly/mglaceybarberday
Let’s get our scholars looking sharp the Lacey Way! ✨✂️
#LaceyLions #FreshLookFierceMind #LionNation #LaceyWay #CommunityStrong
🦁📣 TODAY is the DAY, Lacey Lions!
Want to be part of the DMGL Spirit Squads for 2026–2027? Don’t miss the MANDATORY Parent Meeting happening TONIGHT!
📅 March 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Lacey Cafetorium
This meeting is required for all current 6th & 7th grade students interested in trying out.
⚠️ A parent must attend for students to be eligible to try out!
Come learn about cheer & dance opportunities and how to be part of something amazing at Lacey! 💙❤️
Let’s bring the energy, spirit, and pride the Lacey Way! 🔥🦁
#LaceyLions #LionNation #LaceySpirit #DMGLSpiritSquads
Want to be part of the DMGL Spirit Squads for 2026–2027? Don’t miss the MANDATORY Parent Meeting happening TONIGHT!
📅 March 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Lacey Cafetorium
This meeting is required for all current 6th & 7th grade students interested in trying out.
⚠️ A parent must attend for students to be eligible to try out!
Come learn about cheer & dance opportunities and how to be part of something amazing at Lacey! 💙❤️
Let’s bring the energy, spirit, and pride the Lacey Way! 🔥🦁
#LaceyLions #LionNation #LaceySpirit #DMGLSpiritSquads
🎶✨ Join the Little Rock School District for four days of incredible student talent at Artistry in the Rock 2026! The event takes place March 16–19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Central Arkansas Library System Main Library. Come experience outstanding student performances and artwork showcasing the very best of LRSD’s performing and visual arts programs. Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate the creativity, passion, and excellence of our talented students. We hope to see you there! 🎨🎤🎻
🖤💛💚 Join Us for Our Black History Celebration! ❤️💛💚
Our Lacey Lions have been working hard to prepare a powerful and meaningful Black History program — and we would LOVE for our families to experience it!
🎭 Encore Community Performance
🗓 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Lacey Cafetorium
This special evening will highlight student voices, talent, and learning as we honor the history, culture, and contributions that have shaped our world.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and come celebrate with us. Let’s pack the Cafetorium and show our students how proud we are of them!
#LionNation 🦁 #LaceyCelebrates #BlackHistoryAtLacey
Our Lacey Lions have been working hard to prepare a powerful and meaningful Black History program — and we would LOVE for our families to experience it!
🎭 Encore Community Performance
🗓 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Lacey Cafetorium
This special evening will highlight student voices, talent, and learning as we honor the history, culture, and contributions that have shaped our world.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and come celebrate with us. Let’s pack the Cafetorium and show our students how proud we are of them!
#LionNation 🦁 #LaceyCelebrates #BlackHistoryAtLacey
⚽🦁 SOCCER SHOWDOWN TONIGHT! 🦁⚽
The Lacey Lions are ready to take the field against the Dunbar Bobcats — and we need Lion Nation there to cheer them on!
📍 Fair Field
🕕 Game Time: 6:00 PM
Purchase here: 👉 https://bit.ly/laceytickets
✅ Important Reminder:
Students must attend with an adult (21+)
Let’s pack the stands, show our pride, and support our Lacey Lions as they compete tonight! 💙❤️
Don’t miss it — see you at the field!
#LionNation #LaceyLions #GameDay #ShowUpAndShine
🚨 GAME TIME UPDATE! 🚨
Our Lacey Lions Elementary Basketball Team’s FINAL GAME of the season has been moved to 1:00 P.M. 🏀
📅 Saturday, February 28
🕐 NEW GAME TIME: 1:00 P.M.
📍 Mabelvale Middle School
🎟 $5 Tickets — Cash Only at the Door
Let’s pack the gym and show our Lions how proud we are of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication this season! This is their last game, and they deserve a loud, strong Lacey crowd cheering them on from start to finish.
💙❤️ Bring your school spirit, your energy, and your Lion pride — and let’s finish the season STRONG together! 🦁🔥
#LaceyLions #LionPride #FinalGame #ShowUpAndSupport
Our Lacey Lions Elementary Basketball Team’s FINAL GAME of the season has been moved to 1:00 P.M. 🏀
📅 Saturday, February 28
🕐 NEW GAME TIME: 1:00 P.M.
📍 Mabelvale Middle School
🎟 $5 Tickets — Cash Only at the Door
Let’s pack the gym and show our Lions how proud we are of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication this season! This is their last game, and they deserve a loud, strong Lacey crowd cheering them on from start to finish.
💙❤️ Bring your school spirit, your energy, and your Lion pride — and let’s finish the season STRONG together! 🦁🔥
#LaceyLions #LionPride #FinalGame #ShowUpAndSupport
🔥🦁 LET’S PACK THE GYM, LION NATION! 🦁🔥
This is it — the FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON for our Lacey Lions Elementary Basketball Team!
Our players have worked hard, grown stronger, and represented Lacey with pride all season long. Now they need YOU in the stands to cheer them on and help us finish strong! 💙❤️
📅 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Mabelvale Middle School
🎟 Tickets: $5 (Cash Only at the Door)
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear your Lacey colors.
Let’s make some noise and show our Lions how proud we are! 🏀📣
When Lion Nation shows up, we SHOW OUT!
See you at the game! 🦁💪
This is it — the FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON for our Lacey Lions Elementary Basketball Team!
Our players have worked hard, grown stronger, and represented Lacey with pride all season long. Now they need YOU in the stands to cheer them on and help us finish strong! 💙❤️
📅 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Mabelvale Middle School
🎟 Tickets: $5 (Cash Only at the Door)
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear your Lacey colors.
Let’s make some noise and show our Lions how proud we are! 🏀📣
When Lion Nation shows up, we SHOW OUT!
See you at the game! 🦁💪
🦁✨ Free Dress Friday UNLOCKED! ✨🦁
Our Lacey Lions showed amazing growth in ELA from ATLAS Interim 1 to Interim 2 — and we are celebrating their hard work, focus, and perseverance! 📚💪
To recognize this achievement, students have earned a Free Dress Friday!
👕 Pajamas, casual clothing, or best dress attire are welcome
✅ All outfits must follow LRSD dress code guidelines
🚫 No slippers or house shoes
📅 Friday, February 27
We are proud of our students for leveling up their learning and showing what growth looks like at Lacey! Keep roaring, Lions! 🦁🔥
#LaceyLions #LevelUpLacey #LionPride #AcademicGrowth #ATLASSuccess
Our Lacey Lions showed amazing growth in ELA from ATLAS Interim 1 to Interim 2 — and we are celebrating their hard work, focus, and perseverance! 📚💪
To recognize this achievement, students have earned a Free Dress Friday!
👕 Pajamas, casual clothing, or best dress attire are welcome
✅ All outfits must follow LRSD dress code guidelines
🚫 No slippers or house shoes
📅 Friday, February 27
We are proud of our students for leveling up their learning and showing what growth looks like at Lacey! Keep roaring, Lions! 🦁🔥
#LaceyLions #LevelUpLacey #LionPride #AcademicGrowth #ATLASSuccess
📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!
LRSD schools will be closed for students Mon., Feb. 2, due to icy conditions impacting bus routes. Employees will report to work: non-school. staff - 8:30-4:00; school-based staff 8:30-3:30 p.m. Road conditions will be checked again Mon. & families will be notified about the status of school for Tuesday.
LRSD wants to hear from you! The Little Rock School District is inviting parents, students, staff, and community members to join upcoming community meetings focused on the FY27 budget. These conversations are a chance to learn more about district priorities, ask questions, and share feedback before final decisions are made. The first meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Rd). The second meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Henderson (401 John Barrow Rd). Both meetings will cover the same information. Come be part of the conversation as we plan responsibly for the future of LRSD.
Due to inclement weather, LRSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27. LRSD will continue to monitor conditions and roadways and provide an update by Tuesday on the status of schools for the remainder of the week. Enjoy the snow, and stay safe and warm!
🏀🦁 PRIDE ON DISPLAY LAST NIGHT!
Perseverance ✅
Respect ✅
Integrity ✅
Determination ✅
Engagement ✅
Our Lady Lions fought hard and earned the win: 33–29🔥Job well done Lady Lions!
#LaceyPride #LadyLions #LaceyAcademy
📊 Student Data Day: Empowering Our Lions
This Friday, our Lions will participate in Student Data Day—a special learning experience focused on reflection, growth, and goal-setting.
During Student Data Day, students will work closely with their teachers to look at their learning progress in an age-appropriate way. They’ll celebrate how far they’ve come, identify what they are working toward next, and talk through the strategies they will use to continue growing. Most importantly, students will be encouraged to use their own voices to explain their learning and take ownership of their goals.
Student Data Day is about more than numbers. It’s about building confidence, responsibility, and leadership. By the end of the day, students will be able to confidently say:
I know where I started.
I know what I’m working toward next.
I have a plan to get there.
Our goal is to move from “my teacher told me my score” to “I understand my learning and I know my goals.” These skills help students grow not only academically, but also as self-aware, motivated learners.
📣 Questions or want to learn more?
We value our partnership with families! If you have questions or would like more information about Student Data Day or your child’s learning, please complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up with you.
👉 Student Data Day – Family Questions & Support Form
https://forms.gle/WJeP68nkb6XnG1Pe6
🦁 At Lacey, we’re building leaders—not just learners.
This Friday, our Lions will participate in Student Data Day—a special learning experience focused on reflection, growth, and goal-setting.
During Student Data Day, students will work closely with their teachers to look at their learning progress in an age-appropriate way. They’ll celebrate how far they’ve come, identify what they are working toward next, and talk through the strategies they will use to continue growing. Most importantly, students will be encouraged to use their own voices to explain their learning and take ownership of their goals.
Student Data Day is about more than numbers. It’s about building confidence, responsibility, and leadership. By the end of the day, students will be able to confidently say:
I know where I started.
I know what I’m working toward next.
I have a plan to get there.
Our goal is to move from “my teacher told me my score” to “I understand my learning and I know my goals.” These skills help students grow not only academically, but also as self-aware, motivated learners.
📣 Questions or want to learn more?
We value our partnership with families! If you have questions or would like more information about Student Data Day or your child’s learning, please complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up with you.
👉 Student Data Day – Family Questions & Support Form
https://forms.gle/WJeP68nkb6XnG1Pe6
🦁 At Lacey, we’re building leaders—not just learners.
Arkansas School Choice Applications are now open! Live outside the Little Rock School District boundaries? You can still apply to one of our amazing LRSD schools! From award-winning arts and championship sports to STEM opportunities, career pathways, and early childhood programs, LRSD offers more ways for students to thrive. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Learn more and apply at www.LRSD.org
🎉 Teacher of the Year Announcement 🎉
Chosen by his colleagues, Mr. Stafford truly embodies The Lacey Way through the care he shows for students, the relationships he builds, and the positive learning environment he creates each day. He sets high expectations while making students feel supported, respected, and valued.
We are proud to celebrate him as this year’s Teacher of the Year for Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! 🦁
🎄✨ Community Care Closet Christmas Pop-Up! ✨🎄
Join us for a FREE holiday celebration filled with joy, gifts, and community spirit! ❄️
📅 Thursday, December 12, 2025
🕔 5pm – 9pm
📍 West Central Community Center
8616 Colonel Glenn Rd.
🎅🏾 What’s Happening?
✨ Pictures with Santa
🍽️ Free Food & Christmas Treats
💈 Free Haircuts courtesy of Goodfellas Barber Shop
🎁 Holiday fun for the whole family!
Let’s spread cheer, give back, and celebrate together! ❤️💚
Hosted by the Little Rock Black Firefighters
#CommunityCareCloset #LittleRockBlackFirefighters #HolidayPopUp #GoodfellasBarberShop #CommunityStrong #FreeEvent #HolidayJoy #LRSD #LittleRockEvents 🎅🏾❄️🦁
