
🚨 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! 🎉


The Little Rock Southwest High School Wind Ensemble made history at the 2025 ASBOA Region 1 Concert Assessment, earning Superior ratings in Stage & Sight Reading AND winning Sweepstakes for the first time ever! 🎉 They’re now STATE-BOUND to compete against top 7A ensembles! Congratulations! 🎼


📚 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.


On Saturday, March 15, the Oscar Washington Jr. Education Fund Awardees from Little Rock Southwest High School Sydney Arrieta and Cohen Hughes gathered with the other awardees for a session on how to be successful in college and receive a computer, tv, and Echo Dot. There will be a banquet on Friday, April 25, 2025 where they will be recognized. Each awardee receives a $1500 scholarship.


LR Southwest Girl's Basketball Parent Meeting
April 8, 2025


🎨✨ This morning, Fine Arts Coordinator Dr. I.J. Routen and some of our talented secondary students joined KATV’s Daybreak crew to showcase their incredible artwork and promote Artistry in the Rock 2025! Catch their work in person March 17-20 at the AR State Fair – Hall of Industry. Free & open to the public! 🎶🩰🎭 If you missed the segment, watch it here: https://katv.com/community/daybreak/lrsds-artistry-in-the-rock#


****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

Students from the Baptist Health Academy of Medical Sciences at Little Rock Southwest High have reached a major milestone! They received their official certifications in Phlebotomy, showcasing their dedication to the medical field. Congratulations to these scholars on their achievement!


Congratulations To Our March Students Of The Month!
Ellis Jones, 9th
Mariana Estrada, 10th
Karmyn Bearden, 11th
Oveden Gregorio, 12th





Little Rock Southwest High School Performing Arts Department Presents
August Wilson's The Piano Lesson
March 13, 2025
7:00pm
Gryphon Auditorium
Admission $10


Cheer & Dance Tryouts Manatory Informational Parent Meeting
March 12 2025
Location cafeteria
6:00pm
For more information
Cheer: Brooke Griffen 447-9290
Dance: Kimeka Williams 447-9212


📢 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.


****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

Monday. Basketball Game. LR Southwest Senior Night Southwest Gryphons vs. Jonesboro Hurricanes. Game time 5pm Girls Varsity 6:30pm Boys Varsity. Gryphon Arena



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!


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.


🏆 Little Rock Southwest High School DECA Marketing students had an outstanding showing at the State Career Development Conference in Hot Springs! Kaitlyn Braswell, Kayla Caldwell, Omarai Williams, Sapharia Dobbins, and Deonta Mitchell each received a medallion in their respective events. Jonathan Worrell placed 2nd in the state in Human Resource Management, earning a glass plaque and a spot at the National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Congratulations to these students on their outstanding achievements! 🎉👏
