Need a FREE, fun, family activity for this weekend? Check out the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts' Family Fest: American Summer! https://tinyurl.com/bdhy2nzr
8 days ago, Pamela Dial
AMFA Family Fest: American Summer, Saturday, June 27 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; picture of family at the museum
Our community just keeps showing up! Our mural collaboration with Happy Wall Project is finally complete and we are over the moon about it. Thanks to everyone who helped make this project happen!
19 days ago, Lori Forbes
a courtyard with a new mural on the walls
a courtyard with a new mural on the walls
a courtyard with a new mural on the walls
a courtyard with a new mural on the walls
a courtyard with a new mural on the walls
McDermott Elementary was so honored to host a team of 12 youth volunteers from Pleasant Valley Church of Christ for service work at our school. They were amazing, clearing weeds in several vital areas and organizing clothing, school supplies, and cleaning storage bins to prepare us for the 2026-27 school year. We are grateful for your continued community partnership, and look forward to growing our work together in the coming school year!
21 days ago, Sky Brower
PVCOC Volunteers 1
PVCOC Volunteers 2
Courtyard 1
Courtyard 2
Courtyard 3
East Entrance Walkway
North Entrance Walkway
Right Wall
Left Wall
East Entrance Garden
***LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, June 11th Starting at 5:30 PM
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
23 days ago, LRSD
clay figure with megaphone
What a fun day! Happy Wall Project partnered with us to do a mural in our courtyard today. We had alumni that haven't been in our building since March of 2020 when we shut down for Covid, neighbors and even a school board member stopped by to put some paint on the walls! Thank you to everyone who pitched in today!
about 1 month ago, Lori Forbes
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
staff, students and community members paint a mural at McDermott
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals are back for LRSD students and families! The Little Rock School District Child Nutrition Department is offering FREE breakfast and lunch for any child 18 years and younger at multiple school locations across the district this summer through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Program! Meals begin June 1 at select locations. Multiple sites will be available across Little Rock. Visit https://www.lrsd.org/page/summer-school-meals for more details. Please help us spread the word so families can take advantage of these free summer meals!
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Graphic for the Little Rock School District Child Nutrition Department promoting the 2026 Seamless Summer Option Program. The background features tropical summer-themed graphics including palm leaves, sunshine, beach waves, floaties, and a smiling pineapple wearing sunglasses. The headline reads: “Little Rock School District – Child Nutrition Department – 2026 Seamless Summer Option (S S O).” The graphic promotes free breakfast and lunch meal service locations for summer. Table information includes: School Location: Chicot Elementary Address: One One One Zero Zero Chicot Road, Seven Two One Zero Three Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Gibbs Elementary Address: One One One Five West Sixteenth Street, Seven Two Zero Two Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Rockefeller Early Childhood Center Address: Seven Zero Zero East Seventeenth Street, Seven Two Zero Six Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Eight Zero Zero A M to Eight Forty Five A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Stephens Elementary Address: Three Seven Zero Zero West Eighteenth Street, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Fifteen P M School Location: Central High School Address: One Five Zero Zero Little Rock Nine Way, Seven Two Zero Two Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Twelve Fifteen P M to Twelve Forty Five P M School Location: Romine Early Childhood Center Address: Three Four Zero Zero Romine Road, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Fifteen P M School Location: Dunbar Middle School Address: One One Zero Zero Wright Avenue, Seven Two Zero Six Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash One Zero slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Parkview High School Address: Two Five Zero One John Barrow Road, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Southwest High School Address: Nine Seven One Five Mabelvale Pike, Seven Two One Zero Three Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash One Zero slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Dr. Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Academy Address: Nine Four One Seven Geyer Springs Road, Seven Two Zero Nine Days of the Week: Monday through Thursday Program Beginning: Zero Seven slash Zero Seven slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Eight Zero Zero A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M Additional text reads: “All sites will be closed June Nineteenth and July Second, Third, and Sixth.” “Meals will only be served during these timeframes.” Bottom text reads: “United States Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and leader.” “Any child eighteen and younger can eat breakfast and lunch at no charge.” Additional text reads: “For more information please call Five Zero One – Four Four Seven – Two Four Five Eight.” The graphic includes the LRSD Eats Child Nutrition logo and colorful summer-themed artwork with the word “Summer” displayed prominently at the bottom.
Jerrick Johnson excelled at this past weekend's Special Olympics Summer Games, capturing a gold medal in the 200-meter dash and a silver medal in the long jump. From the excitement of the opening ceremonies to the heat of the competition, he showcased true determination and sportsmanship! Way to go, Jerrick!
about 1 month ago, Pamela Dial
Jerrick being recognized for Silver.
Jerrick running!
Check out that jump!
Lighting display at the opening ceremony!
Jerrick getting gold!
McDermott students were blessed to interact with two @mylrsd graduates this week! Kemdi Ekeanyanwu came and spoke to 4th-5th Grade students about his research on the benefits of good sleep. Ava Walker, Miss Greater Hot Springs, spoke to K-3rd Graders about how they can become "Earth Helpers" and take care of the environment and keep Arkansas beautiful!
about 1 month ago, Pamela Dial
Kemdi presenting
Kemdi and McDermott students
Kemdi with his mom, Mrs. Ekeanyanwu, and Ms. Forbes
Ava Walker speaking
Ava interacting with students
Ava hearing from students
Hello, McDermott Families,

We need your help with this survey! Could you please take a few minutes and complete it?

https://tinyurl.com/ywj8zzns

Thank you!
about 1 month ago, Pamela Dial
QR code for survey
Nurse Miller 501-447-5505 Brittany.miller@lrsd.org Above is the correct information to reach the nurse!
about 1 month ago, Brittany Miller
Dear parents and guardians, All medication kept at the school must be picked up by the last day of school May 21, 2026. Students are not permitted to transport medications home. Any medication remaining at school after the last student day will be properly disposed of. This includes all prescription and non-prescription medications, inhalers, and EpiPens. If you are unable to pick up the medication by the last day of school, alternate arrangements can be made by contacting the school nurse prior to the end of the year. Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this matter. -Nurse Miller 501-447-4405
about 1 month ago, Brittany Miller
********ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS!!!**********
5TH Grade Promotion Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9:00AM
Location: McDermott Elementary School
Theme: Grow Your Heart
Colors: Navy Blue or Black
Accessorize With any SPRING-TIME Color!

Parents Please Note: If you plan on taking your child home after the ceremony, please sign them out!
about 2 months ago, Brittany Miller
5th Grade Promotion
KONA ICE is coming tomorrow, May 14 from 2:15-2:45! All students will have the opportunity to buy a frozen treat! Bring cash or pay online with this link https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K217X8372817 or the QR code! Field days are upon us, be sure to dress for the outdoor fun and play!
about 2 months ago, McDermott Elementary
Flyer for Kona Ice with prices and times
The bus will leave school for the Museum of Discovery in 10 minutes! C'mon!
about 2 months ago, Pamela Dial
Good Morning, Mustang Country,

All McDermott Students and families will have FREE admission to the Museum of Discovery TONIGHT from 6:00-8:00. Buses will leave the school at 5:30 PM. Families and students are able to ride the buses. Buses should return to the school from the event by 8:30 PM. All students should attend with adults. McDermott students will give a drumming performance at the Museum of Discovery.

Yearbooks will go home today with students who ordered them online. A limited number of yearbooks are available for purchase in the office for $25.
about 2 months ago, Pamela Dial
Museum of Discovery Flyer
McDermott May Calendar
Dear Mustang Families - with less than 2 weeks left, please help our students FINISH STRONG to meet our 2025-26 Community School Attendance Goal and prepare them for next year. Attendance counts daily thru 5/21, so every day present matters, and each absence reduces our chance of success. We promise to make our final stretch fun for all, and we thank you for your partnership and cooperation! GO MUSTANGS!!!
about 2 months ago, Sky Brower
FinishStrong

McDermott Elementary wishes to thank our amazing Partner In Education Capital Community Church for feeding our staff last Friday during Teacher Appreciation Week! Pastors Jimmy and Maranda Leonard have an incredible food ministry, and cooking is their specialty! We enjoyed a delicious meal of Chicken Las Vegas, rice, green beans, and Honey Bun Cake for dessert -- yum, yum!!! We love ya!!!

about 2 months ago, Sky Brower
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Bus 20 C is late!
about 2 months ago, Pamela Dial
As we wind down these last few weeks of school, lets help keep our school community healthy and safe, we ask that all students, staff, and families follow these illness guidelines:
If a student becomes sick, they should remain at home and avoid returning to school until they are fully recovered. Students must be free from fever, vomiting, or diarrhea for at least 24 hours without the use of medications (such as fever reducers like Tylenol or ibuprofen) before returning.
This 24-hour period ensures that symptoms have truly passed and reduces the risk of spreading illness to others. Even if a student feels better after taking medication, they should continue to rest at home until they can remain symptom-free without medication support.
We encourage good hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when feeling unwell.
By following these guidelines, we can work together to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!
about 2 months ago, Brittany Miller
Another day, another big dose of love! Huge shout out to Dash Heating & Cooling for sending their sunny joy fairy over to share some love and community with our teachers and staff! We really enjoyed lunch!
about 2 months ago, Lori Forbes
2 teachers happily sharing in the donated lunch from dash heating and cooling