Bobby G. Lester Elementary Open House

The countdown is on! We can't wait to welcome our scholars and families for Open House on Tuesday, August 11, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Come meet your teacher, tour the school, drop off supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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4 days ago, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
A colorful flyer promoting Bobby G. Lester Elementary Open House on a bright red background with black, gold, white, and leopard-print accents. Large text at the top reads "Bobby G. Lester Elementary Open House!" Decorative lightning bolts, stars, and hearts are displayed throughout the design.  The flyer highlights activities including:  Meet your teacher Tour your school Drop off supplies Get excited!  Event details are prominently featured:  Date: August 11th Time: 5:00–6:30 PM  At the bottom, the flyer says, "Let's have a WILD year!" with the word WILD displayed in a leopard-print pattern, followed by the message, "We can't wait to see you!" The overall design is energetic, playful, and school-themed with a jungle-inspired aesthetic.
AlphaBEST Registration & Employment Opportunities at Bobby G. Lester Elementary

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is excited to partner with AlphaBEST Education at Bobby G. Lester Elementary to provide engaging after-school opportunities for our scholars. Families can now enroll for the upcoming school year, and AlphaBEST is also hiring individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.

View the graphics below for program details, enrollment information, and current employment opportunities.

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4 days ago, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Flyer promoting employment opportunities with AlphaBEST Education in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. The graphic features a photo of a staff member smiling beside a young student. Text highlights open positions for Group Leader Assistants, Group Leaders, and Site Directors, along with starting hourly wages, employee benefits, and professional development opportunities. The flyer includes instructions to visit AlphaBEST's careers website or text "Apply" to learn more.
Flyer promoting employment opportunities with AlphaBEST Education in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. The graphic features a photo of a staff member smiling beside a young student. Text highlights open positions for Group Leader Assistants, Group Leaders, and Site Directors, along with starting hourly wages, employee benefits, and professional development opportunities. The flyer includes instructions to visit AlphaBEST's careers website or text "Apply" to learn more.
Spanish-language flyer promoting AlphaBEST Education's after-school program for Jacksonville North Pulaski students. The graphic features children engaged in a learning activity, along with a smaller photo of a staff member and student. Text describes hands-on enrichment opportunities such as coding and robotics, engineering, digital animation, world languages, visual and dramatic arts, fitness, and creative learning. A QR code directs families to registration and program information.
Spanish-language flyer promoting AlphaBEST Education's after-school program for Jacksonville North Pulaski students. The graphic features children engaged in a learning activity, along with a smaller photo of a staff member and student. Text describes hands-on enrichment opportunities such as coding and robotics, engineering, digital animation, world languages, visual and dramatic arts, fitness, and creative learning. A QR code directs families to registration and program information.
English-language flyer promoting AlphaBEST Education's after-school program for Jacksonville North Pulaski students. The graphic features children participating in a classroom activity with a smaller photo of a staff member and student. Text highlights a safe, engaging environment offering homework support and enrichment activities including coding and robotics, engineering, digital animation, maker spaces, world languages, arts, fitness, and wellness. A QR code provides access to enrollment, schedules, and pricing information.
English-language flyer promoting AlphaBEST Education's after-school program for Jacksonville North Pulaski students. The graphic features children participating in a classroom activity with a smaller photo of a staff member and student. Text highlights a safe, engaging environment offering homework support and enrichment activities including coding and robotics, engineering, digital animation, maker spaces, world languages, arts, fitness, and wellness. A QR code provides access to enrollment, schedules, and pricing information.
Meet the Bobby G. Lester Elementary Team! ❤️⚡

The excitement for the 2026–2027 school year continues as Bobby G. Lester Elementary introduces more of the dedicated educators who make learning meaningful every day.

From Pre-K through third grade, these outstanding teachers are preparing to welcome scholars, build strong relationships, and create engaging classrooms where every child can learn, grow, and succeed. We look forward to an incredible year ahead!

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5 days ago, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary second-grade teacher Jasmine Scott. The graphic includes her portrait, a short biography about her fourth year teaching, her hometown of Jacksonville, Arkansas, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and a quote by Albert Einstein.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary third-grade math teacher Amanda Lercher. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography highlighting her 17 years in education and tenth year with JNPSD, her hometown, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and a quote from Albus Dumbledore.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary second-grade teacher Kamicka Thompson. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography introducing her first year at Bobby G. Lester Elementary, her hometown of North Little Rock, Arkansas, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and a quote by Vince Lombardi.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary third-grade ELA teacher Amanda Hannah. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography about her teaching experience and first year with JNPSD, her hometown of Vilonia, Arkansas, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and an inspirational quote.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary kindergarten teacher Heidi Barden. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography about beginning her first year of teaching, her hometown of Puyallup, Washington, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and the quote, "Bloom where you are planted."
About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary kindergarten teacher Tabitha Rehard. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography highlighting her years in education and commitment to building relationships with scholars and families, her hometown of Jacksonville, Arkansas, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and a quote by Nelson Mandela.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary K–1 Transition teacher Kimberly Al-Jabouri. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography about her years in special education and time with JNPSD, her hometown of Mayflower, Arkansas, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and an inspirational quote.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary first-grade teacher Jennifer Oliver. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography introducing her first year with JNPSD, her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and a quote by Mae Jemison.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary Pre-K teacher Marcie Duncan. The graphic includes her portrait, a biography about her 12 years in education and second year with JNPSD, her hometown of Jacksonville, Arkansas, birthday, favorite snacks and drinks, and a quote by Nelson Mandela.
We can't wait to welcome our scholars back to the building! As we prepare for an amazing 2026–2027 school year, we'd like to introduce the incredible team that makes Bobby G. Lester Elementary such a special place to learn and grow.

First up, meet Principal Denise Smith and Assistant Principal Jamie Platt! ❤️⚡

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5 days ago, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary Principal Denise Smith. The graphic includes a photo of Principal Smith outdoors holding a fish, a short biography about her 32 years in education and first year with JNPSD, her hometown of Walworth, Wisconsin, birthday, favorite snacks, and an inspirational quote by Gerry Brooks.
"About Me" staff spotlight featuring Bobby G. Lester Elementary Assistant Principal Jamie Platt. The graphic includes a photo of Ms. Platt holding a cat, a biography highlighting her 20 years in education and her connection to Jacksonville as a graduate, parent, and educator, along with her hometown, birthday, favorite treats, and an inspirational quote by Maya Angelou.
Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year!

Join the Titan Family! At JNPSD, scholars thrive through caring educators, career pathways, athletics, fine arts, and opportunities to succeed. Review the flyer below and enroll today!
19 days ago, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Promotional enrollment flyer for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District featuring the district shield logo and the headline, "Now Enrolling! 2026–2027 School Year – Join the Titan Family!" Four smiling scholars wearing backpacks stand together in a school hallway, representing a diverse student body.  The flyer highlights key opportunities available at JNPSD, including Career Pathways, Caring Educators, Athletics & Extra-Curriculars, Fine Arts Opportunities, and A Community That Cares.  At the bottom, the flyer encourages families to Choose JNPSD. Choose Opportunity. Choose Success. The design uses the district's red, black, and white colors with bold graphics and school branding.
Attention Returning Titans!

Returning scholars who completed the 2025–2026 school year at JNPSD do not need to check in unless there have been changes to their contact information, address, email, emergency contacts, or pick-up information. Review the flyer below for more details.
19 days ago, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Colorful back-to-school flyer from Jacksonville North Pulaski School District for returning scholars. The flyer features the JNPSD shield logo and a smiling scholar wearing a black Titans T-shirt and a red backpack in a school hallway. Large text reads, "Attention Returning Titans!"  The flyer explains that all returning scholars do not have to check in unless there have been changes to their contact information, address, email, emergency contacts, or pick-up person. It defines a returning scholar as anyone who completed the 2025–2026 school year at JNPSD and is returning for 2026–2027, including kindergarteners moving to first grade, fifth graders advancing to Jacksonville Middle School, and eighth graders advancing to Jacksonville High School.  The bottom section emphasizes that families only need to check in if their information has changed and closes with a message thanking Titan families while wishing them a great school year. The design uses JNPSD's red, black, white, and gold colors with school-themed icons and graphics.
Free Summer Feeding Program. Click on the link to view the schedule. https://aptg.co/8Y3Fbj
2 months ago, JNPSD Updates
it is a 16:9 presentation formatted graphic that has text in the middle that says free summer feeding program. these are also photos of an apple, bottled water and sack lunch with the district's logo.
Hello parents/guardians! Did you know JNPSD offers virtual learning for grades 6–12? If a traditional setting isn’t the right fit, you have options. Interested for 2026–27? Complete the form here: https://bit.ly/48GY3BV

3 months ago, JNPSD Updates
JNPSD STEAM Night is TOMORROW (Tues, May 5) from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Jacksonville Community Center! FREE event with hot dogs, a science show, animal experiences & scribble bots from the Museum of Discovery. Bring the family and join the fun!
3 months ago, JNPSD Updates
This is a reminder that there will be no school for K-12 scholars on Friday, April 24 due to a Curriculum Planning Day. Pre-K scholars will attend school as normal.
4 months ago, JNPSD Updates
Join us for STEAM Night on Tues, April 28, 5:00-6:30 PM at the Jacksonville Community Center! Museum of Discovery is coming with a science show, animals, scribble bots & more. Free hot dogs! Free event for all K-12 families. Spread the word!
4 months ago, JNPSD Updates
Reminder: All JNPSD schools, offices, and departments will be closed next week for Spring Break! 🌸
We will return to normal operations on Monday, March 30. Enjoy your break and stay safe!
5 months ago, JNPSD Updates
It is time to register NEW scholars for the 2026-2027 school year. This includes children starting Kindergarten this August and students who are new to the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. If this applies to your child, please click the link below to register your new scholar today: https://www.jnpsd.org/o/jnpsd/page/k-12-new-student-registration-2026-2027
5 months ago, JNPSD Updates
Parent-teacher conferences for elementary scholars in grades K–5 will take place March 17 and March 19 from 4–7 p.m.
5 months ago, JNPSD Updates
JMS STEAM Academy Virtual Parent Meeting - March 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm for current 5th, 6th and 7th grade families. Google Meet Joining Information:
🔗 Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ewi-bwqp-scc
📞 Or dial: (US) +1 650-781-1140
🔢 PIN: 966 180 527#
5 months ago, JNPSD Updates

The week of March 2-6, scholars in grades K-8 are invited to dress up for Read Across America Week! Click the link to view the dress-up schedule. https://aptg.co/GTg6Z0

5 months ago, JNPSD Updates
Here is the 2026-2027 Pre-K Parent District Calendar. The first day of school will be Thurs. Aug. 13, 2026. The last day of school will be Thurs. May 27, 2027. We have three great preschool programs at Adkins Pre-K, Bayou Meto Elementary and Lester Elementary. Registration for the fall will open on Monday, Feb. 16. Click on the links to access the Pre-K calendar in both English and Spanish. https://aptg.co/xyJ83q https://aptg.co/bQRCGR
6 months ago, JNPSD Updates

The 2026-2027 district parent calendar is now available. School begins Aug. 13, 2026 and ends May 27, 2027. Note: This calendar is for K-12 only. A separate Pre-K calendar will be released soon. Click on the links to access the calendars in English and Spanish. https://aptg.co/BTf0sx https://aptg.co/NbNkT2

6 months ago, JNPSD Updates
The Titan Family Connection: New District Newsletter:
ENGLISH: https://aptg.co/XXjTbF
SPANISH: https://aptg.co/Y3h3Lm
6 months ago, JNPSD Updates
Monday, February 16 will be a regular school day for scholars.
6 months ago, JNPSD Updates