Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Campus

03/18/2026

Wolves — let’s finish the week strong!

Spring Break is right around the corner, running March 23rd–27th. 🌼

Please note that there will be no school on Monday, March 30th due to staff Professional Development.

We look forward to welcoming scholars back on Tuesday, March 31st as we kick off the 4th quarter refreshed and ready to go!

03/02/2026

📚✨ Read Across America Week Starts TODAY! ✨📚

We are kicking off a week full of stories, imagination, and school-wide fun as we celebrate.

To make this celebration even more exciting:
📖 Our Scholastic Book Fair has been EXTENDED until Friday, March 6th!
🎉 Themed Dress-Up Days All Week Long!
✍🏽 Special Guest Speaker – Kierra Pippen, Executive Publisher and founder of Literary Freedom Publishing on Friday, March 6th

We are thrilled to welcome Kierra Pippen, who will share her journey of writing and publishing her own stories. Students will learn how their ideas can turn into real books — and how they can become authors too!

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

2nd - 4th grade families - there are a few spots open for our new Spring Enrichment Program! This is a FREE hands-on afterschool program where scholars will explore both piano and art—rotating between classes and growing their talents in music and creativity!

March 2nd – May 15th
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Pick-up by 5:30 PM (late fees apply after 5:30 PM) and no sessions during Spring Break

✨ Only 30 scholars will be selected, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis—so don’t wait! Apply today at https://bit.ly/4r8FRYU!

02/11/2026

Due to recent snow days, we will be making up instructional time during the week of February 16th–20th. Classes will be in session all week.

Please also note our upcoming Scholar-Led Parent-Teacher Conferences:
🗓 February 19th | 4:00–6:00 PM
🗓 February 20th | 1:00–4:00 PM (Half-Day for Students)

View the updated calendar at https://bit.ly/4amx8eA!

02/05/2026

We're already looking ahead to the 2026-2027 school year and hope your family will continue to be part of the Arkansas Lighthouse community. To assist us with planning and to reserve your scholar's seat, please complete the Intent to Return form as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued partnership!

Online Application: https://www.arlcs.org/o/ala/page/intent-to-return
Paper copies will be available in both district offices by request only.

For any questions, please contact your school's district office!

02/02/2026

This week, we proudly celebrate and thank our incredible school counselors, Ms. Easter, Mr. Franklin, and Mr. Campbell for the heart, dedication, and guidance they pour into our students every single day.

This year’s theme by the American School Counselor Association, “School Counselors Amplify Student Success,” perfectly reflects the work they do—lifting student voices, supporting academic and personal growth, and helping every learner see their full potential.

Thank you for everything you do to support and strengthen our school community!

02/01/2026

Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday February 2nd!

Although temperatures warmed over the weekend, ice has not fully melted on many secondary roads and parking lots throughout the area. Travel conditions — particularly on side streets, in neighborhoods, and in driveways — remain unsafe in several locations.

Due to these conditions, all Arkansas Lighthouse schools and offices will remain closed. All events and activities are canceled and will be rescheduled.

We are hopeful that offices and schools will resume normal operations soon; however, the District will continue to monitor weather conditions and roadways. An update regarding the status of schools and offices will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

ARLCS will continue to keep families informed through the district website, email, phone calls, social media, and local media outlets.

Thank you for your continued patience and partnership as we prioritize the safety of our scholars and staff. Please stay safe and warm!

01/29/2026

Overnight low temperatures and refreezing continue to delay the clearing of secondary roads and parking lots throughout the area. While the warmer temperatures of the last two days have helped, travel around the area (particularly access to side streets, driveways, and neighborhoods) remains impacted.

Due to these conditions, all Arkansas Lighthouse schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, January 30th. All events and activities are canceled and will be rescheduled.

We are hopeful that offices and schools will resume normal operations by Monday; however, the District will continue to monitor weather conditions and roadways. An update on the status of schools and offices for next week will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

ARLCS will keep families informed through the ARLCS district website, email, phone calls, social media, and local media outlets.

Thank you for your continued patience and partnership as we prioritize the safety of our scholars and staff. Please stay safe and warm!

01/28/2026

Frigid overnight temperatures have continued to slow the clearing of secondary roads and streets throughout the area. While warming on Tuesday afternoon and today has improved travel in some areas, many neighborhood streets and driveways remain highly impacted.

Due to these conditions, all Arkansas Lighthouse schools and offices will remain closed on Thursday, January 29th. All events and activities are canceled and will be rescheduled.

The District will continue to monitor weather conditions and roadways, and an update on the status of schools and offices for the remainder of the week will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

ARLCS will keep families informed through the ARLCS district website, email, phone calls, social media, and local media outlets.
Thank you for your continued patience and partnership as we continue prioritizing the safety of our scholars and staff.

Please stay safe and warm!

01/27/2026

Prolonged freezing temperatures have continued to slow the clearing of roads and parking lots throughout Central Arkansas, and travel remains highly impacted.

Because of this, all Arkansas Lighthouse schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th.

All events and activities are canceled and will be rescheduled.
The District will continue to monitor weather conditions and roadways, and an update on the status of schools and offices for the remainder of the week will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

ARLCS will keep families informed through the ARLCS district website, email, phone calls, social media, and local media outlets.
Thank you for your continued patience and partnership as we prioritize the continued safety of our scholars and staff.

Please stay safe and warm!