Your 2021 Back-To-School Guide for North Little Rock, AR

Hard to believe, but the first day of school for kids in North Little Rock, AR is coming up FAST! Looking for school calendars in North Little Rock, Sherwood, or Maumelle, AR? Fun back-to-school events in the North Little Rock Metro area? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in North Little Rock? We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first day anxiety, printables to make those first day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here!

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School calendars for North Little Rock, Sherwood, Maumelle, AR

North Little Rock School District
First day for North Little Rock School District: Aug. 16

Little Rock School District
First day for Little Rock School District: Aug. 16

Pulaski County School District
First day for Pulaski County School District: Aug. 16

Academics Plus Charter Schools
First day for Academic Plus Charter Schools: Aug. 11

Lisa Academy School District
First day for Lisa Academy: Aug. 11

Calvary Academy
First day for Calvary Academy: Aug. 16

Central Arkansas Christian Schools
First day for Central Arkansas Christian Schools: Aug. 18

North Little Rock Catholic Academy
First day for NLR Catholic Academy: Aug. 16

Immaculate Conception Catholic School
First day for Immaculate Conception Catholic School: Aug. 16

Catholic High School
First day for Catholic High School: Aug. 16

Mount St. Mary Academy
First day for Mount St. Mary Academy: Aug. 13

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Back to school events in North Little Rock, AR

Free Back to School Backpack BASH

Details: FREE backpack and school supplies for Maumelle students entering grades K-12th. July 28

Walk-In Immunization Clinic at the NLR Health Dept.

Details: Get required vaccinations before school starts. July 30

Pack the Backpack at McCain Mall
Details: Donate school supplies and help Our House provide needed supplies to 300 homeless/near homeless kids. July 31

Back to School Immunizations at Martin St. Youth Center

Details: Backpacks filled with school supplies to the first 50 to complete the immunization process. Aug 2

Back to School Immunizations at Sylvan Hills UMC

Details: Backpacks filled with school supplies to the first 50 to complete the immunization process. Aug. 5

Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday

The State of Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday. Save on select items. Aug. 7-8

Back to School with Seis Puentes

Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic and food boxes at Ridge Road Elementary. Aug. 7

Back to School Giveaway and Health Fair at New Hope Baptist Church

Free school supplies, school/sports physicals, immunizations, Pfizer vaccine, preschool physicals, and dental care. Aug. 7

Know of a community back-to-school event in North Little Rock, AR we're missing?

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Back to school haircuts in North Little Rock, AR

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut?

Here are a few stylists in North Little Rock, AR offering back-to-school haircut specials!

Bella Salon & Spa
4035 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood

Kids Haircuts starting from $13

Please check back for more information as it becomes available.

Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in North Little Rock, Sherwood, or Maumelle, AR?

Email sandrao@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!

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Back to school shopping in North Little Rock, AR

There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes in North Little Rock, AR that are locally owned:

Plato's Closet in North Little Rock

2621 Lakewood Village Dr., NLR

The Clothing Spot

8210 Hwy 107, Sherwood

A-Plus Teaching Supplies

5710 Warden Rd., Sherwood

Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here?

Email sandrao@macaronikid.com and we'll get it added!