McDermott Elementary School

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!

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!

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!

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!

McDermott students were blessed to interact with two Little Rock School District 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!

Help us paint a mural on May 30th at McDermott Elementary School! 🎨👩🏻‍🎨

Nurse Miller
501-447-5505
[email protected]

Above is the correct information to reach the nurse!

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

********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!