Central High's principal of 20 years retires; new leader named

What happened

Nancy Rousseau retired after more than 20 years as principal of Little Rock Central High School. On March 12, 2026, the board approved a new Executive Principal for Central High for the 2026-27 school year, chosen through a 17-member interview committee of staff, parents, students, and alumni. On July 30, 2026, the board discussed naming the school's new science building after Ms. Rousseau.

Why it matters to families

Central High is LRSD's oldest and largest comprehensive high school. A change in its top leader affects thousands of students.

The evidence

The July 30, 2026 board meeting agenda states that 'Ms. Nancy Rousseau recently retired after over 20 years of service as the principal of Central High School' and proposes naming the new science building in her honor.

The source