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Today, we celebrate Human Resource Professional Day by recognizing the dedicated HR professionals who support the heart of Conway Public School District—our employees.
From recruiting and onboarding to employee support and professional development, our HR department works behind the scenes to help create a strong, caring, and successful school community. Thank you for all you do to support our staff and students every day!
Happy Human Resource Professional Day! #CPSD #HRProfessionalDay #TeamConway
These results represent more than numbers, they represent students learning, teachers teaching, and schools growing together. We are grateful to our students, teachers, administrators, and families for their continued commitment to excellence.
Theodore Jones Elementary: +67 points (less than 1 point away from a B)
Conway High School: +46 points (including a 12-point gain in literacy)
Simon Middle School: +44 points (moved from a C to a B)
Marguerite Vann Elementary: +42 points (moved from a D to a C)
Jim Stone Elementary: +36 points (moved from a C to a B)
Woodrow Cummins Elementary: +29 points (moved from a C to a B)
We are so proud of this growth and excited for what is ahead! #WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway
CPSD Board of Education — At-Large Vacancy
The Board is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the At-Large position. Applications are due Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Full details, qualifications, and application instructions are available on our website: https://www.conwayschools.org/article/3153245
LOCATION CHANGE FOR TONIGHT'S REGION CHOIR CONCERT
Please note that tonight’s (Sept. 25) Junior High and Middle School Region Choir concert has been moved to a new venue on the UCA campus.
New Location:
Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
2150 Bruce Street, Conway, AR 72035
(Located on the corner of Bruce St. and Donaghy St.)
Schedule:
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Concert Starts: 6:30 PM
Maps and parking details: https://uca.edu/windgate/about/maps-and-directions/
Come out and support our incredible student performers tonight!
Every Voice Matters
To our Conway Public Schools Team,
From the bus barn to the board room, every person in this district has a voice that matters. You see what our students need, you know where we can improve, and you bring ideas that help us move forward. We want to hear them.
We want you to feel comfortable sharing concerns with your principal or immediate supervisor and using your PPC representatives and channels. Those conversations give us a chance to listen, respond, and work through issues together.
We also want to clear up misinformation circulating that teachers or staff have been told not to attend or speak at Board of Education meetings. That is not true. We welcome your presence and your voice at board meetings. Encouraging conversations with your leaders is never intended to discourage you from speaking to the board.
We also want to thank you for staying focused on what matters most, the students of Conway Public Schools. Our district continues to show growth in student achievement, and great things are happening every day in academics, arts, athletics, and activities. We have a great district because of the people who serve in it every day.
Thank you for continuing to show up, speak up, and do this work together.
Conway Public Schools is pleased to participate in the launch of the Arkansas A.C.C.E.S.S. Portal, a single, statewide universal college application now available to Conway High School seniors. Arkansas ACCESS Portal grants provisional admission to students who meet the baseline admissions requirements of participating in Arkansas institutions of higher education, replacing multiple, repetitive applications with one streamlined process. Plus, you can apply for FREE! CHS counselors have presented information about the ACCESS portal to all seniors, so now it's time to get started at https://araccessportal.adhe.edu/. Have your application ready to submit when the application period opens on October 1!
We are proud to announce that four CPS schools have been recognized as 2025-2026 Arkansas Gem Schools by the Arkansas Department of Education. This year Conway High School, Ruth Doyle Middle School, Jim Stone Elementary School, and Carolyn Lewis Elementary School showed significant achievement and/or growth on the ATLAS assessment. Results like these come from strong teaching, focused leadership, and a commitment to helping every student learn. Congratulations to our students, teachers, and leaders at these campuses on this great accomplishment!
CPSD Board of Education Special Meeting - Wednesday September 23, 2026
The CPSD School board will hold a special called meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:30pm.
The agenda for the September 23rd Special meeting at 5:30 p.m. is now available on the CPSD website (https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboard).
This meeting will be live streamed.
The 2025–2026 Arkansas School Letter Grades are here! We’re proud to recognize the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families who contribute every day to the success of our schools. These letter grades provide one measure of school performance and offer valuable information as we continue to reflect, grow, and focus on improving outcomes for every student. Four schools in our district were also designated as 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools in recognition of student achievement and growth. Watch for more news about this accomplishment later this week. Thank you to our Conway Public Schools community for your continued commitment to learning and excellence!
Conway Public Schools earned a B overall for the 2025-2026 school year, holding steady from last year. Here's a look at the progress across our campuses:
4 schools improved their letter grade: Simon Middle School, Jim Stone Elementary, Marguerite Vann Elementary, and Woodrow Cummins Elementary
7 schools improved in total points earned
3 schools finished within 1 to 16 points of the next letter grade
We also congratulate Conway High School, Ruth Doyle Middle School, Carolyn Lewis Elementary, and Jim Stone Elementary on being recognized as Arkansas GEM Schools.
Conway Public Schools (district): B to B
Conway High School: C to C (Arkansas GEM School)
Conway Junior High: B to B
Bob Courtway Middle School: C to C
Carl Stuart Middle School: B to C
Ruth Doyle Middle School: B to B (Arkansas GEM School)
Simon Middle School: C to B
Carolyn Lewis Elementary: A to B (Arkansas GEM School)
Ellen Smith Elementary: C to C
Ida Burns Elementary: B to B
Jim Stone Elementary: C to B (Arkansas GEM School)
Julia Lee Moore Elementary: C to D
Marguerite Vann Elementary: D to C
Mattison Elementary: C to C
Theodore Jones Elementary: C to C
Woodrow Cummins Elementary: C to B
A huge thank you to Baptist Health Conway for their generosity toward Conway Public Schools! Baptist Health is celebrating 10 years right here in our community, and it's amazing that they're spending this milestone giving back to the community. Thanks to their 10 for 10 Initiative support, their staff was able to stock the Wampus Cat Pantry with much-needed non-perishable food and hygiene items. Baptist Health also delivered brand-new gardening tools to seven of our campuses giving our students and educators a great boost for their school gardens this season!
We are so proud to serve alongside a community partner as caring as Baptist Health!
📣 Big news for Conway! Conway Public Schools earns a B district rating for the 2025-2026 school year, with overall performance increasing compared to last year. Several campuses also saw notable score gains. This progress reflects the hard work of our teachers, staff, and administrators, along with the continued commitment of our students and families. We're proud of how far we've come and excited to keep building on this momentum! #TeamConway #WeAreWampusCats Read more here: https://www.conwayschools.org/article/3137990
Reminder!!
Conway Community,
You're invited to our District Wide Fall C.A.T. Forum—focused on Communication, Action, and Transparency!
Join us TONIGHT, Thursday, September 17th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Conway High School Lecture Hall. Our district leaders will share how we’re serving students, supporting our staff, and continuing to strengthen our community.
We’re also excited to provide updates on our strategic plan, Project Conway Forward (PC4W), which is dedicated to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for all our students. You’ll hear about our initiatives, progress, and how we envision our future together.
This is a great opportunity to engage, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we work towards our shared goals. Your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
Let’s come together to build a stronger Conway!
CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GIFTED & TALENTED
GIFTED & TALENTED REFERRALS ARE NOW OPEN
Fall Testing Cycle
Students currently in 3rd grade or above may be referred for Gifted & Talented consideration. A referral begins the evaluation process and does not guarantee identification.
A student may benefit from referral when they learn quickly and make meaningful connections, think deeply, creatively, or in unusual ways, show advanced reasoning, curiosity, or problem-solving, or need greater depth, complexity, or academic challenge.
No special preparation is needed. Gifted & Talented identification is based on multiple measures.
IMPORTANT DATES
Teacher Referral Deadline: September 23, 2026
Parent Referral Deadline: September 25, 2026
Parent Permission to Test Deadline: September 25, 2026
Fall Testing Window: September 28–October 9, 2026
Questions? Contact your campus GT specialist or the district GT coordinator at reynoldsa@conwayschools.info.
Parent Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8X2PhiQYd2oc02OjXThvM242oBgSIRq_PY4g-ZC8Kbba7tQ/viewform?pli=1
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15)
From September 15th to October 15th, Conway Public Schools is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Our district is beautifully diverse, and our Hispanic students, families, and staff make Team Conway stronger and brighter every single day. Let's honor the rich history, culture, and achievements together. 💙🐾
Want to see how we’re celebrating across the district? Visit our Hispanic Heritage Month page for full event details: https://www.conwayschools.org/o/cps/page/celebrations
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Let’s be honest, these tech heroes do way more than just fix Chromebooks and reset passwords. They are the digital guardians keeping our entire school network cybersafe and secure every single day. Behind the scenes, they're constantly fending off sneaky phishing attempts, locking down student data privacy, and testing software updates at odd hours so teaching never misses a beat.
Thank you for working hard behind the screens to keep our digital world safe and spinning. You are vital players on Team Conway! 🖥️🐾
#NationalITProDay #TeamConway #BehindTheScreens #EdTech #TeamConway #WeAreWampusCats
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKid
Conway Community,
You're invited to our District Wide Fall C.A.T. Forum—focused on Communication, Accountability, and Transparency!
Join us on Thursday, September 17th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Conway High School Lecture Hall. Our district leaders will share how we’re serving students, supporting our staff, and continuing to strengthen our community.
We’re also excited to provide updates on our strategic plan, Project Conway Forward (PC4W), which is dedicated to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for all our students. You’ll hear about our initiatives, progress, and how we envision our future together.
This is a great opportunity to engage, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we work towards our shared goals. Your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
Let’s come together to build a stronger Conway!
#TeamConway #PC4W #WampusCats #WeareConway
