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! 🖥️🐾
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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!
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Hey Conway!! We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new Wampus Cat mascots! 💙 Get excited to embrace them in our community, as they bring enthusiasm and spirit to all our events!
Join us tonight at the football game to meet them in person! 🏈 You won't want to miss the fun and excitement they’ll bring to the field!
Stay tuned for more updates and adventures with our Wampus Cat mascots! Let’s show them a roaring good time! #WampusCats #TeamConway #6legs4Life #WeareConway
🐾 COME TAILGATE WITH US! 🏈💙
The Conway Public Schools Foundation is kicking off football season in a BIG way with their first-ever Tailgate! 🎉
Join us Friday, September 4, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the Conway Public Schools Administration Building before heading into John McConnell Stadium to cheer on the Wampus Cats as they take on the Bentonville Tigers!
There will be hot dogs, face painting, live music, performances by Conway cheerleaders and dancers with a special surprise guest for the students 😸💙 — the perfect way to start a Friday night in Conway! 💙🤍
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Lawn behind the CPSD Administration Building
🎟️ Tickets: $5–$10
🎫 Get your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/6776260?schoolId=AR4663
And there’s an even BIGGER reason to join us…
💙 Your support helps the Conway Public Schools Foundation empower our educators!
Through Foundation funding and grants, teachers and staff receive support for projects and ideas that help elevate the classroom and campus experience for our students. From innovative classroom projects to opportunities that make a difference across our schools, these grants put resources directly into the hands of the educators who know our students best.
✨ Check out these amazing grant winners for the 2026–2027 school year! We are so grateful for the Conway Public Schools Foundation and their continued investment in our teachers, staff, and students. There are more across the district!
A HUGE thank-you to the sponsors who are helping make this event possible and supporting the Foundation's mission:
⭐ Presenting Sponsor: Conway Regional Health System
⭐ Cousins Furniture
⭐ Centennial Bank
⭐ Baptist Health Medical Center
Come tailgate with us, support our educators, and then GO WAMPUS CATS! 🐾🏈💙🤍
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📣 Wampus Cats, it’s time to show your SPIRIT! 💙🤍
Get ready for the Conway Spirit Clinic, hosted by the CHS Cheer & Dance teams! 🎀🐾
Open to students in Grades K–5!
📅 Saturday, September 26 - Deadline: September 25
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
💰 $35
📍 Conway High School Indoor Facility
Clinic participants will have the chance to perform with CHS Cheer & Dance during halftime on October 2! 🏈📣
It’s going to be a morning full of fun, dancing, cheering, and Wampus Cat spirit! 💙🤍
👉 Sign up using the GoFan link! - https://gofan.co/event/6794667?schoolId=AR4663
Let’s see that Wampus Cat spirit! 🐾💙
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Reminder for our Wampus Cat families! There will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends, and we will see everyone back on campus on Tuesday morning. Thank you for a great start to the year! 💙🐾 For more information about the school calendar, please visit: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/school-calendar.
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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
Hey Wampus Cats! Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card!
How to enter: Complete a 2026-2027 Free/Reduced Meal Application by September 25!
Scan the QR Code or follow the link below to complete the online application now!
https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
*Only fill out one application for all students in your household.
Conway, AR — August 18, 2026 — Conway High School (CHS) has earned a “Best Schools” award in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. CHS is now 35th in Arkansas and 2,879th nationally. Conway currently stands at the 84th percentile nationally.
Data Highlights
AP Participation & Success: The percentage of students taking at least one Advanced Placement (AP) exam was 49%, while AP pass rates rose from 28% to 31%.
Graduation Rate: CHS saw stability in graduation rates at 91%.
Areas of Focus
The district’s commitment to strong core academic instruction and focus on reading, math, and science proficiency as part of its ongoing strategic improvement plan has resulted in Conway High School experiencing significant gains in 10th grade reading as recently as this year. The 2026-2027 USNWR rankings are based on 2023-2024 academic performance data. View the complete CHS score card here, and for more details on USNWR’s methodology, click here.
Congratulations to our new interventionists who recently completed their Take Flight Year 1 training, embarking on a rigorous two-year professional learning program developed by the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children. Grounded in the science of reading, this training equips interventionists with the knowledge and skills to provide explicit, systematic, and multisensory structured literacy instruction for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Their dedication to advancing their expertise strengthens Conway Public Schools’ commitment to evidence-based literacy practices and expands the district’s capacity to ensure every student receives the specialized support needed to become a successful, lifelong reader.
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Drop your first-day photos in the comments below! 👇💙🐾
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Welcome Back!
As students and staff return to school for another year, let’s all do our part in keeping safety at the forefront of our minds at school, at home, and on the road.
· Watch for school buses. Slow down and never pass a stopped school bus with its lights flashing.
· Drive safely in school zones. Slow down, pay attention, and watch carefully for students, parents, crossing guards, and school staff.
· Stay alert. It only takes a few seconds of distraction to change a life forever.
· School safety starts when we leave our homes. It doesn’t just depend on what happens inside our school buildings.
Let’s work together to ensure every student and staff member arrives at school and returns home Safe and Sound.
The volume of traffic will increase this week. Please be patient as we work together getting back in the routine of drop off and pick up.
Welcome back, Wampus Cats!
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We had a great School Board Meeting as the Board of Education held their regular August meeting tonight! Check out the recap! More highlights to come!
Welcome New Conway School Board Members!
The Conway Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting tonight Friday, August 7th, 2026 for Personnel Approval and Board Member Candidate Interviews for the open At-Large Board position.
During the meeting, a motion was made to approve all resignations and elections; however, the decision regarding the Part-Time Finance position will be postponed until the Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
The Board Member Candidate Interviews started with Zone 4 Board position with the only candidate being Ms. Mary Lajeunesse. The School Board made a motion to appoint Ms. Mary Lajeunesse for the Zone 4 School Board Member position.
The School Board made a motion to appoint Dr. Matthew White, out of 7 candidates, for the Zone at Large School Board Member position.
For more information about the meeting, visit:
https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/conway-public-schools/newsletters/august-7-special-school-board-meeting
We can't wait to see you tomorrow at our District Wide Wampus Cat Welcome Back Bash!
Join us for some fun! Map included!
When: August 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Conway High School - Indoor Facility
What to Expect:
• Meet your Administrators
• Bounce houses
• Interactive Games
• Food Trucks (for purchase)
• Free Hot Dogs
We’re excited to see you there and kick off the 2026-2027 school year!
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE: CPSD and local first responders will be conducting the annual city wide crisis and safety drill at Conway Junior High School today starting at 8:00am. CJHS campus will be closed to the public until 1:30pm.