Conway Public Schools

🌟Wampus Cat Pride Community Partner Award🌟 Conway Police Department’s Former Police Chief William Tapley was recognized at the February School Board meeting in thanks for his support and partnership with Conway Public Schools. As Mr. Tapley was honored for his help with our School Resource Officers, he turned the spotlight to the SROs and recognized their hard work and dedication to CPSD. Today is National SRO Appreciation Day and we would like to give a continuous THANK YOU to these individuals who serve and protect our staff and students every day! #ChampionsForKids

🏆February Champion Student of the Month🏆 Our CPSD Champion Student for the Month of February is Lynley Virden from Woodrow Cummins Elementary! Lynley was recognized at our February School Board meeting last night for being an all around Champion student! Principal Dr. Dayna Lewis of Woodrow Cummins Elementary stated that Lynley exemplifies all the characteristics of a student leader! She is respectful, responsible, she is a friend and role model to all! We are so proud of you for being a Champion Student, Lynley!! #ChampionsForKids

🏆Wampus Cat Pride Award🥇 BIG WIN for Conway! CPSD’s First ever Bowling State Championship! Our Conway High School Girls Bowling team was honored last night at our February School Board meeting for taking on the title of your 2024 6A Girls Bowling State Champions! On behalf of Conway Public Schools, we would like to congratulate Coach Trent Mallett and his team on an awesome job!! WAY TO GO!! #StateChampions #ChampionsForKids #wampuscats #sixlegs

Champion Circle Community Meeting - Talk with Superintendent Dr. Collum and District Leaders Families of Simon Middle School, Julia Lee Moore Elementary, and Theodore Jones Elementary are invited to come out to Simon Middle School from 6:00pm-7:00pm on February 26th, 2024. This is a part of our District Goal #7 - Community Engagement Can't wait to see you there! #ChampionsForKids

CPSD School Board Meeting Recap February 13, 2024 #ChampionsForKids

🌟Shayla Hammons - Counselor - Simon Middle School - is a Core Value Champion!🏆 Mrs. Hammons inspires our Simon family everyday! She is always advocating for students and finds the best in them. Her attention to students' needs inspires all of us! She always has a smile on her face, while being loving, compassionate, yet always "real" with students and adults. She is a gift! CPSD is so grateful for you Ms. Hammons! You are a true #ChampionsForKids!

🍎Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 9am to 11am at Buzz Bolding Arena! 🎉 📍 Address: 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR Open to ALL! Whether you're an educator, a healthcare professional, a driver, or a maintenance expert, we have a place for you on our amazing team! Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, nurses, custodial staff, food service, bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance, and mechanics. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore rewarding career options and make a difference in our community! See you there! 🍎🚌 #ConwaySchoolDistrict #CareerFair #JoinOurTeam #ChampionsForKids

In-District Transfers (waivers) for 2024-2025 School Year -If your student (upcoming 1st-7th graders) is on a waiver this year, they are grandfathered in and you will not need to reapply unless you want them to attend a middle school not in your zone or you wish to change elementary school for next year -Once your child is granted a transfer, you only need to reapply before they go to middle school or you wish to change schools -Applications will be accepted through March 15 and will be processed after that date, we want to give our principals time to verify enrollment numbers to ensure we do not exceed capacity -Applications will be granted in the order in which they are received and must be complete to be considered -For all transfers, parents must be able to transport their student(s) -Transfers for incoming kindergarten students will be accepted once Kindergarten Registration is open -Please use the following link to access the transfer application - https://www.conwayschools.org/page/registration New Language: Transfers-moving forward this term will be used rather than waiver, transfer refers to any student who would attend a school they are not zoned to attend Capacity-each classroom and school must remain within the state-mandated enrollment count, for example: each kindergarten class can only have 20 students enrolled to one teacher or each 4th grade class can only have 28 students enrolled to one teacher

🌟As the week draws to a close, we continue to honor the incredible work of our school counselors. Today, we shine a light on the remaining members of our elementary counseling team who tirelessly support our kindergarten through 4th-grade students. Your dedication, compassion, and guidance create a nurturing environment where our young learners can flourish. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to their joy and advancement. Your impact reverberates throughout our school community, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do! #ChampionsForKids #WeAreWampusCats

🌟Coach Jeff Prince - Conway Junior High - is a Core Value Champion!🏆 Coach Prince perfectly embodies the value of generosity for our students, staff, and community in CPSD. He constantly gives his time freely to serve others, including cooking for staff members across the district. (CMS and CJHS) Coach Prince organizes community outreach for students and helps raise funds to help those in need. He also gives to CMS students by helping during BASH at CMS. Coach Prince gives his time and helps us make sure all students get a reward. Coach Prince is such an asset to the Conway community and everyone here at CMS and CJHS! #ChampionsForKids

🌟 In honor of National School Counseling Week, we're shining a spotlight on our incredible elementary school counselors. This post is the first of two, highlighting the invaluable contributions of our counselors who guide our youngest learners from kindergarten through 4th grade. To our counselors, thank you for being beacons of kindness, empathy, and support. Your dedication nurtures their social-emotional growth and lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success. We are immensely grateful for your compassion and commitment to our students and community. #ChampionsForKids #WeAreWampusCats

🌟CPSD Boardroom Talks: Get to Know Your School Board Members Series with Mrs. Sheila Franklin Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum interviews CPSD School Board Member Mrs. Sheila Franklin about Mrs. Franklin's time on the board, her leadership, and being a Wampus Cat. Stay tuned as we continue the series where we dive deep in getting to know each of our Conway Public School District School Board Members! #ChampionsForKids https://youtu.be/UFW-d6nTWqE?si=urcWP3Hdn8qNtZPA

🌟We extend our deepest appreciation to our devoted middle school counselors. Your support, empathy, and guidance are the cornerstones of our 5th, 6th, and 7th graders' educational journey. You provide a steady hand and a compassionate heart as they navigate the transition to adolescence. Your persistent dedication to students is invaluable. Thank you for making a difference!#ChampionsForKids #WeAreWampusCats

🌟 Today for National School Counseling Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated junior high counselors. Your guidance, care, and expertise shape the journeys of our 8th and 9th graders, laying the foundation for their future success. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to our students' well-being and growth. You make a significant difference every day! 🙌 #ChampionsForKids #WeAreWampusCats #ContinuingTheLegacy

🌟Wampus Cat CJHS Perspectives: CPSD Celebrates Black History Month Conway Junior High School Principal Preston Echols and Secretary Darryl Foster sit down and chat with CPSD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum to talk about their love for Conway and being a Wampus Cat, what Black History Month means to them and about the influential people in their lives. CPSD has the best leaders! #BlackHistoryMonth #ChampionsForKids https://youtu.be/MtJ07sgUyKk

🌟 It's National School Counseling Week! 🌟 As we celebrate this special week, we're shining a spotlight on our amazing counselors who play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our students. Today, we extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible high school counselors! Your dedication, wisdom, and unwavering support empower our 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to navigate the complexities of academic and personal growth. Your guidance shapes dreams into realities and futures into bright possibilities. We are profoundly grateful for your tireless commitment to our students' success. Here's to you, our guiding lights! 🙌 #ChampionsForKids #WeAreWampusCats #6Legs4Life

GT Spring Referrals Deadline February 23, 2024 Follow the link to our website for referral information. https://www.conwayschools.org/page/giftedadvanced-placement

🎉 Congratulations to Brandy Langford, Lori Kulbeth, and Kyle Branscum for their outstanding achievement as the recent Conway Public School Foundation Teachers of the Week! 🏆 Your dedication to education shines brightly, inspiring students and colleagues alike. Thank you for your commitment and excellence! 👏 #WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids

Conway Public School District Leaders extend our sincere appreciation to Todd Strom, an accredited Jon Gordon trainer, for delivering an exceptional session on 🌟The Power of Positive Leadership. 🌟 Infused with an abundance of positive energy, the training not only captivated but also empowered our District Leaders to better serve our students and staff. With successful completion, every leader is now proudly certified by the Jon Gordon Companies in the transformative "Power of Positive Leadership." Thank you Todd Strom for your impactful contribution! During the training, Mr. Strom introduced a social media challenge. Congratulations to Dr. Woosley and Mrs. Ryals for winning! #ChampionsForKids

🌟Wampus Cat Student Perspectives: CPSD Celebrates Black History Month Conway High School students Aidan Elsinger and Amaya Warren sit down and chat with CPSD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum to talk about their love for Conway and being a Wampus Cat, what Black History Month means to them and about the influential people in their lives. CPSD is so very proud of these two students! #BlackHistoryMonth #ChampionsForKids https://youtu.be/zu0NEHqnJM8