Conway Public Schools

District leaders from Conway Public Schools attended the University of Central Arkansas' Teacher Career Fair last Friday. It was a great event for meeting and recruiting teachers. Assistant Superintendent of Personnel, Dr. Karen Lasker, the Human Resource team, and Administrators had a wonderful time talking with potential Wampus Cats educators! If you are looking to join the Wampus Cat family in any capacity, our District Wide Career Fair is tomorrow at Buzz Bolding Arena at 9:00am to 11:00am. See you there! #ChampionsForKids #WeAreWampusCats

Today, Mrs. Tell and her Culinary Arts students had the pleasure of hosting a special "Guest Chef," none other than Mrs. Capri Salaam, distinguished as the Arkansas Teacher of the Year and an expert in the art of Gumbo. The students wrapped up their in-depth exploration of the history and intricate process behind everything Gumbo, culminating in an engaging and flavorful lab session. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Krebbs Brothers in NRL for their generous donation of an industrial rice cooker to enhance Mrs. Tell's program. This invaluable addition allowed the students to pair perfectly cooked rice with the Gumbo, creating a delicious dish that truly elevated the culinary experience. Your support contributes significantly to the success and growth of our culinary education initiatives.

🏆The district hosted another successful Champion Circle Community Meeting at Simon Middle School this past Monday night! Our district leaders, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum, Deputy Superintendent Jason Black, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andy Ashley, along with Media Relations Coordinator Kaitlyn Ryals, shared exciting insights into CPSD's initiatives, specifically focusing on safety, facilities, and communications. We extend our gratitude to the community members who attended, providing valuable support and feedback! 🌟If you are interested in the opportunity to connect with district leaders, our next Champion Circle Community Meeting will be on March 6th at the High School Cafeteria, with a focus on High School and Junior High families. The last Champion Circle for this school year will be held at Ruth Doyle Middle School on April 16, with a focus on Ruth Doyle, Woodrow Cummins, and Ida Burns families! #ChampionsForKids

🌟District Wide ELL Parent Night coming up next week on Tuesday, March 5th at 6pm hosted at Bob Courtway Middle School.🌟 #ChampionsForKids #WeAreWampusCats

🎶Last week, our Conway Band performed at the COSSBA National Conference!🎶🌟 With precision and passion, they showcased the Wampus Cat spirit to board members and district leaders from across the nation. Kudos to Band Director Mr. Cunningham and his team for this exceptional experience! 🙌 Click the link to read more about their outstanding performance! https://www.conwayschools.org/article/1479266 #ChampionsForKids #sixlegs #ConwayBand #MusicExcellence Conway High School

♟️Conway students excelled at the CPSD Chess Tournament – the largest in district history! 🏆 Chess Tournament Directed by Mr. Lynn Duran, GT Teacher at Preston and Florence Mattison Elementary praised the dedication of all the coaches and highlighted the growth from participating schools. The event saw 86 entries, prompting a move to Hendrix College for a spacious venue. Top 8 kids from the 7th grade division received permission to compete in the CAAS regional chess tournament this Saturday in North Little Rock. Read more here: https://www.conwayschools.org/article/1479564 or visit our website! 🤩 #CPSDChess #ConwayStudents #ChessTournament #ChampionsForKids

🌟Reminder! 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

United States Congressman French Hill visited our Conway High School JROTC classes this week to inspire and uplift students on their educational and JROTC journeys. The students had the invaluable opportunity to engage with Congressman Hill, asking questions and gaining insights about his role and experiences. His visit was truly enriching, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Congressman Hill for his unwavering support and encouragement to the Conway School District. #ChampionsForKids

Wow!! CPSD's Technology Department has been on fire lately! In January, the tech team geared up 800 shiny new Chromebooks for our Junior High students. And just this month, three of our tech wizards - Austin Sipes, Dustin Dennie, and Craig Niswonger - pulled off a remarkable feat, installing a whopping 34 TVs at Carolyn Lewis in just 2 days! 🙌🔧 Hats off to our incredible Tech team for their dedication and hard work in ensuring that our students and staff have access to top-notch resources. Thank you for continuously striving for excellence! 👏💻📺 #CPSDTechTeam #ChampionsForKids

🏆Core Value Champions!! Melissa Foster & Natasha Maltbia - District Cycle Reporting/Eschool Team! 🏆 Melissa and Natasha do an amazing job and work long hours as they keep the district in compliance with the many rules and regulations surrounding cycle reporting and the Standards of Accreditation. They make an awesome team and we are so thankful to have them in our District office!! Thank you Melissa and Natasha!! #ChampionsForKids

🌟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