CONWAY HIGH SCHOOL

Conway Baseball Camp June 17-18. See flyer for details

The Conway High School Music Department recognized ten recently-graduated seniors at the fourth annual Music Scholarship Signing on Monday, May 19th. The students honored are: Carson Conway, Ethan Elrod, Caleb Hunt, Mackenzie Kelley, Conner Moyer, Callie Roth, Riley Maxwell Show, Karma Claire Sledge, Jackson Starnes, and Reese Taylor. Together they are earning a combined $104,600 in scholarships to continue their music study in college! Nathan Cunningham, band director; Sam Huskey, choir director; and Casey Buck, orchestra director, presented certificates to their respective students.

Officially one week away! Spots are filling up quick so get signed up today! Excited to see this year's group of future Wampus Cats! #BeTheBest 🚾🏈 HTTP://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?id=297778 Follow this link for registration!

Officially one week away! Spots are filling up quick so get signed up today! Excited to see this year's group of future Wampus Cats! #BeTheBest 🚾🏈

🇺🇸 Honoring Memorial Day 2025 🇺🇸 Today, we honor and remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Let us never forget their courage and dedication. #MemorialDay #WeAreWampusCats #CPSDascends #AscendToExcellence

**Two Days. Ten Events. One Goal.** A heartfelt shoutout to our Wampus Cats who participated in the Decathlon in Fayetteville, AR on May 21-22, 2025. The decathlon is a remarkable display of athleticism, featuring ten challenging events, and these young men embraced the challenge with unwavering heart and determination. Ryan Martin achieved a total of 4,208 points and set a new personal record in the pole vault, clearing an impressive 12’5.5” (3.80m)! He also excelled in the long and high jumps, showcasing his exceptional all-around talent. Cardagan Hicks scored an impressive 4,383 points, excelling in the 400m, 110 hurdles, and 100m dash. His most remarkable achievement came in the 1500m run, where he broke the Conway school record with a time of 5:11.73! Very proud of these young athletes for demonstrating what Wampus Cat grit truly means. Let’s celebrate their outstanding performances!

🎓💙 Honoring a Legacy of Service 💙🎓 Conway Public Schools celebrated our 2025 retirees yesterday with a special luncheon recognizing 25 incredible individuals who have dedicated their lives to education—some with over 36 years of service to CPSD! Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum shared words of gratitude and encouragement, reminding retirees that they’ve “run the race well,” made a lasting difference, and have an exciting new chapter ahead. 👏 To those who attended—and those who couldn’t—thank you for your years of service. You will always be part of the Wampus Cat Family! 📸 Read more and see photos from the event here: https://www.conwayschools.org/article/2222682 #CPSDRetirees #WampusCatPride #ThankYouTeachers #ConwayPublicSchools

Conway Baseball Tryouts May 27-29 from 3:00-5:00 for rising 9-12 Graders. Email hardinl@conwayschools.info to sign up.

Kid's Camp is right around the corner! Come out and join us for an awesome 2 days! 🚾🏈 #BeTheBest

CHS Speech & Debate Team members Addison Choate (junior), Elyse Ortega (senior), and Ian Lee-Kim (junior) traveled to Lexington, Kentucky to compete at the prestigious University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions. Each student has to earn 2 bids to compete at UKTOC and the competition brings the best of the United States’ high school speech and debate competitors together for 3 days of intense competition. Addison, Elyse and Ian did a wonderful job representing Conway High School and the state of Arkansas during this competition. Elyse competed at UKTOC for her 2nd year in a row in Program of Oral Interpretation, Addison competed in Informative Speaking, and Ian competed in Congressional Debate. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and dedication that led them to compete at UKTOC. CHS Speech & Debate students are coached by Mrs. Casey Griffith.

Congratulations to the CHS Speech & Debate Team for their success at the 2025 Arkansas State Championships Tournament! To compete at the State Tournament, students had to qualify throughout the year at sanctioned tournaments in Arkansas. The ASC tournament brings together the best speech and debate students across Arkansas to compete for state titles. The CHS team brought home 12 state awards: 4 state champion titles and 8 state finalist awards! The CHS Speech & Debate Team is coached by Mrs. Casey Griffith. Elyse Ortega (Senior): State Champion in Program of Oral Interpretation, State Champion in Storytelling, 2nd place Finalist in Prose Interpretation, 4th place Finalist in Poetry Interpretation. Naomi Brooks (Junior): 7th place finalist in Program of Oral Interpretation Ian Lee-Kim (Junior): State Champion Presiding Officer in Varsity Congressional Debate, 2nd place Finalist in Varsity Congressional Debate. Joshua Mendoza (Junior): State Champion Big Question Debate Speaker. Katharine Welky (Junior): 4th place Finalist in Varsity Congressional Debate. Tavic Summerville (Senior): 4th place Finalist in Novice Congressional Debate. Milina Michel (Sophomore): Finalist in Novice Congressional Debate. Dylan Mercer (Junior): 5th place Finalist Speaker in Novice IPDA Debate.

🎓📸 Class of 2026 – It’s Time for Your Formal Yearbook Portrait! Conway High School seniors will have their official yearbook portraits taken free of charge this summer at the CHS Media Center by Strain Photography! Cap & gown and classic black drape/suit portraits will be provided – no purchase necessary. 📌 CHS requires a formal portrait to appear in the 2026 senior yearbook! 🗓 Available Dates for Free Sessions: 🔹 July 28–31 | 🔹 August 4 | ⏰ 8am–3pm 💙 Make sure you don’t miss your chance to be included! 📞 Questions? Call 501-358-6150 📸 Book now at www.strainschoolpics.com #CHS2026 #SeniorPortraits #CHSWampusCats #YearbookReady

Summer Opportunities at Conway High!🏀🏐 Looking to level up your game this summer? Conway High School is excited to offer Volleyball and Basketball Camps for athletes of all skill levels!⛹🏽‍♀️ Whether you’re just starting out or pushing to get to the next level, these camps are a great opportunity to grow, compete, and have fun with top-notch coaches and teammates. Spots are limited—don’t miss out! Click on the links to register! 🚾🏀🏐 🏐 https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?id=294819 🏀 https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?id=299424

Conway High School was honored to highlight our 2025 Sheltered ESL graduates last week! We got to hear words of wisdom from local entrepreneur, Joseph Gainor, about the success and growth of the CHS ESL program from Ms. Lourdes Goodnight, and individual celebrations of each graduate from CHS 2025 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kait Smith! The love for our students was tangible in the room last night, and we are so grateful for all who showed up to help us celebrate these special students. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our sponsors and donors who made this night possible. Your investment in our students makes Conway a better place!

🌟 A National Honor for One of Our Own! 🌟 In January, it was announced that Ms. Blake Tinsley, Conway High School teacher, was selected to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)—the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K–12 STEM educators. 🏅 We celebrated Ms. Tinsley at our February Conway School Board Meeting, and just last week, she was formally recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education at the State Board Meeting in Little Rock. 📍 This prestigious award reflects Ms. Tinsley's outstanding teaching, innovation, and dedication to student success in science and mathematics. We are beyond proud to have her represent Conway Public Schools at the national level! 💙👏 Help us celebrate Ms. Tinsley and this incredible achievement! #ConwayPublicSchools #WampusCatsASCEND #ChampionsForKids #WeAreConway #STEMExcellence #PAEMST #CPSDascends

📣 Big News from Conway Public Schools! We are thrilled to announce our District Teacher of the Year—Ms. Kait Smith from Conway High School! 🎉🍎 Ms. Smith truly embodies what it means to be a champion for students. With 11 years of dedication to teaching—five in high school science and two as an ESL designee—she has made a powerful impact on our multilingual learners through courses like ESL Sheltered Biology and Environmental Science. Her passion, innovation, and commitment to building meaningful relationships are helping every student ASCEND. We are incredibly proud to honor Ms. Smith for the excellence and heart she brings to our district. 💙 📸 Check out these special moments from the surprise celebration! #ConwayPublicSchools #WampusCatsASCEND #ChampionsForKids #WeAreConway #CPSDascends #ConwayTeacherOfTheYear #CelebrateTeachers #6legs

Our CHS tennis team met last night to officially sign their contracts for the upcoming season — locked in and ready to dominate the courts!! 🚾🎾

Congratulations to Coach Jeff Prince on being named the 2024-25 AHSCA Girls Bowling Coach of the Year! #sixlegs

📸 Graduation photos are ready! 🎓 Strain Photography has all the amazing shots from the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony available now! 📲 Just text SENIOR25 to 90738 to view your photos! 🎁 Bonus! They’ve included a special surprise—cap & gown yearbook photos and senior sports shots are available for one last chance to order at a great price! 💙 You’ll treasure these memories of your senior forever. Don’t miss out!

Please see the post below if you are interested in trying out for the 2025-26 Conway Lady Cat Softball Team.