CONWAY HIGH SCHOOL

The CHS Camerata, Select Treble, and Studio 205 choirs will be performing for the 7A state title this Friday, April 11th at Reynolds Auditorium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. You are invited to come out and watch and support these amazing choral artists!

Congratulations to CHS Junior, Katharine Welky, for being named a National Speech & Debate Association’s Academic All American! The Academic All American award recognizes high school students who have earned the degree of Superior Distinction within the NSDA Honor Society by competing in speech and debate events at tournaments; demonstrated outstanding character and leadership; and earned a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Fewer than 2% of National Speech & Debate Association student members earn the Academic All American award every year. This honor is an indicator of Wren’s academic achievement and competitive success. Wren is a 2-year member of the CHS Speech & Debate team and has competed across the state of Arkansas, along with tournaments in Louisiana and Philadelphia. Wren competes in Student Congress and Congressional debate and was the 2024 Novice Congressional Debate State Champion. Wren is also a 2025 Arkansas State Championships tournament qualifier. Wren has competed on the CHS Mock Trial teams in both the Arkansas High School Mock Trial tournament (2024 & 2025) and the Empire Mock Trial Philadelphia tournament (2024).

Prom 2025: Here We Go Again! Tickets go on sale starting Monday, March 31st for $35 through Go Fan, and will be available to purchase until April 24th! Join us for a night in Greece as we groove around the dance floor and under the disco lights! Paper tickets will be available to purchase during both lunches April 21st - 24th in case students cannot access Go Fan! https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4663

You are invited to attend the Conway High School Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony State Send-Off Concert this Tuesday, April 8th at the Windgate Center for the Arts on the UCA campus. Admission is free. We hope to see you there! Program 9:30am - Symphonic Band His Honor - Fillmore Nimrod - Elgar Illumination - Maslanka 11:00am - Wind Symphony Florentiner - Fučik Elegy - Chance La Fiesta Mexicana - Reed I. Prelude and Aztec Dance II. Mass III. Carnival

🎉 Help us celebrate Conway High School’s Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kait Smith! 🎉 As our campus ELL Coordinator and a Biology teacher, Ms. Smith brings energy, creativity, and compassion to everything she does. Her classes are engaging and fun, and she pours her heart into helping students—especially our ELL learners—reach their academic goals. Her dedication makes a lasting impact, and we’re so thankful to have her at CHS! 💙💛 #WampusCatPride #TeacherOfTheYear #ThankYouMsSmith

🎉 Congratulations to Conway High School’s Employee of the Year, our bookkeeper, Ms. Tracy Jones! 🎉 Known for her incredible organization, efficiency, and willingness to help, Ms. Jones is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse who keeps CHS running strong. Her commitment to supporting our teachers and staff is deeply appreciated, and we’re proud to celebrate all she brings to our campus. Thank you, Ms. Jones! 💙💛 #WampusCatPride #EmployeeOfTheYear #ThankYouMsJones

🎉 Congratulations to Conway High School’s Employee of the Year, our bookkeeper, Ms. Tracy Jones! 🎉 Known for her incredible organization, efficiency, and willingness to help, Ms. Jones is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse who keeps CHS running strong. Her commitment to supporting our teachers and staff is deeply appreciated, and we’re proud to celebrate all she brings to our campus. Thank you, Ms. Jones! 💙💛 #WampusCatPride #EmployeeOfTheYear #ThankYouMsJones

🎉 Help us celebrate Conway High School’s Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kait Smith! 🎉 As our campus ELL Coordinator and a Biology teacher, Ms. Smith brings energy, creativity, and compassion to everything she does. Her classes are engaging and fun, and she pours her heart into helping students—especially our ELL learners—reach their academic goals. Her dedication makes a lasting impact, and we’re so thankful to have her at CHS! 💙💛 #WampusCatPride #TeacherOfTheYear #ThankYouMsSmith

We are excited to invite you to join your Conway High School Soccer Teams for Elementary Night on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

🎭✨ Meet the Cast of Willy Wonka! ✨🎭 🍫 Leslie Islas (Mr. Salt) – Returning to the CHS stage for the third consecutive year, Leslie has captivated audiences with her unforgettable performances as mobsters and tyrants. Offstage, she’s a reporter and photographer for the CHS Yearbook and an avid skateboarder who isn’t afraid to take on the steepest hills! 🍭 Gray Denton (Veruca Salt) – Practically a lifelong performer on the CHS stage, Gray continues the family tradition as the fourth Denton to star in the musical! She’s been part of the program since before kindergarten. Offstage, she’s a powerhouse athlete—right side/middle blocker for the State Championship Wampus Cats Volleyball Team—and a leader as Student Council President. 📅 Showtimes: 🎟️ Wednesday, 4/23 – 7PM 🎟️ Thursday, 4/24 – 7PM 🎟️ Friday, 4/25 – 7PM Don’t miss this golden opportunity to see these incredible performers shine! ✨🍬 #CHSWillyWonka #GoldenTicket

📚✨ Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate Ms. Laliberte and Ms. Nguyen, the heart of our school library! From sparking a love of reading to helping us find the perfect book, they make our library a welcoming place for all. Their dedication, kindness, and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you, Mrs. Laliberte and Mrs. Nguyen, for all that you do! 💙📖 #LibrarianAppreciationDay #ThankYouLibrarians

Interested in trying the fastest growing sport in the nation? Sign up to attend an informational meeting during WIN time if you have any questions or contact Coach Bradley at bradleyc@conwayschools.info

Out of thousands of books submitted nationwide, 487 yearbooks were chosen to be part of the 2025 Jostens Lookbook, which showcases the best books in the country. The Wampus Cat Yearbook Staff is proud to have last year's book included in this "best of the best" publication. Notable Elements of the 2024 Wampus Cat include dominant photos, unique photo illustrations, and quality usage of quotes and text. Congratulations to these student journalists on their accomplishment!

🚨 Severe Weather Update – CPSD Storm Shelter Info 🚨 Conway Public Schools is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather this week. ⛈️ As we enter storm season, we want to remind our community about our 14 multi-purpose storm shelters (safe rooms) located across the district. ⚠️ Shelters are open to the public only after school hours. For locations, procedures, and guidelines, visit www.conwayschools.org/page/inclement-weather-information. Stay safe, Wampus Cats! 💙 #BeWeatherAware #CPSDSafety

Come join Conway Wrestling this summer for their Men's and Women's Youth Camp Series! See below for more info!

⚽🍎 Teacher Night with Conway Soccer! 🍎⚽ Come out and celebrate our amazing teachers with your Conway High School soccer teams tonight! Senior soccer players have chosen special teachers to recognize during the varsity games as a way to say thank you for helping young minds grow! 💙👏 📅 Tonight ⏰ Games start at 4:00 PM Let’s pack the stands and show our appreciation for the incredible educators who make a difference every day! 🏫⚽🐾 #ChampionForKids #CPSDascends #Ascend #AscendtoExcellence #WampusCats #6legs

Arkansas State Championship Tournament Congratulations to the following CHS Speech & Debate team members for qualifying for the STATE TOURNAMENT! In order to qualify for the Arkansas State Championship tournament, a student has to compete at a sanctioned tournament and meet qualifying standards. The CHS Speech & Debate team has secured 59 ASC qualifications! The Arkansas Communications & Theatre Arts Association (ACTAA) is the sponsoring and governing body that hosts the Arkansas State Championship each year which is sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association. Students will compete May 2-3, 2025. The CHS Speech & Debate team is coached by Mrs. Casey Griffith.

CPSD District Wide STEAM Night - THIS WEEK!! 🚀 You’re Invited to an Unforgettable STEAM Night! 📅 Date: April 03, 2025 🕕 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 📍 Location: Buzz Bolding Arena and James H. Clark Auditorium Join us for an action-packed K-12 CPSD STEAM Night—a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fun for the whole family! Visit the Website for more information! https://sites.google.com/conwayschools.info/ms-steam-night/home 🚁 See a Helicopter Up Close! 🎈 Marvel at a Hot Air Balloon! 🔬 Engage with the Museum of Discovery’s Awesome Science Shows! 🎨 Watch Live Art Demonstrations! 🦁 Meet Special Animal Ambassadors From the Little Rock Zoo! 🏗️ Explore BIG Machines from Conway Corporation! 🎣 Learn from Arkansas Game & Fish Experts! 🚔 Meet First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, & Their Equipment! 🔥 Say Hello to Smokey Bear and His Heavy Equipment! 🎓 Engage with Demonstrations from Local Colleges & Universities! 🛠️ Meet Real Engineers & Industry Experts! 👩‍🏫 Visit and Learn from CPSD Teachers! 🌟 Discover Pathways to Exciting Careers in STEAM Fields! …and so much more! This is a free event open to all CPSD K-12 students and their families. Centennial Bank will be cooking free hotdogs for the whole family while supplies last. Kona Ice and Food Trucks will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, discover, and experience STEAM in action while learning how these fields can shape your future! We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you, Centennial Bank and Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, for your financial support and your investment in our students!

📢 Kona Ice is coming to CHS! 🍧 Cool off with a sweet treat and support Student Council at the same time! 🎉 Kona Ice will be on campus April 1st & 17th during both lunches—don’t miss out! ❄️🚐 #KonaIce #SweetTreat #SupportStudentCouncil #CHS

Prom 2025: Here We Go Again! Tickets go on sale starting Monday, March 31st for $35 through Go Fan, and will be available to purchase until April 24th! Join us for a night in Greece as we groove around the dance floor and under the disco lights! Paper tickets will be available to purchase during both lunches April 21st - 24th in case students cannot access Go Fan! https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4663