CPSD Snow/Inclement Weather Information: It is the season for winter weather! CPSD is and will be closely monitoring weather conditions, roads, and bus routes today and future weather events. Any changes to the school schedule will prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and parents. Stay tuned for updates via automated calls/texts, email, app notifications, social media and conwayschools.org for the latest info. Please review procedures at https://www.conwayschools.org/.../inclement-weather....
🦃 Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
CPSD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 24–28. Schools and offices will reopen on Monday, December 1st.
Enjoy your time with family and friends! 🧡
#ChampionsForKids #ProudPastPromisingFuture #ThanksgivingBreak #WeareCPSD #WampusCats #LittleCats
Did you know that most people replace their mattress every 8–10 years? If your mattress has sprung a few too many springs, now’s the perfect time to lay down a little support for your school and rest easy knowing you helped raise money for a good cause!
Conway Choir Mattress Fundraiser
Saturday, November 15 10am-5pm
CHS Fieldhouse
🎖️ Veterans Day – Honoring All Who Served
Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. 🇺🇸
A special thank you to the veterans within our CPSD family—your dedication and service inspire us all.
We are proud to recognize all veterans for the sacrifices they’ve made to protect our freedoms.
#ChampionsForKids #ProudPastPromisingFuture #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CPSDStrong
8th Graders:
Caroline Whitsett: 1st Violin 2
Kaila Payne: 1st Violin 3
Charles Yao: 1st Violin 4
Ahbree Ortiz: 1st Violin 13
Connolly Kyle: 2nd Violin 9
Finn Counts: Viola 4
Tyler Thomas: Viola 10
Aria Etheridge: Cello 10
Katie Shackelford: Bass 4
9th Graders:
Sarah Chesshir: 1st Violin 5
Nylah Williams: 1st Violin 8
Ulysses Hurtado: 1st Violin 12
Izzy Kopsky: 1st Violin 15
Carson Noel: 2nd Violin 5
Sophia Trafford: 2nd Violin 6
Leila Boyle: 2nd Violin 13
Jayden Jhang: Viola 1
Annie Gates: Viola 2
Abigail Buck: Viola 3
Phoenix Trigleth: Viola 5
Julie Duarte: Viola 8
Kaden Raper: Cello 1
Cora Smith: Bass 1
Cash Millirons: Bass 3
Blake Traylor: Bass 5
🍎 Help Support the Wampus Cat Pantry! 🐾
We’re excited to share a new resource available this year for Conway Public Schools families — the Wampus Cat Pantry, which helps provide food and basic necessities to families in need through school referrals.
You can help us make a difference in one of the following ways:
🥫 Donate Food:
Purchase items from our list and drop them off at Courtway Middle School or Ida Burns Elementary School.
🛒 Shop Online:
Order directly from our Amazon Wish List and have items shipped straight to the pantry.
💙 Give a Monetary Donation:
Mail tax-deductible donations to:
Conway Public Schools
Attn: Wampus Cat Pantry
2220 Prince St.
Conway, AR 72034
(Make checks payable to “Conway Public Schools” and write “Wampus Cat Pantry” in the memo line.)
📦 Pantry Wish List Includes:
Mac & cheese, pasta, ramen, canned meats and soups, breakfast items, peanut butter, jelly, snacks, and more!
For additional information or questions about how to donate, contact Claudia Courtway (courtwayc@conwayschools.info) or Laney Doan (doanf@conwayschools.info).
Read more about the launch of the Wampus Cat Pantry and how it’s serving our Conway families here: https://www.conwayschools.org/article/2530644
🔗 Additional Community Resources: https://fcl.org/community-resources/
#WampusCatPantry #ConwayCares #ConwayPublicSchools #CommunitySupport
We are excited to announce that all school pictures are now hosted online for parents who may have forgotten to order. 🎉
✅ All you’ll need is your child’s student ID number as the access code.
✅ Every school picture we have on file will be available for viewing and ordering.
👉 Click here to order: https://v2.myproimages.com/strain-photography-schools
No worries if you forgot — you can still order today! 💙
The Conway Public Schools Orchestras will present their annual "La Fiesta Orquesta" Concerts and Taco Supper fundraiser on Thursday, October 30th. Free public performances are held in the James H. Clark Auditorium:
5:30 pm Intermediate Orchestra (city-wide 7th graders)
6:15 pm Conway High School Orchestra
7:30 pm Beginner Orchestra (city-wide first-year players)
8:15 pm Conway Junior High 8th and 9th grade orchestras
An adult taco salad meal ($15) and a child soft taco meal ($10) is served in the Conway High School Cafeteria from 5-8 pm. Meals are catered by Make-a-Meal in Conway! Meal tickets are still available at the door. In addition, donations can be made in person and online at conwayorch.square.site.
Come hear the almost-300 students in the orchestra perform throughout the night, and support our music education goals through donations and by purchasing meal tickets! For more information, visit the Orchestra Booster Club website at conwayorchestras.weebly.com.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is coming to Conway Junior High! 🌟
🗓 Date: October 24, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏫 Location: North Gym
Come walk the red carpet, enjoy the stars, and experience a glamorous night! 🌟
🎟️ Tickets: Only $5!
💥 Purchase during all lunches from October 20-24!
Don't miss out on this star-studded event! ⭐️💫
Your support makes a difference—thank you! 🙌
🛍️ Click here to shop & support: https://cjhswampuscats.itemorder.com/shop/category/583351/
We are so proud of these outstanding students who represent the best of Wampus Cat pride—leadership, school spirit, and kindness! 💙🤍
Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Congratulations 🎊
🍂 Fall Break is almost here, Wampus Cats! 🍂
Here’s what the schedule looks like next week:
📘 Monday, Oct. 13 – School in Session
📝 Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
👨👩👧 Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
🍁 Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16–17 – Fall Break (No School for Staff or Students)
📅 We’ll see everyone back on Monday, Oct. 20!
🔹 Parents – please check with your child’s campus for specific details about Parent/Teacher Conferences.
For more district calendar information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/school-calendar
We were thrilled to host over 1,000 students and families on campus today for the All-Region Choir auditions!
A huge congratulations to our 85 Conway Junior High students who auditioned — and an extra special shoutout to the 41 students who earned a spot in the choirs! 🌟
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and talent. All those hours of practice truly paid off! 💙🎵 #WampusCatChoir #ConwayChoirs #ProudToBeConway
We are excited to announce that all school pictures are now hosted online for parents who may have forgotten to order. 🎉
✅ All you’ll need is your child’s student ID number as the access code.
✅ Every school picture we have on file will be available for viewing and ordering.
👉 Click here to order: https://v2.myproimages.com/strain-photography-schools
No worries if you forgot — you can still order today! 💙
Your leadership, encouragement, and vision make a difference for every Wampus Cat who walks our halls. We are grateful for your commitment to CJHS and the positive impact you make on our entire school community!
No better way to celebrate the start of ORCH-tober than by kicking off our "La Fiesta Orquesta" Taco Supper ticket sales and donation drive! Orchestra students will be selling tickets and collecting donations now through October 22nd. All proceeds go straight back to our orchestra students!!
"La Fiesta Orquesta" Orchestra Taco Supper and Concerts:
Thursday, October 30th
Conway High School Cafeteria
Adult taco salad meal $15, Child soft taco meal $10
Dinner service 5-8 pm catered by Make-a-Meal
Performances in the James H. Clark Auditorium
Donations and ticket orders accepted in person and online!
Visit conwayorch.square.site
Pay via cash, check, credit, ApplePay, Google Pay, and CashApp!
October is National Principal Month, and we’re celebrating our champion principals who lead with vision, dedication, and heart. 💙
Help us honor these incredible leaders! Share a story, send words of kindness, or cheer on a principal who inspires you. Together, let’s show our appreciation for all they do.
Cheer on a Champion Principal Here: conwayschools.org/principals
#WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids
