CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for Friday

Good evening Conway Public Schools,

We are continuing to closely monitor the incoming weather system and will evaluate updated conditions tomorrow morning as forecasts continue to change.

If weather conditions warrant, we may pivot to a two-hour early release on Friday to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families. Should that occur, the following dismissal times would apply:

• Elementary Schools: 1:15 p.m.

• Secondary Schools (Middle Schools, CJHS, & CHS): 1:30 p.m.

If an early release is implemented, end-of-day dismissal procedures would remain normal, buses would run their regular routes, and all after-school activities and programs would be canceled.

We will communicate any decision as soon as it is made. Please continue to monitor your email, phone messages, and district communication channels for updates. If no additional communication is issued, schools will follow their regular dismissal schedules.

Our team will continue monitoring the weather throughout the weekend and will provide updates regarding any additional school closings or delays as needed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize safety. Please stay safe and warm. 

Sincerely,
Conway Public Schools

⚠️ Weather Update | Conway Public Schools ⚠️

We are closely monitoring the potential for inclement weather beginning Friday and continuing into the weekend. District leadership, along with our maintenance and transportation teams, are taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Any changes to the school schedule will prioritize safety. Stay tuned for updates through automated calls/texts, email, app notifications, social media, local news outlets, and conwayschools.org. Be sure to download the CPSD App and turn on the notifications for information if you haven’t already! 

📌 Review inclement weather procedures:
👉 https://www.conwayschools.org/page/inclement-weather-information

❄️ City of Conway Warming Centers ❄️
As temperatures drop, the City of Conway has opened warming centers for those in need:
• Don Owen Sports Center | 10 Lower Ridge Rd
Open 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (overnight check-in at 7:00 p.m.) | No pets
• McGee Center | 3800 College Ave
Open 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. | No overnight stays | No pets
• Conway Emergency Shelter | 1116 Gum St
Overnight check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. | 18+ | First come, first served

📞 Questions or donations: Office of the Mayor at (501) 450-6110

Please look out for one another and stay safe.
#CPSDSafety #WeatherAlert #ChampionsForKids

Check out our January 2026 School Board Meeting Recap! https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/january-2026-school-board-meeting-recap

Champion Student of the Month – January

Tonight at the Conway Public School District Board of Education meeting, we are proud to recognize Siboney Moore—better known as Sibo, a 8th-grade student at Conway Junior High School, as our January Champion Student of the Month!

Be sure to tune in tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM to hear Sibo featured on our weekly Conway Public Schools Highlight with JR and Conway Junior High Principal Marquis Rogers on:

• KAT Country 98.9 / 92.5 FM & AM 800

• 92.7 JACK-FM

• My Country Y107

We are so proud of you, Sibo!

Check out this video! https://youtu.be/L9n5vqOwkos

❄️ Winter Break Reminder (Dec 22–Jan 2)

All CPSD schools and offices will be closed for Winter Break December 22–January 2.

We’ll see you back on Monday, January 5, 2026! Stay warm and enjoy the holidays! ⛄🎁

Check out our December 2025 School Board Meeting Recap! We recognized our Champion Student of the Month, Coach Buck James for AR Sports Hall of fame, CLE Garden of the Year, and the board approved our 2026-2027 school calendar!! https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/december-2025-school-board-recap

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

https://youtu.be/t_2wr6SXAY0?feature=shared

🎖️ 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

🍎 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

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.