CAROLYN LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

⚠️ School Closing
Conway Schools and offices will be closed Friday, January 30th, 2026.

While the warmer temperatures over the past two days have helped improve some conditions, travel throughout the district including access to side streets, driveways, and neighborhoods continues to be impacted.

Our crews are continuing to work diligently to clear each of our campuses and are preparing for a safe return to school soon.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize safety and continue to monitor conditions.

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools and offices will be closed Thursday, January 29th, 2026, due to icy road conditions throughout the district. 

We continue to monitor conditions closely as crews work to address sidewalks, parking areas, and campus access. Many bus routes, particularly rural routes, remain impacted, and overnight low temperatures will continue to delay a safe return.

The decision to close is based on ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will communicate any additional closures or delays as conditions evolve.

Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools and offices will be closed Thursday, January 29th, 2026, due to icy road conditions throughout the district. 

We continue to monitor conditions closely as crews work to address sidewalks, parking areas, and campus access. Many bus routes, particularly rural routes, remain impacted, and overnight low temperatures will continue to delay a safe return.

The decision to close is based on ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will communicate any additional closures or delays as conditions evolve.

Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, due to icy road conditions throughout the district. 

We will continue to monitor the road conditions and will communicate further school closings or delays as necessary.

Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools will be closed Monday & Tuesday, January 26th & 27th, 2026, due to inclement weather and bad road conditions. Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

We will continue to monitor the road conditions and will communicate further school closings or delays as necessary.

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

In Case You Missed It:

📸 Class Photo Day Rescheduled!
Class Photo Day at CLE is now scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026! Don’t forget those smiles and picture-ready outfits. 😄
#WeAreCLE

⚠️ 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