IMPORTANT MESSAGE: CPSD and local authorities will be conducting a crisis and safety drill at Conway High School today starting at 8:30am. CHS campus will be closed to the public until 3:30pm.
Bell to Bell, No Cell 🚫
As a reminder, CPSD students are expected to follow our “Bell to Bell, No Cell” expectations during the school day.
📌 A student is not considered to be in possession of a personal electronic device if:
It’s stored in their bag (and not accessed),
It’s stored in a locker (and not accessed), or
It’s stored in their vehicle (and not accessed) — except as permitted by law.
📲 Follow-up for Infractions:
1️⃣ First Violation: Device Confiscation, Warning, Parent Contact, Student Pick-Up
2️⃣ Second Violation: Device Confiscation, Parent Contact, Detention, Parent Pick-Up
3️⃣ Third Violation: Device Confiscation, Parent Meeting, Saturday School/In-School Suspension, Parent Pick-Up
🚨 Additional Violations: Device Confiscation, Parent Meeting, ISS/OSS, Parent Pick-Up
🔗 View the full policy here: https://5il.co/3l9nq
Let’s all work together to keep classrooms focused and distraction-free! 💙📚 #CPSD #BellToBellNoCell #StudentSuccess
Join us at Carl Stuart Middle School for Open House on Thursday, August 14 from 6–8 PM!
Come meet your teachers and administrators, walk through the building, and pick up your schedule if you haven’t yet. We’re excited to welcome everyone back and kick off a great school year together! 💙
#CelebrateCSMS
📚 We want to hear from YOU!
Conway Public Schools is committed to helping every student become a strong, confident reader—and we know that takes all of us working together.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or community member, your voice matters. Share your thoughts, ideas, and hopes for reading in our schools by taking this short survey, open now through August 11.
📝 Help shape the future of reading in Conway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE_2OfC4si0BnEjtegfnTAB2T8vyDxulkPmLA9t5gtx67Pjw/viewform
CPSD Curriculum & Instruction Team
#WeareCPSD #CPSDReads #ConwayPublicSchools #CommunityInput
Wiles is a 2001 Conway High graduate—and a proud Carl Stuart alum! With 17 years of classroom experience and a Master of Music from UCA, she brings a strong background in both teaching and music to our campus.
Outside of the classroom, she’s known as GiGi to her three sons, daughter-in-law, and four wonderful grandkids. When she swings by Sonic, her favorite drink is a Cranberry Vanilla Sprite Zero!
We’re thrilled to have her join the CSMS family! 🎶💙
#CelebrateCSMS
Carl Stuart athletes are putting in the work! Football and volleyball players are gearing up for a great season ahead!
Go Wampus Cats! 💙🔵💪
#CelebrateCSMS
Please take a look at the sign up and see if you're able to help. We are looking forward to an amazing year!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EABAF29A5F8C61-57753363-csms
FREE Breakfast at Conway Public Schools!
We’re excited to announce that ALL CPSD students (PK–12) will receive FREE breakfast for the 2025–2026 school year!
Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals will also receive FREE lunch—but remember, a new application must be submitted each school year to qualify.
Learn more: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/food-service
Apply now: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
#WeAreCPSD #WeAreConway #FuelUpForLearning #ChampionsForKids #WampusCatPride
We’re so excited to welcome Mrs. Holly Schroeder to Carl Stuart Middle School as our new Assistant Principal!
Mrs. Schroeder brings over a decade of experience in education, most recently serving as a Dean of Students at Conway Junior High. A proud Conway native, she has spent her career supporting kids and families in our community. She is passionate about building strong relationships and creating a positive, safe, and engaging school culture.
As a mom of three, she knows how important it is to have a school that feels like home—and she’s committed to making that a reality for every student at CSMS.
Please help us welcome Mrs. Schroeder to the Carl Stuart family! She can’t wait to get this year started!
Mrs. Williams comes to us with 18 years of teaching experience in a wide range of subjects—from band, choir, and special education to middle school science and even homeschooling her own daughter.
A native of Barton, Arkansas, Mrs. Williams is a proud graduate of Delta State University, Liberty University, and UCA. She and her husband, Nick, have been married for 10 years and are proud parents of four children.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys playing piano, flute, and keyboard with her church band, reading all kinds of books, and spending time with her puppies!
Welcome to Carl Stuart, Mrs. Williams—we’re so glad you’re here! 💙
We’re excited to welcome Andrew Williams as the newest addition to our band director team at Carl Stuart Middle School!
Mr. Williams is originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas. He plays the saxophone but is experienced with all band instruments and is passionate about helping students grow as musicians. During his time at Arkansas State University, he served as drum major for the Arkansas State Marching Band!
His favorite genre of music is jazz, and he’s looking forward to bringing that love of music to the band program at CSMS. We’re glad to have him on board!
#CelebrateCSMS
We’re excited to introduce Ms. Kaitlyn Kronberg, who will be joining our CSMS team as a 5th grade math teacher!
Kaitlyn is a proud graduate of UCA and Little Rock Central High School. She previously taught 5th grade ELA and social studies at Maumelle Charter Middle School and spent the past year subbing in Conway, where she quickly fell in love with Carl Stuart!
When she’s not in the classroom, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her 6-year-old Labradoodle, Koda, and her boyfriend. Some of her favorite things include pizza and summer!!
Kaitlyn’s favorite part of teaching is building strong relationships with students, parents, and coworkers. We’re so glad to have her on board! 💙
#CelebrateCSMS #AscendtoExcellence
We’re excited to welcome Coach Christopher Wilson to CSMS! Coach Wilson will be leading our 7th grade girls basketball team as Head Coach, and also serving as an assistant coach for volleyball and track.
Coach Wilson is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He’s entering his second year of coaching, bringing experience from coaching both boys’ and girls’ varsity teams at Mt. Judea High School. He’s passionate about developing young athletes both on and off the court, and he values character, hard work, and a strong, supportive environment where students can grow.
When he’s not coaching, you’ll find him spending time with his family and enjoying life as a dad. Some of his favorites include fried catfish, Mountain Dew, the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James.
We’re looking forward to a great year with Coach Wilson on the team. Let’s go Lady Cats! 💙🏀
#CelebrateCSMS #AscendtoExcellence
Equipment pickup for football will be Monday, July 28th from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in the small gym.
The first day of practice is Tuesday, July 29th from 7:00–8:30 AM.
Make sure to be on time and ready to work! Let’s kick off the season strong! 💪 #CelebrateCSMS
We’re gearing up for an awesome start to the 2025–2026 school year with two important events just around the corner! 💙📘🖊️📎
Schedule Pick Up:
Students will receive their class schedules for the upcoming year. Lockers will also be available for purchase during this time. Lockers are $5.
📘5th Grade: Thursday, August 7 | 9AM-2PM
📘6th/7th Grade: Friday, August 8 | 9AM-2PM
Cat Camp:
This orientation is just for our incoming 5th grade students and their guardians! Come get a sneak peek at life at Carl Stuart, meet some of our awesome staff, and explore the building before the first day!
Cat Camp is Friday, August 8 from 9AM-11AM.
✅ Check your email for your student’s Snapcode
📧 Need help or didn't get your Snapcode? Email: registrationhelp@conwayschools.info
🌐 Info & FAQs: conwayschools.org/returningregistration
🛑 Students won’t be able to use school technology until registration is complete
#WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids #CPSDreturns #ProudPastPromisingFuture
