Celebrate the friends, the fun, the wins, and all the moments that made this year unforgettable.
Yearbooks are $35 NOW through March 17 — after that, the price goes up to $40!
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of CSMS history!
👉 Order yours here: https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/Lw6iBK1wy8hf23JNsRf1n5FR
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Ms. Crawford | 5th Grade Social Studies | Cooperative Learning
I enjoy fostering different strategies for collaboration groups in my classroom! The pictures on display show some of my students engaging in the strategy, "cooperative learning". They collected data on the population of different countries. This strategy was student centered where small, diverse teams were assigned to work together to maximize their own and each other's learning, relying on positive interdependence, individual accountability, and structured interaction. My students created a population pyramid of age groups from birth to the oldest life expectancy. They also used math skills to analyze the population density of different countries. They were AMAZED at how each country collects data on EVERYONE to determine the needs of each country economically and more!
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ATLAS Interim Testing will take place Monday, February 2 – Thursday, February 5. Please help students come prepared and ready to do their best each day!
✅ Testing Dates:
Monday, Feb. 2 – Writing Test
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Reading Test
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Math Test
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Science Test
🎯 Testing Expectations:
Students should use their time, use their resources, and be respectful of others during testing.
Students who meet these expectations will be able to participate in our Testing Incentives on Friday, February 6, which include Kona Ice and a special opportunity to see Frozen Jr. performed by our theater club!
Parents — be on the lookout for a musical permission slip coming home at the beginning of the week.
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CPSD Return to School Update
We are excited to welcome students and staff back to school on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, after a week of closures caused by the recent snow and ice storm.
All schools will operate on normal start times; however, snow bus routes will be in effect to ensure safe transportation for students. Families are encouraged to review snow route information prior to Monday morning.
🔗 Snow Bus Route Information:
CPSD Snow Routes
Our teams have continued working to prepare school campuses for a safe return. They have done a great job with sidewalks but please utilize caution in shaded areas. Also, a big shout out to the City of Conway, Faulkner County, and groups who were also a part of the clearing process. We can not thank you all enough for the hard work!
We will provide updates regarding snow make-up days as soon as that information becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to a smooth return to school on Monday.
Our Student Council will be selling Candy Grams during lunch Monday, February 2 – Friday, February 6!
💲 Cost: $1.00 each
Students must know their friend’s first AND last name to purchase a Candy Gram.
👨👩👧 Parents can join the fun too!
Parents may purchase Candy Grams by completing the form and sending money to:
CSMS c/o Mrs. Starla Hunter
📅 Digital orders are due by Friday, February 6 at 2:30 PM.
📦 Delivery Details:
Candy Grams will be delivered Monday, February 9 during 8th period.
If a student is absent, their Candy Gram will be delivered on their next day at school.
Thank you for supporting CSMS Student Council! 💙
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📢 Interim Testing Next Week
ATLAS Interim Testing will take place Monday, February 2 – Thursday, February 5. Please help students come prepared and ready to do their best each day!
✅ Testing Dates:
Monday, Feb. 2 – Writing Test
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Reading Test
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Math Test
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Science Test
🎯 Testing Expectations:
Students should use their time, use their resources, and be respectful of others during testing.
Students who meet these expectations will be able to participate in our Testing Incentives on Friday, February 6, which include Kona Ice and a special opportunity to see Frozen Jr. performed by our theater club!
Parents — be on the lookout for a musical permission slip coming home at the beginning of the week.
#WeAreCarlStuart #WeAreConway #ChampionsforKids
Attention CSMS Frozen Jr. Cast:
No after school rehearsals on Friday, January 30 or Saturday, January 31. Please be practicing on your own AND check the Frozen Group Page on Schoology for some FUN! We will send you a Schoology message when we have updated it! ❄️ ☃️
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⚠️ 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!
Stuart Sound's performance at the UCA Basketball Game, scheduled for Thursday, January 29, has been postponed.
If you have already purchased tickets and choose not to attend the game on January 29, your tickets will be valid for our new performance date or may be refunded.
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ATLAS Interim Testing will take place Monday, February 2 – Thursday, February 5. Please help students be prepared each day!
✅ Testing Dates:
Monday, Feb. 2 – Writing Test
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Reading Test
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Math Test
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Science Test
✅ Testing Tips for Success:
Charge Chromebooks fully each night
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Arrive at school on time. We will start testing at 8:30AM each morning.
Let’s set our students up for success! 💪📚✏️
⚠️ 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!
⭐ TEACHER FEATURE #1 ⭐
Mrs. Powers | 5th Grade Reading | Jigsaw Reading w/ Case Studies
Jigsaw is a cooperative learning strategy that supports high levels of engagement in that it segments a broader text into smaller sections for students to analyze and share out with the larger group.
We divided, read, and annotated the text “Exploring the Wild West” by subheading. Student teams had fun making the case as to why their section was most relevant to the topic.
Super Student question: Which challenge that the pioneers faced did your team argue was the most relevant?
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Join the district GT teachers for an informational night about GT referrals, testing, and programming.
👤Who Should Attend?: Anyone in the district interested in learning about Gifted Services (primarily focused on elementary/middle school)
📍Where: Ida Burns Cafeteria
⏰When: Tuesday, February 3, 6:00-6:30
Questions?
Contact: Anita Reynolds reynoldsa@conwayschools.info
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⚠️ 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.
Come support our talented Carl Stuart Middle School students as they bring Frozen Jr. to life on stage!
📅 February 5–6
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 James H. Clark Auditorium
🎟 Tickets: $3 (Children under 3 are FREE!)
You won’t want to miss this night of music, magic, and middle school stars shining bright ✨
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⭐RISING 8TH GRADER Parent Orientation⭐
Join us for an informational meeting to learn what to expect at CJHS for the
2026–2027 school year.
We will review course offerings, walk through the scheduling process, and explore the course catalog to help you and your student prepare for the year ahead.
🗓 Date: February 3
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: James H. Clark Auditorium
We hope to see you there!
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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
