The Conway Public Schools 2026–2027 Academic School Calendar has been approved and is now available.
The calendar can be viewed and downloaded on our district website at:
Have a great day! Thank you!
Conway Public Schools
Students can bring $1–$8 if they’d like to cool down with a delicious treat after all their hard work. 💪📚
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💙 Happy National School Counselors Week! 💙
We are beyond lucky to have two of the very best supporting our students every single day! Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Newport go above and beyond to ensure our students and staff have what they need to be their best!!
Their hearts for kids and dedication to our school community make Carl Stuart Middle School a better place every day!
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Join us at our 4th Annual Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, from 9am to 11am at Buzz Bolding Arena! Address: 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR
Open to ALL!
Whether you're an educator, a healthcare professional, a bus driver, or a maintenance expert, we have a place for you on our amazing team! Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, substitutes, nurses, custodial staff, food service, bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance, and mechanics. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore rewarding career options and make a difference in our community! See you there! #ConwaySchoolDistrict #CareerFair #JoinOurTeam #ChampionsForKids
Today we’re celebrating the man behind our name!
Carl W. Stuart (1923–1993) was a leader in Conway schools, serving as a Conway High principal and later as Superintendent of Conway Public Schools. His dedication to students and education left such a lasting impact that in 1988, our middle school was named in his honor!
Today, he would have turned 103 years old — and we’re proud to continue the school community he helped build. 💙
Happy Birthday, Carl Stuart!
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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.
#WeAreCarlStuart #WeAreConway #ChampionsforKids
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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