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....
💙✨ Happy National Special Education Day! ✨💙
Today we celebrate the heart of Ida Burns — our incredible SPED Team!
Please help us show some BIG love to:
🌟 Mrs. Jones
🌟 Mrs. Ketcherside
🌟 Mrs. Conaway
🌟 Mrs. Pinter
🌟 Ms. Palmer
These amazing educators bring kindness, patience, and so much love into their classrooms every single day. Their dedication makes a powerful impact on our students, helping them learn, grow, and shine. ✨📚💛
To our SPED Team: Thank you for all you do! Our school is better because of you! 💙
#IdaBurnsPride #SpecialEducationDay #ThankATeacher #AllMeansAll
At Ida Burns, December’s character focus is “Unlocking Our Best Selves.” To show caring in action, our students are decorating “giving trees” with donated items for two local charities: Wampus Cat Food Pantry and Conway Cradle Care.
We’d love your help! Please send in any of the needed items by December 19th:
Wampus Cat Food Pantry: canned goods, pasta, rice, jerky, crackers, cereal, and other nonperishables.
Conway Cradle Care: baby bath items, shampoo, washcloths, towels, diapers, wipes, cleaning supplies, and snacks.
Let’s work together to help our students unlock their best selves through kindness and giving! 💙🌟
🦃 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
🎖️ 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
PTO would appreciate your support for Staff Treat Day. We will be treating the IB teachers and staff to a chocolate fountain on Wednesday, Nov 19. Please consider bringing the items linked below to help make it a success! Please bring items by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 to the front office or to Mrs. Wilchie.
🍎 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
🎀 Red Ribbon Week
This WEEK our students and staff are celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that promotes making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. Each day’s dress-up theme is more than just fun—it’s a reminder that we can take a stand together for positive choices and healthy lifestyles.
From mismatched clothes to favorite team gear, our dress-up days help spark conversations about kindness, respect, and making decisions that keep our futures bright. 🌟
Thank you for joining us in encouraging our students to make safe and healthy choices every day! ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #WampusCatPride
Help us wish Mrs. Dowdy a very Happy Birthday! We sure hope your day is full of all of your favorite things!
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is Here! 🎀
Next week, our students and staff are celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that promotes making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. Each day’s dress-up theme is more than just fun—it’s a reminder that we can take a stand together for positive choices and healthy lifestyles.
From mismatched clothes to favorite team gear, our dress-up days help spark conversations about kindness, respect, and making decisions that keep our futures bright. 🌟
Thank you for joining us in encouraging our students to make safe and healthy choices every day! ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #WampusCatPride
Parents,
It's that time again! Parent-Teacher Conferences! We have all kinds of information to share with you. If you have not already done so, please follow the link below to a list of our teachers and the times they have left. We can't wait to meet you!
🍂 Fall Break is almost here, Wampus Cats! 🍂
Here’s what the schedule looks like next week:
📘 Monday, Oct. 13 – School in Session
📝 Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
👨👩👧 Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
🍁 Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16–17 – Fall Break (No School for Staff or Students)
📅 We’ll see everyone back on Monday, Oct. 20!
🔹 Parents – please check with your child’s campus for specific details about Parent/Teacher Conferences.
For more district calendar information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/school-calendar
October is National Principal Month, and we’re celebrating our champion principals who lead with vision, dedication, and heart. 💙
Help us honor these incredible leaders! Share a story, send words of kindness, or cheer on a principal who inspires you. Together, let’s show our appreciation for all they do.
Cheer on a Champion Principal Here: conwayschools.org/principals
#WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids
💗🏐 Pink Night Change Run – Tomorrow Morning! 🏐💗
Our Wampus Cat Girls’ Volleyball Team is hosting the annual Pink Night Change Run to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. 🎀
They’ll be collecting coins in the car rider line tomorrow morning—so clean out those jars, couch cushions, and cup holders! Every penny makes a difference. 🪙💵
Let’s show our support and fill those buckets with change to help make a change. 💗
#WampusCatPride #PinkNight #CoinsForACause
📸✨ Picture Day is TOMORROW! ✨📸
Students should have already received an envelope with the different photo packages and prices. Please be sure to send the envelope with payment to school tomorrow morning. 💵📷
Let’s see those bright smiles—can’t wait for a great Picture Day! 😃
#PictureDay #SayCheese #WampusCatPride