IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

💙🐾 LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE, WAMPUS CAT NATION! 🐾💙

Our CATS in Community Food Drive is underway, and we need your help! 🥫 Together, we can support Conway Public Schools families by providing food and resources to those in need this Thanksgiving season.

📅 Collection Dates: Now through November 17

📍 Drop-Off Locations:
• Conway High School
• Kroger – Prince Street
• Walmart – Highway 65
• United Way – 1107 Main Street, Conway
• Conway Junior High School
• All Conway middle schools

🥫 ITEMS WE’RE COLLECTING:
🥜 Proteins & Soups: Peanut butter, canned tuna, soups
🍝 Pantry Staples & Meals: Mac and cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, instant mashed potatoes, ramen noodles, boxed meal kits
🥫 Sides & Breakfast: Canned vegetables, canned fruit, applesauce, crackers, granola bars, cereal, breakfast bars

Please ensure all food items are sealed and within their expiration dates!

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Our food distribution day will be Friday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Conway High School Roundabout.

CATS in Community is dedicated to supporting our school families by providing food and resources to those in need. Every donation makes a difference, and together, we can help make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for our Wampus Cat families! 💙

Thank you for showing what it means to be a Wampus Cat and a champion for our community!

about 18 hours ago, Conway Public Schools

A flyer with black and white design reads "Food Drive" and lists items to donate.

Red Ribbon Week is this week! October 26-30th! We hope to have your participate with us!
Monday is Be a Super Hero! You can have your child wear a super hero shirt, eye mask, or cape!
Tuesday is Heroes Make a Difference! Students can dress up as a real life hero; such as a doctor, lawyer, teacher, police officer, nurse, firefighter, etc.
Wednesday is Heroes are Everywhere! Wear sun glasses, hats, ties, or secret agent attire.
Thursday is Use Your Powers to Make a Difference. Wear red, pink, or hearts. We will challenge our kiddos to do a kind act.
Friday is Wampus Cats are Drug Free! Wear your Wampus Cats or Little Cats gear!

5 days ago, Caroline Baker

Red Ribbon Week is October 26-October 30th.

Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day!

Dear Ida Burns Families,

This Veterans Day, we want to take a special opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have served our country!

At Ida Burns Elementary, we know that many of our students and families have loved ones who have proudly served in the United States Armed Forces. This year, we would love to recognize these special individuals by creating a Veterans Day slideshow featuring photographs of our very own Ida Burns family heroes!

We invite you to submit a photograph of a veteran in your family, along with the following information:

- Veteran's Name
- Branch of Military
- Military Rank
- Relationship to an Ida Burns Student or Staff Member (Example: Grandfather of Emma, 2nd Grade)
- Photograph of the Veteran

Please note: To protect the privacy of our students, only their first names will be included in the slideshow.

Please email your photograph and information to bakerca@conwayschools.info.

We kindly ask that all photographs be submitted digitally through email rather than sending original photographs to school. We know how precious these family photographs can be, and we would hate for a treasured photo to be accidentally lost or damaged.

Whether your loved one is currently serving, has previously served, or is no longer with us, we would be honored to recognize their service and sacrifice.

We are grateful for the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our veterans, and we look forward to sharing these special individuals with our Ida Burns school family.

Thank you for helping us teach our students the importance of honoring those who have served our country!

With gratitude,

Mrs. Baker
Principal, Ida Burns Elementary

Home of the Wampus Cats!

7 days ago, Caroline Baker

Papa John's Pizza Day is TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ida Burns PTO receives 20% of all sales. The guest will receive30% off their order.

***CODE DOUGH MUST BE USED DURING ONLINE ORDERING, OVER THE PHONE, OR IN PERSON TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR SALES***

9 days ago, Ida Burns Elementary

We will host our parent teacher conferences on Wednesday, October 21st from 10:00 to 7:00. We would love to see you all!!

9 days ago, Caroline Baker

Parent teacher conferences will be held Wednesday, October 21st from 10:00-7:00. We would love to see you there. If you need to get a conference time set up, please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a conference. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's growth and success!

Papa John's Pizza Day is Oct 20th. Ida Burns PTO receives 20% of all sales. The guest will receive30% off their order.

***CODE DOUGH MUST BE USED DURING ONLINE ORDERING, OVER THE PHONE, OR IN PERSON TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR SALES***

9 days ago, Ida Burns Elementary

Tomorrow is the BIG day! We can't wait to see you at our annual Trunk or Treat!!

10 days ago, Ida Burns Elementary

✨ National School Lunch Week: Thank You!

To wrap up National School Lunch Week, we want to send a massive THANK YOU to our hardworking Food Service team! From early morning prep to afternoon cleanup, you show up every day with big smiles to fuel our students for success. We are so lucky to have you on Team Conway! Leave a thank-you note in the comments for our nutrition crew! 🥪💙🐾

#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids

13 days ago, Conway Public Schools

Food service workers smiling at camera at picnic table

Food service worker smiling at camera on forklife

Tonight is our 3rd and 4th grade musical! We hope to see you there!

14 days ago, Ida Burns Elementary

📊 National School Lunch Week: Fact #4!

It takes serious experience to run a championship food service program! Did you know our CPSD food service staff members have a combined total of 425 years of experience in school food service? Talk about a dedicated, expert squad taking care of our students! 💪💙

#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids

14 days ago, Conway Public Schools

It takes serious experience to run a championship food service program! Did you know our CPSD food service staff members have a combined total of 425 years of experience in school food service?

Food Serivce Workers group picture at SNA conference

We have had the best 2 days celebrating our District Student of the Month and District Staff member of the month. Stella is a third grader who works hard each and every day. She shows up for her classmates, is a model peer, and gives 100% effort in the classroom. Ms. Denise Wahrer is a First Grade teacher. She is a leader amongst her peers and gives the best hugs. You can always count on Ms. Wahrer to lend a helping hand and hit the ground running with feedback she receives. We are so proud of Stella and Ms. Wahrer! We can't wait to see them move mountains at Ida Burns this year!

14 days ago, Caroline Baker

Stella’s family celebrates her and Ms. Wahrer

Stella and Ms. Wahrer with their yard signs

Ida Burns shows up to support their coworker and Stella

Mr. Black with Stella, Mrs. Baker, Ms. Wahrer, and Mrs. Ferebee

🍗 National School Lunch Week: Fact #3!
Can you guess the fan-favorite meal in our cafeterias? The #1 lunch entree across CPSD is chicken tenders served with macaroni & cheese and a warm roll! It is a classic for a reason. What was your favorite school lunch growing up? Tell us in the comments! 🧀😋

#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids

15 days ago, Conway Public Schools

The #1 lunch entree across CPSD is chicken tenders served with macaroni & cheese and a warm roll!

Food Service Worker leaned over counter worker

Food Service Worker ringing up students for lunch

Big break ahead, Wampus Cats! Reminding all families that students will have an extended break from October 20th through October 23rd.

Here is the multi-day breakdown:
🛑 Oct 20: Teacher Work Day (No school for students)
💬 Oct 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No school for students)
🍁 Oct 22-23: Fall Break (Schools & Offices Closed)
🐾 Oct 26: Return to School

We are so proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in so far this term. Enjoy the time off, rest up, and let's come back ready to win together as Team Conway! 💙

#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids

15 days ago, Conway Public Schools

Big break ahead, Wampus Cats! Reminding all families that students will have an extended break from October 20th through October 23rd. 🎒 Here is the multi-day breakdown: 🛑 Oct 20: Teacher Work Day (No school for students) 💬 Oct 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No school for students) 🍁 Oct 22-23: Fall Break (Schools & Offices Closed)

🍎 National School Lunch Week: Fact #2!
Here is a fun stat for your Tuesday: CPSD students consume over 520,000 packages of apple slices every school year! That equals more than 65,000 pounds of fresh apples keeping our kids healthy and energized. Way to go, Wampus Cats! 🍏🐾

#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids

16 days ago, Conway Public Schools

Food Service Worker prepping lunch, serving lunch.

🎬✨ Lights, Camera, ACTION! ✨🎬
Mark your calendars! Our talented Ida Burns 3rd and 4th graders are taking the stage to celebrate the history of music from the movies! 🎶🍿

From *The Wizard of Oz* to *The Little Mermaid* to *Coco*, this show is sure to have your hands clappin’ and toes tappin’! 👏🎵
📅 October 15, 2026
📍 James H. Clark Auditorium
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM | 🎭 Show begins at 6:30 PM

We can’t wait to see our Little Cats shine on stage! 💙🐾🌟
Save the date and come enjoy the show!

17 days ago, Ida Burns Elementary

It is National School Lunch Week! This week is all about recognizing the power of a healthy, delicious meal in helping our students learn, grow, and thrive every day, while celebrating the amazing team that feeds our district.

To kick off the week, here is our first big stat: Did you know our CPSD Food Service team serves over 1 million lunches across the district every single school year?

That takes a massive amount of prep, care, and friendly smiles in the lunch line. Thank you to our incredible nutrition crew for keeping Team Conway fueled and ready to excel! 🍎🥪💙🐾

#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids

17 days ago, Conway Public Schools

National School Lunck Week Did you know our CPSD Food Service team serves over 1 million lunches across the district every single school year?

Today on our Fri-Yay morning Google meet, we honored 2 classified staff members for going above and beyond for our students and teachers! These ladies are our classified employees of the month! First, we have Mrs. TaKayla White! You can always catch Mrs. White stepping in to help supervise kids in the building and pulling students to intervene with and work on their reading. We love her sweet and shy spirit. Next, we have Mrs. Tonni McCuien! Mrs. Tonni works hard to coordinate, cook, and clean in the cafeteria for our students and staff. We always have the best looking breakfasts and lunches! Ida Burns sure is thankful for all these 2 ladies do!! We love you both!!

19 days ago, Caroline Baker

🍁🐾 Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are Coming! 🐾🍁

Ida Burns families, it's time to schedule your parent-teacher conference! 💙

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Please open the attached conference sign-up sheet, find your child's teacher, and click their name to select your conference time.

We look forward to visiting with our Little Cats' families and celebrating all the wonderful learning happening at Ida Burns! 🐱🍂

#IdaBurnsElementary #LittleCats #ParentTeacherConferences

Please Click to schedule your conference! IBES Fall Conferences 26-27

20 days ago, Ida Burns Elementary

Conway Family, it is that time! Our High School Lady Cat Volleyball team will be in the drop off line tomorrow morning (October 9th) to collect change for their Pink Night Recipient, Emmersyn Caldwell! Get your change ready and help us support Emmersyn!
Emmersyn is a 9th grader at Conway Junior High School. She was a member of the Conway Junior High Volleyball team when she began to experience joint pain. After blood work, she was diagnosed with Leukemia and began chemo treatments in May of this year. Emmersyn is still fighting and undergoing treatment.

21 days ago, Conway Public Schools

Conway Elementary Schools... we will see you soon! The lady cats annual change drive october 9 in the morning drop off line. bring your change and make a difference.

Pink Night Recipient Emmersyn Caldwell. Emmersyn is a 9th grader at Conway Junior High School. She was a member of the Conway Junior High Volleyball team when she began to experience joint pain. After blood work, she was diagnosed with Leukemia and began chemo treatments in May of this year. Emmersyn is still fighting and undergoing treatment.

October is National Physical Therapy Month! A huge shoutout to our incredible CPSD Physical Therapists, Elizabeth Hart and Kasey Strack. They work behind the scenes every day helping our students gain strength, mobility, and confidence so they can thrive both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for being vital players on Team Conway! 💙🐾

#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids

22 days ago, Conway Public Schools