🌈✨ Kindergarten Color Week is Here! ✨🌈
For the next two weeks, our kindergarteners will be celebrating all the colors of our world! 💙💛💚
Through these special days, students will:
🎶 Learn color songs
📝 Practice spelling color words
📦 Explore sorting & categorizing
🍎 Enjoy yummy colorful snacks
We’d love your help in making this celebration even more fun and meaningful! Each day, students are encouraged to wear the color of the day 👕🎉. Check out the image below to see which color to wear and when!
Thank you for joining us in supporting our youngest learners as they grow, discover, and shine bright in every color. 🌟
#KindergartenColorWeek #WeAreWampus #LearningIsFun
📢 Notice: Conway Public Schools Closed for Labor Day 📢 Conway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Thank you!
Update your notification preferences in the CPSD app:
1️⃣ Open the app → More → ⚙️ Settings
2️⃣ Tap Notification Preferences
3️⃣ Choose: App Push • Email • Text (Instant, Hourly, or Daily)
🔔 Need help? Fill out our Rooms Assistance Form:
https://forms.gle/8oLaTPXUtU3H69xq7
👋 Kindergarten Parents: Because of Little Cat Kinder Camp, syncing may be delayed. If you still need help by Sept 2, please submit the form above.
#WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids #ProudPastPromisingFuture
PTO's Papa John's Pizza Night TONIGHT!!!
Use the code SCHOOL1399 when purchasing a large pizza $12.99.
Papa John's Pizza (501) 327-5551
215 Farris Road
Conway, AR 72034
20% of the proceeds will be donated to IB PTO
Future Dates:
Sept 23
Oct 15
Nov 18
Dec 16
Jan 20
Feb 11
Mar 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
PTO's Papa John's Pizza Night Tomorrow!!
Use the code SCHOOL1399 when purchasing a large pizza $12.99.
Papa John's Pizza (501) 327-5551
215 Farris Road
Conway, AR 72034
20% of the proceeds will be donated to IB PTO
Future Dates:
Sept 23
Oct 15
Nov 18
Dec 16
Jan 20
Feb 11
Mar 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
PTO's Papa John's Pizza Night Aug. 26th
Use the code SCHOOL1399 when purchasing a large pizza $12.99.
Papa John's Pizza (501) 327-5551
215 Farris Road
Conway, AR 72034
20% of the proceeds will be donated to IB PTO
Future Dates:
Sept 23
Oct 15
Nov 18
Dec 16
Jan 20
Feb 11
Mar 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
Community Behavior Workshop
We want to hear from YOU!
CPSD is hosting two upcoming workshops to gather community input on student behavior support. Parents, guardians, and community members are invited to share feedback and ideas that will help us better support our students.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Conway Public Schools Administrative Annex & Support Services 1902 Hairston St, Conway, AR 72034
Your voice matters, and we hope you’ll join the conversation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Preston Echols at echolsp@conwayschools.info.
#CPSD #WampusCats #CommunityStrong #WeareCPSD #WeareConway #LittleCats #ChampionsforKids
🎒 Back-to-School Supply Update! 📚
Great news, families! This year, most school supplies will be provided for your child!
To help your student start the year strong, we’re asking parents to provide just a few items:
✅ Backpack
✅ Headphones (no earbuds, please!)
✅ Kleenex
✅ Clorox Wipes
That’s it! We’ve got the rest covered. Thank you for your support and partnership as we get ready for a great school year!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
We can’t wait to see everyone soon!
It was a fantastically long School Board Meeting tonight! YOU have to check out this board meeting Recap! So many great things moving in the Conway Public Schools as we gear up for our Students to come on Monday, August 18!!
https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/august-2025-school-board-meeting-recap
📚✨ Mark Your Calendars for Ida Burns Open House and Meet the Teacher Night! ✨📚 We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to campus for Open House and Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 14!
👋 1st–4th Grade: Come meet your teacher and explore your new classroom from 5:45–6:45 PM. It’s a great time to get familiar with your space and get a head start on a great year!
🍎 Kindergarten: Our incoming Kinder students are invited from 5:00–5:45 PM. While classroom teachers haven’t been assigned just yet, families will get to meet all of our amazing Kindergarten teachers and tour every classroom. We can’t wait to meet our newest learners! We hope to see you there as we kick off an exciting new school year! 💙✏️
#IdaBurnsElementary #OpenHouse2025 #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #WeAreReady
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
📚✨ Mark Your Calendars for Ida Burns Open House! ✨📚 We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to campus for Open House on Thursday, August 14! 👋 1st–4th Grade: Come meet your teacher and explore your new classroom from 5:45–6:45 PM. It’s a great time to get familiar with your space and get a head start on a great year! 🍎 Kindergarten: Our incoming Kinder students are invited from 5:00–5:45 PM. While classroom teachers haven’t been assigned just yet, families will get to meet all of our amazing Kindergarten teachers and tour every classroom. We can’t wait to meet our newest learners! We hope to see you there as we kick off an exciting new school year! 💙✏️ #IdaBurnsElementary #OpenHouse2025 #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #WeAreReady
📚 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
🎉 Congratulations to Caitlin Church and Tiffany Miller! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that two of our incredible teachers at Ida Burns Elementary have been selected to participate in a fully funded Master Teacher Designation Program — a tremendous honor that recognizes their exceptional impact on student learning and their expertise in the field of education.
Caitlin and Tiffany exemplify the excellence and dedication we strive for every day, and we couldn't be more proud to have them represent our school in such a prestigious program.
Way to go, ladies — your Ida Burns family is cheering you on! 👏🍎💙
#ProudToBeIB #MasterTeachers #TeacherLeaders #ExcellenceInEducation
🎒 Back-to-School Supply Update! 📚
Great news, families! This year, most school supplies will be provided for your child!
To help your student start the year strong, we’re asking parents to provide just a few items:
✅ Backpack
✅ Headphones (no earbuds, please!)
✅ Kleenex
✅ Clorox Wipes
That’s it! We’ve got the rest covered. Thank you for your support and partnership as we get ready for a great school year!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
We can’t wait to see everyone soon!
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
📚✨ Mark Your Calendars for Ida Burns Open House! ✨📚 We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to campus for Open House on Thursday, August 14! 👋 1st–4th Grade: Come meet your teacher and explore your new classroom from 5:45–6:45 PM. It’s a great time to get familiar with your space and get a head start on a great year! 🍎 Kindergarten: Our incoming Kinder students are invited from 5:00–5:45 PM. While classroom teachers haven’t been assigned just yet, families will get to meet all of our amazing Kindergarten teachers and tour every classroom. We can’t wait to meet our newest learners! We hope to see you there as we kick off an exciting new school year! 💙✏️ #IdaBurnsElementary #OpenHouse2025 #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #WeAreReady
🎒 Back-to-School Supply Update! 📚
Great news, families! This year, most school supplies will be provided for your child!
To help your student start the year strong, we’re asking parents to provide just a few items:
✅ Backpack
✅ Headphones (no earbuds, please!)
✅ Kleenex
✅ Clorox Wipes
That’s it! We’ve got the rest covered. Thank you for your support and partnership as we get ready for a great school year!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
We can’t wait to see everyone soon!
✅ 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
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