🍎 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
🌈✨ 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
