
4th grade students had fun taking a break from testing! Being creative with chalk was just what they needed! 💙✏️
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📣 Location Change for Movie Night! 🎬🍿
IMPORTANT UPDATE: If you’ve signed up for Community Movie Night, please take note of the location change!
We’re moving the fun from Theodore Jones Elementary to Simon Middle School to make sure everyone has plenty of room to enjoy!
🗓 Same date & time – just a new location!
📍 NEW Location: Simon Middle School
👚 Wear your PJs!
🌭 Hot dogs + 🍿 popcorn + 🎥 a great movie = an awesome night with friends and the superintendent!


Wishing Mrs. Parker the best birthday today!! Have a great one, Mrs. Parker!
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The 2nd graders enjoyed their field trip to The Farm Round Up! Thank you Faulkner County Extension Office!
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Students in Mrs. Young’s class learn about balanced and unbalanced forces while playing Jenga!
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The garden club has been very busy lately! Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Bowman for volunteering to help grow our garden and our students!🌹🌻🌸
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📢 No School Reminder: April 18, 2025 📢
Conway Public Schools will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. Enjoy your day off! Classes will resume on Monday, April 21st. Thank you!


Meet us at Papa John's on April 22nd for a delicious meal and a chance to help out our school!
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Happy 4th of July!
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Happy Birthday Ms. Cone! Have a wonderful day!
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Happy Birthday Mrs. Williams! We hope you have the best day ever!
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Our 2025 Employee of the year is Mrs.Craig!! We can't think of anyone more deserving for this honor! She is officially our book keeper, but she wears more hats than we can find pegs to hang them on. We couldn't make it without her! Congratulations Mrs. Craig!
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Congratulations to Ms. Church for being voted the Ida Burns' 2025 Teacher of the Year! If you know Ms. Church, you know she is an amazing teacher that loves her students and their families fiercely! She goes above and beyond for not just her students, but the entire school! So proud to have her represent our school with this honor! 🎉💙
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Today is Assisstant Principal Appreciation day!! Mrs. Schichtl is the kind of leader every school dreams of — kind, hardworking, and genuinely loving toward every student and staff member she works with. Her organization skills are unmatched, and she approaches every challenge with a calm, thoughtful spirit.
She is also deeply data-driven, using evidence and results to guide smart meaningful decisions that help students and teachers thrive. Her passion for education, combined with her ability to connect with people and her relentless work ethic, makes her an incredible asset to Ida Burns! We love you Mrs. Schichtl! 💙
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🎬✨ PJ’s, Popcorn & a Movie Night! ✨🎬
Hey, elementary families! Grab your comfiest pajamas and join us for a Community Movie Night with friends, fun, and a special guest—our Superintendent!
🍿 What’s in store?
🎥 A fun-filled movie on the big screen! Inside Out 2!
🌭 Hot dogs & popcorn for the perfect movie snack!
🎉 Time to relax and enjoy with friends, family, and staff!
Bring a chair or something comfy to sit on if you want!
📅 Date: April 17th, 2025
📍Location: Theodore Jones Elementary
⏰ Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Campuses included: Theodore Jones, Preston & Florence Mattison, Ida Burns, Ellen Smith, and Sallie Cone!
💡 This is a Free event! RSVP to help us plan, but if you forget, still come!
Let’s make it a night to remember! See you there! 🎟✨
Next Movie Night: May 8th, 2025 at Carolyn Lewis Elementary. Campuses included: Carolyn Lewis, Woodrow Cummins, Marguerite Vann, Julia Lee Moore, & Jim Stone.


🚨 Severe Weather Update – CPSD Storm Shelter Info 🚨
Conway Public Schools is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather this week. ⛈️ As we enter storm season, we want to remind our community about our 14 multi-purpose storm shelters (safe rooms) located across the district.
⚠️ Shelters are open to the public only after school hours.
For locations, procedures, and guidelines, visit www.conwayschools.org/page/inclement-weather-information.
Stay safe, Wampus Cats! 💙 #BeWeatherAware #CPSDSafety


CPSD District Wide STEAM Night - THIS WEEK!!
🚀 You’re Invited to an Unforgettable STEAM Night!
📅 Date: April 03, 2025
🕕 Time: 5:30 - 7:30
📍 Location: Buzz Bolding Arena and James H. Clark Auditorium
Join us for an action-packed K-12 CPSD STEAM Night—a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fun for the whole family!
Visit the Website for more information! https://sites.google.com/conwayschools.info/ms-steam-night/home
🚁 See a Helicopter Up Close!
🎈 Marvel at a Hot Air Balloon!
🔬 Engage with the Museum of Discovery’s Awesome Science Shows!
🎨 Watch Live Art Demonstrations!
🦁 Meet Special Animal Ambassadors From the Little Rock Zoo!
🏗️ Explore BIG Machines from Conway Corporation!
🎣 Learn from Arkansas Game & Fish Experts!
🚔 Meet First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, & Their Equipment!
🔥 Say Hello to Smokey Bear and His Heavy Equipment!
🎓 Engage with Demonstrations from Local Colleges & Universities!
🛠️ Meet Real Engineers & Industry Experts!
👩🏫 Visit and Learn from CPSD Teachers!
🌟 Discover Pathways to Exciting Careers in STEAM Fields!
…and so much more!
This is a free event open to all CPSD K-12 students and their families. Centennial Bank will be cooking free hotdogs for the whole family while supplies last. Kona Ice and Food Trucks will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, discover, and experience STEAM in action while learning how these fields can shape your future!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you, Centennial Bank and Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, for your financial support and your investment in our students!


It's time to celebrate! Happy Birthday Ms. Rickard! Enjoy your special day!
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Here’s to Ms. Green and all this year has in store! Happy Birthday!
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🎒 Sallie Cone Preschool Registration for 2025-26 is NOW OPEN! 🎒
Do you have a little one ready for preschool? If they are 4 years old before August 1, 2025, or 3 years old by February 28, 2025, they may be eligible for enrollment at Sallie Cone Preschool!
💻 Important: Eligibility is based on specific criteria, so please review the full guidelines and qualifications before picking up a packet.
📍 Packet Pickup: In-person at Sallie Cone from 9 AM - 2 PM.
For detailed information, visit: conwayschools.org/o/scp/page/registration
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