❄️ Winter Break Reminder (Dec 22–Jan 2)
All CPSD schools and offices will be closed for Winter Break December 22–January 2.
We’ll see you back on Monday, January 5, 2026! Stay warm and enjoy the holidays! ⛄🎁
❄️📣 Winter Break Cheer Kids Camp!
Looking for something fun for your little one this break? Bring them to our cheer camp full of energy, smiles, and holiday fun!
📅 Dec 22
⏰ 9–11:30 AM
🎉 Kinder–4th Grade
💲 $35 per kid
Spots are limited — scan the QR code to sign up!
Sign up for the Lady Cat Volleyball Big Sis Program! 🏐🐾
1st–7th graders are invited to learn what it takes to be a Lady Cat champion:
✔ Volleyball skills & drills
✔ Leadership, strength, and speed training
✔ Mentorship from Lady Cat players
📅 Jan 6th, 12th, & 21st
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
💲 $50 for all 3 nights
Don’t miss this fun and inspiring experience!
👉 Scan the QR code or click the link for more info!
Check out our December 2025 School Board Meeting Recap! We recognized our Champion Student of the Month, Coach Buck James for AR Sports Hall of fame, CLE Garden of the Year, and the board approved our 2026-2027 school calendar!! https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/december-2025-school-board-recap
✨🎄 JSE Holiday Dress-Up Days! 🎄✨
Get ready for a fun and festive week!
❄️ Monday 12/15 – Frosty Day: Wear white or dress like a snowman!
🦌 Tuesday 12/16 – Reindeer Day: Wear brown or dress like a reindeer!
💚 Wednesday 12/17 – Grinch Day: Wear green or dress like your favorite Grinch character!
🎁 Thursday 12/18 – Holiday Best: Wear your festive red or green! Class party day!
🚂 Friday 12/19 – Polar Express: Come cozy in your pajamas!
Enjoy your holiday break December 22–January 2!
We can’t wait to see everyone back on January 5, 2026! 🎅🎉
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....
WINTERFEST IS THIS WEEKEND!
The last day to purchase pre-order tickets and armbands for Winterfest is Wednesday, Dec. 3rd. Pre-ordered tickets/armbands will be sent home in student folders on Thursday. These can also be purchased on the day of the event. Invite your family! Bring your friends! See you on Sunday at 2:00!
🦃 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
Join us for our next PTO Meeting this Friday, November 14th at 2:00 PM in the PD Lab.
We’ll be discussing upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our school community. All parents and guardians are welcome — we’d love to see you there!
Let’s work together to make this year a great one! 💙📚
🎉 Winterfest Fundraiser 🎉
📅 Sunday, Dec. 7 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
A fun-filled winter carnival for the whole community and our main school fundraiser for the 2025–2026 school year.
🎟 Family & Friend Sponsorships:
💙 $25 = 30 tickets
💙 $40 = 50 tickets
💙 $50 = Unlimited wristband (1 person)
💙 $100 = Unlimited wristbands (up to 5 family members)
🔥 Battle of the Grades:
The grade that raises the most through ticket sales or sponsorships wins a field trip to Elite Sports & Performance Academy!
🏢 We’re also looking for local business sponsors to help make this event a success!
Email jstonepto2022@gmail.com for questions.
Let’s make Winterfest a success! ❄️
🍎 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
Join us October 27–31 as we celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free. Each day has a fun theme to help us show our commitment:
👓 Monday – Neon Day: Your future is too bright for drugs!
🎩 Tuesday – Hat Day: Hats off to drugs!
🧦 Wednesday – Crazy Socks: Sock it to drugs!
🏈 Thursday – Team/School Spirit: Team up against drugs!
👔 Friday – Dress like your favorite JSE Staff Member: Our heroes don’t do drugs!
Let’s have fun while standing strong together! ❤️✨
#WeAreCPSD #WeAreConway #ChampionsforKids
🍂 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
📣 PTO Meeting Reminder!
Join us for our next PTO Meeting this Friday, October 10th at 2:00 PM in the PD Lab.
We’ll be discussing Family Engagement. All parents and guardians are welcome — we’d love to see you there!
Let’s work together to make this year a great one! 💙📚
