🎓💙 Honoring a Legacy of Service 💙🎓
Conway Public Schools celebrated our 2025 retirees yesterday with a special luncheon recognizing 25 incredible individuals who have dedicated their lives to education—some with over 36 years of service to CPSD!
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum shared words of gratitude and encouragement, reminding retirees that they’ve “run the race well,” made a lasting difference, and have an exciting new chapter ahead.
👏 To those who attended—and those who couldn’t—thank you for your years of service. You will always be part of the Wampus Cat Family!
📸 Read more and see photos from the event here: https://www.conwayschools.org/article/2222682
#CPSDRetirees #WampusCatPride #ThankYouTeachers #ConwayPublicSchools
More May Madness fun!
The May Madness fun has begun!!
May Madness is Monday!! Here is a checklist for your child to make sure they are ready to go MAD on Monday!
Play clothes that can get wet and dirty. An old swimsuit can be worn underneath!
Shoes that can get wet! Please do not send your child with flip-flops or shoes in which they cannot run safely.
Sunscreen to protect their skin
Towel to dry off with
A sack lunch (if possible) to help lunch go smoothly
A positive attitude to have so much fun
Vann families, this week is your final opportunity to complete our parent survey. We serve over 250 families and our goal is to hear from at least 50 regarding our school's strengths and weakenesses. This will help us get better at meeting your students' needs and yours! Respond below by Friday, May 16. Thanks!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjR7HKrL1oGeB5TzZtc6B08QZhuIGB4JDK4Ug5Qkvotq6VvQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Tomorrow (Monday, 5/12) is the FINAL DAY of our May Madness Coin Battle! Send coins or bills to school with your student, drop it off in the office, or give on CashApp ($mvepto; put student's name & team name in "for" line). All money will be counted at 12:00 noon and our winner announced at the end of the day! Will it be the Striking Vikings, Hirdmen, or Navigators throwing water balloons at Mrs. New, Mr. Coatney, and Coach H??? #beincredible
Kindergarten parents, please join us one week from today for our end-of-year program celebrating the completion of your student's kindergarten year of school! We'll gather in the Vann cafeteria at 1:30 for a short performance and refreshments. Please enter at the front of the school. #beincredible
It was a beautiful day for a Vann tradition! The staff faced off against Mrs. Clardy's 4th grade class for our annual staff vs. students kickball game. It was a close one but the staff came out on top! What a fun way to end our week! #beincredible
The Striking Vikings are still in first place, and the Hirdmen have moved into second in our May Madness Coin Battle! So far we have raised $1,349.14 for our huge end-of-the-year event!!! Monday is the FINAL DAY to bring coins or bills, or to donate via CashApp at $mvepto. Help us reach our goal of $10/student or $3,000 total! #beincredible
Happy Graduation Day to the CHS Class of 2025! We loved seeing you yesterday! Best wishes for a happy and successful future! #beincredible
As we prepare to honor our Vann students who have gone on to become a part of the CHS Class of 2025, we give special thanks to Pinnacle Yard Card for their contribution to our celebration! #beincredible
A heartfelt thanks to each of the ladies from Anticoch church group and the retired teachers of Vann for your generous support in helping provide Mother’s Day gifts for our students. Your kindness and willingness to give truly made a difference and brought joy to so many.
Because of your efforts, our students were able to honor the special women in their lives in a meaningful way, and that’s a gift they’ll always remember.
Last night Mr. Coatney and Mrs. New attended the school board meeting to accept an award on behalf of our school. The Office of Educational Policy has recognized Vann as a school achieving high levels of growth in reading & writing. Thank you to all of our students and teachers for the INCREDIBLE work you do every single day! #beincredible
Today is Wakanda Wednesday of our superhero-themed Teacher Appreciation Week and it was a huge treat for Vann teachers to enjoy an authentic African meal provided by the Baoua family. In addition, the Baouas set up an African black soap and shea butter bar for teachers to create personally-scented products to take home. What an amazing gift from an amazing Vann family! We think the Baouas are superheroes! #beincredible
Just a few more days to bring in your coins for our May Madness Coin Battle! As of today we have raised $739.38, which is 25% of our goal! Great job, and keep those coins (and bills!) coming! If you'd like to donate via CashApp, send your contribution to $mvepto and note your child's name & team in the "for" line. #beincredible
Fourth graders experienced so many great things at UCA’s STEM Day! 🔬 🐍 💫
Last week, students got to watch a Vann intern, Ms. Neal, graduate! We are so, so proud of her accomplishments and all of our interns this semester!
Our Vann family survey is still open! We'd love to have your feedback as we plan for 2025-2026! Click the link below to get started! #beincredible
https://forms.gle/scmSTFK3hy4EdtuX6
🎬✨ PJ’s, Popcorn & a Movie Night REMINDER! ✨🎬
This Thursday Night, 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 teachers!
Bring a chair or something comfy to sit on if you want!
📅 Date: May 8th, 2025
📍 Location: Carolyn Lewis Elementary
⏰ Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Campuses included: Carolyn Lewis, Woodrow Cummins, Marguerite Vann, Julia Lee Moore, & Jim Stone.
💡 This is a Free event! RSVP to help us plan, but if you forget, still come!
https://forms.gle/1uEfu1LL5ynQXqZQA
Let’s make it a night to remember! See you there! 🎟✨
Happy Tuesday! It's dress like your teacher day at Vann!
