PRESTON AND FLORENCE MATTISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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....

about 15 hours ago, Conway Public Schools

CPSD is currently experiencing network connectivity issues impacting all campuses. Our technology team is aware and working to restore services as quickly as possible. Phones, Internet, and building technology are all impacted. We will alert you when all is up and running. CPSD staff is also monitoring weather conditions for end of day dismissal. Thank you for your understanding!

4 days ago, Conway Public Schools

🦃 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

14 days ago, Conway Public Schools

Thanksgiving break november 24-28,2025 closed for students and staff - return to school december 1st, 2025

🎖️ 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

24 days ago, Conway Public Schools

🍎 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

30 days ago, Conway Public Schools

📣 Help Shape the Future of Conway Public Schools! 🐾 Conway Public Schools, in partnership with the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corporation, has launched a Strategic Planning Steering Committee to help guide our district through 2026 and beyond. We’re working with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (WRI) to gather input from parents, students, staff, local employers, and community members. Your feedback will help us understand what’s working well, where we can improve, and how we can best prepare Conway students for lifelong success. Please note, the survey will close on November 30, so be sure to share your thoughts before then. This is an important opportunity for every parent to have a voice in shaping the future of Conway Public Schools. The feedback collected will inform both our Strategic Readiness Plan for 2025–2026 and the long-range strategic plan being developed by the Steering Committee. 💬 We want to hear from YOU—our community! Your perspective as a citizen and taxpayer is vital as we make decisions that impact our schools and our city’s future. 📩 A Parent Survey and Staff Survey has also been emailed to all CPSD families and staff, so if you have a child in or work for Conway Public Schools, please take a few minutes to complete it! 🗳️ CPSD Citizen/Taxpayer Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/bZLfGmgjWZ Together, we can ensure that Conway Public Schools continues to grow, innovate, and serve our students—and our community—with excellence. #ConwayPublicSchools #WampusCats #CPSDStrategicPlan

about 1 month ago, Conway Public Schools

Kindergarten won the Penny Wars! Thank you to all who participated in this school fundraiser. It was a fun one! Kindergarten voted to have Mrs. Black AND Mr. Calhoun pied in the face tonight at 6:00 near the Wristband table at Movies on Mattison. See you there! The event is from 5:00-7:00.

about 1 month ago, Melissa Spence

Fire Prevention Day at Mattison! Last week our students learned all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Day! Kindergarten and 1st-grade students enjoyed a fun and educational puppet show, while our local firefighters brought their popular Smoke House — giving students a hands-on experience practicing how to safely exit a house in case of a fire. A big thank you to our amazing firefighters for teaching our students important safety skills and making learning so much fun! Pictures of the day can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qqosu6Jx1DQiGCiKn1v0k54LS-1pYimO #FirePreventionDay #MattisonStrong

about 2 months ago, Preston and Florence Mattison Elementary

October Employee of the Month: Mrs. Freestone! We’re excited to recognize Mrs. Freestone as our October Employee of the Month! Although she has been a valued member of our school community for over a decade, she’s now shining in her new role as our bookkeeper. Her attention to detail and organization help keep everything running smoothly on the financial side of things. Thank you, Mrs. Freestone, for your dedication, reliability, and the many ways you support our school every day!

about 2 months ago, Preston and Florence Mattison Elementary

October Teacher of the Month: Mr. Gifford! We’re proud to recognize Mr. Gifford, our amazing 4th-grade teacher, as October’s Teacher of the Month! He’s known for building strong relationships with his students and always going above and beyond to support them. Over the summer, he even volunteered his time to form a basketball team for our male students — giving them a fun and positive way to stay connected and active. Thank you, Mr. Gifford, for your dedication, heart, and commitment to our kids both in and outside of the school!

about 2 months ago, Preston and Florence Mattison Elementary

The Mattison Monster Is Collecting Candy! The candy competition is on, and the Mattison Monster is hungry for your donations! Help your child’s class rise to the top of the leaderboard by donating candy. Every sweet treat you bring in will be handed out to students during our Movie on Mattison's Trunk or Treat on 10/30. Check the leaderboard every day to see if your child’s class is in the running for a special party! The more candy we collect, the more fun we’ll have—let’s make this the sweetest competition EVER! Get ready to feed the Mattison Monster and make this event extra special! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSo4R7mwk/sKrb2KmZF9tWy9idJXwSPg/view?utm_content=DAGSo4R7mwk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he9f59d703a

about 2 months ago, Preston and Florence Mattison Elementary

🍂 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

about 2 months ago, Conway Public Schools

The Mattison Monster Is Ready to Collect Candy! The candy competition is on, and the Mattison Monster is hungry for your donations! Help your child’s class rise to the top of the leader board by donating candy. Every sweet treat you bring in will be handed out to students during our Movie on Mattison's Trunk or Treat on 10/30. Check the leader board every day to see if your child’s class is in the running for a special party! The more candy we collect, the more fun we’ll have—let’s make this the sweetest competition EVER! Get ready to feed the Mattison Monster and make this event extra special! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSo4R7mwk/sKrb2KmZF9tWy9idJXwSPg/view?utm_content=DAGSo4R7mwk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

about 2 months ago, Preston and Florence Mattison Elementary

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

2 months ago, Conway Public Schools

Cheer on a Champion Principal with Cheer leader little cat

Congratulations to Mrs. Spence for receiving a $1,000 grant from the Conway Public School Foundation. The grant was written for an outdoor classroom. Classroom Without Walls is an innovative mobile outdoor learning lab designed to improve student engagement, academic achievement, and well-being by bringing the classroom outside. Equipped with kid-friendly seating, reusable writing tablets, hands-on math and science tools, and a portable voice amplifier, this setup will empower teachers to transform any outdoor space into a dynamic, standards-based instructional environment. Thanks Mrs. Spence for thinking of ways to help our school be successful.

3 months ago, Preston and Florence Mattison Elementary

📢 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!

3 months ago, Conway Public Schools

📱 Stay connected YOUR way with Rooms!
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

3 months ago, Conway Public Schools

Open the CPSD App and tap "More" on the bottom right of the screen

Tap the gear icon (top-right) to open Settings

In the Settings tap "Notification preferences." This is where you control alerts for Messages and Announcements

Pick how you want to be notified (App, SMS, Email)

Choose your style, Instant, Hourly Digest, or Daily Digest

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

4 months ago, Conway Public Schools

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

4 months ago, Conway Public Schools

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.

4 months ago, Conway Public Schools