PRESTON AND FLORENCE MATTISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

🍎 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

🍂 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

📢 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!

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

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

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.

Bell to Bell, No Cell 🚫
As a reminder, CPSD students are expected to follow our “Bell to Bell, No Cell” expectations during the school day.

📌 A student is not considered to be in possession of a personal electronic device if:

• It’s stored in their bag (and not accessed),

• It’s stored in a locker (and not accessed), or

• It’s stored in their vehicle (and not accessed) — except as permitted by law.

📲 Follow-up for Infractions:

• 1️⃣ First Violation: Device Confiscation, Warning, Parent Contact, Student Pick-Up

• 2️⃣ Second Violation: Device Confiscation, Parent Contact, Detention, Parent Pick-Up

• 3️⃣ Third Violation: Device Confiscation, Parent Meeting, Saturday School/In-School Suspension, Parent Pick-Up

• 🚨 Additional Violations: Device Confiscation, Parent Meeting, ISS/OSS, Parent Pick-Up

🔗 View the full policy here: https://5il.co/3l9nq

Let’s all work together to keep classrooms focused and distraction-free! 💙📚 #CPSD #BellToBellNoCell #StudentSuccess

📚 We want to hear from YOU!
Conway Public Schools is committed to helping every student become a strong, confident reader—and we know that takes all of us working together.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or community member, your voice matters. Share your thoughts, ideas, and hopes for reading in our schools by taking this short survey, open now through August 11.

📝 Help shape the future of reading in Conway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE_2OfC4si0BnEjtegfnTAB2T8vyDxulkPmLA9t5gtx67Pjw/viewform

CPSD Curriculum & Instruction Team

#WeareCPSD #CPSDReads #ConwayPublicSchools #CommunityInput

FREE Breakfast at Conway Public Schools!

We’re excited to announce that ALL CPSD students (PK–12) will receive FREE breakfast for the 2025–2026 school year!

Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals will also receive FREE lunch—but remember, a new application must be submitted each school year to qualify.

Learn more: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/food-service

Apply now: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx

#WeAreCPSD #WeAreConway #FuelUpForLearning #ChampionsForKids #WampusCatPride