RAYMOND AND PHYLLIS SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL

ATTENTION DATE CHANGE!

Rising 8th Grader Parent Orientation

Join us for an informational meeting to learn what to expect at CJHS for the 2026–2027 school year.

We will review course offerings, walk through the scheduling process, and explore the course catalog to help you and your student prepare for the year ahead.

🗓 Date: February 9

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: James H. Clark Auditorium

We hope to see you there!

Join us at our 4th Annual Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, from 9am to 11am at Buzz Bolding Arena! Address: 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR

Open to ALL!

Whether you're an educator, a healthcare professional, a bus driver, or a maintenance expert, we have a place for you on our amazing team! Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, substitutes, nurses, custodial staff, food service, bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance, and mechanics. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore rewarding career options and make a difference in our community! See you there! #ConwaySchoolDistrict #CareerFair #JoinOurTeam #ChampionsForKids

CPSD Return to School Update

We are excited to welcome students and staff back to school on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, after a week of closures caused by the recent snow and ice storm.

All schools will operate on normal start times; however, snow bus routes will be in effect to ensure safe transportation for students. Families are encouraged to review snow route information prior to Monday morning.

🔗 Snow Bus Route Information:
CPSD Snow Routes

Our teams have continued working to prepare school campuses for a safe return. They have done a great job with sidewalks but please utilize caution in shaded areas. Also, a big shout out to the City of Conway, Faulkner County, and groups who were also a part of the clearing process. We can not thank you all enough for the hard work!

We will provide updates regarding snow make-up days as soon as that information becomes available.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to a smooth return to school on Monday.

Gifted and Talented Parent Information Night
Tuesday, February 3
6:00-6:30 p.m.

⭐Program Overview
⭐Referrals & Identification
⭐Characteristics
⭐Testing

Ida Burns Elementary Cafeteria
1201 Donaghey Ave

Join us for important information & discussion!

ATTENTION DATE CHANGE!

Rising 8th Grader Parent Orientation

Join us for an informational meeting to learn what to expect at CJHS for the 2026–2027 school year.

We will review course offerings, walk through the scheduling process, and explore the course catalog to help you and your student prepare for the year ahead.

🗓 Date: February 9

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: James H. Clark Auditorium

We hope to see you there!

⚠️ School Closing
Conway Schools and offices will be closed Friday, January 30th, 2026.

While the warmer temperatures over the past two days have helped improve some conditions, travel throughout the district including access to side streets, driveways, and neighborhoods continues to be impacted.

Our crews are continuing to work diligently to clear each of our campuses and are preparing for a safe return to school soon.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize safety and continue to monitor conditions.

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools and offices will be closed Thursday, January 29th, 2026, due to icy road conditions throughout the district. 

We continue to monitor conditions closely as crews work to address sidewalks, parking areas, and campus access. Many bus routes, particularly rural routes, remain impacted, and overnight low temperatures will continue to delay a safe return.

The decision to close is based on ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will communicate any additional closures or delays as conditions evolve.

Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools and offices will be closed Thursday, January 29th, 2026, due to icy road conditions throughout the district. 

We continue to monitor conditions closely as crews work to address sidewalks, parking areas, and campus access. Many bus routes, particularly rural routes, remain impacted, and overnight low temperatures will continue to delay a safe return.

The decision to close is based on ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will communicate any additional closures or delays as conditions evolve.

Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, due to icy road conditions throughout the district. 

We will continue to monitor the road conditions and will communicate further school closings or delays as necessary.

Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

⚠️ School Closing

Conway Schools will be closed Monday & Tuesday, January 26th & 27th, 2026, due to inclement weather and bad road conditions. Please stay safe and warm Wampus Cats!

We will continue to monitor the road conditions and will communicate further school closings or delays as necessary.

Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for Friday

Good evening Conway Public Schools,

We are continuing to closely monitor the incoming weather system and will evaluate updated conditions tomorrow morning as forecasts continue to change.

If weather conditions warrant, we may pivot to a two-hour early release on Friday to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families. Should that occur, the following dismissal times would apply:

• Elementary Schools: 1:15 p.m.

• Secondary Schools (Middle Schools, CJHS, & CHS): 1:30 p.m.

If an early release is implemented, end-of-day dismissal procedures would remain normal, buses would run their regular routes, and all after-school activities and programs would be canceled.

We will communicate any decision as soon as it is made. Please continue to monitor your email, phone messages, and district communication channels for updates. If no additional communication is issued, schools will follow their regular dismissal schedules.

Our team will continue monitoring the weather throughout the weekend and will provide updates regarding any additional school closings or delays as needed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize safety. Please stay safe and warm. 

Sincerely,
Conway Public Schools

🎉📈 WAY TO GO, SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL! 📈🎉
We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Adolph and her outstanding students from Simon Middle School for being named 1st Place Regional Winners in the Stock Market Game for the Fall 2025 semester, hosted by Economics Arkansas! 👏

👏 Congratulations to students:
Ava Easterling, Titus Tinsley, Micah Huckaba, and Jackson Smith for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication.

This impressive accomplishment earned them recognition at the Clinton Presidential Library, where they were honored during the Fall 2025 Student Awards Luncheon today. The celebration was made even more special as family members were able to attend and celebrate alongside these students.

Mrs. Adolph and her students were joined by Principal KaRon Branch, Ms. Moix, as well as Superintendent Jason Black, Deputy Superintendent Karon Lasker, and Assistant Superintendent Bryce Bennett, showing strong district support for student success.

📊💼 Congratulations to this incredible group for representing Simon Middle School and Conway Public Schools with excellence!

#CPSD #ChampionsForKids #SimonMiddleSchool #StudentSuccess #StockMarketGame #EconomicsArkansas #CPSDProud #FutureLeaders