October 22-23
4:00-5:00
Anyone trying out must have a physical uploaded to dragonfly.
Must have own transportation home,.
Any questions please contact gentryd@conwayschools.info
October 13-27
Create your bookfair eWallet
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/simonmiddleschool1
🍂 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
Here are a few guidelines to follow to ensure we have a good time while staying safe:
You must be able to transport your item without assistance.
No sharp or breakable items.
No items that are unsafe or violate school rules.
It must fit through a classroom door & store easily beside your seat.
Your item should be silent, non-distracting, and must not require special accommodations from teachers.
No motorized scooters, bikes, or other ride-ons may be used as your item.
Students who bring items that do not follow these guidelines or are otherwise found to be inappropriate will be asked to store them in the office for the day and retrieve them at dismissal.
Be safe and be creative!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
October 14-17 Fall Break
October 15 Parent Teacher Conferences 10:00-7:00
October 23 Simon Family Fall Fest 5:30-7:00
HOCO Celebration!
FRIDAY October 10th
You must be able to carry your item without assistance
No sharp or breakable items
It must fit through the classroom door and be easily stored beside desk
Money and orders due Monday, October 6th
Out of Town friends & family can support by shopping online at:
WWW.CLUBSCHOICEFUNDRAISING.COM / GROUP CODE: SIMON22
The Back to School offer is now over, but you can still save by ordering your yearbook early. Yearbooks are now $33 but will go up in price after 10/17. Place your order now so you will be guaranteed a yearbook in the spring! To order online go to www.jostens.com or pick up an order form and pay by cash or check in the front office.
No better way to celebrate the start of ORCH-tober than by kicking off our "La Fiesta Orquesta" Taco Supper ticket sales and donation drive! Orchestra students will be selling tickets and collecting donations now through October 22nd. All proceeds go straight back to our orchestra students!!
"La Fiesta Orquesta" Orchestra Taco Supper and Concerts:
Thursday, October 30th
Conway High School Cafeteria
Adult taco salad meal $15, Child soft taco meal $10
Dinner service 5-8 pm catered by Make-a-Meal
Performances in the James H. Clark Auditorium
Donations and ticket orders accepted in person and online!
Visit conwayorch.square.site
Pay via cash, check, credit, ApplePay, Google Pay, and CashApp!
Friday October 3rd is PJ and Kona Ice Day! Please be sure to send $6 cash for Kona and $1 for your student to wear PJs. Students will not be allowed to use phones to make purchases and will not be allowed to call home for money. PJs must follow the dress code.
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
Girl's Basketball
A 2nd round of tryouts will be held next week on Oct 7th and Oct 9th 3:30-4:30.
Anyone trying out must have a physical uploaded to dragonfly.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT stracenerb@conwayschools.info
Money and orders due Monday, October 6th
Out of Town friends & family can support by shopping online at:
WWW.CLUBSCHOICEFUNDRAISING.COM / GROUP CODE: SIMON22
All items are print-on-demand and will ship directly to you. Orders typically take 2-3 weeks. 10% discount if you order now through September 5th!
📢 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!
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
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
