RAYMOND AND PHYLLIS SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL

🎉 Exciting News from Simon Middle School! 🎉 Please join us in giving a big Simon Middle School welcome to our new Principal, Mr. Moon! Mr. Moon is certainly no stranger to our halls—having served as our dedicated Assistant Principal, he has already made a lasting impact on our students, staff, and families. His leadership, kindness, and unwavering commitment to our school community have made him a trusted and familiar face. We are thrilled to have Mr. Moon step into this new role, and we’re confident that his vision and passion for education will continue to move Simon Middle School forward. Here’s to a great new chapter! 📘✨ #WelcomeMrMoon #SimonStrong #NewChapterSameHeart

SPECIAL RECORDS TO BE DESTROYED On July 7, 2025, the Conway Public School District will destroy Special Education records of students who graduated, moved or were dismissed from Special Education services in the district between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. This process is carried out in compliance with federal and state laws. Students, parents and/or guardians may obtain any data from folders prior to July 7, 2024, by calling the Special Education office at (501) 450-6634, extension 0303 or emailing at records@conwayschools.info.

Happy Juneteenth! 🎉❤️💚🖤 Today we celebrate freedom, culture, and community! Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in our nation’s history — a day of liberation, reflection, and pride. As we honor the past, we also look forward with hope and determination to continue building a future full of opportunity and equality for all. Join us in celebrating this important day! ✨ #WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids #ProudPastPromisingFuture #Juneteenth

📣 Returning Student Registration is NOW OPEN! 📣 If your student attended Conway Public Schools during the 2024-25 school year, it's time to complete their registration for the 2025-26 school year! 📧 Snapcodes – Unique registration links are being emailed in waves to Guardian 1. If you have not received your child’s Snapcode by June 25, or if you have any questions, please email: 👉 registrationhelp@conwayschools.info 🛑 Students will not be allowed to use school technology until registration is complete. 🌐 Visit conwayschools.org/returningregistration for instructions, FAQs, and helpful tips. 💙 Thank you for being part of the Wampus Cat family — let’s get ready for another incredible year! 🐾 #WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids #CPSDreturns

🇺🇸 Honoring Memorial Day 2025 🇺🇸 Today, we honor and remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Let us never forget their courage and dedication. #MemorialDay #WeAreWampusCats #CPSDascends #AscendToExcellence

🎓💙 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

Beginner Orchestra Instrument Selection and Meet-and-Greet Saturday, May 17th, drop in between 10 am and 2 pm Conway High School Music Complex (directly between the James H. Clark Auditorium and the John McConnell Stadium on the Conway High School campus) Your child will be able to play on each of the string instruments and decide which one they want to pursue next year. We will also be able to size them appropriately and answer any questions you may have about orchestra. In addition, you’ll find out about instrument rental and purchase options and get to meet your child’s teacher! We can’t wait to see you!

Simon Soirée Tickets are $5 May 9th from 6-8 pm Tickets going on sale tomorrow during lunch

📘✨ Yearbooks Are Almost Here! ✨📘 It’s been ONE unforgettable year—and the 2025 Simon Middle School Yearbook is the only way to relive every moment! 🎉 Pre-order now to guarantee your copy! Once yearbooks arrive and are handed out, the rest will be sold on a first come, first served basis—don’t miss out! 🛒 Order online or grab an order form from the front office if you’d rather pay by cash or check. 💳 Easy payment options: Venmo, PayPal, Trustly, or credit card. 📅 Make sure your student has a copy when they’re distributed—this is the book they’ll keep forever. 🔗 ORDER HERE ➤ https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1614992/Simon-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2024071204231949760/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_id=5c013239-75ad-4b40-b300-4291ad119278&utm_term=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_Adviser_MS_N_LC4_NL_E4_EN_20250417&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_content=568612

Simon Says... It’s Time to Celebrate! Save the Date for the Simon Sunset Soirée! Friday, May 9, 2025 6–8 PM. This is a Cha-Cha Cats Incentive event—open to students who’ve made great choices and stayed on track! No major referrals resulting in ISS, OSS, or Saturday School. Dress up or keep it casual—it’s your night to shine! Whether you're going full prom glam or keeping it comfy-cute, come ready to celebrate!

The Bookfair is coming to Simon ! Friday, April 25 - Friday, May 2.-Cash, cards, eWallets accepted. Create an eWallet for your student! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/simonmiddleschool1

📢 No School Reminder: April 18, 2025 📢 Conway Public Schools will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. Enjoy your day off! Classes will resume on Monday, April 21st. Thank you!

Mark your calendars! ATLAS Summative Testing for Simon students is scheduled for April 24, 29, 30 and May 1, 2025. Please avoid checking students out during these days.

🚨 Severe Weather Update – CPSD Storm Shelter Info 🚨 Conway Public Schools is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather this week. ⛈️ As we enter storm season, we want to remind our community about our 14 multi-purpose storm shelters (safe rooms) located across the district. ⚠️ Shelters are open to the public only after school hours. For locations, procedures, and guidelines, visit www.conwayschools.org/page/inclement-weather-information. Stay safe, Wampus Cats! 💙 #BeWeatherAware #CPSDSafety

CPSD District Wide STEAM Night - THIS WEEK!! 🚀 You’re Invited to an Unforgettable STEAM Night! 📅 Date: April 03, 2025 🕕 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 📍 Location: Buzz Bolding Arena and James H. Clark Auditorium Join us for an action-packed K-12 CPSD STEAM Night—a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fun for the whole family! Visit the Website for more information! https://sites.google.com/conwayschools.info/ms-steam-night/home 🚁 See a Helicopter Up Close! 🎈 Marvel at a Hot Air Balloon! 🔬 Engage with the Museum of Discovery’s Awesome Science Shows! 🎨 Watch Live Art Demonstrations! 🦁 Meet Special Animal Ambassadors From the Little Rock Zoo! 🏗️ Explore BIG Machines from Conway Corporation! 🎣 Learn from Arkansas Game & Fish Experts! 🚔 Meet First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, & Their Equipment! 🔥 Say Hello to Smokey Bear and His Heavy Equipment! 🎓 Engage with Demonstrations from Local Colleges & Universities! 🛠️ Meet Real Engineers & Industry Experts! 👩‍🏫 Visit and Learn from CPSD Teachers! 🌟 Discover Pathways to Exciting Careers in STEAM Fields! …and so much more! This is a free event open to all CPSD K-12 students and their families. Centennial Bank will be cooking free hotdogs for the whole family while supplies last. Kona Ice and Food Trucks will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, discover, and experience STEAM in action while learning how these fields can shape your future! We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you, Centennial Bank and Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, for your financial support and your investment in our students!

🎒 Sallie Cone Preschool Registration for 2025-26 is NOW OPEN! 🎒 Do you have a little one ready for preschool? If they are 4 years old before August 1, 2025, or 3 years old by February 28, 2025, they may be eligible for enrollment at Sallie Cone Preschool! 💻 Important: Eligibility is based on specific criteria, so please review the full guidelines and qualifications before picking up a packet. 📍 Packet Pickup: In-person at Sallie Cone from 9 AM - 2 PM. For detailed information, visit: conwayschools.org/o/scp/page/registration #PreschoolRegistration #WeAreWampusCats #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends #SallieConePreschool

Mark your calendars! ATLAS Summative Testing for Simon students is scheduled for April 24, 29, 30 and May 1, 2025. Please avoid checking students out during these days.

🌟 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 🌟 Parents, it’s time to get your little ones ready for kindergarten! Online registration is now open, and in-person appointments to finalize the registration will begin after spring break. 🏫✨ 📅 Visit: conwayschools.org/preregistration for more info and to get started today! Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 🎒🎉 #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends

🎶🎺🎤 Hey, 5th Graders! 🎻🥁🎵 We want YOU to be part of the Conway music program next year! 🎶 Whether it’s band, choir, or orchestra, this is your chance to learn an instrument, sing your heart out, make new friends, and be part of an amazing team! 💙✨ 🎼 You’ll see us performing at your school soon! Once counselors send home course selection info, just choose band, choir, or orchestra, and we’ll get you plugged in! 🎤 Choir students already have their instrument—their voice! 🎺🎻 New band and orchestra students will get info this spring about trying out instruments. We can’t wait for YOU to JOIN MUSIC! 🎵🎶💙 #ChampionForKids #CPSDascends #Ascend #AscendtoExcellence #WampusCats #6legs

CPSD District Wide STEAM Night - Mark your Calendar!! 🚀 You’re Invited to an Unforgettable STEAM Night! 📅 Date: April 03, 2025 🕕 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 📍 Location: Buzz Bolding Arena and James H. Clark Auditorium Join us for an action-packed K-12 CPSD STEAM Night—a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fun for the whole family! 🚁 See a Helicopter Up Close! 🎈 Marvel at a Hot Air Balloon! 🔬 Engage with the Museum of Discovery’s Awesome Science Shows! 🎨 Watch Live Art Demonstrations! 🦁 Meet Special Animal Ambassadors From the Little Rock Zoo! 🏗️ Explore BIG Machines from Conway Corporation! 🎣 Learn from Arkansas Game & Fish Experts! 🚔 Meet First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, & Their Equipment! 🔥 Say Hello to Smokey Bear and His Heavy Equipment! 🎓 Engage with Demonstrations from Local Colleges & Universities! 🛠️ Meet Real Engineers & Industry Experts! 👩‍🏫 Visit and Learn from CPSD Teachers! 🌟 Discover Pathways to Exciting Careers in STEAM Fields! …and so much more! This is a free event open to all CPSD K-12 students and their families. Centennial Bank will be cooking free hotdogs for the whole family while supplies last. Kona Ice and Food Trucks will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, discover, and experience STEAM in action while learning how these fields can shape your future! We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you, Centennial Bank and Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, for your financial support and your investment in our students!