We Need Your Vote, Wampus Cat Family!
We are so excited to share that Conway Public Schools has been named a Top 5 Finalist in AY Magazine’s Best of 2026!
This recognition is a direct result of the incredible support from our staff, students, families, and community—and we’re proud to say this isn’t our first time! Conway Public Schools was also honored as AY’s Best School in 2024, and we would love to earn that top spot again with your help!
Now it’s time for the final round of voting, and we need your help to bring it home!
Voting is open now through March 11 at AY MAGAZINE! Click the link and scroll down to Public Schools!
AY reaches millions of Arkansans each year, and this is a great opportunity to showcase the amazing things happening in our district. Let’s make sure the entire state sees the excellence of Conway Public Schools!
Vote. Share. Repeat.
Encourage your friends, family, and community members to vote and help us take the top spot!
Thank you for always showing up and supporting our schools. Let’s go, Wampus Cats!

📚✨ Read Across America Week is Coming! ✨📚
We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week (March 2–6) at WCE! 🎉
Read Across America is a nationwide celebration that encourages a love of reading in children of all ages. Schools across the country spend the week promoting literacy, celebrating books, and inspiring students to become lifelong readers. Reading helps build imagination, confidence, vocabulary, and opens the door to endless possibilities!
Here’s how we’re celebrating each day:
📖 Monday (March 2) – “Dream Big, Read BIGGER”
Wear your pajamas
🌺 Tuesday (March 3) – “Say Aloha to a Good Book”
Dress in your best Hawaiian or beach attire
🏈 Wednesday (March 4) – “Getcha Head in a Good Book”
Wear a team jersey or sports shirt
👔 Thursday (March 5) – “Smart is Stylish”
Dress your best to show that readers are leaders! (Class Pictures Day!)
🎩 Friday (March 6) – “Hats Off to Reading”
Wear a wacky hat or your favorite hat
We can’t wait to see our students celebrate the joy of reading all week long! Let’s work together to inspire strong readers and a lifelong love of books. ❤️📚

As you plan your week, plan to 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

It’s time to start a new chapter for your little learner! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is officially OPEN. We can’t wait to see the Class of 2039 write their own success stories at Conway Public Schools.
Plot Details:
🎂 Age Check: Students must be 5 by August 1, 2026.
💻 The Setting: Register online at conwayschools.org/newreg.
🗓️ A Date to Remember: School buildings will begin processing your child’s "story" (registration) starting March 2nd.
Help us get the word out! Share this post or tag a friend who has a future Wampus Cat ready to start their first big adventure. 🐾📚 #ConwayLittleCats #LittleCats #WampusCat #ChampionsForKids






Snow Day Make-up and Schedule Adjustments effective Tuesday February 17, 2026 Information:
We want to provide an update regarding snow day make-up plans and schedule adjustments across our district. All adjustments outlined below will take effect on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Elementary Schools
There are no schedule adjustments and no additional days to make up for elementary campuses.
Middle Schools
Middle schools have adjusted their schedules but Start and Stop time remain the same. All Middle school campuses will not have any additional days to make up.
Conway Junior High School (CJHS)
CJHS has adjusted its schedule and will not have any days to make up.
9th Grade Start Time: 7:55 a.m.
9th Grade Dismissal Time: 3:35 p.m.
8th Grade Schedule: No changes
Conway High School (CHS)
CHS has adjusted its schedule and will have one make-up day on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
1st Bell: 7:50 a.m.
1st Period Start Time: 7:55 a.m.
Dismissal Time: 3:35 p.m.
There are no changes to bus routes for any campuses.
We appreciate your flexibility and support as we make these adjustments to ensure instructional time is maintained for all students.









WOODROW CUMMINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL families,
The yearbook order deadline is Friday, February 20th. Our yearbook order will be finalized that day.
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF A DISTRIBUTION DAY YEARBOOK IF YOU MISS THE DEADLINE.
If you want a yearbook, please order now. http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A01114642
NOT SURE IF YOU ALREADY ORDERED A YEARBOOK?
Click link to verify your yearbook purchase https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking OR search your email for phrase: Jostens Order Confirmation # OR call 1-877-767-5217 to speak with a Jostens customer service representative. Once connected, please ask to verify your 2026 yearbook purchase. Jostens Customer service is available Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm EST.








Our 1st and 2nd grade students are excited to present their Pajama Party Musical! We hope you will come cheer on our stars 🌟
📅 Monday, March 9th
⏰ Showtime: 6:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
👧🧒 Students arrive by 6:15 PM
📍 James H. Clark Auditorium
2500 Prince Street
Conway, AR 72034
We can’t wait to see our families there for a night full of music, smiles, and pajama fun!

This is a reminder for families attending Valentine’s parties today that all visitors must bring a valid form of identification and check in through the front office using our new check-in system before going to classrooms.
Please note that this new system may take longer than usual, so we strongly encourage you to arrive early to allow enough time to check in and avoid missing any part of your child’s party.
Additionally, with this new system, all students must be checked out through the system if you plan to take your child home after the party.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our campus safe and secure. We appreciate your help in making today a fun and smooth celebration for everyone!
We look forward to celebrating with you.

🐾 Important Schedule Reminder, Wampus Cats! 🐾
Here’s what the schedule looks like for next week:
📘 Monday, Feb. 9 – School in Session
📝 Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
👨👩👧 Wednesday, Feb. 11 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
❄️ Feb. 12–16 – Holiday Break (No School for Staff or Students)
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, February 17!
🔹 Parents – please check with your child’s campus for specific details about Parent/Teacher Conferences.
🔹 For more district calendar information: conwayschools.org/calendar

🐾 Important Schedule Reminder, Wampus Cats! 🐾
Here’s what the schedule looks like for next week:
📘 Monday, Feb. 9 – School in Session
📝 Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
👨👩👧 Wednesday, Feb. 11 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
❄️ Feb. 12–16 – Holiday Break (No School for Staff or Students)
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, February 17!
🔹 Parents – please check with your child’s campus for specific details about Parent/Teacher Conferences.
🔹 For more district calendar information: conwayschools.org/calendar

This is your final chance to purchase a Yearbook Recognition Ad and make your child’s year extra special! 💙📘
Recognition ads are a wonderful way to:
✨ Celebrate your child’s hard work and achievements
✨ Share a special message of encouragement or love
✨ Create a keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come
✨ Mark big milestones like moving up a grade or finishing elementary school
Don’t miss the opportunity to give your student a shout-out they’ll see every time they flip through the yearbook!
👉 Submit your recognition ad online here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2031762/Woodrow-Cummins-Elem-School/
Grab yours now before it’s too late! 🎉

📌 Important Check-In Reminder:
As we pilot a new front office check-in/check-out system, all adults will be required to have a valid form of identification scanned before being allowed into the building to attend parties or other school events, even if it was previously scanned with our old system. This process takes a bit longer the first time your ID is scanned than our old system.
⏱️ To help make party day run smoothly, we STRONGLY encourage parents/guardians to stop by the front office anytime TODAY during school hours to have their ID scanned ahead of time. This will greatly expedite the check-in process on class party day.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we roll out this new system in every attempt to keep our students and staff safe. We can't wait to celebrate with our students!
Alerts Recipients

The district is now accepting parent referrals for Gifted & Talented services for the spring testing cycle.
GT services are designed to support students who demonstrate advanced learning needs in areas such as
reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Identification is based on multiple measures and is not something
students need to study or prepare for.
🗓 Parent Referral Deadline: March 9
📄 Parent Referral Form: https://forms.gle/h7Lz51cMTfAjUres7
Please note: Teachers have been sent a separate referral link via email. Teacher Referral deadline is March
6th.
If you have questions about the GT referral or identification process, feel free to contact your campus or the GT
coordinator: reynoldsa@conwayschools.info. You may also visit the website for more information.
Thank you for helping us ensure all students receive the services they need to grow and thrive!
The Conway Public Schools 2026–2027 Academic School Calendar has been approved and is now available.
The calendar can be viewed and downloaded on our district website at:
Have a great day! Thank you!
Conway Public Schools


Most of the important dates and events at WCE can be found right on our website! 🎉📅
Want to stay in the loop on everything happening at WCE? From school events to fun activities, it’s all in one place. Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss a thing!
👉 View the WCE Events Calendar here:
https://www.conwayschools.org/o/wces/events?view=cal-month
This website can be used to see all events going on at WCE — bookmark it and check back often! 💙🏫

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

