CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GIFTED & TALENTED
GIFTED & TALENTED REFERRALS ARE NOW OPEN
Fall Testing Cycle
Students currently in 3rd grade or above may be referred for Gifted & Talented consideration. A referral begins the evaluation process and does not guarantee identification.
A student may benefit from referral when they learn quickly and make meaningful connections, think deeply, creatively, or in unusual ways, show advanced reasoning, curiosity, or problem-solving, or need greater depth, complexity, or academic challenge.
No special preparation is needed. Gifted & Talented identification is based on multiple measures.
IMPORTANT DATES
Teacher Referral Deadline: September 23, 2026
Parent Referral Deadline: September 25, 2026
Parent Permission to Test Deadline: September 25, 2026
Fall Testing Window: September 28–October 9, 2026
Questions? Contact your campus GT specialist or the district GT coordinator at reynoldsa@conwayschools.info.
Parent Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8X2PhiQYd2oc02OjXThvM242oBgSIRq_PY4g-ZC8Kbba7tQ/viewform?pli=1
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15)
From September 15th to October 15th, Conway Public Schools is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Our district is beautifully diverse, and our Hispanic students, families, and staff make Team Conway stronger and brighter every single day. Let's honor the rich history, culture, and achievements together. 💙🐾
Want to see how we’re celebrating across the district? Visit our Hispanic Heritage Month page for full event details: https://www.conwayschools.org/o/cps/page/celebrations
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
Mrs. Lute’s first graders got up and moving today as they did a walk around the room to find the totals for different number bonds!
We’re learning that math can happen anywhere, even while we’re on the move!
Way to go, Little Cats!
Let’s be honest, these tech heroes do way more than just fix Chromebooks and reset passwords. They are the digital guardians keeping our entire school network cybersafe and secure every single day. Behind the scenes, they're constantly fending off sneaky phishing attempts, locking down student data privacy, and testing software updates at odd hours so teaching never misses a beat.
Thank you for working hard behind the screens to keep our digital world safe and spinning. You are vital players on Team Conway! 🖥️🐾
#NationalITProDay #TeamConway #BehindTheScreens #EdTech #TeamConway #WeAreWampusCats
We are honored to celebrate and recognize the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country! ❤️🤍💙
Woodrow Cummins Elementary will host our Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11, at 8:30 a.m.
We would love the opportunity to recognize the veterans and active-duty service members who are part of our Little Cat families and school community.
⭐ We Want to Recognize Your Hero!
If your child has a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or other family member who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. military, we would love to recognize them during our assembly. Family members who attend will have the opportunity to be introduced and recognized for their service.
📸 Help Us Create Our Veterans Day Presentation!
We are also putting together a special presentation featuring our students’ military family members. If you would like your service member included, please send a few photos from their time in the military, along with:
• Name
• Branch of service
• Years of service
• Relationship to the student
Please send photos and information to Brooke Jones at jonesb@conwayschools.info.
We are incredibly grateful for the sacrifices made by our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. We look forward to honoring them and teaching our students the importance of gratitude, service, courage, and patriotism.
🇺🇸 Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country! 🇺🇸
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKid
Conway Community,
You're invited to our District Wide Fall C.A.T. Forum—focused on Communication, Accountability, and Transparency!
Join us on Thursday, September 17th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Conway High School Lecture Hall. Our district leaders will share how we’re serving students, supporting our staff, and continuing to strengthen our community.
We’re also excited to provide updates on our strategic plan, Project Conway Forward (PC4W), which is dedicated to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for all our students. You’ll hear about our initiatives, progress, and how we envision our future together.
This is a great opportunity to engage, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we work towards our shared goals. Your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
Let’s come together to build a stronger Conway!
#TeamConway #PC4W #WampusCats #WeareConway
📣 Wampus Cats, it’s time to show your SPIRIT! 💙🤍
Get ready for the Conway Spirit Clinic, hosted by the CHS Cheer & Dance teams! 🎀🐾
Open to students in Grades K–5!
📅 Saturday, September 26 - Deadline: September 25
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
💰 $35
📍 Conway High School Indoor Facility
Clinic participants will have the chance to perform with CHS Cheer & Dance during halftime on October 2! 🏈📣
It’s going to be a morning full of fun, dancing, cheering, and Wampus Cat spirit! 💙🤍
👉 Sign up using the GoFan link! - https://gofan.co/event/6794667?schoolId=AR4663
Let’s see that Wampus Cat spirit! 🐾💙
#TeamConway #WampusCats #ConwaySpirit #CHSCheer #CHSDance
Reminder for our Wampus Cat families! There will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends, and we will see everyone back on campus on Tuesday morning. Thank you for a great start to the year! 💙🐾 For more information about the school calendar, please visit: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/school-calendar.
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GIFTED & TALENTED
GIFTED & TALENTED REFERRALS ARE NOW OPEN
Fall Testing Cycle
Students currently in 3rd grade or above may be referred for Gifted & Talented consideration. A referral begins the evaluation process and does not guarantee identification.
A student may benefit from referral when they learn quickly and make meaningful connections, think deeply, creatively, or in unusual ways, show advanced reasoning, curiosity, or problem-solving, or need greater depth, complexity, or academic challenge.
No special preparation is needed. Gifted & Talented identification is based on multiple measures.
IMPORTANT DATES
Teacher Referral Deadline: September 23, 2026
Parent Referral Deadline: September 25, 2026
Parent Permission to Test Deadline: September 25, 2026
Fall Testing Window: September 28–October 9, 2026
Questions? Contact your campus GT specialist or the district GT coordinator at reynoldsa@conwayschools.info.
Parent Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8X2PhiQYd2oc02OjXThvM242oBgSIRq_PY4g-ZC8Kbba7tQ/viewform?pli=1
Get ready to travel back to the ’80s for a totally rad night celebrating our 3rd & 4th Grade Little Cats! 🎸🕶️🛼
🎶 Break out your best ’80s hair and outfit!
📅 November 10th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 James H. Clark Auditorium
It’s going to be a night of big hair, neon, music, and LOTS of fun! 💿💗⚡
SAVE THE DATE! We can’t wait to see our Little Cats rewind the clock! 🪩🎤
Calling all future Little Cats! 🐾📣
Conway High School Cheer & Dance is hosting a Conway Spirit Clinic on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM!
✨ Participants will have the exciting opportunity to perform at halftime on October 2nd! 🏈📣
💲 Cost: $35
📅 Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Hosted by CHS Cheer & Dance
🎉 Come learn cheers, dances, and show off your Conway spirit!
👉 Sign up using the GoFan link! https://gofan.co/event/6794667?schoolId=AR4663
Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to cheer on the Wampus Cats! 💙🐾
