Conway Public Schools

🌟 Wampus Cat Wednesday: Where Are They Now? 🌟 This week, we’re excited to spotlight Mary Poppelreiter, Class of 2005! Mary currently lives in Maumelle, AR, with her husband, Brian. After graduating from Conway High, she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education from UCA. Mary has worked in several Arkansas cities and is now the Head 8th Grade Band Director at Conway Junior High School and Woodwind Specialist at Bob & Betty Courtway Middle School. School Memories: Band and choir were Mary’s creative outlets throughout her years at CPSD, where she made lasting memories through rehearsals, performances, and trips. Personal Highlights: She was part of the ASBOA All-State Symphonic Band, performed in the Spring Musicals, and visited Disney World with the CHS Band, sparking her love for travel. She’s now visited 13 countries with her husband. Favorite Teachers: All of her band and choir directors, including Tim & Jan Cunningham, Todd Johnson, Dewayne Wilson, and others, had a profound impact. Advice for Students: “Find an elective, sports team, or student organization/club to join! These activities elevate your educational experience!” Join us in celebrating Mary’s journey from CPSD to leading the next generation of musicians! 💙🤍 #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends #WampusCatWednesday #WhereAreTheyNow

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!

The Conway High School soccer team's games and "Family Night" have been rescheduled to Monday, March 3rd, 2025 due to anticipated weather conditions on March 4th. We will see you at John McConnell Stadium! Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

📣Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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, 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 #CPSDAscends

🚀🤖 The February Frostbyte VEX Robotics Tournament got a special visit from the Conway Bomb Squad! Captains Danny Collins & Stephen Craig wowed students with their high-tech robots, showing how robotics plays a vital role in public safety. They even stepped in as judges, inspiring our future engineers! 🔥🔧 Huge thanks to the Bomb Squad for making this event even more exciting! 💙 #ChampionForKids #CPSDascends #Ascend #AscendtoExcellence #WampusCats #6legs

🏆🏐A huge thank you to Mayor Bart Castleberry and the Conway City Council for recognizing Conway Lady Wampus Cat Volleyball Team for their STATE CHAMPIONSHIP victory over Bentonville on November 2, 2024! Your support means the world to our student-athletes and the entire Wampus Cat community! 💙 Way to go, Lady Cats! We are so proud of you! 👏🐾 #ChampionForKids #CPSDascends #Ascend #AscendtoExcellence #WampusCats #6legs

🌟 Wampus Cat Wednesday: Where Are They Now? 🌟 This week, we’re excited to spotlight Lavonne Riggins, Class of 2015! Lavonne is currently pursuing her Master’s in Wind Conducting at UCA under the guidance of Dr. Michael Hancock. She previously taught at Little Rock Central High School as an assistant band director, teaching sectional classes, jazz band, and more. After graduating in May 2025, Lavonne plans to return to teaching high school band. School Memories: Heavily involved in band, color guard, Caring Cats, and Student Council, Lavonne found her place in music. Band was the one place she felt she truly belonged and could be herself. Because of that, she worked to become a music teacher, believing she could create opportunities for students just like the ones she was given. A standout memory is the 2013 Fall band show, “365,” where her band won every single award at every contest! Personal Highlights: Lavonne performed at Pearl Harbor and marched in the Macy’s Parade with the National Band Directors Band, representing Arkansas as 1 of only 2 chosen directors. Favorite Teachers: Mrs. Martha Reynolds and Mrs. Shelia Brooks were both major influences. Mrs. Reynolds made learning fun, even meeting Lavonne after graduation for life chats, while Mrs. Brooks helped guide her toward becoming a music teacher. Advice for Students: “Spend your time wisely and do something you LOVE. You’ll miss high school!” Join us in celebrating Lavonne’s musical journey and her bright future in education! 💙🤍 #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends #WampusCatWednesday #WhereAreTheyNow

📣Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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, 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 #CPSDAscends

🌟 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

2-hour Delayed Start Announcement All Conway Schools will have a 2-hour delayed start on Friday, February 21, 2025. School will start at 10:00am. The buses will run 2 hours later than their normal time in the morning. Snow Bus Routes will be in effect for the morning and afternoon routes. Please visit our district website for detailed information about snow bus routes: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/inclement-weather-information. Thank you for your understanding and we will see you tomorrow!

School Closure Announcement for THURSDAY FEB. 20 All Conway Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, out of caution for the safety of our students and staff. Our team will continue to monitor the road conditions, and we will provide updates if any additional closures or delays are necessary for Friday. Stay safe and warm, Wampus Cats! 🐾

🌟 Wampus Cat Wednesday: Where Are They Now? 🌟 This week, we’re excited to spotlight Brandon Ruhl, Class of 2001! Brandon is still living in Conway and pursuing a successful career in architecture. He is now an owner of Taggart Architects, one of Arkansas’s largest firms, licensed in 32 states. School Memories: Brandon’s friendships and teachers, especially his high school drafting teacher, Mr. Mathis, made a lasting impact. Mr. Mathis inspired him to pursue his career, while Officer King helped keep him on track. Personal Highlights: Brandon married his high school sweetheart, and now their children are Wampus Cats, too! Favorite Teacher: Mr. Mathis was a major influence, and Officer King’s ongoing involvement in CPSD continues to inspire him. Advice for Students: “Shoot for the moon. Set lofty goals for yourself—anyone can achieve their dreams if they aim high.” Additional Thoughts: “Go Cats!” Join us in celebrating Brandon’s incredible journey in architecture and beyond! 💙🤍 #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends #WampusCatWednesday #WhereAreTheyNow

School Closure Announcement All Conway Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, out of caution for the safety of our students and staff. Our team will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions, and we will provide updates if any additional closures or delays are necessary. Stay safe and warm, Wampus Cats! 🐾 #CPSD #StaySafe

📣This is a reminder that there will be no classes for students tomorrow as scheduled, Tuesday, February 18. All district offices and campuses will be closed. We will be monitoring weather conditions and will communicate any potential closures for Wednesday, February 19, as needed. Stay warm and safe, Wampus Cats! Conway Public Schools

📣Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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, 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 #CPSDAscends

💖 Happy Valentine's Day! 💖 Wishing all our Wampus Cat family a day filled with love, kindness, and joy. Whether you're celebrating with friends, family, or loved ones, we hope your day is special. Happy Valentine's Day! 💝🌹 #WeAreWampusCats #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends

🏆🎳A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our CHS Girls and Boys bowling teams for winning STATE this week!! The Girls won a back to back State Championship!!! Way to go!! 🏆🚾🎳

📢 Reminder! CPSD students are out of school Feb. 13-18. Parent/Teacher conferences are tomorrow, Feb. 13—check with your school for details. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back on Feb. 19! For Calendar information please visit: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/school-calendar

🌟 Wampus Cat Wednesday: Where Are They Now? 🌟 This week, we’re excited to feature Quinnette Wright (King), Class of 2009! Quinnette works at a pediatric clinic in Conway as an LPN and is currently pursuing her RN degree online through ASTATE Jonesboro. She has been married for seven years and has two daughters. Outside of her career and schooling, she has a side business making t-shirts and welcome signs and is actively involved in mentoring teen moms through Deliver Hope. School Memories: Quinnette loved the hyped pep rallies at Conway High, homecoming activities, and the Career Center, which she feels prepared her for where she is today. Personal Highlights: High school fun, pep rallies, and being part of the Class of ‘09 stand out for Quinnette. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Beene, her 1st grade teacher. Advice for Students: “Always be you, never follow the crowd, and go for your dreams. Keep God first, and He will see you through!” Join us in celebrating Quinnette’s dedication to healthcare and mentoring! 💙🤍 #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends #WampusCatWednesday #WhereAreTheyNow

It was a great CPSD School Board meeting tonight with many recognitions and highlights! Check out our February School Board Meeting recap! https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/february-2025-school-board-recap