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Two more incredible beginner orchestra students earned their black belts in our Skill Mastery course. Meet Menghaur T. (viola) and Jaxson H. (cello). Congrats, boys!!
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Friday May 10th bring $1 and wear your hat or hoodie.
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🎉 Exciting News! Pre-registration for K-12 students NEW to Conway School District is officially OPEN! 🎒✨ If you're joining us for the first time next school year, be sure to visit conwayschools.org/preregistration for all the details. 📝 Remember, this is specifically for new students. Returning student registration will open this summer. Stay tuned for updates! #WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids #NewStudents #PreRegistration 📚🏫
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Due to the safety of our students, if you are not pulling through the car rider line, please pull into a parking space. Students need to use the crosswalk going to and from the car in the morning and afternoon.
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Simon Middle School Awards Assembly
Wednesday, May 22nd 9-11:00 am
Your student will receive an invitation if he/she is receiving an award.
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Jr High Football Parent Meeting May 13th at 7:00 in the Jr High Auditorium. This meeting is for current 7th grade students planning on playing 8th grade football for the 2024-2025 school year.
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SUN SAFETY WEEK MAY 6-10
https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/Attachments/Sun_Safety_Week_Flier_2024_081443.pdf
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It was a busy day in orchestra this morning as three of our students completed their Skill Mastery challenges for the year! Sixth-graders Bayleigh G. (viola) and Luke F. (violin) earned their black belts in beginner orchestra, and 7th grader Berklee C. earned her "Orchestra Champion" recognition. Great job, everyone!
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Congrats to 7th grade violin player Leilah L. for completing her skill mastery challenges to earn the designation of "Orchestra Champion!"
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Meet viola player Finn C., the next beginner orchestra student in Dr. James's class to earn his Black Belt in our Skill Mastery challenge! Great job, Finn!!
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Congrats to Charleigh W. (violin) and Reagan M. (cello), our newest recipients of their Orchestra Black Belts! They have worked hard on developing their individual skills and are doing a great job!
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Sun Safety Week May 6-10
https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/Attachments/Sun_Safety_Week_Flier_2024_081443.pdf
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Family Night! Meet the Authors & Artists of Simon Middle School. TONIGHT from 5-6:30. Various student artwork & writing pieces will be on display. SMS author & artist will be in attendance & signing purchased copies of her new release "The Lovely Fruit Fairies" . The book fair will be open.
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Happy Principal's Day Mrs Parrish!!!
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Girls Basketball Tryouts 6th going into 7th
May 20th & 21st
3:30-5:00
SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM
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Volleyball Tryouts 6th going into 7th
May 13th, 15th, 16th
3:30-5:00
SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM
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Family Night! Meet the Authors & Artists of Simon Middle School. May 2nd from 5-6:30. Various student artwork & writing pieces will be on display. SMS author & artist will be in attendance & signing purchased copies of her new release "The Lovely Fruit Fairies" . The book fair will be open.
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There will be an Athlete/Parent Meeting on May 9th from 5:30-6:30 in the Buzz Bolding Arena. This is for anyone going into 8th-12th grade who is interested in running cross country next year.
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8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryout Information
If you are interested in trying out for the 24-25 CJHS boys' 8th-grade basketball team, please sign up using the QR code.
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National Arbor Day
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