Ellen Smith Elementary

Ellen Smith Elementary Welcome to the official page for Ellen Smith Elementary School. (CPSD Social Media Directory is available on our website.)

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The Conway Public School District’s official social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) are administered and monitored by the CPSD Communications Specialist. Individual schools and our athletic program maintain accounts across these channels as well. Our social media pages are where we share the stories and celebrate the accomplishments of

our CPSD students and staff. We welcome the opportunity for our parents and stakeholders to engage with us on our pages; however, we expect civility and common sense in all comments. The administrators of any and all Conway School District accounts reserve the right to hide or remove comments, replies, or other content and interactions that they deem to be in violation of the District’s Social Media Community Standards or in violation of the social media platform’s standards. (Facebook Community Standards;
Instagram Policies; Twitter Rules/Policies; YouTube Community Guidelines)

The administrators may also take action to report, block, or ban users from any and all social media platforms for repeated violations of these standards. Individuals who comment on the Conway School District’s social media platforms- or any platforms owned or managed by schools within the Conway School District- are expected to abide by the following Community Guidelines:

We will promptly remove comments that are deemed to be:

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The Conway School District does not endorse, support, sanction, encourage, verify, or agree with comments, opinions, or statements posted by individuals not authorized to speak on behalf of the district. Any information or material placed online, including advice and opinions, are the views and responsibility of those making the comments and do not represent the views or philosophies of the Conway School District. Social Media should not be used to make a formal complaint against the district, its employees, or its students. All comments related to district business are considered public records subject to disclosure upon request. If there is an issue you would like addressed, please call the CPSD Administration Building at 501-450-4800 or email [email protected]. Our social media accounts are not monitored 24/7; We update and monitor these intermittently throughout the day from 7:30 am-6:00 pm. If you are a student in crisis or have an emergency, please call 911. The Conway School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. If you have a concern regarding the Conway School District’s Social Media Community Standards or accounts, please contact the CPSD Communications Department at [email protected].

Thank you, ESE families, for helping make arrival and dismissal smooth for our car riders and walkers! 💙🐾We made a few t...
08/21/2026

Thank you, ESE families, for helping make arrival and dismissal smooth for our car riders and walkers! 💙🐾

We made a few tweaks to our dismissal procedures throughout the week, and since the first day of school, we have averaged just 25 minutes to get our car line dismissal completed once we begin.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and partnership as we continue working to make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible for everyone. We appreciate you! 💙

What a treat!  Thank you to our PTO!
08/21/2026

What a treat! Thank you to our PTO!

Ms. Walter’s students are ready for 4th grade Science! They brainstormed some class norms that they want to stick to as ...
08/21/2026

Ms. Walter’s students are ready for 4th grade Science! They brainstormed some class norms that they want to stick to as they experiment and explore together throughout the year!

Here is a list of PTO meetings for the 26-27 school year.  We hope many of you can join us to support our students and s...
08/18/2026

Here is a list of PTO meetings for the 26-27 school year. We hope many of you can join us to support our students and staff!

We are having such a great first day! Share your first day fun in the comments below.
08/17/2026

We are having such a great first day! Share your first day fun in the comments below.

Welcome Back!As students and staff return to school for another year, let’s all do our part in keeping safety at the for...
08/16/2026

Welcome Back!

As students and staff return to school for another year, let’s all do our part in keeping safety at the forefront of our minds at school, at home, and on the road.

· Watch for school buses. Slow down and never pass a stopped school bus with its lights flashing.

· Drive safely in school zones. Slow down, pay attention, and watch carefully for students, parents, crossing guards, and school staff.

· Stay alert. It only takes a few seconds of distraction to change a life forever.

· School safety starts when we leave our homes. It doesn’t just depend on what happens inside our school buildings.

Let’s work together to ensure every student and staff member arrives at school and returns home Safe and Sound.

The volume of traffic will increase this week. Please be patient as we work together getting back in the routine of drop off and pick up.

Welcome back, Wampus Cats!

08/16/2026

WE ARE READY TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO SCHOOL IS TOMORROW!

We can’t wait to welcome our little cats back for an AMAZING first day!

📅 Monday, August 17

Student Drop-Off:
• Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM at the front of the building.
• Please do not drop students off before 7:30 — there will not be adult supervision available yet.

• Want your student to enjoy FREE breakfast? Please arrive by 7:50 AM.

• Families are welcome to walk your little cat to class on the first day! Teachers will be ready to welcome students beginning at 7:45 AM. If you are walking your student to class, please wait until 7:45 at the entrance of the building.

As a reminder- our newest little cats (kindergartners) can take advantage of our 9AM drop off (Monday only).

A little reminder for this first week: Please be patient with traffic as everyone learns our new arrival and dismissal routines. One of our most important jobs is getting every single one of our students home safely! We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through those first few days together.

We are SO excited to start off an amazing year at Ellen Smith.

Ellen Smith Elementary is where you are KNOWN, LOVED, & CHALLENGED. The staff will know students deeply, love them inten...
08/15/2026

Ellen Smith Elementary is where you are KNOWN, LOVED, & CHALLENGED. The staff will know students deeply, love them intentionally, and challenge them relentlessly to grow and give their best. Monday is Day 1 of a special journey for ESE students this year.

The guys of Ellen Smith are ready for the first day of school! Enjoy your weekend and rest up! Can't wait to see everyon...
08/15/2026

The guys of Ellen Smith are ready for the first day of school!

Enjoy your weekend and rest up! Can't wait to see everyone on Monday!

The countdown is officially on! 🗓️ The first day of school is Monday, August 17th. A brand new school year means new goa...
08/13/2026

The countdown is officially on! 🗓️ The first day of school is Monday, August 17th. A brand new school year means new goals, new victories, and new opportunities to shine together as Team Conway. Gear up, Wampus Cats, this year is going to be unforgettable! 💙🐾

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1601 S Donaghey
Conway, AR
72034

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