Metro School Guide: Conway Public School District

Mission Statement

Empower every student with the knowledge, skills and abilities to thrive in school, career and life.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Volleyball state champions 2024-2025

  • Bowling girls and boys state champions 2025

  • Unified basketball state champions 2025

  • Club & Arts all-state, superior performance and regional recognition

Exciting Projects

CPSD has partnered with the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce to form a community steering committee actively working to develop a long-term strategic plan to support students, staff and community.

Special Services

  • Career and technical programs through the Conway Area Career Center

  • Second largest JROTC program in Arkansas

  • Concurrent credits

  • SPED services

  • Fueling Brains Preschool

  • K-12 GT

Honors & Awards

  • U.S. News Best High Schools 2025-2026

  • National Merit Semi-Finalists Recognition

  • All-State achievements

  • JROTC distinctions

  • Arkansas B-rated School District

  • Elementary campus Growth awards

Programs

The CEAL (Conway Educational Aspiring Leaders) program is a pathway for staff within the district to emerge as leaders across various departments. In the last two years, 15 staff were promoted into leadership roles.

Technology

CPSD engages students in virtual learning through Google Classroom tools, Chromebooks, personalized programs like Lexia and classroom technology that supports collaboration, accessibility and individualized instruction.

Interim Superintendent: Jason Black
Established: 1878
Current Enrollment: 9,500
School Motto: Champions for Kids

2220 Prince Street
Conway
501.450.4800
conwayschools.org

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