Ellen Smith Elementary

🐾 CATS IN COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE 🐾

Our Wampus Cat family is coming together to support Conway Public Schools students and families this summer!

We're collecting non-perishable food items now through June 23 that will be distributed during our Cats in Community Food Giveaway on June 25. Every donation helps provide food and resources to families in need during the summer months.

🗓️ Donation Drop-Off Dates: June 9–23

📍 Drop-Off Locations:
• Conway High School
• Kroger (Prince Street)
• Walmart (Highway 65)
• United Way

🥫 Most Needed Items:
• Peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, soups, chili, canned beans, protein snacks
• Mac & cheese, pasta, rice, pasta sauce, instant potatoes, ramen noodles, boxed meal kits
• Canned vegetables, canned fruit, applesauce, crackers, granola bars, cereal, oatmeal packets, pancake mix, breakfast bars

Please ensure all food items are unopened, sealed, and within their expiration date.

Together, we can make a difference for our school families. Thank you for helping us show what it means to be a Wampus Cat community! 💙 Schools

Ellen Smith Elementary is honored to be recognized as a Heart Safe School through Arkansas Project ADAM and Arkansas Children’s.

This recognition represents the commitment of our staff, school nurse, district leaders, first responders, and community supporters who work together to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and team each day. Through emergency response preparation, ongoing training, and strong collaboration, we are building a safer school environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

We are thankful for every individual who helped make this achievement possible. At Ellen Smith, we remain committed to creating a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed with confidence and care.