​Conway High School has been chosen for the National "Lead Higher" Initiative for the 2017-18 School Year.
By participating in this program, Conway High School will take specific actions to make their Advanced Placement and most rigorous classes fully reflect their district’s overall demographics.
CHS has been chosen to partner with Equal Opportunity Schools as a member of the second “Lead Higher” Cohort, a group of schools from 26 states across the country committed to increase participation in Advanced Placement Programs among low income and minority students.
As a member of the Lead Higher cohort, Conway schools will receive funding and technical assistance from Equal Opportunity Schools as they work toward closing the participation gap in their AP programs.
“We know student success in college is connected to the level of rigor they received in K-12 school settings,” says Dr. Charlotte Green, Advanced Placement and Gifted/Talented Supervisor for Conway Public Schools. “We also know there is a gap between low-income and/or minority students and affluent and/or non-minority students who take Advanced Placement and other advanced level classes. We want to be intentional about going after EVERY student to make sure they are equipped and are taking advantage of all opportunities to help them be successful in life. “
The purpose of Lead Higher is to enable secondary schools to fully reflect their racial and economic diversity at their highest academic levels. The program is not just about getting low income and racially diverse students to be academically proficient. Lead Higher strives to get those students to achieve academic excellence.
The goal is to see a five-fold increase in schools whose academic programs reflect their student diversity, by the year 2019.
Conway High School is one of only 3 schools in Arkansas selected for the program. The school will implement a new mentoring program where teachers and staff will spend more one-on-one time with students, helping them feel more connected with their school community.
“The Lead Higher initiative lines up well with the Core Values of our district, making this an excellent partnership,” says Superintendent Dr. Greg Murry. “It expands our resources as we continue to build an AP program that is both diverse and rigorous.”
Conway Public Schools has named Brian “Salty” Longing as their new High School Boys’ Basketball Coach.
His record includes a State Championship in 2010, State Runner-Up in 2008, three conference championships, and 255 wins.
Conway Athletic Director Steve Daniels says Longing will lead the Wampus Cats to more than just victories.
“Coach Salty Longing brings a true commitment to the Conway High Boys Basketball Program,” says Daniels. “His integrity, knowledge of the game, and love for the Wampus Cats will serve him well in his new role as our head coach.”
Longing, a native of Conway, is a proud alumni of Conway High School where he played for the Cats during his school days.
He coached at Conway Junior High School and Bob Courtway Middle School before becoming the Conway High Assistant Coach in 2000. He currently teaches World History, American History, and Government at CHS.
“I am humbled and excited about getting to lead the Wampus Cat Basketball program,” says Longing. “I grew up watching the Cats win championships in the mid-70’s, played in the 80’s, started coaching in the 90’s, and now it has come full circle. I look forward to continuing the awesome Conway Wampus Cat Basketball tradition.”
The Conway High School Orchestra earns outstanding ratings at their recent regional competition in Texas.
They performed for a panel of adjudicators at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, earning straight Superior ratings, Best in Class for 5A Orchestra, and Outstanding Performance of the weekend, beating out many other ensembles from Texas.
55 students went on the trip, which also included the opportunity to attend a Dallas Symphony Orchestra performance Friday evening. ​
This is one of the largest outdoor paddling pools in Wales, measuring 116m – 21m with a maximum depth of 2ft / 0.6m, and is a very popular attraction for the area during the summer season.
Facilities on site include the 'Pool Café' offering beverages, snacks and ice creams while selling various children's soft toys. Picnic tables and bench seating are available for your convenience along with public toilets. A children's park is also available nearby which is secured by perimeter fencing.
During the school summer holidays, and weather permitting, large inflatable balls known as ‘Waterwalkerz’ will be used at the paddling pool. These prove very popular with children as they can walk on water!
The paddling pool is situated in Llandudno and is located on the east side of the promenade on the sea front opposite Bodafon field.