South Conway County School District

Feb. 27th Calendar of Events: 1. Sr. SB @ Fayetteville - 4:30 p.m. ”Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.” – Condoleezza Rice

Feb. 27th Calendar of Events: 1. Sr. Girls BB @ Clinton Regional Tournament - 4:00 p.m. 2. BsB vs. Lonoke @ Home - 4:30 p.m. ”Success is not about climbing up the ladder, but about how many people you bring up with you.” – Condoleezza Rice

Feb. 26th Calendar of Events: 1. Sr. Boys BB @ Clinton Regional Tournament - 5:30 p.m. “You really can change the world if you care enough.” – Marian Wright Edelman

Feb. 25th Calendar of Events: 1. 11th Grade Students take the ACT Test “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

Congratulations to Andrew Rhoden, the Jay Hodge Ford MHS Boys Player of the Week! 🏆 🏀 🐾 Andrew is pictured with Jay Hodge Ford Finance Manager, Keith Holbrook. Go Devil Dogs!!! 🎉 🏀 😃

Congratulations to McKenzie Jackson, the Jay Hodge Ford MHS Girls Player of the Week! 🏆 🏀 🐾 McKenzie is pictured with Jay Hodge Ford Finance Manager, Keith Holbrook. Go Lady Devil Dogs!!! 🎉 🏀 😃

Feb. 24th Calendar of Events: 1. No Events Scheduled “If your dream only includes you, it's too small.” — Ava Duvernay

The SCCSD will start school at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025. The following buses will run modified bus routes tomorrow morning, 2/21/25: 1. Bus 5 will not run Rebstock Road 2. Bus 74 will not run Simpson Lane 3. Bus 35 will not run West Perry County Line Road. Students on Blue Point Road can meet the bus at the intersection of Blue Point Road and Ada Valley Road 4. Bus 72 will not run York Drive, Parrette Lake Road,or Sandtown Road 5. Bus 76 will not run Robb Road, Ragsdale Mountain Road or Mt. Pisgah Road 7. Bus 4 will not run Bell Mountain Road or Cobblestone Road 8. Bus 39 will not run Caney Valley Road Thank you for your patience and assistance.

Due to current road conditions, the following bus route modifications will be used on the morning of 2/20/25: Bus 5 – Will not run Petit Jean Mountain. Bus 74 – Will not run Simpson Lane. Bus 35 – Will not run West Perry County Line Road. Students on Blue Point Road can meet the bus at the intersection of Blue Point and Ada Valley. Bus 72 – Will not run York Drive, Parrette Lake Road, or Sandtown Road. Bus 76 – Will not run Robb Road, Ragsdale Mountain Road, Mt. Pisgah Road, or Cypress Creek Road. Bus 4 – Will not run Bell Mountain Road or Cobblestone Road. Bus 39 – Will not run Caney Valley Road. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the transportation office. Thank you for your understanding and support.

The District Administration has been out checking roads this afternoon. Many roads are in very good condition. For the safety of our students, staff, and families, South Conway County School District will delay the start of school by two (2 ) hours to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This delay will allow for improved travel conditions in the morning. There will be some modifications to bus routes, which will be communicated later this evening. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe return to school.

With freezing rain and sleet already impacting our area and additional winter precipitation in the forecast, the South Conway County School District will cancel school for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority, and current conditions make travel hazardous. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we continue to monitor the weather. Please stay safe.

Due to the latest forecast and current weather models, SCCSD will err on the side of caution and cancel school for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority, and with the potential for hazardous winter weather, we believe this is the best course of action. The SCCSD appreciates your understanding and patience as we make decisions with everyone's well-being in mind. Please stay safe, and we will provide any further updates for Wednesday, February 19 tomorrow afternoon.

The South Conway County School District is closely monitoring the weather models for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as they develop for Conway County. While forecasts are not always perfect, we are assessing the latest updates to determine the best course of action for our schools. If winter weather arrives earlier in the day on Tuesday, February 18, than expected, an early dismissal may be necessary. Any decision we make will be guided by our commitment to maximizing the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will communicate any decisions as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and trust as we navigate the weather conditions together.

Due to the forecast for winter weather on Tuesday, Sr. Basketball games vs Robinson will be played tomorrow night, Monday, February 17th at Devil Dog Arena beginning at 5pm. Senior Night ceremonies will take place between the Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys game.

Reminder: SCCSD invites all parents and guardians to Parent-Teacher Conferences for PreK-12th grade on Thursday, February 13th 2:30 p.m. - 730 p.m. We look forward to visiting with our parents and guardians to share the learning progress of your students. #loveservecare4people

Reminder: Students in grades PreK-12 will NOT have school on Feb. 13th, Feb. 14th, & Feb. 17th for Winter Break and Presidents' Day. #loveservecare4people #enjoytimewithfamily

Feb. 12th Calendar of Events: 1. No Events Scheduled “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Congratulations to Isaiah Templeton, the MHS Boys Jay Hodge Ford Player of the Week!!! 🏀 🐾 🏆 Isaiah is pictured here with Jay Hodge Ford Finance Manager Keith Holbrook. Go Devil Dogs!!! 🏀 📣 🎉

Congratulations to Kasia Walker, the MHS Girls Jay Hodge Ford Player of the Week!!! 🏀 🐾 🏆 Kasia is pictured here with Jay Hodge Ford Finance Manager Keith Holbrook. Go Lady Devil Dogs!!! 🏀 📣 🎉

The South Conway County School District (SCCSD) is pleased to announce the approval of the 2025-2026 PreK Academic Calendar. This calendar sets the schedule for our youngest learners and ensures a well-structured school year that supports early childhood education. Key Dates for the 2025-2026 PreK Academic Year: • First Day of School: August 6, 2025 • Labor Day: September 1, 2025 • Fall Break: October 16-20, 2025 • Thanksgiving Break: November 24-28, 2025 • Christmas Break: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026 • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day : January 19, 2026 • Winter Break: February 12-13, 2026 • President's Day: February 16, 2026 • Spring Break: March 23-27, 2026 • Good Friday: April 3, 2026 • Last Day of School: May 22, 2026 • Graduation: May 17, 2026 • Total Student Days: 178 Additionally, designated snow make-up days have been planned for January 19, February 13, February 16, April 3, and May 26-29, ensuring minimal disruption to learning. For more details, visit our website or contact the district office at 501-354-9400. #loveservecare4people❤