
Friendly Registration and Check-In Reminder!
Watson Chapel School District Registration and Check-In is happening this Friday, July 31, 2026—only three days away!
This event is for all new and returning students and families.
We welcome you to stop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Watson Chapel Junior High School Gymnasium.
📚 Watson Chapel Junior and Senior High Schools’ 2026–2027 Block Schedule
Students should carefully review their assigned A3/B3 lunch and floor schedules to ensure they report to the correct class and location on time.
Please save this schedule for future reference and review it with your student. We look forward to a successful 2026–2027 school year!

Watson Chapel School District families, please note that Pre-K registration is handled through the Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative.
For registration information and assistance, please contact the CO-OP directly at 870-534-6129.

This form is only for newly enrolled students and students who missed the original transportation registration deadline. Please do not submit another form if your student has already been registered unless your home address has changed. Link: https://shorturl.at/SQnKA

Teen Court Volunteers Wanted
Students in grades 9–12 are invited to volunteer with the Jefferson and Lincoln Counties Teen Court. Recruitment runs from August 3 through October 31, 2026. Call 870-541-5455 for more information.
Please review the flyer for complete details
🎒 2026–2027 Backpack Policy
Watson Chapel School District families, please prepare for the upcoming school year by following the district’s backpack policy.
Please make sure your student has an approved backpack before the first day of school. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and organized learning environment.


Join us July 31 from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at 4000 Camden Road. New and returning families can complete or update registration records, meet new school leaders, receive important updates, and explore student organizations.

Student Registration Checklist
Parents and guardians, please review the student registration checklist and gather all required documents before beginning the enrollment process.
Students will need a Social Security Card, proof of grade, birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residency. Students entering kindergarten must also provide documentation of a physical examination completed by a medical doctor.
Nonresident families must provide a School Choice acceptance letter or a Declaration of Residency signed by the principal.

The Watson Chapel Junior High School supply list for the 2026–2027 school year is now available.

The 2026–2027 Coleman Elementary School Supply List is now available! Families of students in grades 3–5 are encouraged to review the list and begin preparing for the new school year.

Mark your calendars!
New Life Church is hosting a School Supply Mall on July 25, 2026, from 9 AM–2 PM with free school supplies for students while supplies last.
Bring the family and help us prepare for a great school year!

Donation Drop-Off
July 21–23, 2026
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Old L. L. Owen Junior High Building
3605 Oakwood Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Donations may also be dropped off by appointment. Cash donations are welcome and will be used to purchase the supplies most needed. For questions or to arrange a donation, please contact: Katherine Hubanks at khubanks@wcmail.k12.ar.us or 870-341-1798. Every donation, large or small, will help a student begin the new school year prepared and confident. Thank you for supporting our students and families!

Edgewood Elementary’s 2026–2027 School Supply List is now available! School supply lists for every Watson Chapel School District school will be released throughout this week. We are excited to welcome our students back!


Additional tour dates have been added for anyone who would like to see the new Watson Chapel High School building and learn more about what makes WCHS a great place to learn and grow.
Tours will now also be offered on July 20, 21, 27, and 28 at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM each day.
Registration is required so we can plan for each tour. Please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer to select your preferred date and time. Families must register by the Friday before the week of the tour they plan to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Please review the flyer for complete details.
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, the Watson Chapel School District will continue to share community events, resources, and opportunities designed to help families get their scholars ready for a successful start.
The Busybee Lodge Back 2 School Giveaway will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with doors opening at 12:00 p.m. Families can enjoy school supplies, food giveaways, free haircuts and braiding, prizes, community resources, and more.
Please review the flyer for complete details.
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