Watson Chapel School District

Coleman Elementary - This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place today, and students will be dismissed at 1 PM.

Congratulations to our 8th and 9th grade girls' basketball teams for advancing to the championship playoffs! Use the link below to watch live at 4:30 pm (8th) and 7:00 pm (9th). https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/sherwood/organization/21168/sylvan-hills-high-school

Last week was Sponsors Week, and it came with a wonderful surprise. The National Beta video was released, and WCJH was featured!

Some of our scholars have already seen it and seeing their faces light up at being part of a national production made every bit of hard work worth it.

The Clip: You can find us at the 1:45 mark of the video linked here: https://vimeo.com/1161595381?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci&mc_cid=178adf1d3c&mc_eid=4bb8aed337

On top of that, we are currently in the running for the John W. Harris Leadership Award. Please keep us in your thoughts and send some good vibes our way as we hope to secure a win for our club!

The 2026-2027 academic calendar was approved at last night's board meeting and is now posted on the website under STATE REQUIRED INFORMATION.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/127oacoFqCM6tVQs9saMpEewU1K1I56I_/view?usp=drive_link

🎉 Congratulations to the Watson Chapel School District Teachers of the Year! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Anna Miller, Tremekia Briggs, Sherita Thomas, and Mitzy Allen as our District Teachers of the Year. These outstanding educators exemplify excellence in instruction, leadership, and dedication to student success. Their commitment to learning and service makes a meaningful impact across our schools and community every day.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking these incredible teachers for the difference they make in the lives of our students! 🍎📚

​Coming Soon: Coleman Elementary Read-A-Thon! Get ready for an exciting, school-wide event designed to build strong reading habits and spark a love for learning! During our Read-A-Thon, scholars will be encouraged to read daily, track their progress, and challenge themselves to grow as confident readers—all while having fun.

More details coming soon, including ways families can support reading at home.

Greetings Watson Chapel School District Families and Staff, We are pleased to share that Watson Chapel School District will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. All schools will operate on their regular schedules, including transportation services. All extracurricular activities, athletic events, practices, and after-school programs will also proceed as scheduled. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued support as we worked to ensure the safety and readiness of our campuses. Please continue to monitor district communication channels for any updates or additional information. Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our scholars. Sincerely, Watson Chapel District Administration

Dear Watson Chapel School District Community, Out of an abundance of caution due to extreme icy road conditions impacting bus routes, all Watson Chapel School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. The safety of our scholars, staff, and families remains our top priority. At this time, the district plans to return to normal operations on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, pending no significant changes in weather or road conditions. District leadership will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate any updates as needed. Please note that Junior High School basketball games are CANCELLED. We appreciate your continued support, patience, and understanding. Please continue to monitor district communication channels for the most up-to-date information. Sincerely, Watson Chapel School District Administration

Dear Watson Chapel School District Community, Out of an abundance of caution and with the safety of our scholars, staff, and families as our highest priority, all Watson Chapel School District schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026. While primary roadways have shown improvement, many secondary roads throughout our district remain severely impacted by ice, particularly those used for student bus routes. These hazardous conditions create significant safety concerns for our transportation operations and for families traveling to and from our schools. District leadership will continue to closely monitor weather and road conditions and hope to return to normal operations on Monday, February 2, 2026. All extracurricular activities scheduled for the remainder of the week will be rescheduled for a later date. We appreciate your continued patience, understanding, and support as we prioritize the well-being of our school community. Please continue to monitor district communication channels for the most up-to-date information. Sincerely, Dr. Keith McGee, Superintendent of Schools Watson Chapel School District

Dear Watson Chapel School District Community, Out of an abundance of caution, all Watson Chapel School District schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The safety of our scholars, staff, and families remains our top priority. District leadership will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update to the community tomorrow afternoon regarding operations for Thursday, January 29, 2026. All extra-curricular activities will be rescheduled at a later date. We appreciate your continued support, patience, and understanding. Please continue to monitor district communication channels for the most up-to-date information. Sincerely, Watson Chapel School District Administration

Dear Watson Chapel School District Community, Out of an abundance of caution, all Watson Chapel School District schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The safety of our scholars, staff, and families remains our top priority. District leadership will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update to the community tomorrow afternoon regarding operations for Wednesday, January 28, 2026. We appreciate your continued support, patience, and understanding. Please continue to monitor district communication channels for the most up-to-date information. Sincerely, Watson Chapel School District Administration

Dear Watson Chapel School District Community, Out of an abundance of caution, all Watson Chapel School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. The safety of our scholars, staff, and families remains our top priority. District leadership will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update to the community tomorrow evening regarding operations for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. We appreciate your continued support, patience, and understanding. Please continue to monitor district communication channels for the most up-to-date information. Sincerely, Watson Chapel School District Administration

Dear Watson Chapel Families,

Out of an abundance of caution and in response to potential inclement weather forecasted to arrive during the evening hours, Watson Chapel School District will implement an early dismissal schedule on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Please review the adjusted dismissal times below:

Coleman & Edgewood Elementary Schools: 2:00 p.m.

Watson Chapel Junior High School (WCJHS): 2:50 p.m.

Watson Chapel High School (WCHS): 3:00 p.m.

This proactive decision is being made to ensure the safety of our students and staff while allowing sufficient time for transportation before weather conditions potentially worsen. District buses will operate on their regular routes at the adjusted dismissal times.

All after-school activities and programs are canceled. Campus administrators will communicate details regarding rescheduled activities at a later time.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our scholars. Please continue to monitor district communications for updates.

Sincerely,

Watson Chapel School District Administration

Dear Watson Chapel Families,

Out of an abundance of caution and in response to potential inclement weather forecasted to arrive during the evening hours, Watson Chapel School District will implement an early dismissal schedule on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Please review the adjusted dismissal times below:

Coleman & Edgewood Elementary Schools: 2:00 p.m.

Watson Chapel Junior High School (WCJHS): 2:50 p.m.

Watson Chapel High School (WCHS): 3:00 p.m.

This proactive decision is being made to ensure the safety of our students and staff while allowing sufficient time for transportation before weather conditions potentially worsen. District buses will operate on their regular routes at the adjusted dismissal times.

All after-school activities and programs are canceled. Campus administrators will communicate details regarding rescheduled activities at a later time.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our scholars. Please continue to monitor district communications for updates.

Sincerely,

Watson Chapel School District Administration

Dear Watson Chapel Families, Out of an abundance of caution and in response to potential inclement weather forecasted to arrive during the evening hours, Watson Chapel School District will implement an early dismissal schedule on Friday, January 23, 2026. Please review the adjusted dismissal times below: Coleman & Edgewood Elementary Schools: 2:00 p.m. Watson Chapel Junior High School (WCJHS): 2:50 p.m. Watson Chapel High School (WCHS): 3:00 p.m. This proactive decision is being made to ensure the safety of our students and staff while allowing sufficient time for transportation before weather conditions potentially worsen. District buses will operate on their regular routes at the adjusted dismissal times. All after-school activities and programs are canceled. Campus administrators will communicate details regarding rescheduled activities at a later time. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our scholars. Please continue to monitor district communications for updates. Sincerely, Watson Chapel School District Administration

Weather Update ❄️
We are closely monitoring the winter weather forecast and will continue to assess conditions as they develop.

If school closures or schedule changes become necessary, families will be notified through the following official channels:

• Text message and email notifications
• District Facebook page
• District website

Please continue to monitor these platforms for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Edgewood Elementary has sustained a water leak that has resulted in water being shut off to the entire campus. District staff are working with city officials to rectify the situation as soon as possible. A potential early dismissal may be forthcoming. Information regarding early dismissal will be shared very soon. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this unexpected disruption. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. Sincerely, Watson Chapel School District Administration.

Watson Chapel District Wellness Committee Meeting is scheduled for January 21st at 1 pm in the Central Office. The community is welcome to attend.

Please join Coleman Elementary as we celebrate our scholars during the 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Ceremony!
January 22, 2026
2nd & 4th Grade: 8:30 AM
3rd & 5th Grade: 9:45 AM

WC is so proud of our 4 spelling bee winners from Coleman and the Junior High and honored them tonight in our board meeting! Congratulations to Brentley James, Kali Horton, Caelyn Rose, and Lakyah Buckner (pictured with board members and GT Coordinator Tylene Dickie)! 🖤💛