Watson Chapel School District
Home of the Wildcats
📚🐾 Wildcats Are Wild About Reading! 🐾📚
We are inviting parents, families, community members, and community leaders to come share the joy of reading with an Edgewood scholar. Once a month, we want to welcome our community into our school to read, connect with our scholars, and show them that reading can open the door to so many opportunities!
Interested in joining us? Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! 📖🐾
Together, we can help our scholars ROAR in reading!
We are inviting parents, families, community members, and community leaders to come share the joy of reading with an Edgewood scholar. Once a month, we want to welcome our community into our school to read, connect with our scholars, and show them that reading can open the door to so many opportunities!
Interested in joining us? Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! 📖🐾
Together, we can help our scholars ROAR in reading!
Watson Chapel Junior High Cafeteria Team is rocking it with their fruit cooler this year. They still have the fruit cups the students love but also a large selection of fresh fruit including apples, cantaloupe, oranges, watermelon, grapes, strawberries and pineapple.
Love their committment to offering fresh items to the students.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: EARLY DISMISSAL FOR WCHS & WCJHS
Watson Chapel School District Families and Community,
Approximately 11:40 a.m., the district administration of Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) was made aware of an unexpected, hazardous power utility pole that needs immediate attention.
Due to an emergency utility power pole being replaced and creating this hazardous condition, Watson Chapel High School (WCHS) and Watson Chapel Junior High School (WCJHS) will dismiss early today at 1:30 p.m. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Both schools will follow the normal dismissal operations.
All elementary schools are not affected and will continue to operate on their normal schedules.
Additionally, tonight’s football game against Jacksonville High School will continue as scheduled.
We appreciate the patience, understanding, and cooperation of our families as we respond to this unexpected situation. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.
Watson Chapel School District
Watson Chapel School District Families and Community,
Approximately 11:40 a.m., the district administration of Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) was made aware of an unexpected, hazardous power utility pole that needs immediate attention.
Due to an emergency utility power pole being replaced and creating this hazardous condition, Watson Chapel High School (WCHS) and Watson Chapel Junior High School (WCJHS) will dismiss early today at 1:30 p.m. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Both schools will follow the normal dismissal operations.
All elementary schools are not affected and will continue to operate on their normal schedules.
Additionally, tonight’s football game against Jacksonville High School will continue as scheduled.
We appreciate the patience, understanding, and cooperation of our families as we respond to this unexpected situation. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.
Watson Chapel School District
Keeping Game Day Safe for Everyone! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow as the Wildcats take on Jacksonville at 7:00 PM. Come out, show your Wildcat pride, and help us make game day safe and enjoyable for everyone!
High school parents and families, please note that tonight’s Title I Meeting has been canceled. We will reschedule the meeting for a later date and share the updated information as soon as it is available. Thank you for your understanding!
Coleman Families: Beginning Monday, August 31, car rider cards must be clearly visible on the dashboard during dismissal. Families without a visible card will need to park and come inside with a valid photo ID. If you need another card, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your child’s homeroom teacher.
Car rider dismissal ends at 3:10 PM. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and efficient!
Picture day is coming up!
🎓 Senior Picture Day
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
📷 Fall Individual Pictures for Grades 9–11
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Sunflower Social
Join The Compass Rose Club on Saturday, August 29, from 5:00–11:00 p.m. at the Compass Rose Community Garden for a free evening of food, fun, community, and an outdoor movie.
Join The Compass Rose Club on Saturday, August 29, from 5:00–11:00 p.m. at the Compass Rose Community Garden for a free evening of food, fun, community, and an outdoor movie.
Watson Chapel School District welcomes Dr. Robin and Ms. Canada as our new Prevention Recovery Coordinators through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. They will work with school staff to provide prevention, early intervention, and recovery support for students. Please join us in welcoming them to WSCD!
Change at Watson Chapel High School Cafeteria.
Ark of a New Covenant presents "Boyz II Men", a life-skills experience designed to teach young men practical skills, confidence, responsibility, and leadership as they transition from boys into young gentlemen.
📅 September 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Location: TBA
📝 Registration Deadline: September 1, 2026
📅 September 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Location: TBA
📝 Registration Deadline: September 1, 2026
If your student attends Edgewood Elementary and has a peanut allergy, please see the below notice. We are considering offering peanut butter in our cafeteria at Edgewood but want to ensure all students are safe.
Watson Chapel School District Cafeteria do Offer vs. Serve at all of the schools.
This means that students are offered all 5 required food groups each day but don't have to take all of them if they don't want to - or they can take them all. They do need to take 3, with one being a fruit or a vegetable.
So tomorrow at Coleman, they are having Spaghetti, Green Beans, Carrots, Breadstick, Fruit and Milk. Cafe servers will be asking the students "do you want green beans," and "do you want carrots?" Please help your students understand that we will be asking and they can say yes or no.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Paula Bailey at 870-515-4090 or pbailey@wcmail.k12.ar.us.
This means that students are offered all 5 required food groups each day but don't have to take all of them if they don't want to - or they can take them all. They do need to take 3, with one being a fruit or a vegetable.
So tomorrow at Coleman, they are having Spaghetti, Green Beans, Carrots, Breadstick, Fruit and Milk. Cafe servers will be asking the students "do you want green beans," and "do you want carrots?" Please help your students understand that we will be asking and they can say yes or no.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Paula Bailey at 870-515-4090 or pbailey@wcmail.k12.ar.us.
🌟 Students in Grades 9–12: Show Us Your Talent!
Are you a singer, musician, dancer, actor, or visual artist? Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tau Phi Chapter is inviting students in grades 9–12 to enter the 2026 Talent Hunt Competition!
Compete for cash prizes of $500, $250, or $100! 🏆
📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Pine Bluff Public Library
Interested in entering? Contact Brother Dante Tippin at 501-786-7450 or dmtippin@ipa.net.
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent! 🎤🎨💃
Are you a singer, musician, dancer, actor, or visual artist? Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tau Phi Chapter is inviting students in grades 9–12 to enter the 2026 Talent Hunt Competition!
Compete for cash prizes of $500, $250, or $100! 🏆
📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Pine Bluff Public Library
Interested in entering? Contact Brother Dante Tippin at 501-786-7450 or dmtippin@ipa.net.
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent! 🎤🎨💃
Edgewood Elementary ATLAS Screener Begins Next Week! 📚
Edgewood families, the ATLAS Screener will begin next week. This short assessment will be given one time this school year to help teachers better understand what our scholars already know, what they are ready to learn, and how we can best support their growth.
The ATLAS Screener is not a pass-or-fail test. It is simply a tool to help our teachers plan instruction and meet the needs of every scholar.
Attendance and punctuality are especially important during the screening period. Screeners are given in the morning, so scholars should arrive on time by 7:45 a.m.
Thank you for partnering with us to give our scholars the best start possible this school year! 💛🖤
On time. Every day. Ready to R.O.A.R.!
Edgewood families, the ATLAS Screener will begin next week. This short assessment will be given one time this school year to help teachers better understand what our scholars already know, what they are ready to learn, and how we can best support their growth.
The ATLAS Screener is not a pass-or-fail test. It is simply a tool to help our teachers plan instruction and meet the needs of every scholar.
Attendance and punctuality are especially important during the screening period. Screeners are given in the morning, so scholars should arrive on time by 7:45 a.m.
Thank you for partnering with us to give our scholars the best start possible this school year! 💛🖤
On time. Every day. Ready to R.O.A.R.!
Change in Edgewood Elementary's breakfast menu for Friday, August 14th.
The Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation is sponsoring a FREE baseball and softball clinic for youth with special needs!
They are also looking for volunteers who are ready to lend a helping hand, encourage our young athletes, and help make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone.
They are also looking for volunteers who are ready to lend a helping hand, encourage our young athletes, and help make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone.
Coleman Elementary Orientation is here! 💛🖤
Join us today from 4:30–5:30 PM in the gym as we prepare for an exciting new school year!
We can’t wait to welcome our Coleman Wildcats and kick off a great year together! 📚✨
Join us today from 4:30–5:30 PM in the gym as we prepare for an exciting new school year!
We can’t wait to welcome our Coleman Wildcats and kick off a great year together! 📚✨
Watson Chapel Junior High has a salad bar!!
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