Watson Chapel School District
Home of the Wildcats
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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Join us on Monday, August 10, as we welcome our Wildcats back to school and help them begin an incredible new year. Your presence on the first day will send a powerful message of encouragement, support, and Wildcat pride.
Be sure to capture the moment and share your first-day photos using #WildcatSendOff!
Be sure to capture the moment and share your first-day photos using #WildcatSendOff!
If you haven’t had a chance to complete the 2026–2027 Transportation Form, now is the time! Please complete the form before school starts to help ensure your student’s transportation needs are on file and ready for the new school year.
https://watsonchapelsd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=watsonchapelsd&t=babeea79tl1b
https://watsonchapelsd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=watsonchapelsd&t=babeea79tl1b
The Pine Bluff Black Firefighters Association will host its Project Fresh Start Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bethel New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 Commerce Road in Pine Bluff.
Please review the flyer for additional details.
Please review the flyer for additional details.
Bus Route Information Update
Bus route assignments will be sent to all bus riders by the end of the day today, Friday, August 7, 2026. Information will be sent to the email address associated with the student’s eSchool account.
Please check the email linked to your student’s eSchool profile for their assigned route information.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prepare for a successful start to the school year!
One of our very own Wildcats is giving back to the community! If your student is in elementary school, this event is just for them. Join us on August 9 at 3:00 p.m.!
First day of school is August 10th. Coleman Elementary will be doing Breakfast in the Classroom. Please remember all students eat at no charge.
Stay connected with Watson Chapel School District, all in one place!
Download the WCSD app for district news, school updates, events, class notes, alerts, reminders, messaging, and more.
Search “Watson Chapel SD, AR” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download it today! 📱🐾
Coleman families, this post is for you! Be sure to read through this post for answers to your most frequently asked questions!
Watson Chapel does "Offer Vs. Serve" in the cafeteria. This allows students to make some choices about what they eat. Please see below for more details.
Wildcat Men, we need you!
Dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, mentors, coaches, veterans, pastors, and positive male role models are invited to join us on Monday, August 10, to welcome our Wildcats on the first day of school.
Your presence will provide encouragement, support, and a strong start to the new school year. Capture and share your first-day photos using #WildcatSendOff.
Dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, mentors, coaches, veterans, pastors, and positive male role models are invited to join us on Monday, August 10, to welcome our Wildcats on the first day of school.
Your presence will provide encouragement, support, and a strong start to the new school year. Capture and share your first-day photos using #WildcatSendOff.
Missed the Check-In & Registration event? Stop by your student’s designated school for assistance.
