In addition to a new high school, the millage will also fund improvements at Coleman Elementary. Some of these projects are already in progress!
- Improvements to cafeteria
- Playground equipment
- Awnings for walkways
- Roof ductwork coverings
- New paint & flooring in gym
SUMMER PEBT
We do not need to collect any forms for Watson Chapel students for the Summer PEBT. Watson Chapel participates in a special program called "Community Eligibility" which allows all of our students to eat at no charge, and also makes all the students eligible for the Summer PEBT.
I have confirmed this with the Department of Education twice. I have also gone into our system and triple checked that all of the students were marked as being eligible for free/reduced meals.
DHS hasn't send when funds will be sent out yet.
Questions? Paula Bailey, Food Service Director, 870-879-9432 or pbailey@wcmail.k12.ar.us.
Reminder: Arkansas Parent Initiated Applications for the School Year 21-22 Pandemic EBT are due no later than tomorrow.
https://forms.gle/7k56Tn1oL2caRenx7
This for should be filled out if the student missed days last school year related to CoVid. For each day missed related to CoVid, the student may receive $7.10 on an EBT Card.
I have two absentee records I can run: one shows me absentees marked as covid related and the other shows me everything else. If I receive an application and don't see the child's name on the covid related, I will contact the household to see if we can identify what days were mis-coded.
We have until August 12th to work together to verify days, but the application has to be filled out no later than tomorrow.
If the student did not miss days due to CoVid, you do not need to fill out the form.
Why should we do a millage increase now??
Do you know where to go to cast your vote for Watson Chapel?
Pre-K registration is open ARESC (located at LL Owen Elementary School)!
Spots are open for 3, 4, & 5 year old scholars!
Did you know this? Now you do!
#VoteYES #ChooseChapel
The most important reason we are asking for your help?
Our students! They deserve the best we can give them. Voting YES is a vote for the future of these students and our community.
How does Watson Chapel compare to other districts in Jefferson County? Our millage rate has been below all the others for some time. The increase would keep us lower than others.
What would the new high school look like? Here are some proposed renderings of the front and side entrances.
How will the millage increase affect you and your family?
How will money from the millage be used? The state is providing $14.5 million to help build a new high school. WC is responsible for the remaining $8.6 million. 3.7 mils from the millage will go towards that expense. The other 2 mils will go towards maintenance & operations.
Watson Chapel needs your help! We are asking for a millage increase on August 9 to help with the cost of a new, safe high school for our students. An increase would still keep us below other districts in Jefferson County while investing in our students and community!
School supply lists for the upcoming school year are now posted on our website!
https://www.wc-web.k12.ar.us/page/parent-resources
2022 Football Schedules Posted!
WCSD will open our virtual learning application on Friday, July 1, 2022 for the upcoming school year with a deadline of August 5, 2022. Applications will be time and date stamped upon submission and reviewed in the order they are received. It will be posted on our district website under NEWS.
Orientation will be announced as soon as it is finalized and attendance at an orientation session by students and a guardian will be mandatory for virtual students. Spots are limited so fill out the application early!
Special Education records from 2015-2016 will be destroyed. Parents of these students can obtain copies of them if you wish. Call Natasha Dunn before June 30.
Congratulations to Freddie Savage III and Emarie Maghoney for their awards. We are proud of you.
Today we recognize the help we get from the Jefferson County Sheriffs office and specifically Captain Brunson. Thank you for your support.
High school students visited UAPB last week to learn about campus life and educational opportunities. Chancellor Alexander took time to speak with them and offer some words of encouragement!
