Edgewood Elementary will present kindergarten graduation on May 23 in the WCHS Auditorium. The 5:30 pm ceremony will include Brown, Scott, and Shanley's classes, while the 6:30 pm ceremony will include Nance, Adair, and Barnes' classes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling all Wildcats Class of 2038!!! If you have a child that will be in kindergarten starting August 2025, please join us at Edgewood Elementary School on May 29 at 5:30pm to meet the teachers/staff and learn about the kindergarten program.

WC is proud to introduce the summer backpack reading program in partnership with Simmons Bank for our elementary students!

The makeup exam for AP World History is Monday, May 19 at 8:00 am in the WCHS Library. The makeup exam for AP English 12 is also tomorrow, beginning at 12:00 pm in the library. Bring your College Board login information with you.

Watson Chapel is proud to announce that Takela Moreland has been selected as the district Teacher of the Year!! She will represent the district as our candidate for the Arkansas TOY competition. Congratulations!! Pictured is Mrs. Moreland with the board as well as all the campus Teachers of the Year (Moreland, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Thomas, and Mrs. Williams).

Congratulations to these teachers whose students showed a high level of growth (Value Added Measured Growth) over the last several years. Their consistency and impact have proven effective and you are appreciated! 🖤💛 Pictured front row are Sherita Thomas, Shala Jordan, Joyce Suggs, Daneen Higgins, Janice Soto, Briana Higgins, Deborah Williams

Congratulations to these retirees who were honored tonight at our board meeting! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to education. We salute you! 🖤💛

Watson Chapel School District will hold a school board meeting Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm at 4100 Camden Rd Pine Bluff AR.

The public library has partnered with AR Kids Read to offer a free four-week tutoring program this summer. There are 100 slots available for students in 1st-5th grade. This is a wonderful tutoring opportunity and summer activity for your student!

Parents, please see the brochure images from DHS regarding summer EBT. More information will be sent to your email address on file with the school if you are eligible.

Edgewood celebrated their teachers with nachos, a potato bar and ice cream sundaes! ARESC came by and provided cookies too. They also showed their appreciation for their fabulous school nurse for Nurse Appreciation Week! It's been a wonderful week of celebrations all over the district!

Summer EBT is here. Your Watson Chapel student is elgibile if: * They receive SNAP benefits - DHS has sent letters to SNAP beneficiaries. * They are Medicaid/Income eligible - DHS is in the processing of sending letters. * They are recoded at the school as Homeless, Foster Child or Migrant Family. * They have completed a Free/Reduced Meal Application with the school and received a letter saying they are eligible for free/reduced meals. If you have not completed a free/reduced meal application, you can do so at https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx Or you can apply for Suimmer EBT at https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/county-operations/summer-ebt/

The Fine Arts Department at Edgewood Elementary presented a special program Thursday evening with the district's first graders. Enjoy some pictures from the event!

WCJH PTO sponsored sweet treats to celebrate our dedicated educators during Teacher Appreciation Week by giving out personalized candy apples and donuts! They also made a special trip to the Explore STEM Academy to honor our teachers there as well. Thank you for recognizing their hard work and commitment to our students!

This week is also Nurse Appreciation Week and Watson Chapel has the best! Tonya Sterling, Stephanie Simmons, and Lakiska Reeves, led by Kim Williams, go above and beyond every day to keep our students healthy at school. They were honored and recognized at our Central Office today for their exceptional work! Thank you for all you do! 🩺⚕️🐾💛

Edgewood Elementary School teachers were treated to a bracelet bar with Mrs. Billie Roberts as part of the school's ongoing celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week! School leaders also provided cookies and classroom supplies. 💛🖤

April is National Kite Month. It's a time to celebrate the joy of kite flying and share this activity with others. The first day of National Kite Month is April 2, 2025. Here's why April is a great time to celebrate kite flying: Springtime Celebrations April marks the beginning of spring, when weather conditions are often more suitable for kite flying. Edgewood Elementary School art students learned about weather forecasts and how weather affects their kite-flying success. Edgewood Elementary School art teacher Ms. McDonald demonstrated the project by assembling a kite and showing the students how each part works. The art students designed their kites using polyester fabric, watercolor markers, paintbrushes, and water. Ms. McDonald encouraged the students to create beautiful kite designs as a collaborative project. Students anxiously took their kites outside during art class the following week and began kite-flying lessons. The art class enjoyed this project by learning how functional art, science, and GT (Gifted and Talented) design standards work together to create fun outdoor activities.

The AP Biology exam will be administered tomorrow, May 5, in the TLC Lab at the high school (same building as auto mechanics). Students should arrive by 7:45 am with their photo ID and their College Board login information. See you in the morning!

WCSD is proud to announce the Teachers of the Year for each of our schools! These outstanding educators have been selected by their peers for demonstrating excellence in teaching, a commitment to student success, and leadership within their school communities. Congratulations!!

Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes for all the hard work they do for our Watson Chapel Students. Happy School Lunch Hero Day!