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!

Principals, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and service to the students and staff of Watson Chapel Schools. Happy Principal's Appreciation Day! 🐾💛🖤

Congratulations on the following students for making state at yesterday's conference track meet!! We're proud of you! Malachi Rayford Mario Rayford Mithchell Rayford Zy'Kavious Browder Jayden Wilkerson JaKilynn Battles

Watson Chapel School District will hold a special board meeting Thursday April 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm, located 4100 Camden Rd Pine Bluff AR.

AR Kids Read is one of our district partners and we are excited to share this great opportunity for our elementary students!

We want to hear your thoughts! Please share your feedback using this form so Watson Chapel can make informed decisions : https://forms.gle/gz6H5NVB6nfwkWVF9 Thank you!

We are so proud of our scholars, teachers, and school staff who have worked hard to make this happen! Way to go!!

Dear Parents and Guardians, Earlier this morning, the district administration was made aware of a single case of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) affecting our high school community only. At this time, we are actively monitoring the situation, operating as normal, and taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. The district administration is working closely with the Arkansas Department of Health to assess the situation and implement appropriate health and safety protocols. This collaboration allows us to make informed decisions guided by public health expertise. While we understand that this may cause concern, please know that we are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment. We will continue to provide timely updates as more information becomes available and will notify you immediately of any changes that may impact school operations. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to continue practicing healthy habits, including frequent handwashing, staying home when feeling unwell, and following any guidance provided by healthcare professionals. We appreciate your continued support and cooperation as we navigate this situation together. Sincerely, Dr. Keith McGee Superintendent of Schools

We are so excited to have Laura Hart from Simmons Bank, Cathi Swan and staff members from Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative, and Dr. McGee, Mrs. Posey, and Mrs. Walker from WCSD Central Office reading to our students at Edgewood this morning! Thank you to all who showed up to encourage our students to keep reading-we appreciate you!

School is dismissed in observance of Good Friday on April 18.