Good afternoon Wildcats,
Watson Chapel Schools will resume normal operations on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Our away makeup games against Crossett (11:00 am) and Star City (5:30 pm) will be played Saturday, February 22. Stay safe and warm!
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, all Watson Chapel Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025, including all extracurricular activities. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and plan to reopen schools on Friday, February 21. The basketball game against Crossett has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 am. The basketball game against Star City has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 22th at 5:30 pm. Please stay tuned for further information. Thank you for your patience, support, and cooperation. Stay safe and take care!
Watson Chapel High School JROTC competed in the Fort Smith Grizzly State Drill championship along with 22 other JROTC High schools for Armed and Unarmed Regulation, color guard, exhibitions drill.
Watson Chapel JROTC results:
3rd place in Armed Drill ( 1st in Army JROTC)
3rd place in UnArmed Drill (1st in Army JROTC)
4th place in Unarmed color guard ( 1st in Army)
4th place in Armed color guard ( 1st in Army)
5th place Unarmed exhibition ( 2nd in Army)
1st place in New Cadet ( 8th and 9 th graders)Overall ( Top in State 4 straight years!!!!!)
Watson Chapel 2025 Army JROTC State Drill championship ❤️!!!!!!
Greetings, Wildcat Nation!
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, families, and staff, all Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, February 18 will be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 afterschool. Time: TBA We will continue to follow our early release schedule for today with elementary students dismissing at 1:00 pm and secondary students dismissing at 1:15 pm today.
All after school activities, including the basketball game at Crossett, have been canceled as well. Further information on school opening for Wednesday, February 19 will be forthcoming. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Stay safe!
Due to the threat of inclement weather, WCSD has cancelled the basketball games for Tuesday, February 17. Information will be forthcoming on the new day and time once arrangements are finalized. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to keep everyone safe!
Watson Chapel School District is actively monitoring weather forecasts, with winter conditions anticipated Tuesday and Wednesday. No decision has been made yet but in the event of a closure or early release, notifications will be sent promptly through texts, district website and social media, and local news stations. Thank you for your attention and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Reminder about Parent-Teacher Conferences that are being held tomorrow. We look forward to meeting with you!
Watson Chapel School District invites you to our Topping-Off Ceremony for the new high school! See attached invitation for details!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for February 18 from 2-7 pm. Students will be dismissed early.
🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors in our district who support and empower students every day. Your dedication to fostering a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment does not go unnoticed. Whether you're lending a listening ear, providing guidance, or offering encouragement, you make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
We are grateful for the care and commitment you bring to your work—thank you for all that you do!
Dr. McGee represented Watson Chapel at the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce's luncheon on February 5. He shared our mission and vision for the future of our district and community and encouraged more local business leaders to engage and volunteer within our school. "Students can't be what they can't see"
The first event of our "Wildcats are WILD About Reading" initiative kicked off today with Craig O'Neill as our special guest reader! Staff were treated to breakfast sponsored by Baldwin & Shell and a special appearance by Mayor Vivian Flowers, who shared words of encouragement to students. A big "thank you" to all community and Chamber of Commerce members and Baldwin & Shell staff who took time to stop by to tell our students about the importance of reading!🖤💛
We hope you can join us to honor Coach Henderson and this milestone achievement! 🏀 🖤💛
As part of our Wildcats Are WILD About Reading! district-wide reading initiative, we are excited to announce our first gues reader, Mr. Craig O'Neill! He will be visiting Edgewood Elementary on February 3 to read to our students!
Dr. McGee is also hosting volunteer readers at Edgewood on the following dates: February 27, March 20, April 17, and May 15. If you would like to volunteer to read to a kindergarten or first grade class, please complete the Google Form (link below). If you have any questions, please email Traci Holland, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at tholland@wcmail.k12.ar.us. Form: https://tinyurl.com/56v6tuvw
WC JROTC participated in the Malvern Drill Meet on Saturday, January 18, 2025 and won several awards!
2nd place in Unarmed, 1st place in Armed, 1st place Female, 5th place Male, 4th place CoEd, 1st place in 4 Man Push Up, and Overall Champion for the team. Way to go!!
As part of our Wildcats Are WILD About Reading! district-wide reading initiative, Dr. McGee is hosting volunteer readers at Edgewood Elementary on the following dates: February 3, February 27, March 20, April 17, and May 15. If you would like to volunteer to read to a kindergarten or first grade class, please complete the Google Form (link below). If you have any questions, please email Traci Holland, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at tholland@wcmail.k12.ar.us.
Form: https://tinyurl.com/56v6tuvw
Greetings Wildcat Nation,
Some school bus stops & times will change starting Monday, January 27, 2025. Be sure to look for detailed information from your child's school Wednesday regarding hanges. We appreciate your attention to these changes & cooperation as we work to ensure smooth & efficient transportation for all students.
School will be dismissed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume Tuesday, January 21.
