For more information, see our previous post with details!
📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for Watson Chapel Families! 📚📵
Starting this upcoming school year, Watson Chapel School District will be implementing Act 122 – "Bell to Bell, No Cell" as part of Arkansas state law.
🔔 What this means:
Students will not be allowed to access personal electronic devices (such as cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, etc.) during the instructional day – from the first bell to the last bell.
✅ Why?
To promote better focus, fewer distractions, and greater academic success for all students. This change supports a learning environment where everyone can thrive!
💡 Parents, we encourage you to talk with your child about this policy and help ensure they’re prepared. More details will be shared before the first day of school.
Let’s work together for a successful, distraction-free year! 🐾
Enjoying the Arkansas Delta Teacher Summit with Dr. Keith McGee speaking on the Superintendent Panel and Kerri McNeal the coordinator of the summit.
Attention licensed Special Education teachers!
Watson Chapel is offering a $3000 recruitment and retention bonus!
Apply today at https://wc.schoolspring.com/
Watson Chapel School District will hold a school board meeting meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm located at 4100 Camden Rd, Pine Bluff, AR.
Greetings Wildcat Nation!
Due to makeup days, the last day of school is as follows:
June 4 - Edgewood, Coleman, WCJH
June 5 - WCHS
Coleman Elementary would like to thank Simmons Bank for providing our scholars with Summer Backpacks. The backpacks were filled with five books, a reading log, and a variety of activities that our scholars can do with their families. The scholars enjoyed exploring the backpacks and listening to Dr. McGee read to them. Thanks again to the members of Simmons Bank who volunteered their time to distribute the backpacks to the classrooms. Your generosity and kindness will always be remembered for helping our scholars experience the joy of books.
School is dismissed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
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.
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! 🩺⚕️🐾💛
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!!
Principals, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and service to the students and staff of Watson Chapel Schools. Happy Principal's Appreciation Day! 🐾💛🖤
Coleman Elementary would like to thank the volunteers from Relyance Bank and students from Watson Chapel High School for teaching our 3rd graders the principles of managing money.
Coleman Elementary would like to thank the volunteers from Relyance Bank and students from Watson Chapel High School for teaching our 3rd graders the principles of managing money.
AR Kids Read is one of our district partners and we are excited to share this great opportunity for our elementary students!
