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.
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! 🐾💛🖤
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
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!!
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.
Please join Dr. McGee, Superintendent of Watson Chapel School District, for a Cookies and Conversation event on Monday, April 21 in the high school auditorium at 5:30 pm. All parents, students, staff, and community members are invited.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The district is excited to celebrate our scholars who have showed dramatic growth or high achievement in ELA, math, and science through this school year! We are so proud. Way to go and keep up the wonderful work! 🐾💛🖤
Join our superintendent on Monday, April 21!
Just a reminder that due to anticipated severe weather, all schools in the district will have an early release today for the safety of our students and staff. The dismissal schedule will be as follows:
Elementary Schools: 1:00 PM
Junior High & High School: 1:30 PM
All after-school activities and programs will be canceled. Please ensure that transportation arrangements are made accordingly.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
The Watson Chapel School District administration is closely monitoring weather forecasts, which indicate the potential for severe conditions on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, around dismissal time. While no decision has been made at this time, please know that the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
In the event of a closure or early release, we will promptly notify you through our standard communication channels. We encourage families to stay prepared and connected for updates.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we navigate this situation with caution and care.
At Watson Chapel School District, our mission is clear—we are dedicated to providing a high-quality education that empowers students to solve problems and become independent thinkers in the 21st century.
We foster a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, engage in meaningful discussions, and develop the skills needed for lifelong success. Our educators are committed to teaching—ensuring every student has the tools to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society.
We stand firm in our commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and preparing students for a bright future.
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School will be closed for Spring Break March 24-28. Enjoy!
The Topping Off Ceremony will be live streamed from our Facebook channel. It will also be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel later today. The ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 pm today. Please subscribe to our social media to stay updated on the latest Wildcat news!
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