📚 REMINDER: PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

📅 Today, Sept. 15 & Thursday, Sept. 17

🏫 Coleman & Edgewood Elementary
• Conferences: 1:30–6:00 PM
📌 Coleman: Please use the SignUpGenius link provided by your scholar’s teacher to schedule your conference.

🏫 WCHS & WCJH
• Conferences: 1:30–6:30 PM
• Teacher Lunch Break: 3:30–4:00 PM

We look forward to seeing our families!
about 23 hours ago, Communications Department
The Watson Chapel Mini Cheer Clinic is open to students in grades K–6! Join us September 21–24 to learn cheers, build confidence, and get ready to show off your Wildcat spirit at the September 25 performance! 📣🐾

📅 Clinic: Sept. 21–24 | 4–6 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Football Field
📞 Coach Turner: (870) 692-3290

about 23 hours ago, Communications Department
A black and yellow poster featuring cheerleaders in yellow shirts and skirts. The text reads "Mini Cheer Clinic Grades K-6."
📚 Coleman Elementary families, ATLAS Testing is coming up!

Please make sure your scholar is at school by 7:40 AM on testing days so they have plenty of time to enjoy a healthy breakfast and get settled before testing begins.

Encourage them to get a good night’s rest, come prepared, and do their best!
1 day ago, Communications Department
Bright, colorful poster with text and icons for Coleman Elementary Atlas Testing. Subjects include math, ELA, reading, and science. Dates listed.
📚 Reminder: Early Dismissal & Parent-Teacher Conferences

Watson Chapel School District families, please note the schedule for Tuesday and Thursday, September 15 & 17

Coleman & Edgewood Elementary
Early Dismissal: 1:00 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences: 1:30–6:00 PM
Edgewood Parents: The latest office checkout is 12:30 PM. After that time, students must be picked up through the car line.
Coleman Parents: Please use the Genius link provided by your scholar’s teacher to schedule your conference.

WCHS & WCJH
Early Dismissal: 1:30 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences: 1:30–6:30 PM
Lunch Break: 3:30–4:00 PM
2 days ago, Communications Department
Banner with a black background and white text. It reads "Early Dismissal Parent Teacher Conferences".

The WCSD Prevention Recovery Coordinators, Dr. Robin Stepps and Ms. Lavorges Canada, along with Chief Markeith Neal, were joined by representatives from the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office, the Arkansas Office of the State Drug Director, and The Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits.

Together, they visited each campus to assess student needs and explore ways their agencies can provide additional support and resources.

These organizations remain committed partners of the Watson Chapel School District, working collaboratively to support the safety, wellness, and success of our students.

2 days ago, Communications Department
Five people in uniform and business attire stand on a floor with a circle logo.
Thank you to all the JROTC teams, instructors, families, volunteers, and supporters who helped make our competition a success! 💛🖤 Congratulations to all of the cadets on a job well done! #WatsonChapelSchoolDistrict #JROTC #WildcatPride
3 days ago, Communications Department
📢 ATLAS Testing Reminder

Meta glasses, AI-enabled glasses, and other Bluetooth-connected smart glasses fall under Arkansas’ Bell-to-Bell, No Cell requirements.

Students should not bring or wear smart glasses during the school day including those with prescription lenses.

Thank you for your cooperation. 💛🖤
3 days ago, Communications Department
An announcement poster from Watson Chapel School District warns against bringing or wearing smart glasses during the school day.
Watson Chapel School District is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and help make a difference for our students and families. Ready to become part of the Wildcat family?

Apply online today at wc.schoolspring.com


3 days ago, Communications Department
A black and white recruitment ad lists positions for kindergarten teacher, elementary guidance counselor, and more. It includes an arrow pointing down.
WCSD Families: Students who receive specialized transportation services will be dismissed early on Sept. 15 & 17. Elementary students will dismiss at 12:00 p.m., and secondary students will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
4 days ago, Communications Department
🎖️ The Watson Chapel Annual Color Guard Competition is TOMORROW!

Come out and support our Watson Chapel JROTC cadets as they compete alongside schools from across the area. This is a free event open to the public.

📍 Watson Chapel Jr. High Gym
⏰ 8:00 AM


5 days ago, Communications Department
Banner for Annual Color Guard Competition. Five uniformed individuals in front of a building, with a black background.
🎉 Congratulations to the 2026–2027 Inaugural Cohort of the Aspiring Leaders Institute!

Watson Chapel School District is proud to recognize the educators selected to participate in this new leadership development initiative.

The Aspiring Leaders Institute is designed to strengthen leadership knowledge, skills, and capacity while preparing educators to grow, lead, and make an even greater impact across our district.

We are excited to support this inaugural group as they take the next step in their leadership journey. 💛🖤

Growing Leaders From Within.
#WCSD #AspiringLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #ImpactStartsHere
5 days ago, Communications Department
Black background with seven photos of educators. At the top, "Aspiring Leaders Institute Inaugural Cohort | 2026-2027" and "Growing Leaders From Within".
We are so blessed to have amazing Cafeteria staff throughout Watson Chapel School District
5 days ago, Watson Chapel Food Service
Menu for lunch at Edgewood Elementary on September 11, 2026. It features chicken wings, tater tots, broccoli, milk, and a fruit option.
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Edgewood Elementary!

Join us September 14–18 for a week full of books, family, and fun! Special shopping times are planned for grandparents, fathers, and mothers , along with extended hours during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Books open minds, and reading builds bright futures! We can’t wait to see our scholars and families at the Book Fair! 💛📚
5 days ago, Communications Department
An announcement for the Fall Book Fair at Edgewood Elementary School from September 14 to 18.
🏈💛🖤 IT’S GAME DAY, WILDCATS!

WCJHS Football is ready to hit the field! Come out tonight and cheer on our Wildcats as they take on the Star City Bulldogs at Watson Chapel Football Stadium!

⏰ 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Football Stadium
Scan the QR code to skip the ticket line .
💵 REMINDER: The concession stand is CASH ONLY.
6 days ago, Communications Department
Poster for game day football. Football player wearing helmet, gloves, and black uniform. Date, time, and location.

I've been bragging on Waston Chapel Junior High and High School this week. The students enjoyed the pulled pork and the new parfaits.

But there are wonderful things going on at Coleman and Edgewood too. I will brag on some of the great things they are doing for our students next week.

Watson Chapel School District nutrition staff is providing our students with amazing food this year.

6 days ago, Watson Chapel Food Service
Notification and picture of the lunch that was offered at the Junior and High Schools today.
📚💛 Edgewood Elementary families, join us Tuesday, September 22, for two important sessions designed to support our scholars!

5:00–5:30 PM | Title I Meeting
Learn more about our Title I program, available resources and support for students, ways families can get involved, and opportunities to ask questions.

5:30–6:00 PM | ATLAS Testing Information Session
Learn what ATLAS testing is, what students can expect, and helpful tips and resources to support your child at home.

We hope you’ll join us for both sessions as we work together to help our scholars succeed! 🖤💛
6 days ago, Communications Department
Black and yellow background with a cub. Text reads "Title I Meeting, Edgewood Elementary, Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026".
Event flyer with a golden cat, a calendar, and a clock. It reads "Atlas Testing" and "Edgewood Elementary".
Junior High and High School are enjoying trying the new Parfaits.
6 days ago, Watson Chapel Food Service
An advertisement for a Tuesday Parfait at two schools. There are two images of parfaits. One has berries and French toast. The other has berries and muffin.
Graphyte is bringing an exciting COMMUNITY CELEBRATION to Downtown Pine Bluff, and everyone is invited! 🙌🏾💚

Come enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a LIVE performance by American Idol Top 20 finalist Makiya Mustiful, plus great music, delicious food and plenty of community fun!

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Simmons Bank Park
601 S. Main Street, Pine Bluff

This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so bring your family, invite your friends and come celebrate with the community! You don’t want to miss this! 🎤🎉
7 days ago, Communications Department
Event poster with woman smiling, purple suit, white background, event name, date, time, location, sponsor, and live music.
Support the Watson Chapel High School National Beta Club through our Double Good Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser! 📅 September 9–16, 2026 🔗 Visit our fundraising page to learn more and place your order: popup.doublegood.com/event/7e24a872-a8a6-11f1 a09a-13d7c351432a Thank you for supporting our Wildcats! 🐾🍿
7 days ago, Communications Department
📚🐾 Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Edgewood’s Wild About Reading! Your time helped make reading extra special for our scholars. 💛🖤 Our next reading day is October 14, 2026! Want to volunteer? Sign up here: https://myqrcode.mobi/82ef5474 Let’s keep our Wildcats WILD about reading! 📖🐾
7 days ago, Communications Department