Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) is a federal program designed to provide food support to families with children who were receiving free and reduced-price school meals and missed school for COVID-related absences. It can help families pay for food when students are absent from school due to a COVID-19 related isolation/quarantine. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS), received approval to operate this program in response to the COVID-19 related school closures for school year 2021-22.
To be eligible a student must:
Qualify for free and reduced priced meal, AND
Have been absent from school due to COVID-19 isolation/quarantine
**Benefits are allowed only on planned school calendar days. Benefits are not allowed on weekends or holidays.
For students whose instruction choice was in-person, the households can contact the Watson Chapel School District, Attn: Paula Bailey at 870-879-9432 and complete the Arkansas Parent-Initiated P-EBT Application or households can complete the on-line form at https://forms.gle/g3jV1rREK3rwqzqe7.
PAPER OR ON-LINE FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, JULY 29TH.
The school district will verify the absences, approve the application, and submit the student’s information to DESE. DESE will provide a file for DHS to process the benefit.
Anticipated timeline:
June 23, 2022 – July 29, 2022 – Household to complete the application process and submit to the district
July 29, 2022 - August 12, 2022 – District to consolidate collected student information and submit spreadsheet to DESE
If you have questions or need help, contact Paula Bailey at 870-879-9432 or pbailey@wcmail.k12.ar.us.
Sincerely,
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The most important reason we are asking for your help?
Our students! They deserve the best we can give them. Voting YES is a vote for the future of these students and our community.
How does Watson Chapel compare to other districts in Jefferson County? Our millage rate has been below all the others for some time. The increase would keep us lower than others.
What would the new high school look like? Here are some proposed renderings of the front and side entrances.
How will the millage increase affect you and your family?
How will money from the millage be used? The state is providing $14.5 million to help build a new high school. WC is responsible for the remaining $8.6 million. 3.7 mils from the millage will go towards that expense. The other 2 mils will go towards maintenance & operations.
Watson Chapel needs your help! We are asking for a millage increase on August 9 to help with the cost of a new, safe high school for our students. An increase would still keep us below other districts in Jefferson County while investing in our students and community!
School supply lists for the upcoming school year are now posted on our website!
https://www.wc-web.k12.ar.us/page/parent-resources
2022 Football Schedules Posted!
WCSD will open our virtual learning application on Friday, July 1, 2022 for the upcoming school year with a deadline of August 5, 2022. Applications will be time and date stamped upon submission and reviewed in the order they are received. It will be posted on our district website under NEWS.
Orientation will be announced as soon as it is finalized and attendance at an orientation session by students and a guardian will be mandatory for virtual students. Spots are limited so fill out the application early!
Special Education records from 2015-2016 will be destroyed. Parents of these students can obtain copies of them if you wish. Call Natasha Dunn before June 30.
Congratulations to Freddie Savage III and Emarie Maghoney for their awards. We are proud of you.
Today we recognize the help we get from the Jefferson County Sheriffs office and specifically Captain Brunson. Thank you for your support.
High school students visited UAPB last week to learn about campus life and educational opportunities. Chancellor Alexander took time to speak with them and offer some words of encouragement!
Parents of GIRLS entering grades 1-9, there's only a week left to sign up for Lady Cat Basketball Camp with Coach Henderson to be held May 31 - June 3! Cost is only $20 and that includes a t-shirt. See image for application and more information!
We appreciate our local law enforcement helping us keep a safe environment.
Come out and support the Wildcats! 🐾
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Our wonderful Superintendent, Dr. Curry grilling hamburgers for our seniors! Thank you to Coach Moody for your help. We had our Pastors on Patrol to donate all the food and our Father Figures for helping serve! It takes a billiard and we are so thankful for all of you!
WCJH will host a Cross-Over Ceremony on May 24 at 6 pm for all 9th graders who are transitioning to 10th grade! All students who have earned 5.5 credits will be able to participate but must RSVP by May 13 @ 879-4420. Each student can bring 3 guests and dinner will be served!
