Good morning, Coleman Elementary Parents and Guardians, this is just a reminder that we will dismiss early today due to Parent Teacher Conference. The first bell will ring at 1:30, the car and van riders will be dismissed at 1:35, and the last bell will ring at 1:40. All students must be picked up no later than 1:45. Please make the necessary arrangements to have your child picked up on time.

There are reports of a lockdown incident in Waycross, Georgia at a school that also goes by “WCHS” on social media at this time. There is NO lockdown in effect at Watson Chapel School District or any of the Watson Chapel campuses. Please be assured that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.

Reminder about Parent-Teacher Conferences that are being held tomorrow. We look forward to meeting with you!

Coleman Elementary invites you to join us for our Book Fair and Pastries for Parents event tomorrow morning, Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:30 AM.

Check out this week's The Wildcat Fantastic 5 on our YouTube channel to see some of the great things happening at Watson Chapel!

WCHS Cheer will be hosting a cheer clinic for 3rd-6th graders in the Auxiliary Gym from September 30-October 4. The cost is $35 per person. See flyer for more details!

Flu clinic dates are attached!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for September 24 from 2-7 pm. Students will be dismissed early.

Introducing a new district initiative to address the needs of our students and families that will provide essential items called The Wildcat Store!! Donations are being accepted at the Central Office. See the flyer and letter attached for more specific information.

We would like to send a special "thank you" and shout out to Paster Theophilus Smith Sr. and the New Town Missionary Baptist Church for their donation to the ROAR Store at Coleman Elementary!! We would like to send another special "thank you" to Mr. Alan Frazier for his donation to the ROAR Store at Coleman Elementary as well!! Thank you for partnering with Coleman to support our scholars!

UAPB and WCSD are excited to present "Kids in the Kitchen" series at the Watson Chapel Public Library! This opportunity is open to 5th grade students and transportation will be provided by the district. There are 20 slots available and sign up is available until September 27 using this link: https://tinyurl.com/wckik See the flyer attached for more details.

Click the link to check out this short video highlighting some of the exciting things going on around Watson Chapel! https://youtu.be/08BsPs4JzQM

No school on Labor Day. See you Tuesday, September 3!

Click the link to check out this short video highlighting some of the exciting things going on around Watson Chapel! https://5il.co/2uia5

All parent, students, community members, elected officials, and local business owners are invited to a meet and greet event with our superintendent, Dr. Keith McGee on August 27 at the Reynolds Community Center from 6-7 pm. Please see the flyer for more information.

Coleman Elementary would like to give a GREAT BIG SHOUT OUT, to the dads and father figures that brought our scholars to school on the first day! We had many volunteers to assist us with getting our scholars to class. Thank you to the Bailey Group, district and building leaders, board members, and the WCSD Senior Girls Basketball Team for gracing us with their presence yesterday. A special thanks to the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, for your community service. With everyone’s assistance, our first day ran smoothly because of you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

We can't wait to see you Monday!

Dads, father figures, mentors, etc.... You are invited to participate in our "Dads Take Your Child to School" initiative on August 19! Tag us in your first day photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use #WCDads24 so we can celebrate with you and your family!

Check out the new artwork at Coleman by Greg Newsom!

WCSD is happy to announce the dates and times for our open house and orientation sessions at each of our campuses. Please see the attached image for details.