Coleman Elementary Back to School Orientation Tuesday, August 5th from 5:30 - 6:30 for 2nd & 3rd graders. Please come to find out about the new start and end times for school and other news and expectations for the 2025-2026 school year. See you at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
Coleman Elementary Parents/Guardians of the Year: The time has finally come - it's orientation time again! Come check out what's happening at Coleman Elementary School. Learn about our expectations, see what students will be learning, and meet your child's teacher. Tuesday, August 5th, for 2nd and 3rd Graders, and Thursday, August 7th, for 4th and 5th Graders, from 5:30 to 6:30 daily in the gym. See you there!
🎉 BACK TO SCHOOL CONVOCATION 2025 🎉
👢 Theme: Boots on the Ground 👢
We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year with purpose, pride, and power! Join us as we bring all staff together for an energizing celebration and convocation to set the tone for a successful year ahead. Let’s get ready to lead, support, and inspire—because our boots are on the ground, and we’re all in for our students! 💛🖤
📅 Thursday, August 7, 2025
📍 WCHS Auxiliary Gym
⏰ 8:00 am
👢 Theme: Boots on the Ground 👢
We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year with purpose, pride, and power! Join us as we bring all staff together for an energizing celebration and convocation to set the tone for a successful year ahead. Let’s get ready to lead, support, and inspire—because our boots are on the ground, and we’re all in for our students! 💛🖤
📅 Thursday, August 7, 2025
📍 WCHS Auxiliary Gym
⏰ 8:00 am
🚌 Attention Families!
A new Transportation Request Form must be completed for EACH student in our district.
✅ Student must be enrolled for the 2025–2026 school year
✅ Address must be current in eSchool
✅ Deadline: August 1, 2025
📲 Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/i9VoPYZxhL5ej1m38
Or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Submitting by the deadline ensures your student has transportation on Day 1! 🚍
A new Transportation Request Form must be completed for EACH student in our district.
✅ Student must be enrolled for the 2025–2026 school year
✅ Address must be current in eSchool
✅ Deadline: August 1, 2025
📲 Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/i9VoPYZxhL5ej1m38
Or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Submitting by the deadline ensures your student has transportation on Day 1! 🚍
Please complete your free and reduced meal application to support our school programs and ensure you have an application on file for next summer's EBT.
Note: if your student receives SNAP, you do not need to complete an application.
Note: if your student receives SNAP, you do not need to complete an application.
In an effort to maintain a respectful, productive, & orderly environment during Board of Education meetings, the Watson Chapel School District Board of Directors have created guidelines for public comment, which align with best practices & ensure all voices are heard within the structure of our public governance process. Please visit our website to see the document in its entirety.
Education is a cooperative undertaking between the schools and the community, and a successful program can be developed only when there is understanding and communication.
We invite members of our community to share their feedback with the WCSD Board of Education every second Monday of the month. Board meetings are at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office at 4100 Camden Road. You can register to speak by signing in at a board meeting. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.
State law requires community speakers to live in the Watson Chapel School District zone, work for WCSD or have a student enrolled in the district. Each speaker will receive three minutes.
We invite members of our community to share their feedback with the WCSD Board of Education every second Monday of the month. Board meetings are at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office at 4100 Camden Road. You can register to speak by signing in at a board meeting. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.
State law requires community speakers to live in the Watson Chapel School District zone, work for WCSD or have a student enrolled in the district. Each speaker will receive three minutes.
📵 Bell to Bell, No Cell! 📵
In alignment with Act 122 of Arkansas, our district is implementing the Yondr pouch system to create focused, distraction-free learning environments. Starting this school year, student devices will be securely stored in Yondr pouches during instructional time — from bell to bell. Let's work together to keep classrooms engaged and minds on learning! 💡📚
In alignment with Act 122 of Arkansas, our district is implementing the Yondr pouch system to create focused, distraction-free learning environments. Starting this school year, student devices will be securely stored in Yondr pouches during instructional time — from bell to bell. Let's work together to keep classrooms engaged and minds on learning! 💡📚
📵 Bell to Bell, No Cell! 📵
In alignment with Act 122 of Arkansas, our district is implementing the Yondr pouch system to create focused, distraction-free learning environments. Starting this school year, student devices will be securely stored in Yondr pouches during instructional time — from bell to bell. Let's work together to keep classrooms engaged and minds on learning! 💡📚
In alignment with Act 122 of Arkansas, our district is implementing the Yondr pouch system to create focused, distraction-free learning environments. Starting this school year, student devices will be securely stored in Yondr pouches during instructional time — from bell to bell. Let's work together to keep classrooms engaged and minds on learning! 💡📚
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! 🖤💛
