Sunflower Social

Join The Compass Rose Club on Saturday, August 29, from 5:00–11:00 p.m. at the Compass Rose Community Garden for a free evening of food, fun, community, and an outdoor movie.
about 8 hours ago, Communications Department
Flyer for The Compass Rose Club’s Sunflower Social: A Kickback in the Garden on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 5:00–11:00 p.m. at the Compass Rose Community Garden, 1800 W. Havis Street in Pine Bluff. The free event includes garden tours, popcorn, food vendors, charcuterie, refreshments, a possible UAPB football watch party, and an outdoor movie. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends. For more information, call 501-777-5450.
Watson Chapel School District welcomes Dr. Robin and Ms. Canada as our new Prevention Recovery Coordinators through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. They will work with school staff to provide prevention, early intervention, and recovery support for students. Please join us in welcoming them to WSCD!
3 days ago, Communications Department
Advertisement for Watson Chapel School District with two women. One wears glasses, the other wears a green shirt.
Edgewood Elementary ATLAS Screener Begins Next Week! 📚

Edgewood families, the ATLAS Screener will begin next week. This short assessment will be given one time this school year to help teachers better understand what our scholars already know, what they are ready to learn, and how we can best support their growth.

The ATLAS Screener is not a pass-or-fail test. It is simply a tool to help our teachers plan instruction and meet the needs of every scholar.

Attendance and punctuality are especially important during the screening period. Screeners are given in the morning, so scholars should arrive on time by 7:45 a.m.

Thank you for partnering with us to give our scholars the best start possible this school year! 💛🖤

On time. Every day. Ready to R.O.A.R.!
10 days ago, Communications Department
Bright poster with "Edgewood Elementary Atlas Screener Will Begin Next Week" at the top. It shows a lion, clock, and other icons.
The Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation is sponsoring a FREE baseball and softball clinic for youth with special needs!

They are also looking for volunteers who are ready to lend a helping hand, encourage our young athletes, and help make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone.
12 days ago, Communications Department
A flyer for the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation. It advertises a free baseball/softball clinic for youth with special needs. QR code and contact info provided.
Edgewood Elementary families: Please review the morning car drop-off, afternoon car pick-up, and dismissal procedures for both car riders and bus riders.

Following the designated procedures will help ensure a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process. Please allow extra time and remain patient as everyone becomes familiar with the routine. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!
13 days ago, Communications Department
A flyer for Edgewood Elementary. Morning car drop-off is on 32nd Street. Afternoon pick-up is on W 32nd Street.
A notice for Edgewood Elementary shows a cat, "No Students Will Be Checked Out After 2:30 PM." It directs parents to the pickup line on W 32nd Street.
Join us on Monday, August 10, as we welcome our Wildcats back to school and help them begin an incredible new year. Your presence on the first day will send a powerful message of encouragement, support, and Wildcat pride.

Be sure to capture the moment and share your first-day photos using #WildcatSendOff!
16 days ago, Communications Department
An older man and a student are smiling and taking a selfie outside a school building.
If you haven’t had a chance to complete the 2026–2027 Transportation Form, now is the time! Please complete the form before school starts to help ensure your student’s transportation needs are on file and ready for the new school year.

https://watsonchapelsd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=watsonchapelsd&t=babeea79tl1b
17 days ago, Communications Department
The Pine Bluff Black Firefighters Association will host its Project Fresh Start Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bethel New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 Commerce Road in Pine Bluff.

Please review the flyer for additional details.
17 days ago, Communications Department
An event poster for Brave Fresh, sponsored by Bethel New Bethel Church. Features event details, sponsors, and contact information.

Bus Route Information Update

Bus route assignments will be sent to all bus riders by the end of the day today, Friday, August 7, 2026. Information will be sent to the email address associated with the student’s eSchool account.

Please check the email linked to your student’s eSchool profile for their assigned route information.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prepare for a successful start to the school year!

17 days ago, Communications Department
Advertisement for bus riders showing a yellow bus. Text highlights information about receiving bus route information by email.

One of our very own Wildcats is giving back to the community! If your student is in elementary school, this event is just for them. Join us on August 9 at 3:00 p.m.!

17 days ago, Communications Department
Flyer with an adult holding a basketball. It reads, "Backpack Giveaway" and "Hall of Famer Coach Johnnie Harris."

Stay connected with Watson Chapel School District, all in one place!

Download the WCSD app for district news, school updates, events, class notes, alerts, reminders, messaging, and more.

Search “Watson Chapel SD, AR” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download it today! 📱🐾

18 days ago, Communications Department
A smartphone displaying an app interface. It shows options like messaging, events, and alerts. A football is on the screen.
Wildcat Men, we need you!

Dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, mentors, coaches, veterans, pastors, and positive male role models are invited to join us on Monday, August 10, to welcome our Wildcats on the first day of school.

Your presence will provide encouragement, support, and a strong start to the new school year. Capture and share your first-day photos using #WildcatSendOff.
20 days ago, Communications Department
A poster invites men to join on a specific date for an event. It features a man and a boy smiling and posing for a photo.

Join us for Edgewood Elementary Open House!

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, ask questions, and prepare for a successful school year. You are also welcome to bring your school supplies! 🖤💛

21 days ago, Communications Department
An invitation for an open house at Edgewood Elementary on August 6, 2026, with a cartoon tiger, children, and teachers.
📣 Watson Chapel families, mark your calendars!

Open House and Student & Parent Orientation are coming up this week for some of our schools! Meet teachers, tour the schools, take ID pictures, class schedules, receive important information, and prepare for a successful 2026–2027 school year.
21 days ago, Communications Department
Black and yellow text on a white background lists open house dates for schools. Details for Edgewood, Watson Chapel High, and Watson Chapel Junior High.
You still have time to get here, we’re here until 6:00 p.m.!

Get your questions answered, sign up for clubs and organizations, meet with our school leaders, and, most importantly, complete your paperwork now so you’ll have less to worry about when school begins!
24 days ago, Communications Department
An event poster with a basketball court in the background. It reads, "Guess who we're missing?" and "Student Check-in & Registration".

Join First Ward Living Grace Pantry for an incredible community event as we help families prepare for the new school year! 📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

FREE while supplies last: 🛒 Groceries 🏠 Household Items 🧼 Hygiene & Toiletry Products ✏️ School Supplies 🎁 And much more!

24 days ago, Communications Department
A flyer for the Largest Back to School Giveaway Ever at Jefferson County on August 1, 2026.
Here are just a few of the smiling faces ready to welcome you to a wonderful year at Watson Chapel!

Stop by our one-stop registration and check-in event to get everything your family needs for a successful school year.

📅 Today
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you!
24 days ago, Communications Department
Five cheerleaders in matching yellow tops and black skirts, standing in a hallway with a door behind them.
Two young women wearing yellow and black uniforms stand outside a building. They hold papers and wear sneakers.
Person at a table with various papers, a blue bag, and a sign reading "Edgewood Elementary" in a gym.

Today is Student Check-In and Registration for the 2026–2027 Watson Chapel school year from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. All schools will check in at one location:

Watson Chapel Junior High Gymnasium ( old Watson Chapel High school Gym)
4000 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Please attend during the scheduled hours to complete the registration and check in process.

24 days ago, Communications Department
**Alt Text (Accessibility Description):** Square graphic for Watson Chapel School District Student Check-In and Registration. The design features black, gold, and white school colors with the headline, “Today is Registration Day! We’re excited to welcome you!” Event details state that registration will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Watson Chapel Junior High Gymnasium (Old Watson Chapel High School), located at 4000 Camden Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. The graphic notes that all schools will register at one location, including Edgewood Elementary (Kindergarten–2nd Grade), Coleman Elementary (3rd–5th Grade), Watson Chapel Junior High (6th–8th Grade), and Watson Chapel High School (9th–12th Grade). Background photos show families and staff participating in the registration process. The bottom of the graphic reads, “Let’s Get Ready for a Great School Year!” and welcomes students and families to the new school year.

📚 2026–2027 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION REMINDER

Parents and guardians, please make sure you bring all required documents. Your child cannot be enrolled until the necessary information has been received.

25 days ago, Communications Department
A registration packet from Watson Chapel School District asks for personal details and documents, including a birth certificate and immunization record.
DID YOU KNOW?

Tomorrow, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, is Student Check-In and Registration Day for the 2026–2027 school year!

🏫 All Watson Chapel schools will register at one convenient location:
📍 Watson Chapel Junior High Gymnasium (Old Watson Chapel High School gym)
📍 4000 Camden Road, Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Take advantage of this one-stop opportunity to complete registration and get ready for an amazing school year. We look forward to welcoming our Wildcat families tomorrow!

#WatsonChapel #WCSD #BackToSchool #WildcatPride 🐾📚✨
25 days ago, Communications Department
**Alt Text (Accessibility Description):** Square black, gold, and white graphic from Watson Chapel School District. The top of the graphic reads, “Did You Know?” in large gold letters beneath the district name. A message states, “Tomorrow is Student Check-In and Registration for the 2026–2027 school year!” The graphic announces that all Watson Chapel schools will register at one location on **Friday, July 31, 2026**, from **10:00 AM to 6:00 PM** at the **Watson Chapel Junior High Gymnasium (Old Watson Chapel High School), 4000 Camden Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603**. Three students wearing Watson Chapel Wildcat shirts are pictured in a school hallway. Event details are displayed alongside icons for the date, time, and location. A gold banner across the bottom lists the participating schools and grade levels: **Edgewood Elementary (Kindergarten–2nd Grade), Coleman Elementary (3rd–5th Grade), Watson Chapel Junior High (6th–8th Grade), and Watson Chapel High School (9th–12th Grade).** The graphic uses the district’s gold, black, and white colors and serves as a reminder that registration will take place the following day.