Edgewood Elementary

Congratulations to Watson Chapel School District’s 2025–2026 Merit Pay Recipients! 🎉

We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for their tireless work, unwavering dedication, and commitment to our students, schools, and community. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do to help make WCSD a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed.

Please join us in celebrating our recipients! 🖤💛

🚌 Important reminder for WCSD families!

The 2026–2027 Transportation Form is due Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM to help ensure transportation for the upcoming school year.

Click the link below to complete the form today.
https://watsonchapelsd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=watsonchapelsd&t=54a9aec14y52

Please join us for a Math and Science Family Fun Night on Thursday, April 23, 5:30-6:30 P.M.

Please join us for a Math and Science Family Fun Night on Thursday, April 23, 5:30-6:30 P.M.

Please join us for a Math and Science Family Fun Night on Thursday, April 23, 5:30-6:30 P.M.

Kindergarten Registration will be open for the 2026-2027 school year during the week of April 20 - 24,2026. Please bring the documents listed when registering your student.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, I am writing to provide an important update regarding the earlier safety situation near our high school campus. Local law enforcement agencies have completed their sweep of the area, and the high school has been cleared. Based on guidance from authorities, we have resumed normal school operations and schedules. While the situation occurred off campus and there were no injuries reported, we will continue to maintain precautionary safety measures throughout the day out of an abundance of caution. Our administrative team will remain in close communication with local law enforcement and will monitor the situation closely. Please know: -All students and staff remain safe and accounted for. -The campus has been officially cleared by law enforcement. -Instruction has resumed on a normal schedule. -Additional safety precautions will remain in place. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we worked to ensure the safety of everyone in our school community. As always, the safety and well- being of our students and staff is our highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, I am writing to inform you of a situation that occurred near ourr high school campus today. Reports were received of shots being heard in the surrounding neighborhood. I want to be clear that this incident did not occur on school grounds, and at this time, there are no reported injuries connected to our school community. Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately implemented our active shooter safety protocols. All students and staff were secured safely inside the building, and we are working closely with local law enforcement, who are actively investigating the situation and monitoring the area. At this time: -All students and staff are safe and accounted for -The incident remains off campus -Law enforcement is present and providing guidance -We will maintain heightened safety procedures until authorities advise otherwise. We understand that situations like this can cause concern, and we are committed to keeping you informed. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Sincerely, Dr. Keith McGee Superintendent of Schools

Kindergarten Registration will be open for the 2026-2027 school year during the week of April 20 - 24,2026. Please bring the documents listed when registering your student.

Edgewood Elementary School will host a "Popping Into Kindergarten" themed Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, April, 21, 2026, 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

It is with great pride and appreciation that we recognize and celebrate our 2025–2026 Classified Employees of the Year. These outstanding individuals exemplify excellence, dedication, and a deep commitment to serving our students, staff, and community every day.

Each of these individuals plays a vital role in the success of our district. Their daily contributions, often behind the scenes, ensure that our schools run smoothly and that our students are supported, safe, and ready to learn.

We thank them for their unwavering commitment and for representing the very best of Watson Chapel School District.

Please join in congratulating this year's honorees!

Thank you to our wonderful assistant principals at Watson Chapel! We appreciate all you do each and every day!

The Edgewood Elementary 2025–2026 Yearbook is now available for pre-order—don’t miss out on this special keepsake!

Packed with 64 full-color pages, this yearbook captures the heart of our school year—from classroom moments to unforgettable events—taking you on a vibrant pictorial journey your child will love looking back on for years to come.

Ordering is easy! Simply scan the QR code to order online or send $20 cash to the school.

Be sure to place your order by Friday, April 10th to guarantee your copy. Only a very limited number of extra yearbooks will be available once they arrive—so secure yours today!

We are beyond excited to announce that WCSD Child Nutrition Director Paula Bailey has been selected for the Chef Ann Foundation’s 2026 Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship! This program is dedicated to one of her biggest passions: bringing more fresh, scratch-cooked meals to our schools. Over the next 13 months, she will be deepening her knowledge of scratch-cooking, sustainable food systems, and equitable school food reform alongside 22 other changemakers from across the country.

We are honored for her to be part of this important movement, and can’t wait to see her bring these transformative ideas back to Watson Chapel. To learn more about the program and the cohort of Fellows, check out: https://www.chefannfoundation.org/what-we-do/healthy-school-food-pathway/fellowship/

Together, they are working to create a more delicious and nourishing future for our nation’s students. Let’s get cooking!

Join us as we honor Employees of the Year for the Watson Chapel School District! Tickets are $25 and available for purchase April 1. More information coming soon!

March 30th will be Career Day at Edgewood and Coleman Elementary Schools. Please allow your student to dress up to represent their future career!

March 30th will be Career Day at Edgewood and Coleman Elementary Schools. Please allow your student to dress up to represent their future career!

March 30th will be Career Day at Edgewood and Coleman Elementary Schools. Please allow your student to dress up to represent their future career!

We will be out of school March 23 - March 27 for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 30.