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.
8 minutes 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!

about 2 hours 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.!

about 3 hours 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! 📱🐾

1 day 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.
3 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! 🖤💛

4 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.
4 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!
7 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!

7 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!
7 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.

7 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.

8 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 🐾📚✨
8 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.
🚌 2026–2027 Transportation Form
This form is only for newly enrolled students and students who missed the original transportation registration deadline. Please do not submit another form if your student has already been registered unless your home address has changed. Link: https://shorturl.at/SQnKA
11 days ago, Communications Department
Black text on a white background displays "Watson Chapel School District Transportation Form" and instructions for filling it out.

Teen Court Volunteers Wanted

Students in grades 9–12 are invited to volunteer with the Jefferson and Lincoln Counties Teen Court. Recruitment runs from August 3 through October 31, 2026. Call 870-541-5455 for more information.

Please review the flyer for complete details

13 days ago, Communications Department
Flyer recruiting Jefferson and Lincoln Counties Teen Court volunteers in grades 9 through 12. Recruitment runs August 3 through October 31, 2026. Volunteers can earn community service hours, gain juvenile justice experience, participate in real court cases, and attend field trips. Orientation will be held September 1, 2026, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jack Jones Juvenile Center, 301 East Second Avenue in Pine Bluff. For more information, call 870-541-5455.

Join us July 31 from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at 4000 Camden Road. New and returning families can complete or update registration records, meet new school leaders, receive important updates, and explore student organizations.

15 days ago, Communications Department
Document with a yellow and black gradient background. Text in white reads "Watson Check School District Student Check-In & Registration" and "July 31, 2026 | 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M."

Mark your calendars!

New Life Church is hosting a School Supply Mall on July 25, 2026, from 9 AM–2 PM with free school supplies for students while supplies last.

Bring the family and help us prepare for a great school year!

18 days ago, Communications Department
**Alt Text:** Colorful back-to-school flyer for New Life Church’s School Supply Mall. The design features bright school-themed graphics, including crayons, pencils, notebooks, scissors, glue, a backpack, sticky notes, and paint splashes on a dark blue background. Large text reads “School Supply Mall.” The flyer says free school supplies for students will be available while supplies last. Event details: **July 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM** at **2801 South Olive Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603**. Additional text says, “Let’s prepare for a great year!” and “Fun! Food! Giveaways! & More!” Three logos appear along the bottom above the phrase: “Building stronger students. Building a stronger community.”

Edgewood Elementary’s 2026–2027 School Supply List is now available! School supply lists for every Watson Chapel School District school will be released throughout this week. We are excited to welcome our students back!

18 days ago, Communications Department
An informational list of school supplies for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade at Edgewood Elementary School, 2026-2027 school year.
Join the Change in the Bluff Aquatic Splash Day on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center. The free event will include BBQ, games, activities, wellness resources, community fun, and a school-supply giveaway.

Please review the flyer for complete details.
21 days ago, Communications Department
Flyer for the Change in the Bluff Aquatic Splash Day on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center, 400 E. 11th Avenue in Pine Bluff. The free youth event includes BBQ, games, activities, wellness resources, community fun, vendors, and a school-supply giveaway. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, the Watson Chapel School District will continue to share community events, resources, and opportunities designed to help families get their scholars ready for a successful start.

The Busybee Lodge Back 2 School Giveaway will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with doors opening at 12:00 p.m. Families can enjoy school supplies, food giveaways, free haircuts and braiding, prizes, community resources, and more.

Please review the flyer for complete details.

22 days ago, Communications Department
Flyer for the Busybee Lodge “Back 2 School Giveaway” on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, 2906 East Harding Avenue in Pine Bluff. Doors open at noon. The event includes food and school-supply giveaways, prizes, free haircuts and braiding, community resources, and more. Contact Glen Jackson Jr. at (870) 501-1017.