Edgewood Elementary

📵 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! 💡📚

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! 🐾

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

School is dismissed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

Edgewood Elementary will be hosting a 1 day book fair from (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) on Fun Day, May 23, 2025. All books are under $10. Please see page 2 for order instructions online and payment options. Thank you for supporting reading with our students at Edgewood Elementary.

Edgewood Elementary will present kindergarten graduation on May 23 in the WCHS Auditorium. The 5:30 pm ceremony will include Brown, Scott, and Shanley's classes, while the 6:30 pm ceremony will include Nance, Adair, and Barnes' classes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Edgewood Elementary Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony instructions. Please follow the instructions on the attached flyer to make everything run smoothly for Kindergarten graduation. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before your child's scheduled time. Thanks!

Another gentle reminder about Edgewood Elementary Yearbooks. Tomorrow is the deadline to order your yearbook online. After tomorrow there is no more ordering 2024-2025 yearbooks. So please go ahead an order those memories while you can. See the attached flyer for instructions on how to order yours today.

Its time to get your Edgewood Elementary Yearbook. The deadline is May 16, 2025. After that date there will be no more ordering yearbooks. See the attached flyer for directions in ordering your student's yearbook.

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! 🖤💛

Watson Chapel School District will hold a school board meeting Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm at 4100 Camden Rd Pine Bluff AR.

The public library has partnered with AR Kids Read to offer a free four-week tutoring program this summer. There are 100 slots available for students in 1st-5th grade. This is a wonderful tutoring opportunity and summer activity for your student!

Parents, please see the brochure images from DHS regarding summer EBT. More information will be sent to your email address on file with the school if you are eligible.

Edgewood celebrated their teachers with nachos, a potato bar and ice cream sundaes! ARESC came by and provided cookies too. They also showed their appreciation for their fabulous school nurse for Nurse Appreciation Week! It's been a wonderful week of celebrations all over the district!

The Fine Arts Department at Edgewood Elementary presented a special program Thursday evening with the district's first graders. Enjoy some pictures from the event!