🏈 IT’S GAME DAY, WILDCAT NATION!🖤💛

The lights are on, the energy is up, and the Wildcats are ready to defend the Chapel! 🐾

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Stadium

Show up, be loud, and bring that Wildcat pride!

ONE TEAM. ONE PRIDE. ONE CHAPEL.

#GameDay #WatsonChapel #WildcatFootball #WildcatPride #DefendTheChapel

To help ensure the safety and well-being of our WCSD scholars, District Prevention Recovery Coordinators Dr. Robin Stepps and Ms. Lavorges Canada, through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, distributed Naloxone to all district nurses and principals.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication designed to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose during an emergency.

We extend our appreciation to our district partner, Exodus.Life, for providing the Naloxone for distribution and supporting our continued efforts to keep students and staff safe.

🏈 GAME DAY AT WATSON CHAPEL!🏈

The Watson Chapel Wildcats take on the Pine Bluff High Zebras on Friday, September 4, 2026!

🕠 Gates Open: 5:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM

Please review all game-day policies before arriving, including the **clear bag policy, student ID requirement, K–8 supervision requirement, and card-only ticket admission at the gate. Concessions are cash only.

Let’s pack the stadium and support our Wildcats! 🖤💛

#WatsonChapel #Wildcats #GameDay #WCSD

🌟 Mentorship Matters. Their Future Starts Here! 🌟 Give your child the opportunity to grow, connect, learn, and thrive with TOPPS Mentoring Programs! 💙💚💗 📲 Ready to join TOPPS Mentoring? Scan or Press the QR code on the flyer or click the link to apply today! https://form.jotform.com/262325803752052

Today, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜 Know the risks. Know the signs. Be prepared. Together, we can save lives. If you or someone you know may need assistance, Dr. Stepps and Ms. Canada, our Prevention Recovery Coordinators through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, are here to provide prevention, early intervention, and recovery support. #OverdoseAwarenessDay #WatsonChapel #TogetherWeCanSaveLives

We do not accept cash payments at any Watson Chapel sporting events. 💳 Pay with a debit or credit card at the gate, or📱 Scan the QR code to purchase your tickets online today! Plan ahead and get your tickets before game time! 🐾

📚🐾 Wildcats Are Wild About Reading! 🐾📚

We are inviting parents, families, community members, and community leaders to come share the joy of reading with an Edgewood scholar. Once a month, we want to welcome our community into our school to read, connect with our scholars, and show them that reading can open the door to so many opportunities!

Interested in joining us? Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! 📖🐾

Together, we can help our scholars ROAR in reading!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: EARLY DISMISSAL FOR WCHS & WCJHS

Watson Chapel School District Families and Community,

Approximately 11:40 a.m., the district administration of Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) was made aware of an unexpected, hazardous power utility pole that needs immediate attention.

Due to an emergency utility power pole being replaced and creating this hazardous condition, Watson Chapel High School (WCHS) and Watson Chapel Junior High School (WCJHS) will dismiss early today at 1:30 p.m. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Both schools will follow the normal dismissal operations.

All elementary schools are not affected and will continue to operate on their normal schedules.

Additionally, tonight’s football game against Jacksonville High School will continue as scheduled.

We appreciate the patience, understanding, and cooperation of our families as we respond to this unexpected situation. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

Watson Chapel School District

Keeping Game Day Safe for Everyone! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow as the Wildcats take on Jacksonville at 7:00 PM. Come out, show your Wildcat pride, and help us make game day safe and enjoyable for everyone!

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.

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!

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.!

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.

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!

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!

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

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.