April is National Kite Month. It's a time to celebrate the joy of kite flying and
share this activity with others. The first day of National Kite Month is April 2,
2025. Here's why April is a great time to celebrate kite flying:
Springtime Celebrations
April marks the beginning of spring, when weather conditions are often more
suitable for kite flying. Edgewood Elementary School art students learned about
weather forecasts and how weather affects their kite-flying success. Edgewood
Elementary School art teacher Ms. McDonald demonstrated the project by
assembling a kite and showing the students how each part works. The art students
designed their kites using polyester fabric, watercolor markers, paintbrushes, and
water. Ms. McDonald encouraged the students to create beautiful kite designs as a
collaborative project. Students anxiously took their kites outside during art class
the following week and began kite-flying lessons. The art class enjoyed this project
by learning how functional art, science, and GT (Gifted and Talented) design
standards work together to create fun outdoor activities.
Come join us for Teach the World To Sing at Edgewood Elementary Cafeteria
Thursday, May 8, 2025
8:35 - 9:10 AM
First Grade will present music and art.
WCSD is proud to announce the Teachers of the Year for each of our schools! These outstanding educators have been selected by their peers for demonstrating excellence in teaching, a commitment to student success, and leadership within their school communities. Congratulations!!
Principals, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and service to the students and staff of Watson Chapel Schools. Happy Principal's Appreciation Day! 🐾💛🖤
It's that time again. Almost time for the students at Edgewood to say goodbye to this grade level and move to another. Order your yearbook and have those memories forever. Yearbooks are $15 and ordered online.
AR Kids Read is one of our district partners and we are excited to share this great opportunity for our elementary students!
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Thank you!
We are so proud of our scholars, teachers, and school staff who have worked hard to make this happen! Way to go!!
We are so excited to have Laura Hart from Simmons Bank, Cathi Swan and staff members from Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative, and Dr. McGee, Mrs. Posey, and Mrs. Walker from WCSD Central Office reading to our students at Edgewood this morning! Thank you to all who showed up to encourage our students to keep reading-we appreciate you!
School is dismissed in observance of Good Friday on April 18.
Please join Dr. McGee, Superintendent of Watson Chapel School District, for a Cookies and Conversation event on Monday, April 21 in the high school auditorium at 5:30 pm. All parents, students, staff, and community members are invited.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The district is excited to celebrate our scholars who have showed dramatic growth or high achievement in ELA, math, and science through this school year! We are so proud. Way to go and keep up the wonderful work! 🐾💛🖤
Join our superintendent on Monday, April 21!
Just a reminder that due to anticipated severe weather, all schools in the district will have an early release today for the safety of our students and staff. The dismissal schedule will be as follows:
Elementary Schools: 1:00 PM
Junior High & High School: 1:30 PM
All after-school activities and programs will be canceled. Please ensure that transportation arrangements are made accordingly.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
The Watson Chapel School District administration is closely monitoring weather forecasts, which indicate the potential for severe conditions on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, around dismissal time. While no decision has been made at this time, please know that the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
In the event of a closure or early release, we will promptly notify you through our standard communication channels. We encourage families to stay prepared and connected for updates.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we navigate this situation with caution and care.
At Watson Chapel School District, our mission is clear—we are dedicated to providing a high-quality education that empowers students to solve problems and become independent thinkers in the 21st century.
We foster a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, engage in meaningful discussions, and develop the skills needed for lifelong success. Our educators are committed to teaching—ensuring every student has the tools to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society.
We stand firm in our commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and preparing students for a bright future.
#WildcatNation
School will be closed for Spring Break March 24-28. Enjoy!
The Topping Off Ceremony will be live streamed from our Facebook channel. It will also be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel later today. The ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 pm today. Please subscribe to our social media to stay updated on the latest Wildcat news!
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Good morning!
Spring testing dates for ATLAS and AP exams are coming soon! Please help our scholars do their very best by ensuring they get good rest and eat breakfast. All tests are scheduled at the beginning of the school day (unless otherwise noted) so it is very important for students to arrive at school on time. We appreciate everything you do to make our partnership a success!
School is dismissed March 17-21 for Spring Break. Enjoy!
