Watson Chapel High
Home of the Wildcats
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
The Watson Chapel High School supply list for the 2026–2027 school year is now available.
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.
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!
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.
Please review the flyer for complete details.
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.
WCSD Community: For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please follow official Watson Chapel School District communication channels. We appreciate community pages sharing district information; however, please use only official district flyers and announcements when reposting. Information may change, and our official platforms are updated accordingly. Before sharing district news, please verify that it comes directly from an official WCSD source. Thank you for helping us keep our community informed.
Today is the final day to submit your child's 2026–2027 Transportation Form. All parents and guardians must complete the form, even if transportation needs have not changed.
https://watsonchapelsd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=watsonchapelsd&t=54a9aec14y52
https://watsonchapelsd.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=watsonchapelsd&t=54a9aec14y52
WCSD Parents & Guardians! Student Check-In and Registration for ALL schools will be held Friday, July 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM at Watson Chapel Junior High Gymnasium. Please review the flyer for details.
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! 🖤💛
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
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
Attention WCSD Parents & Guardians!
The 2026–2027 Transportation Form must be completed by July 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM to help ensure transportation for the first day of school. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to complete the form. Don't wait until the last minute, take a few moments now to help ensure your child is ready for a successful start to the new school year!
Link: Transportation form link
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
ATLAS testing is right around the corner for WCHS! Wildcat families, please help us by ensuring your scholar is present and ready for testing. More announcements and reminders will follow in the coming weeks as we prepare for testing.
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!
Congratulations to the newest members of the cheer and stepper teams!
