Good Evening Wildcat Nation! On Monday, April 21st & Tuesday, April 22nd our ninth and tenth grade students will take the Atlas Summative Assessment. Please help our scholars do their very best by ensuring they get a good night's rest and eat breakfast. All tests are scheduled to begin promptly at 8:30 a.m., so it is very important for students to arrive at school on time. We appreciate everything you do to make our school successful!
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!
Good morning Wildcat Nation!
Watson Chapel Schools will observe Spring Break during the week of March 24-28, 2025. School will not be in session during this time.
Please see the attached image for an important announcement from the counselor's office. Thank you!
You are the unsung heros of our district. Thank you for all you do!
Good afternoon!
Watson Chapel Schools will observe Spring Break during the week of March 24-28, 2025. School will not be in session during this time.
SEARK College is hosting a pathway to teacher licensure event on March 3 from 3:00-6:30 pm. If you are seeking licensure options, this is a great event to explore the different pathways!
See attached flyer for details and register at HTTPS://FORMS.GLE/P2NJ7XTGDWVPX1CE7
Good afternoon Wildcats,
Watson Chapel Schools will resume normal operations on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Our away makeup games against Crossett (11:00 am) and Star City (5:30 pm) will be played Saturday, February 22. Stay safe and warm!
Watson Chapel High School JROTC competed in the Fort Smith Grizzly State Drill championship along with 22 other JROTC High schools for Armed and Unarmed Regulation, color guard, exhibitions drill.
Watson Chapel JROTC results:
3rd place in Armed Drill ( 1st in Army JROTC)
3rd place in UnArmed Drill (1st in Army JROTC)
4th place in Unarmed color guard ( 1st in Army)
4th place in Armed color guard ( 1st in Army)
5th place Unarmed exhibition ( 2nd in Army)
1st place in New Cadet ( 8th and 9 th graders)Overall ( Top in State 4 straight years!!!!!)
Watson Chapel 2025 Army JROTC State Drill championship ❤️!!!!!!