📵 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.

Good morning, parents and scholars, As we look forward to a summer filled with laughter and adventures, the WCHS Beta Club would like to remind everyone that ALL applications are due on June 6, 2025, by 4:00 PM. Parents, please encourage your scholars to complete both the digital application (https://forms.gle/rxeXAqL9rpQCCWwr9) and the physical hard copy(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UL-g4pXZQLalE_8lUBZ-xj87NYYyHEUmWXQeKvP6m2o/edit?usp=sharing). The hard copy can be hand-delivered to Miss Coleman in Room 501 at the High School or to Miss Lancelin at the Junior High (for 8th-grade students only). Please note that there will be no late exceptions due to the time required for ordering National Beta Club certificates. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance via certified mail and email on June 16, 2025. Please use student email account versus a personal email account. Thank you!

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.

The makeup exam for AP World History is Monday, May 19 at 8:00 am in the WCHS Library. The makeup exam for AP English 12 is also tomorrow, beginning at 12:00 pm in the library. Bring your College Board login information with you.

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.

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.

This week is also Nurse Appreciation Week and Watson Chapel has the best! Tonya Sterling, Stephanie Simmons, and Lakiska Reeves, led by Kim Williams, go above and beyond every day to keep our students healthy at school. They were honored and recognized at our Central Office today for their exceptional work! Thank you for all you do! 🩺⚕️🐾💛

The AP Biology exam will be administered tomorrow, May 5, in the TLC Lab at the high school (same building as auto mechanics). Students should arrive by 7:45 am with their photo ID and their College Board login information. See you in the morning!

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! 🐾💛🖤

Congratulations on the following students for making state at yesterday's conference track meet!! We're proud of you! Malachi Rayford Mario Rayford Mithchell Rayford Zy'Kavious Browder Jayden Wilkerson JaKilynn Battles

AR Kids Read is one of our district partners and we are excited to share this great opportunity for our elementary students!