Watson Chapel Junior High

Greetings WCJH Parents and Guardians,

Watson Chapel Junior High is excited to welcome you and your student(s) to the upcoming school year. We will be holding our orientation sessions on the following dates:

6th Grade Orientation: Friday, August 1st – 5:00
7th Grade Orientation: Monday, August 4th – 5:00
8th Grade Orientation: Friday, August 8th – 5:00

During orientation, students will receive their class schedules and have the opportunity to meet their teachers. We will also provide important information, including our school uniform policy and other essential updates for the new school year.
We look forward to partnering with you for a successful and productive year ahead!
Warm regards,
Watson Chapel Junior High Administration

🚌 Attention Families!
A new Transportation Request Form must be completed for EACH student in our district.

✅ Student must be enrolled for the 2025–2026 school year
✅ Address must be current in eSchool
✅ Deadline: August 1, 2025

📲 Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/i9VoPYZxhL5ej1m38
Or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Submitting by the deadline ensures your student has transportation on Day 1! 🚍

Please complete your free and reduced meal application to support our school programs and ensure you have an application on file for next summer's EBT.

Note: if your student receives SNAP, you do not need to complete an application.

In an effort to maintain a respectful, productive, & orderly environment during Board of Education meetings, the Watson Chapel School District Board of Directors have created guidelines for public comment, which align with best practices & ensure all voices are heard within the structure of our public governance process. Please visit our website to see the document in its entirety.

Education is a cooperative undertaking between the schools and the community, and a successful program can be developed only when there is understanding and communication.

We invite members of our community to share their feedback with the WCSD Board of Education every second Monday of the month. Board meetings are at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office at 4100 Camden Road. You can register to speak by signing in at a board meeting. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.

State law requires community speakers to live in the Watson Chapel School District zone, work for WCSD or have a student enrolled in the district. Each speaker will receive three minutes.

📵 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! 💡📚

📵 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.

Greetings Wildcat Nation! Due to makeup days, the last day of school is as follows: June 4 - Edgewood, Coleman, WCJH June 5 - WCHS

A message from WCJH - The 8th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Friday, May 30 in the high school auditorium. The time has been changed to 1:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

On Friday, May 23rd, Watson Chapel JROTC participated in the recognition of the 55th Anniversary of the Black Pilots Association. The event was held at Grider Field.

School is dismissed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

A great time was had at the 2025 Watson Chapel Junior High Fun Day!

Thanks to all of the sponsors of the 2025 WCJH Fun Day!

Watson Chapel Junior High 2025 6th and 7th Grade Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, May 23rd. It will be held in the Junior HIgh Cafeteria, 9:00 - 10:00 for 6th grade and 10:05 - 11:05 for 7th grade. This is by invitation only. If your student is receiving an award there will be an invitation sent home today or tomorrow. Please ask your student for it. We look forward to sharing this special event with you and your student.

Watson Chapel Junior High Fun Day Information. See flyer.

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).