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
WCJH Beta Club is excited to present Black History Spirit Week, happening February 24-28, 2025! We encourage all students to participate and celebrate Black history with us by dressing according to the daily themes:
📅 Spirit Week Themes:
🔴 Monday – Black Pride Day
Wear Pan-African colors (red, green, yellow) or African attire.
🎭 Tuesday – Black Historical Icon Day
Dress as a Black historical figure or wear a Black historical figure shirt.
🏛 Wednesday – HBCU/College Day
Represent an HBCU or any college/university by wearing their gear.
🎶 Thursday – Throwback Thursday
Dress in fashion from the 70s, 80s, or 90s.
⚫ Friday – Blackout Day
Wear all black or a Black history-themed shirt.
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 Junior High will be conducting Scoliosis screenings the week of February 24th - 28th. All 6th and 8th grade girls and 8th grade boys will be screened. If you do not want your student screened please send a note to the school nurse, Ms. Reeves.
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 ❤️!!!!!!
Greetings, Wildcat Nation!
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, families, and staff, all Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, February 18 will be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 afterschool. Time: TBA We will continue to follow our early release schedule for today with elementary students dismissing at 1:00 pm and secondary students dismissing at 1:15 pm today.
All after school activities, including the basketball game at Crossett, have been canceled as well. Further information on school opening for Wednesday, February 19 will be forthcoming. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Stay safe!
Due to the threat of inclement weather, WCSD has cancelled the basketball games for Tuesday, February 17. Information will be forthcoming on the new day and time once arrangements are finalized. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to keep everyone safe!
Watson Chapel School District is actively monitoring weather forecasts, with winter conditions anticipated Tuesday and Wednesday. No decision has been made yet but in the event of a closure or early release, notifications will be sent promptly through texts, district website and social media, and local news stations. Thank you for your attention and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Reminder about Parent-Teacher Conferences that are being held tomorrow. We look forward to meeting with you!
School is dismissed in observance of President's Day on Monday, February 17.
WCJH Student Council Association is having a food fundraiser on Friday, February 14th during student's lunch period. They will be selling Walking Nachos, Hot Dogs, Hot Dogs with Cheese , Chips, and Drinks. Prices range from $3.00 to $1.00.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for February 18 from 2-7 pm. Students will be dismissed early.
Congratulations to the Watson Chapel Junior High students who were inducted into the Jr. High BETA. The induction ceremony was held on Friday, January 7th in the High School Auditorium.
🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors in our district who support and empower students every day. Your dedication to fostering a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment does not go unnoticed. Whether you're lending a listening ear, providing guidance, or offering encouragement, you make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
We are grateful for the care and commitment you bring to your work—thank you for all that you do!
Dr. McGee represented Watson Chapel at the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce's luncheon on February 5. He shared our mission and vision for the future of our district and community and encouraged more local business leaders to engage and volunteer within our school. "Students can't be what they can't see"
Parents and Guardians,
WCJH starts the ATLAS 2 Interim tomorrow. Please make sure your scholar gets a good night’s rest, a nutritious breakfast and arrives to school no later the than 7:55 a.m. Testing starts 1st period.
We hope you can join us to honor Coach Henderson and this milestone achievement! 🏀 🖤💛
Good Morning Parents,
We are excited to announce the date for the Beta Club Induction Ceremony! It is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Watson Chapel High School Auditorium.
To provide important details and answer any questions, we will hold a parent Zoom meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the meeting date.
A reminder for students:
The inductee’s attire for the ceremony is “dress for success” or “Sunday best.” Please ensure that your student adheres to the following guidelines:
No jeans
No Crocs
No pajamas
No mesh or sheer fabric
No tennis shoes
All honorees are expected to follow the dress code to reflect the formality and significance of the occasion.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to celebrating this special event with you and your student!
Sincerely,
Miss Lancelin
As part of our Wildcats Are WILD About Reading! district-wide reading initiative, we are excited to announce our first gues reader, Mr. Craig O'Neill! He will be visiting Edgewood Elementary on February 3 to read to our students!
Dr. McGee is also hosting volunteer readers at Edgewood on the following dates: February 27, March 20, April 17, and May 15. If you would like to volunteer to read to a kindergarten or first grade class, please complete the Google Form (link below). If you have any questions, please email Traci Holland, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at tholland@wcmail.k12.ar.us. Form: https://tinyurl.com/56v6tuvw
