Watson Chapel Junior High
Home of the Wildcats
Some of our WCSD scholars represented Watson Chapel School District well at the SEARK College Workforce Summit last Tuesday!
Opportunities like this connect students with education, industry, and future career pathways. When schools and industry come together, we create greater opportunities for our students, businesses, and communities.
We are proud to see our scholars learning, connecting, and preparing for what’s next. Impact Starts Here!
Opportunities like this connect students with education, industry, and future career pathways. When schools and industry come together, we create greater opportunities for our students, businesses, and communities.
We are proud to see our scholars learning, connecting, and preparing for what’s next. Impact Starts Here!
🏈 WE’RE BACK HOME, WILDCATS!
Watson Chapel Wildcat Football returns home this Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM to take on the Stuttgart Ricebirds!
Come out, pack the stands, and bring the Wildcat energy as we defend home turf! 🖤💛
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 7:00 PM
Watson Chapel Wildcat Football returns home this Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM to take on the Stuttgart Ricebirds!
Come out, pack the stands, and bring the Wildcat energy as we defend home turf! 🖤💛
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 7:00 PM
💉 Flu Clinics are coming to Watson Chapel School District!
In partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health, flu clinics will be available for WCSD students and staff on October 13–14 at each campus.
Parents/guardians, please complete flu form packets in their entirety, including insurance information and signatures on both forms. Completed forms are due to the Nurse’s Office by Friday, October 9.
📌 See the flyer for your campus date and time.
In partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health, flu clinics will be available for WCSD students and staff on October 13–14 at each campus.
Parents/guardians, please complete flu form packets in their entirety, including insurance information and signatures on both forms. Completed forms are due to the Nurse’s Office by Friday, October 9.
📌 See the flyer for your campus date and time.
Community partners from the Arkansas State Drug Director’s Office, Pine Bluff Arsenal, and the Army National Guard recently visited Watson Chapel Junior High School with Principal Reginald Forte, Sergeant Stocker, and Prevention Recovery Coordinators Dr. Robin Stepps and Ms. Lavorges Canada.
Through the Prevention and Recovery Education Program (PREP), these partners shared valuable resources, expertise, and real-world connections to help support our students and families.
By working together with community organizations, businesses, and families, Watson Chapel School District can help ensure every student has access to the guidance, resources, and support needed to reach their full potential.
Through the Prevention and Recovery Education Program (PREP), these partners shared valuable resources, expertise, and real-world connections to help support our students and families.
By working together with community organizations, businesses, and families, Watson Chapel School District can help ensure every student has access to the guidance, resources, and support needed to reach their full potential.
Parents and Guardians, Watson Chapel Junior High students will be taking the ATLAS ELA Reading test tomorrow, starting at 8:10 a.m. Please make sure your student gets a good nights sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast and arrives to school on time. Thank you for your help in making our ATLAS testing a success.
Reminder - Watson Chapel Junior High PTO is having their second meeting of the school year tonight. Please come out and support our scholars! See flyer for more information.
💙 Supporting the Health of Our Watson Chapel Community
While November is National Diabetes Month, Watson Chapel School District believes health awareness and education matter year-round.
We’re helping spread the word about Jefferson Regional’s Living Well With Diabetes Support Group.
Flu Clinics are coming to Watson Chapel School District!
In partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health, flu clinics will be available for WCSD students and staff on October 13–14 at each campus.
Parents/guardians, please complete flu form packets in their entirety, including insurance information and signatures on both forms. Completed forms are due to the Nurse’s Office by Friday, October 9.
📌 See the flyer for your campus date and time.
Parents and Guardians, Watson Chapel Junior High students will be taking the ATLAS Math test tomorrow, starting at 8:10 a.m. Please make sure your student gets a good nights sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast and arrives to school on time. Thank you for your help in making our ATLAS testing a success.
Watson Chapel Junior High PTO is sponsoring a DRIP Party for our students. It is happening Friday, October 2nd, 6-9 pm in the Auxiliary Gymnasium. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
WCSD is proud to recognize Celebrate Freedom Week during the last full week of September.
Throughout the week, students in social studies classes will learn more about the freedoms, principles, and values that shaped our nation, while reflecting on the sacrifices made to protect those freedoms.
Throughout the week, students in social studies classes will learn more about the freedoms, principles, and values that shaped our nation, while reflecting on the sacrifices made to protect those freedoms.
We would like to recognize Principal Forte and the WCJH Wildcats for hosting a successful 2026 Parent-Teacher Conference.
The UAPB Addiction Studies Department and Exodus.Life joined WCSD Prevention Recovery Program Coordinators Dr. Robin Stepps and Ms. Lavorges Canada to share important information with families about the dangers of vaping, opioids, and other substance abuse.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening informative and impactful for our students and families!
The UAPB Addiction Studies Department and Exodus.Life joined WCSD Prevention Recovery Program Coordinators Dr. Robin Stepps and Ms. Lavorges Canada to share important information with families about the dangers of vaping, opioids, and other substance abuse.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening informative and impactful for our students and families!
Watson Chapel School District acknowledges the recently released school and district letter grades and the responsibility that comes with these accountability measures.
While letter grades provide an important snapshot of performance, they represent only one measure of our district’s progress. They do not fully reflect the continued growth, commitment, and hard work of our students, educators, staff, families, and school community.
We remain focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
While letter grades provide an important snapshot of performance, they represent only one measure of our district’s progress. They do not fully reflect the continued growth, commitment, and hard work of our students, educators, staff, families, and school community.
We remain focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
After your Parent-Teacher Conference, come out and support our Lady Wildcats as they take the court again this week. They will take on the Malvern Leopards! 🏐💛🖤
📅 September 17
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍Watson Chapel High School
🎟️: https://gofan.co/event/6807695?schoolId=AR18695
Help us pack the stands and show our volleyball team some Wildcat love! 🏐 Impact Starts Here!
Reminder- PTC Today! For more information see the flyer.
🏫 Take Your Legislator to School Month 💛🖤
WCSD was pleased to welcome Senator Stephanie Flowers and Representatives Ken Ferguson, Mike Holcomb, and Glenn Barnes to our campuses!
Their visit provided an opportunity to connect with our scholars and staff while seeing firsthand the great things happening throughout WCSD.
Thank you for visiting and supporting public education. Impact Starts Here!
Watson Chapel Junior High PTO is having their second meeting of the school year. Please come out and support our scholars! See flyer for more information.
Reminder- Tomorrow WCJH is having our second night this week of Parent Teacher Conferences. Please see the flyer for more information,
The Watson Chapel Mini Cheer Clinic is open to students in grades K–6! Join us September 21–24 to learn cheers, build confidence, and get ready to show off your Wildcat spirit at the September 25 performance! 📣🐾
📅 Clinic: Sept. 21–24 | 4–6 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Football Field
📞 Coach Turner: (870) 692-3290
📅 Clinic: Sept. 21–24 | 4–6 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Football Field
📞 Coach Turner: (870) 692-3290
📚 Reminder: Early Dismissal & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Watson Chapel School District families, please note the schedule for Tuesday and Thursday, September 15 & 17
Coleman & Edgewood Elementary
Early Dismissal: 1:00 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences: 1:30–6:00 PM
Edgewood Parents: The latest office checkout is 12:30 PM. After that time, students must be picked up through the car line.
Coleman Parents: Please use the Genius link provided by your scholar’s teacher to schedule your conference.
WCHS & WCJH
Early Dismissal: 1:30 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences: 1:30–6:30 PM
Lunch Break: 3:30–4:00 PM
Watson Chapel School District families, please note the schedule for Tuesday and Thursday, September 15 & 17
Coleman & Edgewood Elementary
Early Dismissal: 1:00 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences: 1:30–6:00 PM
Edgewood Parents: The latest office checkout is 12:30 PM. After that time, students must be picked up through the car line.
Coleman Parents: Please use the Genius link provided by your scholar’s teacher to schedule your conference.
WCHS & WCJH
Early Dismissal: 1:30 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences: 1:30–6:30 PM
Lunch Break: 3:30–4:00 PM
