Watson Chapel Junior High
Home of the Wildcats
📢 ATLAS Testing Reminder
Meta glasses, AI-enabled glasses, and other Bluetooth-connected smart glasses fall under Arkansas’ Bell-to-Bell, No Cell requirements.
Students should not bring or wear smart glasses during the school day including those with prescription lenses.
Thank you for your cooperation. 💛🖤
Meta glasses, AI-enabled glasses, and other Bluetooth-connected smart glasses fall under Arkansas’ Bell-to-Bell, No Cell requirements.
Students should not bring or wear smart glasses during the school day including those with prescription lenses.
Thank you for your cooperation. 💛🖤
Watson Chapel School District is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and help make a difference for our students and families. Ready to become part of the Wildcat family?
Apply online today at wc.schoolspring.com
Apply online today at wc.schoolspring.com
🎖️ The Watson Chapel Annual Color Guard Competition is TOMORROW!
Come out and support our Watson Chapel JROTC cadets as they compete alongside schools from across the area. This is a free event open to the public.
📍 Watson Chapel Jr. High Gym
⏰ 8:00 AM
Come out and support our Watson Chapel JROTC cadets as they compete alongside schools from across the area. This is a free event open to the public.
📍 Watson Chapel Jr. High Gym
⏰ 8:00 AM
🎉 Congratulations to the 2026–2027 Inaugural Cohort of the Aspiring Leaders Institute!
Watson Chapel School District is proud to recognize the educators selected to participate in this new leadership development initiative.
The Aspiring Leaders Institute is designed to strengthen leadership knowledge, skills, and capacity while preparing educators to grow, lead, and make an even greater impact across our district.
We are excited to support this inaugural group as they take the next step in their leadership journey. 💛🖤
Growing Leaders From Within.
#WCSD #AspiringLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #ImpactStartsHere
Watson Chapel School District is proud to recognize the educators selected to participate in this new leadership development initiative.
The Aspiring Leaders Institute is designed to strengthen leadership knowledge, skills, and capacity while preparing educators to grow, lead, and make an even greater impact across our district.
We are excited to support this inaugural group as they take the next step in their leadership journey. 💛🖤
Growing Leaders From Within.
#WCSD #AspiringLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #ImpactStartsHere
📚 ATLAS INTERIM 1 TESTING — WILDCATS, LET’S GET READY! 🐾
Watson Chapel Junior High School will administer the ATLAS Interim 1 Assessments beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
📅 Testing Schedule
• Sept. 22 — Math (70 minutes) / Algebra (75 minutes)
• Sept. 23 — ELA/Reading (60 minutes)
• Sept. 29 — ELA/Writing (60 minutes)
• Sept. 30 — Science (75 minutes)
🔄 Make-Up Testing: September 24–October 9
We encourage all students to get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast, arrive on time, bring a charged Chromebook, and come ready to do their very best.
Wildcats, this is your opportunity to show what you know! Stay focused, take your time, and give your A-Game!
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities
🐾 #WildcatPride #ATLAS #AGameReady #WCJH
Watson Chapel Junior High School will administer the ATLAS Interim 1 Assessments beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
📅 Testing Schedule
• Sept. 22 — Math (70 minutes) / Algebra (75 minutes)
• Sept. 23 — ELA/Reading (60 minutes)
• Sept. 29 — ELA/Writing (60 minutes)
• Sept. 30 — Science (75 minutes)
🔄 Make-Up Testing: September 24–October 9
We encourage all students to get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast, arrive on time, bring a charged Chromebook, and come ready to do their very best.
Wildcats, this is your opportunity to show what you know! Stay focused, take your time, and give your A-Game!
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities
🐾 #WildcatPride #ATLAS #AGameReady #WCJH
🏈💛🖤 IT’S GAME DAY, WILDCATS!
WCJHS Football is ready to hit the field! Come out tonight and cheer on our Wildcats as they take on the Star City Bulldogs at Watson Chapel Football Stadium!
⏰ 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Football Stadium
Scan the QR code to skip the ticket line .
💵 REMINDER: The concession stand is CASH ONLY.
WCJHS Football is ready to hit the field! Come out tonight and cheer on our Wildcats as they take on the Star City Bulldogs at Watson Chapel Football Stadium!
⏰ 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Football Stadium
Scan the QR code to skip the ticket line .
💵 REMINDER: The concession stand is CASH ONLY.
📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences at WCJH!
Parents and guardians, we want to see you! Watson Chapel Junior High School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 1:30–6:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, review grades, ATLAS assessment results, attendance, intervention support, strengths, and areas for growth.
Please note that teachers will have a lunch break from 3:30–4:00 PM and will not be available for conferences during that time.
We believe Parents Are Our Partners, and together we can help every student succeed!
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Mr. Reginald D. Forte, Principal
Mr. Dedrick Cross, Assistant Principal
Parents and guardians, we want to see you! Watson Chapel Junior High School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 1:30–6:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, review grades, ATLAS assessment results, attendance, intervention support, strengths, and areas for growth.
Please note that teachers will have a lunch break from 3:30–4:00 PM and will not be available for conferences during that time.
We believe Parents Are Our Partners, and together we can help every student succeed!
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Mr. Reginald D. Forte, Principal
Mr. Dedrick Cross, Assistant Principal
Parents and Guardians, We're sharing the Watson Chapel Junior High School-Parent Compact with all students today in their Science class. Please take a moment to ask your student for their copy, read through it together, sign it, and have your student bring it back to their Science teacher.
Come support our Lady Wildcats at the Black & Gold Game, a fun evening of volleyball, entertainment, school spirit, and friendly competition, all while helping raise money for the volleyball program!
📅 September 9 | ⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 High School Arena | 🎟️ $5 Cash Only
From our student-athletes to our faculty, it’s all about coming together, having fun, and supporting our Wildcats! Together We ROAR! 🐾🏐
📅 September 9 | ⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 High School Arena | 🎟️ $5 Cash Only
From our student-athletes to our faculty, it’s all about coming together, having fun, and supporting our Wildcats! Together We ROAR! 🐾🏐
Can you imagine a world without hunger? 💚 Together, we can help make that vision a reality. TOPPS is hosting its September Food Distribution to help ensure families in our community have access to the food they need. Please share and help spread the word!
Get ready for the 2026–2027 athletic season! 🏆
🎟️ Student Pass:$50 + $4.50 surcharge
🎟️ Adult Pass: $100 + $7.50 surcharge
Your digital pass gives you access to WCSD home athletic events all season long. Students must be current WCSD students and show a Student ID; adults must show a valid ID at entry.
*Excludes benefit games and tournaments.*
🎟️ Student Pass:$50 + $4.50 surcharge
🎟️ Adult Pass: $100 + $7.50 surcharge
Your digital pass gives you access to WCSD home athletic events all season long. Students must be current WCSD students and show a Student ID; adults must show a valid ID at entry.
*Excludes benefit games and tournaments.*
Happy Labor Day from WCSD 🇺🇸✨
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and hustle that keeps our community going. We hope you enjoy the day and relax a little, you’ve earned it!
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and hustle that keeps our community going. We hope you enjoy the day and relax a little, you’ve earned it!
🇺🇸 Labor Day Closure
Watson Chapel School District will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Classes and normal district operations will resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We wish all of our Wildcat families, staff, and community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 💛🖤
Watson Chapel School District will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Classes and normal district operations will resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We wish all of our Wildcat families, staff, and community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 💛🖤
🏈 IT’S GAME DAY, WILDCAT NATION!🖤💛
The lights are on, the energy is up, and the Wildcats are ready to defend the Chapel! 🐾
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Stadium
Show up, be loud, and bring that Wildcat pride!
ONE TEAM. ONE PRIDE. ONE CHAPEL.
#GameDay #WatsonChapel #WildcatFootball #WildcatPride #DefendTheChapel
The lights are on, the energy is up, and the Wildcats are ready to defend the Chapel! 🐾
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Watson Chapel Stadium
Show up, be loud, and bring that Wildcat pride!
ONE TEAM. ONE PRIDE. ONE CHAPEL.
#GameDay #WatsonChapel #WildcatFootball #WildcatPride #DefendTheChapel
To help ensure the safety and well-being of our WCSD scholars, District Prevention Recovery Coordinators Dr. Robin Stepps and Ms. Lavorges Canada, through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, distributed Naloxone to all district nurses and principals.
Naloxone is a life-saving medication designed to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose during an emergency.
We extend our appreciation to our district partner, Exodus.Life, for providing the Naloxone for distribution and supporting our continued efforts to keep students and staff safe.
Naloxone is a life-saving medication designed to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose during an emergency.
We extend our appreciation to our district partner, Exodus.Life, for providing the Naloxone for distribution and supporting our continued efforts to keep students and staff safe.
🏈 GAME DAY AT WATSON CHAPEL!🏈
The Watson Chapel Wildcats take on the Pine Bluff High Zebras on Friday, September 4, 2026!
🕠 Gates Open: 5:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Please review all game-day policies before arriving, including the **clear bag policy, student ID requirement, K–8 supervision requirement, and card-only ticket admission at the gate. Concessions are cash only.
Let’s pack the stadium and support our Wildcats! 🖤💛
#WatsonChapel #Wildcats #GameDay #WCSD
The Watson Chapel Wildcats take on the Pine Bluff High Zebras on Friday, September 4, 2026!
🕠 Gates Open: 5:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Please review all game-day policies before arriving, including the **clear bag policy, student ID requirement, K–8 supervision requirement, and card-only ticket admission at the gate. Concessions are cash only.
Let’s pack the stadium and support our Wildcats! 🖤💛
#WatsonChapel #Wildcats #GameDay #WCSD
📣 Watson Chapel School District is hiring! Current openings are available in food service, counseling, and special education at Coleman Elementary, Watson Chapel Junior High, and Watson Chapel High School.
Interested applicants can view available positions and apply online at wc.schoolspring.com.
Interested applicants can view available positions and apply online at wc.schoolspring.com.
🌟 Mentorship Matters. Their Future Starts Here! 🌟 Give your child the opportunity to grow, connect, learn, and thrive with TOPPS Mentoring Programs! 💙💚💗 📲 Ready to join TOPPS Mentoring? Scan or Press the QR code on the flyer or click the link to apply today! https://form.jotform.com/262325803752052
Today, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜 Know the risks. Know the signs. Be prepared. Together, we can save lives.
If you or someone you know may need assistance, Dr. Stepps and Ms. Canada, our Prevention Recovery Coordinators through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, are here to provide prevention, early intervention, and recovery support.
#OverdoseAwarenessDay #WatsonChapel #TogetherWeCanSaveLives
We do not accept cash payments at any Watson Chapel sporting events.
💳 Pay with a debit or credit card at the gate, or📱 Scan the QR code to purchase your tickets online today!
Plan ahead and get your tickets before game time! 🐾
