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Welcome to Watkins Elementary
Welcome to Watkins Elementary, proudly serving grades K-4 in Wylie ISD. Our school is known for its warm, family atmosphere and welcoming environment. We take pride in fostering strong relationships between staff, students, families, and the community, creating a supportive network that enhances the educational experience. At Watkins Elementary, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety of all our students while promoting high-level learning. Our commitment to making education fun and engaging helps students develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
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latest news & Announcements
Watkins Elementary students and staff are truly remarkable, and we take pride in highlighting their accomplishments and achievements. Read the great news happening in our school and district.
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![Craig Needham, Wylie ISD Executive Director of Fine Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751899365/wylieisdnet/kjim68nauios7pccenea/ESCNeedhamEDFACover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751899365/wylieisdnet/kjim68nauios7pccenea/ESCNeedhamEDFACover.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
Wylie ISD is proud to announce the hiring of Craig Needham as the district’s next Executive Director of Fine Arts, succeeding Glenn Lambert, who announced his retirement last month
![Watkins student shaking Mr. Watkins hand]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749126368/wylieisdnet/eeqiivv1etaeiqdura1x/WatkinsHandshake01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749126368/wylieisdnet/eeqiivv1etaeiqdura1x/WatkinsHandshake01.jpg","width":350}])
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Watkins Elementary honored Mr. Wally Watkins by hosting their first-ever handshake competition for the entire fourth-grade class. At 88 years old, Watkins remains committed to building connections with the staff and students at the school that bears his name.
![ERF Results 2024 Honor Roll List]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748468191/wylieisdnet/bnuc7qhgdq7cw1et7pfa/honor_roll.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748468191/wylieisdnet/bnuc7qhgdq7cw1et7pfa/honor_roll.jpg","width":350}])
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Wylie ISD proudly announces that 11 of our campuses have earned a place on the 2024 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll. This recognition highlights schools that are not only achieving high levels of academic success but are also making meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps.
![Wylie ISD did it again. Named 2025 best communities of music education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747837566/wylieisdnet/ddcxakdifdy9j782d4eh/BestCommunities2025Cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747837566/wylieisdnet/ddcxakdifdy9j782d4eh/BestCommunities2025Cover.jpg","width":350}])
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Wylie ISD has been honored with the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education award (BCME).
![Bryant, CArter-Brown and Mason]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747670709/wylieisdnet/huekhtoudj3siru8qsim/APAnnouncements051925.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747670709/wylieisdnet/huekhtoudj3siru8qsim/APAnnouncements051925.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
Wylie ISD is proud to announce three campus leadership promotions for the 2025-26 school year. These dedicated educators have each demonstrated a strong commitment to students, staff, and the Wylie Way, and they will now take on new roles to support and lead their school communities.
![Watkins campus leadership posing with PLC at Work representative, Model PLC flag and certificate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744143172/wylieisdnet/hvg72flrareswiztrq2e/WatkinsModelPLC1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744143172/wylieisdnet/hvg72flrareswiztrq2e/WatkinsModelPLC1.jpg","width":350}])
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Watkins Elementary was recently named by Solution Tree as a Model PLC at Work® Campus for its consistent success in improving student achievement. This recognition places Watkins among an elite group, being one of only five schools in Texas and one of 34 schools and districts nationwide to receive this distinction.
![Celebrate the Arts student participant posing with his artwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743540266/wylieisdnet/mz2dkvxaqflh1uu9lvbh/2025CelebratetheArts01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743540266/wylieisdnet/mz2dkvxaqflh1uu9lvbh/2025CelebratetheArts01.jpg","width":350}])
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Wylie ISD's annual Celebrate the Arts event, held at Wylie High School, proudly showcased the incredible talent of art students from across the district.
![Kindergarten Roundup 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741282308/wylieisdnet/mxeaa5lggdgfg7ekg4lx/KinderRU.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741282308/wylieisdnet/mxeaa5lggdgfg7ekg4lx/KinderRU.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
Wylie ISD invites families to its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 10, from 4–6 p.m. at each elementary campus
![School Supplies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738621163/wylieisdnet/dsczdqz6nklvzyap8ocm/SchoolSuppliesCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738621163/wylieisdnet/dsczdqz6nklvzyap8ocm/SchoolSuppliesCover.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
The annual Wylie ISD Supply Drive begins Feb. 10. Donations collected during this event will benefit both our Back-to-School Fair in August 2025 and provide ongoing support for student needs throughout the year.
![Watkins Elementary 4th graders travel to Fort Worth and Weatherford with Education in Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734626303/wylieisdnet/xxwn2uziek3wzssnjive/EIAWatkins12182024Cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734626303/wylieisdnet/xxwn2uziek3wzssnjive/EIAWatkins12182024Cover.jpg","width":350}])
- News
Fourth graders from Wylie ISD's Watkins Elementary traveled to Fort Worth and Weatherford on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Doss Culture and Heritage Center.
Our Voices
Testimonials
Learn what students, staff, families, and community members love most about Watkins Elementary and Wylie ISD and the positive impact our district has made on their lives.
![Tristy Lane]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724772351/wylieisdnet/pouegn3h4yj6vafkz59c/CadeWildt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724772351/wylieisdnet/pouegn3h4yj6vafkz59c/CadeWildt.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724772351/wylieisdnet/pouegn3h4yj6vafkz59c/CadeWildt.jpg","width":600}])
- Staff Member
Cade Wildt
Growing up being a Wylie ISD student was something that not many people get to experience. I showed up to school everyday to teachers that loved me and wanted me to become a better version of myself every single day. There were teachers and coaches that will forever have an impact on my life because of how often they showed that they genuinely cared about not only how I was doing academically but they would take the time out of their day to be personable as well.
I decided to join Wylie ISD because of teachers like that, the ones that you can tell a million amazing stories about because I hope one day I will leave such an amazing memory in my students lives. Wylie ISD has never felt like I go to work, I go to my home surrounded by amazing staff.
![Wylie ISD logo on purple cloud background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/h8zzwgq5imec0gkdkqgm/DorshaJones.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/h8zzwgq5imec0gkdkqgm/DorshaJones.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/h8zzwgq5imec0gkdkqgm/DorshaJones.jpg","width":600}])
- Staff Member
Dorsha Richmond
I have always enjoyed working with children. Children are a blessing. I worked in childcare for 10+ years before I started working at Watkins. Working there has truly shown me that not only do I enjoy working with children, but is my true passion.
Mrs. Wiseman is the best principal a person could work for and with. The love that is shown is incredible and profound. I could go on and on but I will just end by saying, I enjoy what I do, and who you work with makes all the difference in the world. I don't go to a job each day, I go and enjoy my passion!
![Wylie ISD logo on purple cloud background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/dpgrp9lzdlzdjmqiv4nr/DawnMartin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/dpgrp9lzdlzdjmqiv4nr/DawnMartin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/dpgrp9lzdlzdjmqiv4nr/DawnMartin.jpg","width":600}])
- Community Member
Dawn Martin
I am the parent of former students of Wylie ISD. The love and care I felt when my husband passed in 2016 was special. At his funeral, my extended family couldn't believe the superintendent, administration, teachers, and students were there to say their goodbyes to Ricky.
Tate had just started junior high when his dad passed away. I am so thankful that he had the administrators that he did at Burnett Jr. High. Ryan Bickley, Michelle Lindsay, Justin Mork, and Heather Smyder are my angels and were a complete godsend. I couldn't have made it through that school year if it wasn't for them.
Mr. Cravens and Mrs. Jurotich were also instrumental in being there for Tate. As a community, we are so blessed to have these people investing in our children.
![Wylie ISD logo on purple cloud background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/f4kd6v39hextdfx3otyd/AdrieneJones.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/f4kd6v39hextdfx3otyd/AdrieneJones.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717772656/wylieisdnet/f4kd6v39hextdfx3otyd/AdrieneJones.jpg","width":600}])
- Staff Member
Adriene Jones
My family and I moved to Wylie when my son was starting 2nd grade. We picked Wylie and specifically Watkins Elementary based on the recommendations from several families in the area.
My son and I, as a teacher, were in another district and it had gotten to the point where we needed more. From the moment I walked into Watkins for my interview, I knew this was our place - this was our home. The teachers at Watkins, both then and now, have made such an impact on my son and myself.
My son left Watkins 4 years ago, loving school. And I go to work every day, loving my job - loving my place. People I previously worked with have asked about working in Wylie and my response is the same "I have drunk the Wylie water and it tastes GOOD!"
