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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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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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Wylie ISD is saddened to announce the passing of Raymond B. Cooper, namesake of Cooper Junior High and a beloved figure in the Wylie community.
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Wylie ISD has received a preliminary A from the Texas Education Agency on School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2023-2024 school year. School FIRST reports public school district financial accountability ratings.Since TEA began rating the financial management of districts over 20 years ago, during the 2002-03 school year, Wylie ISD has achieved an A every year -- the highest rating possible!
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Wylie ISD’s Visual Arts Department has been named a “District of Distinction” by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). Only the top 5.5 percent of districts in the state earned the honor this year.
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Just a few weeks ago, Ryan Arnott was crossing the graduation stage. Now, the Wylie East graduate is already on his way to becoming a certified teacher.
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Secondary Library Coordinator and Draper Media Specialist Rhia Johnson has spent her summer break converting a retired school bus into the Wylie ISD bookmobile. [more...]
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Wylie ISD is proud to announce that Adam Jacobson has been named the Executive Director of Human Resources, taking over for Tara Matthews, who recently accepted a position in another district.
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When the school year ends, Wylie High School teacher and coach Mike Crutcher will have celebrated an impressive milestone – 50 years in public education.
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How does a school district move 100 buses out of one parking lot in under 10 minutes? With a systematic, fool-proof exit strategy.
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Monday, April 8, the Dallas area will be in the path of totality for the Great North American Eclipse. We look forward to enhancing the educational experience for our students...
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H-E-B has named Wylie ISD a school district finalist in its 22nd annual Excellence in Education Awards program.
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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.
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