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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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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.
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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.
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Wylie ISD has been honored with the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education award (BCME).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wylie ISD invites families to its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 10, from 4–6 p.m. at each elementary campus
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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.
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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.
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Wylie ISD is proud to host its annual Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11, inviting veterans, families, and community members to come together in tribute to those who have served.
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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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