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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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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 JROTC presenting the colors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730824216/wylieisdnet/byjubdqxyt7hvtriuhqa/veterans-day-2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730824216/wylieisdnet/byjubdqxyt7hvtriuhqa/veterans-day-2023.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
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.
![Raymond Cooper with Cooper students, receiving a sticker from the Wylie FD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728049393/wylieisdnet/qp0avyfe7eghcj1xq3jv/MrCoopercover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728049393/wylieisdnet/qp0avyfe7eghcj1xq3jv/MrCoopercover.jpg","width":350}])
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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.
![2023-24 FIRST Superior Rating for Wylie ISD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723568577/wylieisdnet/dyre8q7bqtbya6tltdmn/FIRSTrating2024_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723568577/wylieisdnet/dyre8q7bqtbya6tltdmn/FIRSTrating2024_thumb.jpg","width":350}])
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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!
![District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723230455/wylieisdnet/h80fu5vpxtqunmiahetg/FineArtsCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723230455/wylieisdnet/h80fu5vpxtqunmiahetg/FineArtsCover.jpg","width":350}])
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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.
![Paraprofessional teacher in a classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718297820/wylieisdnet/d1bfjnavlgbraxsfhuzb/paratoteachcov.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718297820/wylieisdnet/d1bfjnavlgbraxsfhuzb/paratoteachcov.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718297820/wylieisdnet/d1bfjnavlgbraxsfhuzb/paratoteachcov.jpg","width":700}])
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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.
![Wylie ISD staff outside the converted bus book mobile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718056091/wylieisdnet/der13hg6hefhjrjzgjfz/Bookmobilecov.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718056091/wylieisdnet/der13hg6hefhjrjzgjfz/Bookmobilecov.jpg","width":350}])
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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...]
![Wylie ISD Names New Executive Director of Human Resources]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/gho4dtlysdjb1dodsqxc/ESCJacobsonweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/gho4dtlysdjb1dodsqxc/ESCJacobsonweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/gho4dtlysdjb1dodsqxc/ESCJacobsonweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/gho4dtlysdjb1dodsqxc/ESCJacobsonweb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/gho4dtlysdjb1dodsqxc/ESCJacobsonweb.jpg","width":1500}])
- Announcement
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.
![Wylie High School Educator, Coach Still Going Strong After 50 Years in Public Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/sz2hxb2xi5uj0rcrvz0w/crutchercover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/sz2hxb2xi5uj0rcrvz0w/crutchercover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/sz2hxb2xi5uj0rcrvz0w/crutchercover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718189545/wylieisdnet/sz2hxb2xi5uj0rcrvz0w/crutchercover.jpg","width":986}])
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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...
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!"
