Watkins Elementary

Creating innovative thinkers for global success!

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Orange you glad it’s Spring Break!
We showed some appreciation to our amazing faculty and staff with a few sweet snacks to kick off a well deserved break. Thank you for all you do every day! #SpringBreak #StaffAppreciation @browardschools

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Watkins Elementary is part of The BCPS Advantage, our commitment to educating all students to reach their highest potential and succeed in tomorrow’s world.
That’s The BCPS Advantage in action.
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@HowardHepburn @BCPS_DeputySupt
 @SouthRegion @BcpsSto

[BCPS Leadership @BCPSLeadership]

Intern principals are not just preparing for the future, they’re creating it. By learning, leading, and sharing best practices, they’re growing stronger together with district support and a global mindset.

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

At Watkins Elementary, we’re laying the foundation for academic growth!Our recent Instructional Review set the stage for stronger teaching, deeper learning, and Leveling Up Panther Success! @BCPSLeadership @AP_Ricketts @bcps_south
#GameOn #LevelUpLearning #AcademicExcellence

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Join us at Watkins Elementary, for our Meet & Greet as we kick off an exciting new school year! Come meet our amazing teachers, and get ready for a great year ahead! #BackToSchool #Dashtothedream @AP_Ricketts @BCPS_South @CokeFlorida @BrowardEdFound @BCPS @BCPSLeadership

[BCPS Leadership @BCPSLeadership]

Announcing our 2025-2026 Principal Preparation Program Participants! The work will not be easy but it will be worth it! Here they grow! 🙌
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[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

It was an incredible week at Watkins Elementary Thank you to our volunteers from @FPL and the Department of Family and Community Engagement for their tireless efforts in beautifying our campus and reading to our students. @BCPSPartnership @LoriCanning @BCPS_South @AP_Ricketts

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

We are grateful for our partnership with Feeding South Florida. A great resource for our families. @AP_Ricketts @BCPSPartnership @FeedingSouthFL @BCPS_South

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Great things are happening at Watkins Elementary during our Science of Reading PD@browardschools
@PrincipalMendez #scienceofreading
#BCPSSouthRegion

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

We celebrate the retirement of Mrs Hudson our wonderful IMT. She has had a tremendous impact on our Watkins family. She will be truly missed. @AP_Ricketts

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

The Watkins Elementary leadership team is excited to welcome our students. Destination success!#BCPSFirstDay

[Maria E. Perez @Perez_Maria_E]

Great turnout this evening as Mr. Castillo welcomed staff, parents and community members to his Meet and Greet as the new Principal of Norcrest Elementary @DrFlem71 @BCPSNorthRegion

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

An inspirational evening with our students at our moving-up ceremony. We’re so proud of their accomplishments!@browardschools @BCPS_South @AP_Ricketts

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

A huge welcome to all of our newest Panthers! We loved spending time with you at our Kindergarten Round-Up. They loved the book provided by Broward County Schools and the Broward Children’s Services Council! 💚#browardreads

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

The first Spring Egg hunt was so much fun! Our Panthers had a blast! We can’t wait for next year!

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

A huge “shout out” to our sister school! Thank you Lake Forest and your PTA for sharing your apple donation with our Panthers! What a delicious and healthy treat! 💚

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in Watkins Community Reading Day! Our children truly enjoyed all the books and conversations being shared! We are truly grateful! 💚

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Coffee or Tea and some sweets on the side! Just what our staff needed! Thank you for being amazing!

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Celebrating Black History at Watkins! What an amazing night filled with creativity and talent!

[Watkins Elementary @WatkinsPanthers]

Watkins Panthers shared their wishes of love and kindness on our wishing tree! Beautiful thoughts! #2getherInServiceandLove