Webster Elementary School 4th graders experienced the pioneer days of our state first hand last week during their field trip to Old World Wisconsin. They spent time in a one-room schoolhouse, learned about blacksmithing, viewed early wagons, played old-fashioned yard games, and more.
🚌 National School Bus Safety Week - October 20-24, 2025
Thank you to our dedicated school bus drivers for transporting our students to sporting events, on field trips, and to and from school safely every day. Thank you also to our community members for practicing safe driving habits around school busses. Always remember:
⚠ Yellow flashing lights mean a school bus is preparing to stop - drivers slow down.
🛑 Red flashing lights and stop arm extended mean students are boarding or exiting the bus - drivers must stop completely and wait until the flashing lights turn off and the stop arm is no longer extended before continuing on their way.
By slowing down and staying alert, we all work together to protect our kids!
Thank you to our dedicated school bus drivers for transporting our students to sporting events, on field trips, and to and from school safely every day. Thank you also to our community members for practicing safe driving habits around school busses. Always remember:
⚠ Yellow flashing lights mean a school bus is preparing to stop - drivers slow down.
🛑 Red flashing lights and stop arm extended mean students are boarding or exiting the bus - drivers must stop completely and wait until the flashing lights turn off and the stop arm is no longer extended before continuing on their way.
By slowing down and staying alert, we all work together to protect our kids!
Join us for the next Burke's Briefing!
📆 Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 22
🕛 12-1 p.m.
📍 The Grove at The Marquardt (town center)
A Burke's Briefing is an hour-long town hall-style meeting where the public is invited to ask questions and provide feedback regarding topics relevant to the Watertown Unified School District. Briefings are facilitated by Superintendent Dr. Jarred Burke.
This event is open to the public, and no pre-registration is necessary.
📆 Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 22
🕛 12-1 p.m.
📍 The Grove at The Marquardt (town center)
A Burke's Briefing is an hour-long town hall-style meeting where the public is invited to ask questions and provide feedback regarding topics relevant to the Watertown Unified School District. Briefings are facilitated by Superintendent Dr. Jarred Burke.
This event is open to the public, and no pre-registration is necessary.
Lawns Sought for Rakefest 🍂
Watertown High School's Interact club hosts Rakefest each fall where students rake the lawns of Watertown residents who are unable to take care of fall leaf clean up on their own. Lawn raking will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 with a rain date of Nov. 17.
To register to have your lawn raked as part of this community service, please call Mrs. Nowatske at 920-262-7500 ext. 6820 by Oct. 27.
STATE COMPETITION 🎶
The Watertown High School Marching Band competed in the State Marching Band Championships this past Saturday at UW-Whitewater. Congratulations to our Goslings for earning 6th place in Class AAA - a school best finish at the championships!
The band now turns its attention to preparing for winter concerts (Dec. 7, 8, & 11) and for their March 2026 trip to Dublin, Ireland.
The Watertown High School Marching Band competed in the State Marching Band Championships this past Saturday at UW-Whitewater. Congratulations to our Goslings for earning 6th place in Class AAA - a school best finish at the championships!
The band now turns its attention to preparing for winter concerts (Dec. 7, 8, & 11) and for their March 2026 trip to Dublin, Ireland.
🎃 We hope to see lots of area children with their parents and caregivers at Trunk-or-Treat presented by the Watertown High School National Honor Society this Wednesday, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the WHS staff parking lot. 👻
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold two committee meetings this week. The Human Resources Committee meets this evening (Monday, Oct. 20) at 5:30 p.m. The Fiscal Management Committee will meet this Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Educational Service, Center 111 Dodge St.
Next Monday, a Budget Hearing will take place prior to the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. The budget hearing will start at 5:30 p.m. with the board meeting following at 6 p.m.
To view the committee meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Next Monday, a Budget Hearing will take place prior to the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. The budget hearing will start at 5:30 p.m. with the board meeting following at 6 p.m.
To view the committee meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Let's talk all things Watertown Unified School District - join us for a Burke's Briefing.
A Burke's Briefing is an hour-long town hall-style meeting where the public is invited to ask questions and provide feedback regarding topics relevant to our school district. Briefings are facilitated by Superintendent Dr. Jarred Burke.
The next Burke's Briefing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. at The Grove at The Marquardt (town center). Parking is available in the loop at 1045 Hill St. or in the surface parking area at 1035 Hill St.
Future Burke's Briefings are scheduled for Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center; Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library; Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. at the Watertown Senior Center; and on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the library. Future dates may be added.
A Burke's Briefing is an hour-long town hall-style meeting where the public is invited to ask questions and provide feedback regarding topics relevant to our school district. Briefings are facilitated by Superintendent Dr. Jarred Burke.
The next Burke's Briefing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. at The Grove at The Marquardt (town center). Parking is available in the loop at 1045 Hill St. or in the surface parking area at 1035 Hill St.
Future Burke's Briefings are scheduled for Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center; Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library; Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. at the Watertown Senior Center; and on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the library. Future dates may be added.
The Watertown High School Marching Band is competing at STATE this Saturday, Oct. 18 starting at Noon at UW-Whitewater. The band enjoyed an incredible performance last weekend at the Milton Red Hawk Invitational - setting a new school record score of 73.988, resulting in a first place finish in class AAA.
We wish our band members all the best this Saturday! 🎶🎷🥁🎺🎶
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
We wish our band members all the best this Saturday! 🎶🎷🥁🎺🎶
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
We love seeing our students running, playing, and having fun with their teachers and classmates. Enjoy these photos from the recent Lincoln STEM Elementary School Panda Bot Boogie and the Webster Elementary School Wildcat Dash.
Make plans to attend the Watertown High School FCCLA and FFA Holiday Craft Fair fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Shop over 40 vendors selling Christmas gifts, fall décor, handmade crafts, and permanent jewelry. The event will also feature basket raffles and concessions for sale.
📍 Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Dr.
See you there!
📍 Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Dr.
See you there!
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold two committee meetings this week - the Educational Services Committee meets tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. and the Policy Committee will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. In addition, a special Board of Education Budget Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. All meetings are held at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
The weather Wednesday evening was perfect for the first Watertown Ceramics Celebration at Watertown High School co-hosted by the Watertown Arts Council and the WUSD Art Department.
During the free community event, attendees viewed raku firing and smoke demonstrations and talked with students as they sculpted and glazed clay bowls, cups and figurines. In addition, pottery, jewelry, and other crafts were on display by local artists.
Mark your calendar for the next free community arts event – the K-12 Student Art Showcase on Nov. 19 at WHS.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
During the free community event, attendees viewed raku firing and smoke demonstrations and talked with students as they sculpted and glazed clay bowls, cups and figurines. In addition, pottery, jewelry, and other crafts were on display by local artists.
Mark your calendar for the next free community arts event – the K-12 Student Art Showcase on Nov. 19 at WHS.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Riverside Middle School recently hosted the largest AVID family night in the school's history with more than 150 people in attendance - including both students and their family members! AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
Students participated in the official Signing Ceremony to welcome them to the 2025-26 AVID program.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Students participated in the official Signing Ceremony to welcome them to the 2025-26 AVID program.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The community is invited to attend a special Veterans Day celebration at Watertown High School on Monday, Nov. 10 from 8:30-10 a.m. Please register in advance by calling (920) 262-7500 ext. 6801 or by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7YAPSgTVAL70MlwFXFgROBBnVCpTP5nvPWA8N5QwCSbetSA/viewform.
Webster Wildcats wish to thank Koplin Excavating for their donation of top soil and Ebert's Greenhouse Village for their donation of beautiful flowers to make the Webster Elementary School garden gorgeous this summer! Last spring, third graders at Webster planted zinnia seeds, shoveled the top soil into the raised beds, and made this garden come to life! Pollinators visited the flowers all summer, and Wildcat families have enjoyed the color and beauty added to this corner of the school! Way to go, Wildcats!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Homecoming weekend came to a close Saturday evening as more than 650 students attended the annual Homecoming Dance at Watertown High School. Thank you to all the staff and students who worked so hard to plan such fun and memorable Homecoming festivities. 💙
Just a reminder - College & Career Planning Night is this evening at Watertown High School from 5:45-8 p.m.
It’s School Board Week in Wisconsin and we wish to recognize the WUSD Board of Education for its commitment to our students, staff and community. Our Board of Education members spend hours preparing for and attending meetings, understanding policy, and working to move our school district forward. 🏫
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Landsverk Field at Watertown High School was a sea of blue and white as the home stands were packed with students, staff, families and community members all there to cheer on the Goslings!
