It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Mrs. Prochaska’s #WatertownWay Grade 2/3 class was excited to celebrate their first day of learning at LEAP Elementary School!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Students with balloons and a welcome back sign outside
These matching #WatertownWay Webster Wildcat teachers are so excited for the new school year! Mrs. Clark was ready to see her First Grade Wildcats and Mrs. Peters couldn't wait to introduce Webster's new full-day 4K students to school!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Two teachers wearing matching outfits
Happy first day of school to our #WatertownWay 4K and elementary students! We hope you have an incredible day making new friends, learning new things and doing your best!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
First Day for 4K and Elementary Students
Thank you to our #WatertownWay teammates, families, students and community members for the work that you do!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Happy Labor Day!
Let's welcome Beth, Lindsey and Tracy to the Endeavor and WHS team! Beth Oswald earned her Doctorate in Education from Walden University, loves rock concerts and would love to go on a Mediterranean cruise. Lindsey Wendorf is a Whitewater Warhawk, considers herself an extroverted introvert and wants to one day go whale watching on the East Coast. Tracy Widiker grew up in Burnsville, Minnesota, loves the beach and wants to move to Las Vegas once her and her husband retire. We are so glad you joined the WUSD team!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Beth Oswald
Lindsey Wendorf
Tracy Widiker
Just a friendly reminder that there are no classes in the WUSD on Monday, September 5, 2022 due to the holiday. Have a wonderful extended weekend!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
No School on 9/5/22
Welcome to the #WatertownWay team, Angel and Tara! Let's learn more about these two new Schurz Tiger teammates! Angel Steuerwald is following in the footsteps of three of her other siblings who are also teachers, recently visited Iceland and can't wait to do more world travel. Tara Scott received her Master's degree from UW-Madison, has competed in autocross and would love to one day see the Northern Lights. Thank you for choosing the WUSD! We are happy you are here!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Angel Steuerwald
Tara Scott
Our #WatertownWay Goslings held their first pep rally today! Thank you to all who made it a success and for the energy our students brought to kick off the school year in true Gosling fashion!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
WHS Band and Gus the Gosling
WHS Students MCing the pep rally
WHS Dance Team
Check out these familiar #WatertownWay faces! Thank you to retired WUSD educators Diane Schultz and Tim Suski for helping out at WHS on the first day of school yesterday! Once a Gosling, always a Gosling!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Diane Schultz and Tim Suski
Thank you to Courtney and Lisa from Ixonia Bank for the donations of backpacks and school supplies. Our #WatertownWay Schurz Tigers are so thankful to be a recipient of their charity drive which will benefit many students! #thankfulforcommunitysupport
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Three women with backpacks
These absolutely fantastic #WatertownWay teammates are celebrating their last first day in the WUSD as they are retiring at the end of the school year! The years of service these wonderful educators have given to our students, staff, families and community combined is, wait for it...159! By the time of their official retirement, it will be 164 years! Thank you for your dedication and service to the WUSD!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
5 WUSD Veteran Staff Members
There was some great learning happening in the WUSD today - not just for our students, but our staff too! While elementary teachers welcomed students and families for Ready, Set, Go! Conferences, our #WatertownWay support staff learned about trauma, resilience and strategies for supporting young learners with Dr. Donna Rifken! What a great way to kick off the 2022-23 school year!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Staff in a classroom receiving training
These #WatertownWay educators are excited to start the school year as part of the RMS Panther team! Meet Sana, Emily, Emily and Jonathon! Sana Golemgeske received her Bachelor's Degree from UW-Whitewater, loves to spend time with family and would love to travel more. Emily Perszyk is currently pursuing her Master's Degree from UW-Milwaukee, participated in musicals in middle and high school and has a dog named Finn. Emily Wranovsky met her husband at summer camp, is a great cook and would love to start a giant flower garden. Jonathon Pickelmann was born and raised in Michigan, had both his mother and father as teachers and would love to visit all 50 states. We are so happy to have you on our WUSD team!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Sana Golemgeske
Emily Perszyk
Emily Wranovsky
Jonathon Pickelmann
Have an incredible first day of classes, RMS Panthers and WHS Goslings! Let's make it an excellent #WatertownWay school year!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Welcome to the School Year!
Here are some new faces at Webster Elementary School! Meet Rachel, Sammy, Ellen and Laura! Let's check out some fun facts about these Webster Wildcats! Rachel Yergens traveled to London and Paris for a traveling dance and competition team, would love to travel and volunteer at wildlife centers/animal shelters and has a dog named Jase. Sammy Barnett is a twin, just welcomed her first child in January of this year and would love to travel to all of the National Parks. Ellen Smogoleski graduated college from UW-La Crosse, loves dolphins and traveled to Tijuana, Mexico for a mission trip to build houses and provide food for families in need. Laura Stair grew up in Milton, Wisconsin, would love to take the time to read her never-ending list of books and loves the Christmas season. Welcome to the #WatertownWay team!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Rachel Yergens
Sammy Barnett
Ellen Smogoleski
Laura Stair
The next Feeding America event will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. at Watertown High School. For more information, please visit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tPLjqkeOXAyoAmMwUjWKWQFf6c8Afgtou3K0YPra6gs/edit#slide=id.p
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Feeding America Logo
The WUSD is hiring! We are looking for a health room assistant and instructional and special education paraprofessionals! If you, or someone you know, is looking to join our #WatertownWay team, please email millers@watertown.k12.wi.us or call (920)262-1460 Ext. 3223. We can't wait to meet you!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
We are Hiring
Welcome Mindy, Kennedy, Abbey and Emily to the #WatertownWay team! Douglas Elementary is lucky to have you! Let's learn more about these incredible educators! Mindy Ganser has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's in School Counseling. She loves to play tennis and pickleball and is a collector of coffee cups. Kennedy Hansen graduated a Gosling, loves archery and would one day love to take a road trip across the U.S. Abbey Anfang is a triplet, a graduate of UW-Whitewater and can't wait to try skydiving. Emily Johnson is from Bay View, Milwaukee, is very artistic and if she didn't have to work, she would love to be a Disney animator.
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Mindy Ganser
Kennedy Hansen
Abbey Anfang
Emily Johnson
Let's welcome some of our new #WatertownWay Gosling staff members and learn some fun facts about them! John Warnke ran cross country in high school and college, loves riding roller coasters and playing disc golf! Jennifer Bault is from Potosi, Wisconsin, was on the inaugural women's soccer team at Concordia University and has traveled to every state except for Hawaii. Lyndee Meissner is a graduate of UW-Whitewater, a lover of country music and included on her bucket list is a hot air balloon ride. Joe Jenna got married on his wife's family farm in Chile, trains dogs and restrings traditional native drums. Welcome to the team, John, Jennifer, Lyndee and Joe! We are so glad you are here!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
John Warnke
Lyndee Meissner
Jennifer Bault
Joe Jenna
Let's get to know some of our new WUSD team members! Meet Alexis Ofe! Alexis will be teaching students in our eCampus Academy Charter School. She loves to read, vacationing in Alaska and one day would love to complete an intensive Spanish language learning program in Central or South America. Welcome, Alexis!
over 2 years ago, Jaime Rosenow
Alexis Ofe