We're looking forward to hosting the third of our four Watertown Unified School District Strategic Planning Workgroup meetings this evening at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library. Read the latest Strategic Planning news and view the agenda for tonight's Workgroup meeting at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/district.
Summer School Scenes 🌞
Week 4 of the Watertown Unified School District's Summer School program is now underway! Last week, our 4K & 5K youngsters were busy learning, making crafts, and exploring the playground while sporting their patriotic colors in advance of the Fourth of July.
As a reminder, there is no Summer School on Thursday, July 4 or Friday, July 5. There is also no Summer School on Friday, July 12. Enjoy the extended holiday weekend!
A group of Watertown High School students recently returned from an incredible tour of multiple European cities organized by WHS Social Studies Instructor Blair Thorpe. So much history and so many beautiful things to see - enjoy these great photos!
Second and third-graders from Lincoln Elementary School recently visited the Mitchell Park Domes as part of the Project Lead the Way STEM learning program. The students observed different habitats and the living things growing within them. They also investigated how much water and sunlight plants need to grow in different environments. ☀️🌱🌎
Summer School Scenes 🌞
Week 3 of summer school is now underway! Middle schoolers are having fun at RMS baking, beading, playing sports, riding bikes, and more. We also have students working on improving their core curriculars. PLEASE NOTE: There are no summer school classes this Thursday, July 4 or Friday, July 5.
The Gosling Flight Feather, a new promotion at Watertown High School to recognize students and staff for their "acts of kindness, doing the right thing, or just being a great role model for others” has been met with soaring success.
Students and staff may be nominated for a Gosling Flight Feather at any time by anyone in the school building. A drawing is held weekly to select five students and one staff member from among those nominated to win prizes such as candy, movie tickets, gift cards to area businesses, and Gosling swag.
During the third trimester, a total of 78 students and 48 staff members were nominated for Gosling Flight Feathers. At the end of the school year, one more drawing was held from all the nominations submitted this spring. The winning students are pictured from left to right: Ava Salas nominated by Nicole Loppnow, Liz Verriden nominated by Dana Wagner, Kloi Sweeney nominated by Joe Jenna, Carson Crom nominated by Jennifer Bault, and Carlos Acosta nominated by Kathy Klinger. The winning staff members (not pictured) were Travis Moulton nominated by Oscar Ramirez and Jerry Williams nominated by Dave Pawl.
Thank you to Associate Principal Jennifer Bault for coordinating the Gosling Flight Feather program!
It has become a tradition that at the end of each school year, the Watertown Unified School District purchases two art pieces from graduating seniors for display at the Educational Service Center (ESC) and at Watertown High School. Pictured are the two selected art pieces – “Out of the Hat” by Ryley Wolfe held by WHS Art Instructor Dave Pawl (pictured at left), and “Blue Symphony” held by artist Rae Heier. Wolfe’s artwork is set for display at the ESC, and Heier’s work can soon be viewed at the high school. The seniors were recognized for their artistic achievements at Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting.
Strategic Planning Work Continues 🗒✏️✔️
Parents, staff, students, and community members are continuing the process of developing a new, comprehensive strategic plan for the WUSD. The Strategic Planning Workgroup held its second meeting on Thursday, June 20 with more than 50 participants in attendance!
At the start of the workgroup meeting, Dr. Melissa Thompson and Nick Kent from Plunkett Raysich Architects provided an update on the state of the district's facilities. The attendees then discussed the purpose of a mission and vision for the school district, along with strengths and areas for growth within the WUSD. Members also discussed opportunities and threats to the district in the present and future.
The next workgroup meeting will take place July 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library. Community members are welcome and encouraged to join! To register, visit bit.ly/wusdspsignup.
Summer School Scenes 🌞
Week 2 of Watertown Unified School District’s Summer School program is off to a great start. Students entering grades 1-4 are having fun learning to cook mini pizzas, playing frisbee golf, creating 4th of July tissue paper wreaths, learning about sea turtles, diving deeper into core academics and so much more. This year, there are 1,050 students enrolled in Summer School entering grades K-12.
Congratulations to Isabell Lin, who recently had her artwork published in the Southern Lakes Anthology! Lin’s artwork was submitted by her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Tina Oiler, at Lincoln STEM Elementary School. Southern Lakes Anthology is an annual writing and art competition for grades 3-8 that is organized by the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network of over 40 different participating school districts. Student work may be submitted in the following categories: prose, poetry, illustrated writing, expository writing, art, and cartoons. Great job, Isabell!
Members of the Watertown Unified School District’s extended leadership team held an in-service yesterday to continue laying the groundwork for the 2024-2025 school year. Director of Special Education and Student Services Sarah Oudenhoven arranged for the Kona Ice truck to stop by the Educational Service Center (ESC) as a special treat for meeting attendees and building staff. Sarah won the opportunity to bring the Kona Ice truck to the ESC through a recent charitable fundraiser. Thank you, Sarah!
The Watertown Unified School District was represented at the 2024 Educators in Industry event held June 10 at the Bobcat Company in Johnson Creek. During the event, area educators and the team from Bobcat discussed how the company could further help local schools prepare students for careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Educators toured the manufacturing facility and test drove Bobcat equipment. Attending from the WUSD were Technology & Engineering Instructor Jesse Domer, Superintendent Dr. Jarred Burke, and RMS Guidance Counselors Lora Konz and Jesse Leonhardt.
Did you hear the exciting news? The Watertown High School Marching Band has the incredible opportunity to perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2026 in Dublin, Ireland! To help offset the cost of the trip for students, the WHS Music Department will hold its first-ever mattress fundraising event on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the WHS Commons.
During the sale, high-quality mattresses manufactured right here in Wisconsin will be sold at deep discounts with a portion of sales going toward trip expenses. If you are planning to replace your mattress in the near future, please consider buying a new one at this event. Please mark your calendar for August 10 and help us spread the word! Follow the mattress sales fundraising event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1094485391619563?active_tab=about&scrlybrkr=49c5d569
Eleven Watertown High School students were selected to participate in the Badger Conference Art Show held last month at Oregon High School. Six students were awarded honors by the judges in their individual categories. The students pictured include (back row): Kristian Cutler (1st Place Animation), Rodrigo Pineda Olmos (1st Place Adaptive Art), Issac VanBuren, Onyx Elkins, Joanna Schwartz, Alora Thomas (Honorable Mention 3-D Mixed Media), Vivian Antonacci, (front row): Emily Leinstock (3rd Place Oil Painting), Rae Heier (3rd Place Water Based Painting, and Helena Cahoon (Honorable Mention Glass & Jewelry).
Congratulations to our RMS Panthers who made Fourth Quarter Honor Roll!
PLEASE NOTE: The WHS Band & Orchestra concert live Facebook stream is now expected to begin today at approximately 1:30 p.m. central time instead of 2 p.m. Also note: this is barring any technical difficulties. Thank you!
The weather was picture-perfect for Douglas Elementary School's recent Field Day. Students had a blast playing water games, attempting balance and skill challenges, jumping in a bounce house, playing on a giant inflatable slide and more.
Enjoy these photos from this very fun event!
Congratulations to our Endeavor Charter School students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 3! To qualify for Honor Roll, students must earn a GPA of 3.2-4.0. #WatertownWay
Congratulations to our WHS students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 3! To qualify for Honor Roll, students must earn a GPA of 3.2-3.499. #WatertownWay
