Both Watertown High School and Riverside Middle School hosted special events on Tuesday to welcome incoming freshmen and sixth graders to each building, respectively. Students had the opportunity to meet teachers, engage in team building activities and participate in scavenger hunts to become more comfortable with their new surroundings. Pictured are the newest Panthers having fun during the RMS scavenger hunt.
Employees from ORBIS Corporation based in Oconomowoc delivered dozens of school supplies to the WUSD Educational Service Center yesterday. The supplies were collected by one of the company’s Community Action Teams. This year, Menasha Corporation, ORBIS Corporation’s parent company, is celebrating its 175th anniversary and has challenged its Community Action Teams to complete 175 community acts of kindness. This is the second year ORBIS Corporation employees have donated school supplies to the WUSD. Pictured with the donated school supplies are ORBIS Corporation employees Erin Stroup (left), senior manufacturing engineer, and JoAnne Behling, senior salesforce administrator.
It's a busy week for WUSD Board of Education committee meetings. All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Several educators from the Watertown Unified School District recently attended the Professional Learning Communities conference in Madison to gain insight and share ongoing improvements in their teaching practices. A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a team of educators who share ideas to enhance their teaching practice, while creating a learning environment where all students can thrive. During the three-day conference, WUSD staff members had the opportunity to listen to speakers, attend training sessions and to network with other educators from across the state.
The Watertown Unified School District is experiencing issues with its phone system today. If you are trying to call the district and cannot get through, we ask that you try calling the auto attendant number at (920) 341-1460 or email the staff person you are attempting to contact. We hope to have this issue resolved soon! Staff email address can be found here: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/staff
Online registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year for Watertown Unified School District students entering 4K-12th grade. Classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 3 for middle and high school students, and on Thursday, Sept. 5 for elementary schoolers. If assistance is needed with online registration, please contact the school your child will be attending.
https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/wusd/page/2024-25-registration.
Attention WUSD families with school bus riders! The deadline to register students for bus service is Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Please note, registration for bussing is SEPARATE from regular school registration (which opens on Monday, July 29).
For more information, or to register for school bus service, please visit: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/.../go-riteway-student....
The Shared Community Mission Group, which is a group of 13 churches in Watertown committed to outreach assistance for children and families, will again distribute free school supplies thru the SOS: Support Our Students program.
This year, school supplies will be distributed on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in the St. Henry Catholic Church parking lot, 300 E. Cady St. Families that cannot afford school supplies for their children are invited to take part in this program. The group will serve children enrolled in grades 4K through high school. Registration is required to receive school supplies. Registration can take place by contacting any of the churches listed in the flyer attached.
The Shared Community Mission Group assisted 411 children with free school supplies in 2023 and expects that number to increase this year. The organization is seeking the donation of school supplies and funds to help support this effort. Collection boxes and/or donation jars for school supplies are located at these Watertown businesses: Bradow Jewelers, Bank of Lake Mills, Zweig’s Grill, Ava’s a Posh Boutique, and PJ’s Pizza.
To make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to the Shared Community Mission Group: SOS, c/o St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 413 S. Second St., Watertown, WI 53094.
In what seems like the blink of an eye, the five-week Watertown Unified School District Summer School program has come to an end. We would like to thank the many teachers and staff members, parents, and especially the students for having fun and learning with us this summer. Enjoy the remainder of summer break and we will see you when school resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 3 for students at Watertown High School and Riverside Middle School, and on Thursday, Sept. 5 for our elementary schoolers.
With the start of the fall sports season only a few weeks away, we are shining a spotlight today on the Watertown Athletic Booster Club. This non-profit, volunteer organization does so much to support Watertown High School sports programs, and its door is always open to new members. Learn all about the sports boosters by joining their Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/420542434177387
Attention all incoming and current Riverside Middle School Panthers - make plans to attend the back-to-school OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5-7 p.m.!
📢 Attention parents of incoming Riverside Middle School 6th graders! Registration is now open for the RMS Experience set for Tuesday, Aug 13. Please register your student through Skyward Family Access.
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.
