Monday, January 8th was the first day of rotations for Mr. Gibson’s Health Observations class. 4 of the 5 days during the week, students get the opportunity to shadow medical professionals at the hospital and other local private practices.
Pictured is half of this trimester’s class. Back row, from left to right: Emma Wuestenberg, Sophia Nieto, Hannah Trujillo, Brielle Mueller. Front row: Calli Tuchscherer, Abbigail Oldenhoff and Amy Beck.
Shout out to Dylan Morgan and Megan Doherty who took 1st and 2nd respectively in their events at DECA Districts this past weekend. This means that Dylan and Megan automatically qualify for a trip to STATE DECA in February at the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Other students medaling this past weekend included Sophia Doornek and Ella Mock. Congratulations to all participants as they studied, prepared, and accomplished new goals. You did an amazing job in representing WHS. It was a GREAT DAY TO BE A GOSLING!!!
Congratulations to Abigail Bartz, Angela Tietz and Emma Westenburg for being selected as the WHS Rotary Students for the month of January! WHS senior students are recognized for their academic achievements, participation in athletics, school organizations, and the contribution to the Watertown Community. Students will join the Watertown Rotary Club each Monday at their weekly meetings and luncheons.
Abigail Bartz is the daughter of Josh and Mindy Bartz. Abigail has been active in the following WHS activities: National Honor Society, where she is the lead coordinator for the student tutoring program, Track and Field, Girls Tennis, INTERACT, and Academic Decathlon. Outside of WHS, Abigail is involved in Girls Bowling, Whitetails Unlimited, Feeding America, and Christ United Methodist Church. Abigail is currently working at the Pine Cone Restaurant and plans on attending UW-Platteville to study Biochemistry or Environmental Engineering.
Emma Wuestenberg is the daughter of Chad and Kristen Wuestenberg. Emma has been involved in the following at WHS: National Honor Society, HOSA-Future Health Professionals, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, and Athletic Leadership. Emma currently is waitressing at Rockwell’s Restaurant. Emma plans on attending a college in Wisconsin to major in Nursing.
Angela Tietz is the daughter of Randy and Tammy Tietz. Angela has been active in National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, German Honor Society, and FFA while at WHS. Angela is also involved in the WHS Music Department participating in Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Carolers, Show Choir and WHS Musicals. When not at school, Angela is involved in the Lebanon Band and Lebanon Luckies 4-H Club. She currently works at the Tietz Family Farms and is planning on attending a four year university to pursue music education.
Watertown High School will host Freshman Preview Night on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 for incoming 9th grade students (current 8th grade students)! This is a fantastic opportunity for incoming 9th grade students and families to prepare for their transition to Watertown High School for the 2024-25 school year by learning more about course offerings, the course registration process, and academic as well as extracurricular opportunities available at WHS. We highly encourage all incoming students and families to attend! 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Orientation & Freshman Course Information Presentation (WHS Auditorium) 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: WHS Stations and Self-Guided Tour of WHS (Watertown High School)
More information can be found at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/article/1394811.
Are you interested in hosting an AFS student? We are looking for a loving family to host an eCampus International student from Portugal during the fall of 2024. For more information, please contact AFS at the number below.
Congratulations to our Endeavor Charter School students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for Honor Roll in Endeavor, students must earn a 3.2 or higher. It's the #WatertownWay!
Congratulations to our WHS students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.2-3.499. It's the #WatertownWay!
Congratulations to our WHS students who made High Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for High Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.5 or higher. It's the #WatertownWay!
The Watertown Unified School District is now accepting declarations of candidacy for the WUSD School Board. For more information, please visit: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/election-information.
The Watertown Unified School District sends you warm wishes and a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with friends and family.
Watertown High School Key Club is a volunteer based student organization. Students are provided various volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. These volunteer opportunities can be within the school district as well as the Watertown community. Please reach out to Mrs. Fuller, Key Club advisor, with any volunteer opportunities that can be shared with our high school students.
6 donors needed! Give the gift of life this Saturday, November 18th at the Webster Elementary School gym! Each donation can save potentially 3 lives of local WI patients in need! As a thank you, Versiti is offering all attempting O donors a $25 e-gift card (code: PIE)! Versiti is offering all attempting donors a BOGO offer with Noodles & Company as well as a chance to win $2500 in DIY projects!
First year German students competed against other classes to see which class could be the fastest at passing a ball to every student while counting in German. They came up with creative strategies to increase their speed!
Congratulations to the Gosling Marching Band for their 2nd place finish in class AAA at the Milton Redhawk Invitational last Saturday. The band was awarded a school record score for their performance. The Goslings will wrap up their competitive season at the State Marching Championships on October 14 at UW-Whitewater.
The WHS Class of 1993 recently held their 30th class reunion. During half time of the homecoming football game, they presented WHS Principal Josh Kerr with a donation in memory of 11 unique and wonderful classmates that have been lost.
All Veterans are invited to join WHS students and staff on November 10, 2023, for a breakfast and ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day. Please RSVP by Friday, October 27th. R.S.V.P's can be submitted online here:
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WUSD celebrated our 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Rear Admiral Michael Schwerin during homecoming. Rear Admiral Schwerin was a 1984 graduate of Watertown High School. He was treated to a special luncheon on September 29th where he was presented with a Distinguished Alumni plaque. Rear Admiral Schwerin was also introduced during the Homecoming Pep Rally; was a special guest in the homecoming parade; and was introduced after first quarter of the homecoming football game.
To read his full bio, please go to https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/article/1158119.
Rear Admiral Schwerin's visit was also featured on the US Navy's Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages! We are so honored Rear Admiral Schwerin could come to Watertown for our celebration and thank him for his service.
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Congratulations to the Watertown FFA Gosling Trap Teams for their 2nd and 3rd place finishes October 1st at Milford Hills! 4th High Female was Ava Gutzdorf and High Male was Jeremy Lacey.
A little FFA fun during Homecoming Week!
October 1st-7th is Wisconsin School Board Week. WUSD students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school Board. Our dedicated Board members devote hours of their time each week to provide leadership for our school district. Let's give a #WatertownWay shout out to our School Board for all they do for our students, staff and families!
