We encourage all Watertown area residents to be informed regarding the WUSD Operational Referendum that is on the ballot this Tuesday, April 7.
To learn more about the referendum, and what's at stake whether it passes or fails, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
To learn more about the referendum, and what's at stake whether it passes or fails, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
Today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Thank you to our Watertown Unified School District Paraprofessionals for all they do to support learning in our schools. 💙
On Tuesday, April, 7, our community will vote on a referendum for the WUSD that would provide the district with $4.5 million per year for five years to fund operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. This funding, if approved, would not be for new buildings or major building remodeling projects.
🗳 Election Day is just ONE WEEK from tomorrow!
On Tuesday, April 7, our community will vote on an operational referendum for the Watertown Unified School District that would provide (if approved) $4.5 million per year for five years to fund district operational, instructional and maintenance expenses.
To learn more about the referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
On Tuesday, April 7, our community will vote on an operational referendum for the Watertown Unified School District that would provide (if approved) $4.5 million per year for five years to fund district operational, instructional and maintenance expenses.
To learn more about the referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
The Watertown regional exhibit and competition of WRAP Teen was held earlier this month in the Watertown High School Art Gallery.
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program is sponsored by the Association of Wisconsin Artists. Over 60 works of art were submitted from four different schools and eight winners were selected to advance to the State Show in Madison this summer. Four Watertown High School students were selected to advance. Winners include Ruby Repp, Dylan Smith, Isaac VanBuren and Mikayla Maier.
Congratulations to these students! 🌟
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program is sponsored by the Association of Wisconsin Artists. Over 60 works of art were submitted from four different schools and eight winners were selected to advance to the State Show in Madison this summer. Four Watertown High School students were selected to advance. Winners include Ruby Repp, Dylan Smith, Isaac VanBuren and Mikayla Maier.
Congratulations to these students! 🌟
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Freshman & sophomore PreACT testing will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at WHS. Freshman & sophomores are reminded to bring their WUSD charged Chromebook, pencil, and student id to the testing room.
To create the best testing environment for the freshman & sophomores students taking the PreACT test, juniors and seniors will not have school on March 25.
Watertown High School alum Brandon Rocole (Class of 2021) returned to WHS on March 19 to speak with students in Emmie Carpenter’s Biomedical Innovations class about how ideas become real biomedical devices.
Brandon shared his journey from taking Project Lead the Way classes at WHS to researching and prototyping devices in college. He walked students through the engineering process used to develop medical technology and talked about the trial and error that comes with research, emphasizing the importance of persistence and collaboration.
After graduating from the UW-Milwaukee in December with bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Brandon began a master’s program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in January. His current research focuses on hand rehabilitation, with a long-term goal of integrating AI into prosthetic technology.
Brandon credits Mrs. Carpenter’s PLTW courses, along with Mr. Domer’s Tech Ed classes and SkillsUSA, for helping him discover his passion and build the skills that led him to biomedical engineering.
By sharing his experiences, Brandon showed WHS students how the skills they are learning now can lead to real-world innovation and meaningful careers in biomedical engineering.
Pictured are Brandon and Mrs. Carpenter along with a collage of prosthetic hand prototypes Brandon designed as part of his university research.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Brandon shared his journey from taking Project Lead the Way classes at WHS to researching and prototyping devices in college. He walked students through the engineering process used to develop medical technology and talked about the trial and error that comes with research, emphasizing the importance of persistence and collaboration.
After graduating from the UW-Milwaukee in December with bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Brandon began a master’s program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in January. His current research focuses on hand rehabilitation, with a long-term goal of integrating AI into prosthetic technology.
Brandon credits Mrs. Carpenter’s PLTW courses, along with Mr. Domer’s Tech Ed classes and SkillsUSA, for helping him discover his passion and build the skills that led him to biomedical engineering.
By sharing his experiences, Brandon showed WHS students how the skills they are learning now can lead to real-world innovation and meaningful careers in biomedical engineering.
Pictured are Brandon and Mrs. Carpenter along with a collage of prosthetic hand prototypes Brandon designed as part of his university research.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Congratulations to these Watertown High School students for being named to the Trimester 2 High Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year!
Well done - we are proud of you!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Well done - we are proud of you!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Congratulations to these Watertown High School students for being named to the Trimester 2 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year!
Keep up the great work!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Keep up the great work!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Seeking Nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni
The WUSD is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award celebrates the successes of Watertown High School alumni and honors the legacy of academic excellence in Watertown. In addition, it is hoped that our Distinguished Alumni serve as role models for students and members of our community.
The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. To review nomination criteria and obtain a nomination form, please visit www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/distinguished-alumni-award.
Nomination forms can be submitted to Lynn Linskens at the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street, Watertown WI 53094 - or by email at linskensl@mywusd.org. Forms are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The WUSD is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award celebrates the successes of Watertown High School alumni and honors the legacy of academic excellence in Watertown. In addition, it is hoped that our Distinguished Alumni serve as role models for students and members of our community.
The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. To review nomination criteria and obtain a nomination form, please visit www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/distinguished-alumni-award.
Nomination forms can be submitted to Lynn Linskens at the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street, Watertown WI 53094 - or by email at linskensl@mywusd.org. Forms are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
