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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Spring Lawnmower Tune-Up 🔧
Support Watertown High School SkillsUSA and our Supermileage Team by bringing in your push lawnmower for a tune up!
Lawnmowers may be dropped off on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Serviced mowers will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Local lawnmower pick-up and delivery service is available for a $10 fee. All work will take place at Watertown High School (Manufacturing Lab, Door D7, west side of building).
Services include:
▪ $50 – oil change, blade sharpening, tune-up (new plug and filter), new gas and power wash clean (additional parts or service needed may result in additional cost)
▪ $20 – Blade sharpening for ELECTRIC push lawnmowers
To register for a lawnmower tune-up call (920) 262-7500 ext. 6339 or email domerj@mywusd.org.
Support Watertown High School SkillsUSA and our Supermileage Team by bringing in your push lawnmower for a tune up!
Lawnmowers may be dropped off on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Serviced mowers will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Local lawnmower pick-up and delivery service is available for a $10 fee. All work will take place at Watertown High School (Manufacturing Lab, Door D7, west side of building).
Services include:
▪ $50 – oil change, blade sharpening, tune-up (new plug and filter), new gas and power wash clean (additional parts or service needed may result in additional cost)
▪ $20 – Blade sharpening for ELECTRIC push lawnmowers
To register for a lawnmower tune-up call (920) 262-7500 ext. 6339 or email domerj@mywusd.org.
To create the best testing environment for the junior students taking the ACT, freshman, sophomores, and seniors will not have school on March 18.
Junior ACT testing will take place on Wednesday, March 18 at WHS. Juniors are reminded to bring their WUSD charged Chromebook, pencil, and student id to the testing room.
On Sunday, March 1, the Watertown High School German and Spanish Honor Societies inducted their new members in a ceremony held in the WHS Library Media Center. In order to qualify for membership, students must meet community service requirements and maintain enrollment and high grades in their respective German and Spanish language classes. These organizations participate in various service, cultural, and fund raising activities throughout the year at the high school and in the community.
The German Honor Society students are pictured in the smaller group photo. The Spanish Honor society students are seen in the larger group photo.
Congratulations to these students!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The German Honor Society students are pictured in the smaller group photo. The Spanish Honor society students are seen in the larger group photo.
Congratulations to these students!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The Watertown High School Gosling Marching Band will depart tomorrow for an unforgettable 8-day performance tour of Ireland, where students will perform at the Limerick International Band Championship, take part in the world-renowned St. Patrick's Festival Parade in Dublin on St. Patrick's Day, and more!
We wish them safe travels and hope they have a wonderful time! 🍀
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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We wish them safe travels and hope they have a wonderful time! 🍀
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The Gosling Career Fair took place Tuesday morning at Watertown High School. This special event, organized in partnership with the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, connected our high schoolers and 8th grade students to more than 80 local businesses to learn more about career pathways and job opportunities in our area.
Thank you to the Chamber, and to all the local businesses that participated. It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Thank you to the Chamber, and to all the local businesses that participated. It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The 2026 Youth Apprenticeship breakfast was held on Wednesday morning, March 4, where 99 Watertown High School seniors were recognized for their participation in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program was established in Watertown in 1991. In 2009, the program grew with 39 students enrolled. This year, 134 students – both juniors and seniors – are participating in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program is administered by Sarah Tarpey, Family Consumer Sciences teacher and School to Career Coordinator, and Heather Jozwowski, Jefferson County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. This year, the program is partnered with 132 area business mentors to provide apprenticeship opportunities to WHS students.
As part of the program, students may pursue apprenticeships in any of the 14 career clusters: Agriculture, Construction, Arts-Entertainment-Design, Digital Technology, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare & Human Services, Hospitality-Events-Tourism, Management Entrepreneurship, Marketing-Sales, Public Service & Safety, and Supply Chain & Transportation.
Pictured are the graduating seniors with program mentors, parents and guardians, and WUSD staff members.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Youth Apprenticeship program was established in Watertown in 1991. In 2009, the program grew with 39 students enrolled. This year, 134 students – both juniors and seniors – are participating in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program is administered by Sarah Tarpey, Family Consumer Sciences teacher and School to Career Coordinator, and Heather Jozwowski, Jefferson County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. This year, the program is partnered with 132 area business mentors to provide apprenticeship opportunities to WHS students.
As part of the program, students may pursue apprenticeships in any of the 14 career clusters: Agriculture, Construction, Arts-Entertainment-Design, Digital Technology, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare & Human Services, Hospitality-Events-Tourism, Management Entrepreneurship, Marketing-Sales, Public Service & Safety, and Supply Chain & Transportation.
Pictured are the graduating seniors with program mentors, parents and guardians, and WUSD staff members.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Thank you to the Watertown community for your incredible support of the Watertown High School musical, Pippin, this past weekend!
The students and staff of our Music Department outdid themselves again with three incredible shows - the music, the dancing, the costumes - everything was fantastic! Thank you, and congratulations to everyone involved with this wonderful production!
Enjoy these photos from the show. 🎭💙🎶
The students and staff of our Music Department outdid themselves again with three incredible shows - the music, the dancing, the costumes - everything was fantastic! Thank you, and congratulations to everyone involved with this wonderful production!
Enjoy these photos from the show. 🎭💙🎶
