The Watertown High School Junior Prom was held this past Saturday, May 2, in the WHS Commons. The theme for the evening was “A Night in Rio.” This year’s Prom was attended by more than 400 students, followed by an incredible fun-filled Post Prom at the Watertown Elks Lodge. Callie Wehner was crowned queen and Andre Leija was crowned king. 👑
Pictured is the 2026 Junior Prom Court (front row, from left) King Andre Leija escorting Queen Callie Wehner; (second row) Briella Moe escorted by Ethan Leinstock, and Braden Cronce escorting Stella Koellen; (third row) Breanna Meracle escorted by Dexter Haversack, and Theo Heier escorting Angie Hickey; (fourth row) Cassie Jones escorted by Landon Washetas, and Alex David escorting Ellie Mudler.
Pictured is the 2026 Junior Prom Court (front row, from left) King Andre Leija escorting Queen Callie Wehner; (second row) Briella Moe escorted by Ethan Leinstock, and Braden Cronce escorting Stella Koellen; (third row) Breanna Meracle escorted by Dexter Haversack, and Theo Heier escorting Angie Hickey; (fourth row) Cassie Jones escorted by Landon Washetas, and Alex David escorting Ellie Mudler.
Today marks the start of Teacher Appreciation Week! This is a special week to show extra appreciation to our amazing teachers for all they do to support the students and families of the Watertown Unified School District. We also recognize our staff for all they do to support one another. Thank you, WUSD teachers!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Today, Friday, May 1, is National Principals' Day!
Join us in recognizing our dedicated WUSD principals for all they do to support our schools. Thank you to Brad Clark of Webster Elementary School, Kayla Wendt of both LEAP and Lincoln Elementary schools, Emily Lessner of Douglas Elementary School, Casey Rusch-Weiland of Schurz Elementary School, Mike Cunningham and Leigh Ann Graf of Riverside Middle School, and Jason Widiker of Watertown High School. 💙
🍎 Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to all the amazing members of the WUSD Nutrition Services staff. We appreciate you and all you do for our students!
Douglas Elementary School: Lindsay Kruesel, Rebecca Uecker, and Beth Unser
LEAP Elementary School: Shari Uecker
Lincoln STEM Elementary School: Jan Peterson
Schurz Elementary School: Antonette Herschi, Sharon Loppnow, and Karen Zautner
Webster Elementary School: Laural Connolly, Sherri Hesse, Shawn Vogel
Riverside Middle School: Karen Borth, Julie Butler, Lori Dathan, Peggy Hackney, Theresa Marasch, Gloria McDonald (Production Manager), and Deanna Tompsett
Watertown High School: Kristine Eckert, Diane Haseleu, Patty Huth, Kierstyn Jackman, Mary Kraimer, Terry Kraimer, Janina Kroll, David Leonsteiner, Donna Neeman, Patricia Olivos, Deborah Pfeifer, Jackie Pochowski, Tami Reynolds, Mandy Rytkonen, Monica Stone, Daisy Tubbs, Jessica Wallace, Doris Wright, and Tina Zastrow.
Office Team: Sheila Price (Program Supervisor), Michelle Yelk (Administrative Assistant), and Nancy Kopplin (Production Manager WHS)
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Douglas Elementary School: Lindsay Kruesel, Rebecca Uecker, and Beth Unser
LEAP Elementary School: Shari Uecker
Lincoln STEM Elementary School: Jan Peterson
Schurz Elementary School: Antonette Herschi, Sharon Loppnow, and Karen Zautner
Webster Elementary School: Laural Connolly, Sherri Hesse, Shawn Vogel
Riverside Middle School: Karen Borth, Julie Butler, Lori Dathan, Peggy Hackney, Theresa Marasch, Gloria McDonald (Production Manager), and Deanna Tompsett
Watertown High School: Kristine Eckert, Diane Haseleu, Patty Huth, Kierstyn Jackman, Mary Kraimer, Terry Kraimer, Janina Kroll, David Leonsteiner, Donna Neeman, Patricia Olivos, Deborah Pfeifer, Jackie Pochowski, Tami Reynolds, Mandy Rytkonen, Monica Stone, Daisy Tubbs, Jessica Wallace, Doris Wright, and Tina Zastrow.
Office Team: Sheila Price (Program Supervisor), Michelle Yelk (Administrative Assistant), and Nancy Kopplin (Production Manager WHS)
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Watertown High School FFA will host its annual Plant Sale tomorrow, Friday, May 1, from 4-6 p.m. and on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the WHS Greenhouse. Come shop for beautiful plants and flowers grown by our students. Proceeds support WHS agricultural programs. 🌸🌼🌺
Learn more by following the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/25502073622781419.
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Learn more by following the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/25502073622781419.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Next week, May 4-8, 2026, is Teacher Appreciation Week. 🍎
The Watertown High School Academic Decathlon team did a great job at Nationals! The whole team gave it their all, and we are so proud of them.
Josef Habeck-Miller earned gold in Science with a score of 727.3. Brennan Gironimi earned bronze in Speech with a score of 916.7. Lily Small earned gold and a scholarship as the MVP and overall team top scorer with 5,937.8 points. These awards were earned on a National stage with 685 students competing!
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Josef Habeck-Miller earned gold in Science with a score of 727.3. Brennan Gironimi earned bronze in Speech with a score of 916.7. Lily Small earned gold and a scholarship as the MVP and overall team top scorer with 5,937.8 points. These awards were earned on a National stage with 685 students competing!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Shout-out to these two incredible orchestra students, Mack Christian and Megyn Prochaska, for representing Watertown High School at WSMA State Solo & Ensemble! In total, 47 students from our school (orchestra, band, and choir) qualified and participated at the state level at UW-Whitewater this past Saturday. What an amazing accomplishment across the entire music program!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Today, Tuesday, April 28, is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please waive or say thank you to our dedicated school bus drivers when you see them for always safely transporting our students to and from school, to athletic and extra-curricular events, on fieldtrips, and more. 🚌
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day to this amazing group of WUSD employees - thank you so much for all you do to support our staff, students and families.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Vian Abdulrahman, Terri Danner, Jen Devers, Jaime Fischer, Jill Geske, Danielle Hansen, Jennifer Harris, Cheryl Hollatz, Diane Klemm, Kathryn Klinger, Jill Kulick, Kelly Kwapil, Amy Liesch, Lynn Linskens, Sherrie Loeffler-Tietz, Dawn McBride, Jennifer McCrory, Sarah Miller, Kelley Piasecki, Katie Pirkel, Amanda Ristow, Jaclyne Rocole, Sara Schmitz, Alex Stankey, Angel Vander Steeg, Jean Vesper, Amy Wesemann, Jennifer Willis, Michelle Yelk and Laura Zautner. 💙
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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We extend our sincere appreciation to Vian Abdulrahman, Terri Danner, Jen Devers, Jaime Fischer, Jill Geske, Danielle Hansen, Jennifer Harris, Cheryl Hollatz, Diane Klemm, Kathryn Klinger, Jill Kulick, Kelly Kwapil, Amy Liesch, Lynn Linskens, Sherrie Loeffler-Tietz, Dawn McBride, Jennifer McCrory, Sarah Miller, Kelley Piasecki, Katie Pirkel, Amanda Ristow, Jaclyne Rocole, Sara Schmitz, Alex Stankey, Angel Vander Steeg, Jean Vesper, Amy Wesemann, Jennifer Willis, Michelle Yelk and Laura Zautner. 💙
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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