Watertown High School students participating in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) gathered together on Sunday, May 18th for the annual HOSA Dig volleyball tournament at Riverside Park. There were 18 teams with 115 students participating!
The “John Porks” consisting of Addy Faltersack, Cassidy Sue Peplinski, Davis Cashin, Cam Kranz, Jake Hurtgen, and Cal Hurtgen were the champions of the tournament by ousting "The Weenie Grillers” in a close match of three sets.
The tournament is an annual program fundraiser to offset costs of HOSA competitions and related study materials. Thank you to Piggly Wiggly - Watertown for donating food items to the event! 🏐
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The annual Art Walk and Chalk the Walk took place along Main Street in downtown Watertown yesterday. The rain ended just in time for organizations to set up for this special event. The Bentzin Family Town Square, the Watertown Public Library, downtown businesses, and downtown sidewalks were packed with people viewing artwork, and enjoying games and activities. Thank you to the Watertown Arts Council and the WUSD Art Department for doing such a great job organizing this annual community event. 🎨🖌
Watertown High School students participated in the annual Peace Garden clean up this past Saturday. The students were able to successfully weed, rake, and spread mulch to make the entire garden beautiful - thank you so much to everyone who helped. It was a fun and productive morning!
**2025 Retiree Recognition**
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. Thank you for your dedication to our schools, and for working so hard to make not only our classrooms, but our community, a better place.
Today we recognize retiring staff member David Mazzie for his 16 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, David, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Seniors Recognized - 22 Watertown High School seniors earned their white lab coats this year by completing both PLTW-Medical Interventions and PLTW-Biomedical Innovations. Of these 22 seniors, 16 took all four PLTW-Biomedical Engineering courses and have earned their red PLTW graduation cords; five students took three of the four courses, and one student took two of the four courses. Way to go!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The Watertown High School Orchestras presented their final concert of the year on May 8 in the WHS Auditorium, including senior recognition and awards.
Our graduating seniors are: Caroline Belisle, Sam Bernhardt, Toron Fritz, Sara Ly Rodriguez Machado, Amenn Martinez, Phoenix Miller, Al Zietlow, & Joao Mitraud.
Awards presented include:
National School Orchestra Award: Sara Ly Rodriguez Machado
Director's Award: Caroline Belisle
Resonance Awards: Jack Sullivan, Iris Raabe, & Mack Christian
PIT Orchestra Award: Leah Salva
Congratulations, and thank you to our Orchestra students and staff for a wonderful performance.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
On Wednesday morning, Riverside Middle School 8th graders toured Watertown High School to become more familiar with the layout of the building, and to learn about specific programs, courses and organizational opportunities offered there. The 8th graders were led in small groups by current WHS junior students who had been recommended for this role by staff. Juniors and seniors were stationed throughout the building to share program highlights and to answer questions.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation. #WatertownWay!
Watertown High School students Kylie Tripp, Henry Zimmerman, Jack Sullivan, and Allison Howlett were elected to lead La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Watertown High School Music Department hosted a fantastic POPS Concert this past Saturday. Students in grades 9-12 performed a variety of songs from hit Broadway musicals such as Wicked, West Side Story, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hamilton, Dreamgirls, and more.
In addition, time was set aside during the 7 p.m. performance to recognize outstanding senior students. Those honored included:
🎶 Laura Thielke & Chloe Crawford - MOM Award (for care and leadership within the music program)
🎶 Ava Otto, Julian Byrne, & Aubrey Keddington - Directors Award for Carolers
🎶 Lauren Neu & Teagan McGuire - Director's Award for Show Choir
🎶 William Wrolstad & Addie Nass - National School Choral Award/Outstanding Senior
