As we prepare to welcome students for another exciting school year, we want to thank our families for the trust, support, and partnership you show our schools every day. Together, we are creating learning environments where every student can thrive.
Beginning July 27, 2026, online registration for the upcoming school year will open for all returning students. We encourage every family to complete all components of the registration process as soon as possible.
Completing registration is more than an annual requirement, it helps our schools prepare to serve students well from the very first day. Accurate registration information allows us to build class rosters, plan transportation, prepare student schedules, ensure health and emergency information is current, and allocate staff and resources where they are needed most.
Your timely registration helps us provide a smooth and successful start to the school year for every student. Please go to the Online Registration Page on our website for more details.
We know families have many responsibilities throughout the summer, and we sincerely appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the process. Your partnership plays an important role in helping us deliver the high-quality educational experience our students deserve.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We look forward to another outstanding year of learning, growth, and opportunity together.
🖍Register for FREE School Supplies in Watertown📏
The Watertown Shared Community Mission Group will again offer free school supplies for families in need for the 2026-27 school year. School supplies distribution will take place Aug. 10-12 at the St. Henry Parish Center, 300 E. Cady St. PLEASE NOTE: FAMILIES MUST PRE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE. Registration locations are listed on the flyer below. Registration is open July 20-July 31.
🎒 Donations Sought:
Last year, the Shared Mission Group provided free school supplies to 450 students. The organization is seeking monetary donations and donations of school supplies to support this year's program. They are collecting backpacks, simple 4-function calculators, crayons, glue sticks, pens, index cards, folders, and more. Items in short supply include washable markers, highlighters, one- and two-inch binders, and sticky notes.
SOS school supply collection boxes and/or donation jars will be located at Bradow Jewelers, Ad-Tech, Johnsonville, Glory Global, Clasen Quality Chocolates, Bank of Lake Mills, YMCA and Ehlinger Center, Sweet Talkin' Treats, Watertown Bowl 18, and PJ's Pizza. To provide financial support, please make checks payable to the Shared Community Mission Group: SOS and mail or drop off at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 413 S. Second St., Watertown, WI 53094.
The Watertown Shared Community Mission Group will again offer free school supplies for families in need for the 2026-27 school year. School supplies distribution will take place Aug. 10-12 at the St. Henry Parish Center, 300 E. Cady St. PLEASE NOTE: FAMILIES MUST PRE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE. Registration locations are listed on the flyer below. Registration is open July 20-July 31.
🎒 Donations Sought:
Last year, the Shared Mission Group provided free school supplies to 450 students. The organization is seeking monetary donations and donations of school supplies to support this year's program. They are collecting backpacks, simple 4-function calculators, crayons, glue sticks, pens, index cards, folders, and more. Items in short supply include washable markers, highlighters, one- and two-inch binders, and sticky notes.
SOS school supply collection boxes and/or donation jars will be located at Bradow Jewelers, Ad-Tech, Johnsonville, Glory Global, Clasen Quality Chocolates, Bank of Lake Mills, YMCA and Ehlinger Center, Sweet Talkin' Treats, Watertown Bowl 18, and PJ's Pizza. To provide financial support, please make checks payable to the Shared Community Mission Group: SOS and mail or drop off at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 413 S. Second St., Watertown, WI 53094.
The Watertown Unified School District will host a Community Information Session on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Watertown Public Library.
The information session will be hosted by members of the WUSD administrative team. Community members are invited to attend to ask questions and provide feedback on topics that could include (but are not limited to) the district budget, school funding, facilities, curriculum, school safety, policies, enrollment, and test scores.
In addition to the July 22 meeting, another community information session will also take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library.
WUSD Nutrition Services announces that FREE Summer Meals will be available to all children in the community ages 18 & under weekdays from June 16-July 16, 2026 (closed June 26, July 3, and July 6). Breakfast and lunch will be available.
Summer Meals Site Details:
🍽 Schurz Elementary, 1508 Neenah St.
*Enter the building at DOOR C1 (River Road/bus drop entrance) to access the community meal site
Breakfast 9:40-10:10AM
NO LUNCH SERVED AT THIS SITE
🍽 Riverside Middle School, 131 Hall St.
Breakfast 7:45-8:10AM
Lunch 10:55-11:35AM
🍽 Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Dr.
Breakfast 7:30-8:05AM
Lunch 10:25-11:40AM
Additional Important Information:
*ALL meals must be eaten on-site, per program regulations
*Children ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult or sibling age 13 & up at meal sites
*Adults over the age of 19 may purchase breakfast for $3.25 or lunch for $5.75
Summer Meals Site Details:
🍽 Schurz Elementary, 1508 Neenah St.
*Enter the building at DOOR C1 (River Road/bus drop entrance) to access the community meal site
Breakfast 9:40-10:10AM
NO LUNCH SERVED AT THIS SITE
🍽 Riverside Middle School, 131 Hall St.
Breakfast 7:45-8:10AM
Lunch 10:55-11:35AM
🍽 Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Dr.
Breakfast 7:30-8:05AM
Lunch 10:25-11:40AM
Additional Important Information:
*ALL meals must be eaten on-site, per program regulations
*Children ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult or sibling age 13 & up at meal sites
*Adults over the age of 19 may purchase breakfast for $3.25 or lunch for $5.75
Watertown High School students in Mr. Eric Kleine's Spanish Text and Composition class recently wrote children's books as part of their literature unit. At the end of May, the high schoolers visited Schurz Elementary School to read their stories to kindergarteners in the Dual Language class.
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Congratulations to our Watertown High School students who earned a spot on the Trimester 3 High Honor Roll - great job! 🌟
Congratulations to our Watertown High School students who earned a spot on the Trimester 3 Honor Roll - keep up the great work! 🌟
Congratulations to our Endeavor Charter School students for making the Trimester 3 Honor Roll! ✨
**2026 Retiree Recognition**
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Brad Clark for his 32 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Brad, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Brad Clark for his 32 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Brad, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
**2026 Retiree Recognition**
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Connie Held for her 36 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Connie, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Connie Held for her 36 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Connie, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
On Saturday, June 6, just over 300 seniors graduated from Watertown High School. It was a wonderful ceremony filled with moving speeches, recognition, and celebration.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish our graduates and their families all the best! 🎓
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish our graduates and their families all the best! 🎓
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Watertown Unified School District Board of Education meetings scheduled for the Week of June 8:
▪ Educational Services Committee - Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 a.m.
▪ Policy Review Committee - Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m.
All meetings take place in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., unless otherwise noted.
To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
▪ Educational Services Committee - Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 a.m.
▪ Policy Review Committee - Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m.
All meetings take place in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., unless otherwise noted.
To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
**2026 Retiree Recognition**
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Michelle Yelk for her 34 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Michelle, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Michelle Yelk for her 34 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Michelle, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
**2026 Retiree Recognition**
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Lisa Clark for her 27 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Lisa, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Lisa Clark for her 27 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Lisa, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
The first class of WUSD Dual Language students will graduate tomorrow, and to commemorate their completion of the Dual Language program, seniors Ashley Almendarez, Ximena Garcia, Laura Peralta Paulino, and Kylie Trip painted an inspirational mural for future language students.
The mural has a papel picado decoration in the middle with the phrase "Anything is possible" in Spanish and is adorned on the upper corners with an eagle and a quetzal, two symbolic birds found in Mexico and Central America.
The papel picado is surrounded by an arch of cempasúchil (marigold) flowers that are typical during Día de Muertos for helping guide spirits home, and the hope is that these flowers will, in turn, guide language students in their studies at WHS.
The Dual Language Class of 2026 also painted a mural of a monarch butterfly (a symbol of Mexican culture, particularly in the Michoacán area where millions of monarchs migrate to every year) last year beneath the phrase, "Your wings already exist, all you need to do is fly."
"This group has been an inspiration for future classes of Dual Language students and has set the bar high," said WHS Advanced Spanish Language teacher Eric Kleine. "As the first Dual Language class, these students were 'guinea pigs' throughout their entire K-12 education in the WUSD, and they exceeded all expectations along the way."
Kleine added, "Now, with the addition of the murals, their trailblazing legacy will live on at WHS for years to come."
Other 2026 graduates of the Dual Language Program include Emanuel Castellón, Erik García, Hector Herrera, Lincoln Smith, Diego Urbina Cruz.
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The mural has a papel picado decoration in the middle with the phrase "Anything is possible" in Spanish and is adorned on the upper corners with an eagle and a quetzal, two symbolic birds found in Mexico and Central America.
The papel picado is surrounded by an arch of cempasúchil (marigold) flowers that are typical during Día de Muertos for helping guide spirits home, and the hope is that these flowers will, in turn, guide language students in their studies at WHS.
The Dual Language Class of 2026 also painted a mural of a monarch butterfly (a symbol of Mexican culture, particularly in the Michoacán area where millions of monarchs migrate to every year) last year beneath the phrase, "Your wings already exist, all you need to do is fly."
"This group has been an inspiration for future classes of Dual Language students and has set the bar high," said WHS Advanced Spanish Language teacher Eric Kleine. "As the first Dual Language class, these students were 'guinea pigs' throughout their entire K-12 education in the WUSD, and they exceeded all expectations along the way."
Kleine added, "Now, with the addition of the murals, their trailblazing legacy will live on at WHS for years to come."
Other 2026 graduates of the Dual Language Program include Emanuel Castellón, Erik García, Hector Herrera, Lincoln Smith, Diego Urbina Cruz.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Watertown High School students interested in a career in science or healthcare have the option to take Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Engineering classes. PLTW includes four courses that introduce students to biological concepts, laboratory skills, and clinical skills. These courses challenge students’ ability to use critical thinking, collaboration, and reasoning as they work through diagnosing and treating patients, as well as innovating new solutions to some of today’s most critical health care issues.
Pictured are the 23 seniors who recently earned their white coat by completing at least the PLTW- Medical Interventions and PLTW-Biomedical Innovations courses, with over 2/3 of the students completing all four PLTW Biomedical courses.
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Pictured are the 23 seniors who recently earned their white coat by completing at least the PLTW- Medical Interventions and PLTW-Biomedical Innovations courses, with over 2/3 of the students completing all four PLTW Biomedical courses.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
**2026 Retiree Recognition**
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Patricia Loftus for her eight years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Patricia, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Patricia Loftus for her eight years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Patricia, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
Webster Elementary School recently held its Cool, Awesome and Terrific Students (CATS) lunch. Each month, students are selected by teachers in grades 5K-5 for making great gains in an academic area or working by super hard. The students selected get to each lunch with Webster principal, Mr. Clark.
Picture 1 - Grades K, 1 & 2
Top Row (left to right): Jameson Goodman, Max Ready, Evan Krueger
Next Row (left to right): Alexis Fox, Jaxx Turner, Arlynn Schueller
Bottom Row (left to right): Tyler Klotz, Cecilia Cumbie, Isla Nienow, Mr. Clark
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4 & 5
Top Row (left to right): Aviva Kompsi, Sophia Helser, Avery Grulke
Next Row (left to right): Aiden Moore, Zayah Jordan, Harrison Kowalski
Bottom (left to right): Oliver Ewing, Stella Seibert, Kay'Cee Parr, Mr. Clark
Picture 1 - Grades K, 1 & 2
Top Row (left to right): Jameson Goodman, Max Ready, Evan Krueger
Next Row (left to right): Alexis Fox, Jaxx Turner, Arlynn Schueller
Bottom Row (left to right): Tyler Klotz, Cecilia Cumbie, Isla Nienow, Mr. Clark
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4 & 5
Top Row (left to right): Aviva Kompsi, Sophia Helser, Avery Grulke
Next Row (left to right): Aiden Moore, Zayah Jordan, Harrison Kowalski
Bottom (left to right): Oliver Ewing, Stella Seibert, Kay'Cee Parr, Mr. Clark
**2026 Retiree Recognition**
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Pam Suski for her 34 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Pam, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their 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 Pam Suski for her 34 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Pam, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
Schurz Elementary School 5th graders recently wrapped up their unit on the American Revolution by selecting a historical figure from that time period to highlight. The students presented their reports as part of a Wax Museum on Tuesday complete with well-designed display boards and costumes. ⭐
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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