WUSD Third Grader Meadow Maroo Ties for First in Nation with Perfect WordMasters Score 🌟🏆
The Watertown Unified School District’s Advanced Learning Department is proud to announce that third-grade student Meadow Maroo has achieved a perfect score on the third and final meet of the national WordMasters Challenge™ Gold Division. By correctly answering all 20 questions on this rigorous analytical reasoning assessment, Maroo tied for first place in the nation for Gold List 3.
The WordMasters Challenge™ is a prestigious national competition that tests students' mastery of high-level vocabulary and their ability to solve complex analogies. Unlike standard memorization tests, the Gold Division is specifically designed for students with superior verbal reasoning skills. Meadow’s perfect score places her in the top fraction of one percent of participants nationwide.
This extraordinary accomplishment is a direct result of the support provided by Watertown’s Advanced Learning Department, under the direction of Stacci Barganz. Meadow’s success was guided by the mentorship of WordMasters coach and Advanced Learning Team Member Jayne Barta, who worked closely with Meadow and her teammates to master the nuances of the Gold Division curriculum.
"Meadow’s achievement is a rare and remarkable feat," said Stacci Barganz, Advanced Learning Coordinator. "A perfect score in the Gold Division requires not just a vast vocabulary, but the logic and critical thinking skills of a much older student. We are thrilled to see her hard work recognized on a national stage."
✨ National Honors ✨
While Meadow Maroo led the district with her first-place finish, several other WUSD students achieved elite national rankings this year under the coaching of Jayne Barta, Teresa Jensen, and Sue Pochop:
⭐ Tied for 2nd Place Nationally: Patrick McCarthy (List 1), Rosie Long (List 3), Margaret Vickroy (List 2), Oliver Hensler (List 2), Silas Crawley (List 3), and Jameson Newell (List 2).
⭐ Tied for 3rd Place Nationally: Amelia Manchester (List 3), Connor Young (Lists 2 & 3), Patrick McCarthy (List 3), Walter Fredrick (List 2), Izabella Mung'aithi (List 2), Miles Schneekloth (List 2), and Oliver Hensler (List 3).
📆 Advanced Learning Awards Night & Parent Meeting
The community is invited to celebrate the achievements of Meadow and other high-achieving students at the upcoming Advanced Learning Awards Night and Parent Meeting.
▪️ Date: May 4, 2026
▪️ Time: 6:30 p.m.
▪️ Location: Watertown High School (WHS) Auditorium
This event will recognize student progress and provide parents with valuable information regarding the future of the Advanced Learning program.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Watertown Unified School District’s Advanced Learning Department is proud to announce that third-grade student Meadow Maroo has achieved a perfect score on the third and final meet of the national WordMasters Challenge™ Gold Division. By correctly answering all 20 questions on this rigorous analytical reasoning assessment, Maroo tied for first place in the nation for Gold List 3.
The WordMasters Challenge™ is a prestigious national competition that tests students' mastery of high-level vocabulary and their ability to solve complex analogies. Unlike standard memorization tests, the Gold Division is specifically designed for students with superior verbal reasoning skills. Meadow’s perfect score places her in the top fraction of one percent of participants nationwide.
This extraordinary accomplishment is a direct result of the support provided by Watertown’s Advanced Learning Department, under the direction of Stacci Barganz. Meadow’s success was guided by the mentorship of WordMasters coach and Advanced Learning Team Member Jayne Barta, who worked closely with Meadow and her teammates to master the nuances of the Gold Division curriculum.
"Meadow’s achievement is a rare and remarkable feat," said Stacci Barganz, Advanced Learning Coordinator. "A perfect score in the Gold Division requires not just a vast vocabulary, but the logic and critical thinking skills of a much older student. We are thrilled to see her hard work recognized on a national stage."
✨ National Honors ✨
While Meadow Maroo led the district with her first-place finish, several other WUSD students achieved elite national rankings this year under the coaching of Jayne Barta, Teresa Jensen, and Sue Pochop:
⭐ Tied for 2nd Place Nationally: Patrick McCarthy (List 1), Rosie Long (List 3), Margaret Vickroy (List 2), Oliver Hensler (List 2), Silas Crawley (List 3), and Jameson Newell (List 2).
⭐ Tied for 3rd Place Nationally: Amelia Manchester (List 3), Connor Young (Lists 2 & 3), Patrick McCarthy (List 3), Walter Fredrick (List 2), Izabella Mung'aithi (List 2), Miles Schneekloth (List 2), and Oliver Hensler (List 3).
📆 Advanced Learning Awards Night & Parent Meeting
The community is invited to celebrate the achievements of Meadow and other high-achieving students at the upcoming Advanced Learning Awards Night and Parent Meeting.
▪️ Date: May 4, 2026
▪️ Time: 6:30 p.m.
▪️ Location: Watertown High School (WHS) Auditorium
This event will recognize student progress and provide parents with valuable information regarding the future of the Advanced Learning program.
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. 💙
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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. 💙
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WHS Prom set for May 2 ✨
The Watertown High School 2026 Junior Prom is set for Saturday, May 2 in the WHS Commons from 8-11:30 p.m. The presentation of the court/crowning of King and Queen will start at 9:30 p.m. Spectators attending the court presentation will be admitted for free, but they must leave after coronation. Spectators should not arrive until 9:20 p.m.
Admission for students to the Prom is $30, which also includes admittance to the Post Prom festivities at the Watertown Elks Lodge. Post Prom will be held from 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m., and includes a food buffet, games with prizes, and incredible door prizes. All Post Prom activities are made possible thanks to generous donations from area businesses and parents of WHS students. This year’s Prom theme is “A Night in Rio.”
Members of the 2026 WHS Junior Prom Court are:
Back Row (left to right): Theo Heier, Alex David, Landon Washetas, Braden Cronce, Dexter Haversack, and Andre Leija. Not pictured: Ethan Leinstock. Front Row (left to right): Briella Moe, Cassie Jones, Ellie Mudler, Stella Koellen, Angie Hickey, Callie Wehner, and Breanna Meracle.
Webster Elementary School held its Cool, Awesome, and Terrific Students (CATS) lunch on Friday, April 17. Each month, students are selected by teachers in grades 5K-5 for making great gains in an academic area or by working super hard. Selected students get to enjoy lunch with Webster Principal Mr. Brad Clark.
Picture 1 - Grades K, 1, & 2
Top Row (left to right): Lydia Wehrmann-Troemel, Hannah Strickler, Italia Huesca Hernandez
Next Row (left to right): Conner Reinhart, Theo Woodard, Penelope Yiannackopoulos
Bottom Row (left to right): Madden Goodman, Lizzy Jeffrey, Percy Griffin
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4, & 5
Top Row (left to right): Isaac Schlueter, Cooper Reichert, Lyamari Van Dyck
Next Row (left to right): Brody Salas, Aleyah Andruss, Kairyn Tumapang
Bottom Row (left to right): Nora McFarland, Macy Moulton, Karter Hoffmann
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Picture 1 - Grades K, 1, & 2
Top Row (left to right): Lydia Wehrmann-Troemel, Hannah Strickler, Italia Huesca Hernandez
Next Row (left to right): Conner Reinhart, Theo Woodard, Penelope Yiannackopoulos
Bottom Row (left to right): Madden Goodman, Lizzy Jeffrey, Percy Griffin
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4, & 5
Top Row (left to right): Isaac Schlueter, Cooper Reichert, Lyamari Van Dyck
Next Row (left to right): Brody Salas, Aleyah Andruss, Kairyn Tumapang
Bottom Row (left to right): Nora McFarland, Macy Moulton, Karter Hoffmann
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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📖 This week is National Library Week and we're celebrating with the theme of “Find Your Joy.” This is a special week to spotlight our seven school libraries across the WUSD and highlight the vital role our library staff plays in fostering learning and community.
Our libraries serve as welcoming spaces where students feel safe, comfortable, and inspired to learn. From robust book collections that spark a lifelong love of reading, to engaging in STEM activities, our certified library media specialists provide vital instruction in technology, information literacy, research skills, and digital citizenship. Every day, they help our students grow as readers, thinkers, and responsible digital citizens.
Thank you to our incredible library staff for creating environments where curiosity thrives and every student belongs.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Seeking Nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni - Deadline May 1!
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.
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 St., Watertown, WI 53094 - or by email at linskensl@mywusd.org. Forms are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
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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.
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 St., Watertown, WI 53094 - or by email at linskensl@mywusd.org. Forms are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
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The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold two committee meetings this week:
▪ Human Resources Committee meets today, Monday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m.
▪ Fiscal Management Committee meets Wednesday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m.
Both meetings will take place in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center. To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
▪ Human Resources Committee meets today, Monday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m.
▪ Fiscal Management Committee meets Wednesday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m.
Both meetings will take place in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center. To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Due to the inclement weather forecasted, all after school activities are cancelled today, Friday, April 17, 2026. This includes any athletics and the Show Choir Spectacular.
WUSD Show Choirs Perform this Weekend 🎤🎵🎸🕺
This Friday, April 17, make plans to attend the Show Choir Spectacular in the Watertown High School Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. This fun, high-energy event will feature the WHS show choirs River City Rhapsody and Femme Fusion, as well as our elementary show choir, Pizazz! Tickets can be purchased at the door: Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; and WHS students and children under age six, free.
Then on Sunday, April 19, catch an encore performance our show choirs at WHS at 4 p.m. as they open for Wisconsin Singers - the premier University of Wisconsin-Madison student-led performance troupe. This year’s troupe features four WHS alumni!
Wisconsin Singers' 58th season original show, "Star of the Show," blends pop, rock, and musical hits from the past 50 years. Audiences will hear over 60 songs in this fast-paced production, including fan favorites from artists like The Weeknd and Madonna, as well as Broadway numbers from award-winning musicals including "Hamilton" and "Wicked."
Tickets are $15 for general admission adults and $12 for students and seniors, and are available at www.goslingmusic.org., or at the door on Sunday.
Wisconsin Singers has provided high energy musical entertainment to communities across the Midwest since 1967. The troupe is made up of singers, dancers, lighting and tech designers, and an eight-piece live band, all full-time UW-Madison students studying across 30 majors. The student-run organization will perform over 35 shows this season, combining professional quality production with the energy and creativity of UW-Madison students.
This Friday, April 17, make plans to attend the Show Choir Spectacular in the Watertown High School Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. This fun, high-energy event will feature the WHS show choirs River City Rhapsody and Femme Fusion, as well as our elementary show choir, Pizazz! Tickets can be purchased at the door: Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; and WHS students and children under age six, free.
Then on Sunday, April 19, catch an encore performance our show choirs at WHS at 4 p.m. as they open for Wisconsin Singers - the premier University of Wisconsin-Madison student-led performance troupe. This year’s troupe features four WHS alumni!
Wisconsin Singers' 58th season original show, "Star of the Show," blends pop, rock, and musical hits from the past 50 years. Audiences will hear over 60 songs in this fast-paced production, including fan favorites from artists like The Weeknd and Madonna, as well as Broadway numbers from award-winning musicals including "Hamilton" and "Wicked."
Tickets are $15 for general admission adults and $12 for students and seniors, and are available at www.goslingmusic.org., or at the door on Sunday.
Wisconsin Singers has provided high energy musical entertainment to communities across the Midwest since 1967. The troupe is made up of singers, dancers, lighting and tech designers, and an eight-piece live band, all full-time UW-Madison students studying across 30 majors. The student-run organization will perform over 35 shows this season, combining professional quality production with the energy and creativity of UW-Madison students.
Riverside Middle School SkillsUSA students recently competed at the State Leadership and Skills Conference and excelled in the middle school-level competitions!
The students worked hard and spent long hours practicing. Their work ethic and dedication paid off last Wednesday night when they were called on stage to stand on the podiums in front of over 1,700 Wisconsin students. A big congratulations to these young people!
1st Place Job Demonstration A - Genevieve Giannetto
1st Place Urban Search and Rescue - Genevieve Giannetto & Jocelyn Jilek
1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking - Joceyln Jilek
2nd Place Urban Search and Rescue - Zoey White & Seth Domer
2nd Place Additive Manufacturing Team - Arya Bernhardt & Elise Hensler
3rd Place Prepared Speech - Remedy Yang
3rd Place Job Demonstration Open - Addilee Skrobak
A delegation of students from around the state voted our very own Camila Siebenlist to be the Middle School State Officer for the 2026-27 school year! Congratulations Camila!
Please enjoy these photos from the event.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The students worked hard and spent long hours practicing. Their work ethic and dedication paid off last Wednesday night when they were called on stage to stand on the podiums in front of over 1,700 Wisconsin students. A big congratulations to these young people!
1st Place Job Demonstration A - Genevieve Giannetto
1st Place Urban Search and Rescue - Genevieve Giannetto & Jocelyn Jilek
1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking - Joceyln Jilek
2nd Place Urban Search and Rescue - Zoey White & Seth Domer
2nd Place Additive Manufacturing Team - Arya Bernhardt & Elise Hensler
3rd Place Prepared Speech - Remedy Yang
3rd Place Job Demonstration Open - Addilee Skrobak
A delegation of students from around the state voted our very own Camila Siebenlist to be the Middle School State Officer for the 2026-27 school year! Congratulations Camila!
Please enjoy these photos from the event.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The annual Watertown Children's Day Community Fair was held Saturday, April 11 at Watertown High School. Organized by the Watertown Unified School District, the Community Fair is designed to connect young families in Watertown to daycare and preschool providers, and to organizations that offer youth sports, learning, and recreational opportunities.
Thank you to all the vendors and the many community members who attended this special event!
Thank you to all the vendors and the many community members who attended this special event!
Summer School Registration opens on Monday, April 13th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/summerschool.
🌟 Students Earn Global Seal of Biliteracy & Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy
A total of 16 seniors at Watertown High School have earned the prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy, Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy, or both seals.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international language certificate that recognizes and celebrates a student's level of proficiency in two or more languages. The Global Seal of Biliteracy enables programs and businesses across the world to quickly validate a student’s language skills to aid in advanced placement in a post-secondary language program, help students earn scholarships, and provide opportunities for employment. It also allows employers to easily verify students’ language skills and be confident that they possess valuable soft skills linked to multilingualism.
The Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious, industry-recognized credential that honors graduating seniors who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English and one or more additional languages. More than just an academic achievement, the Seal celebrates a student’s "sociocultural competence" - their ability to navigate and respect diverse cultural perspectives in an increasingly interconnected world.
For students, receiving this state-certified honor is a testament to years of dedication, whether they are perfecting a second language in the classroom or maintaining a heritage language spoken at home. This distinction not only appears on official transcripts and diplomas but also serves as a powerful signal to universities and future employers that these graduates possess the advanced communication skills and global mindset necessary to lead in the 21st-century workforce.
In today’s global economy, proficiency in multiple languages has tremendous value. We congratulate our students on this significant achievement and look forward to seeing the opportunities that their Seal of Biliteracy will bring them in the future. Way to go Goslings!
Seniors graduating with the Global Seal of Biliteracy: Zazil Medina, Neftali Hernandez Rizo, Laura Peralta Paulino, and Lincoln Smith.
Seniors graduating with both the Global Seal of Biliteracy and Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy: Isaac Mares, Andy Pineda, Brianna Velazquez, Ashley Almendarez, Emanuel Castellon, Erik Garcia, Ximena Garcia, Jonathan Hernandez, Kinverli Martinez, Oscar Ramirez, Kylie Tripp, and Diego Urbina Cruz.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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A total of 16 seniors at Watertown High School have earned the prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy, Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy, or both seals.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international language certificate that recognizes and celebrates a student's level of proficiency in two or more languages. The Global Seal of Biliteracy enables programs and businesses across the world to quickly validate a student’s language skills to aid in advanced placement in a post-secondary language program, help students earn scholarships, and provide opportunities for employment. It also allows employers to easily verify students’ language skills and be confident that they possess valuable soft skills linked to multilingualism.
The Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious, industry-recognized credential that honors graduating seniors who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English and one or more additional languages. More than just an academic achievement, the Seal celebrates a student’s "sociocultural competence" - their ability to navigate and respect diverse cultural perspectives in an increasingly interconnected world.
For students, receiving this state-certified honor is a testament to years of dedication, whether they are perfecting a second language in the classroom or maintaining a heritage language spoken at home. This distinction not only appears on official transcripts and diplomas but also serves as a powerful signal to universities and future employers that these graduates possess the advanced communication skills and global mindset necessary to lead in the 21st-century workforce.
In today’s global economy, proficiency in multiple languages has tremendous value. We congratulate our students on this significant achievement and look forward to seeing the opportunities that their Seal of Biliteracy will bring them in the future. Way to go Goslings!
Seniors graduating with the Global Seal of Biliteracy: Zazil Medina, Neftali Hernandez Rizo, Laura Peralta Paulino, and Lincoln Smith.
Seniors graduating with both the Global Seal of Biliteracy and Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy: Isaac Mares, Andy Pineda, Brianna Velazquez, Ashley Almendarez, Emanuel Castellon, Erik Garcia, Ximena Garcia, Jonathan Hernandez, Kinverli Martinez, Oscar Ramirez, Kylie Tripp, and Diego Urbina Cruz.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Come see the Wisconsin Singers on April 19th at 4pm. Get your tickets now.
The Webster Elementary School grades K-2 and grades 3-5 classes have been busy in the library recently learning about engineering, fiction vs. nonfiction genres, and working on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) building kits.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Congratulations to Laurie Hoffmann, David Handyside, Christina DeGrave, and Julaine Appling on their April 7, 2026 election to the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education.
A total of eight candidates sought election to the Board, with Hoffmann, Handyside, DeGrave, and Appling being the top four vote winners. Thank you to candidates Sara Fitch, David Byrne, James Helmke, and David Mazzie for their willingness to run for the Board and for their support of our school district.
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Watertown High School Advanced Placement Art Student Nathan Anderson was recognized with an award at last month's State Youth Art Month Exhibit. More than 500 qualifying art pieces from regions all around the state were part of the display at East Towne Mall and judges selected a small number of winners based on artistic merit. Nathan's painting "Deer Boy" was chosen for one of the prestigious Royal Brush Co. awards. Pictured here are Art Teacher Dave Pawl who entered the work and Nathan Anderson with the award winning piece.
A decades-long tradition reborn! 🧮✨
After many years away, our district officially returned to the Math 24 arena through the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network! This fast-paced mental math challenge requires students to combine four numbers using any operation to reach exactly 24 - all in a matter of seconds.
A huge shoutout to the three trailblazing students - Anna Gerike, Marley Weber, and Tenley Wehner - who stepped up to represent the WUSD and pave the way for a new generation of mathletes. We’re so proud of them for breaking the ice and showing the grit it takes to restart a legacy. This is just the first step in building our Math 24 program back to its full strength! 🧠⚡
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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After many years away, our district officially returned to the Math 24 arena through the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network! This fast-paced mental math challenge requires students to combine four numbers using any operation to reach exactly 24 - all in a matter of seconds.
A huge shoutout to the three trailblazing students - Anna Gerike, Marley Weber, and Tenley Wehner - who stepped up to represent the WUSD and pave the way for a new generation of mathletes. We’re so proud of them for breaking the ice and showing the grit it takes to restart a legacy. This is just the first step in building our Math 24 program back to its full strength! 🧠⚡
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
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Tomorrow - Tuesday, April 7 - is Election Day 🗳
Our community will vote on an operational referendum for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support district operational, instructional, and day-to-day maintenance expenses. If the referendum is approved, what would this mean for your taxes?
▪ A property with an assessed value of $100,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $96 per year or $8 per month
▪ A property with an assessed value of $200,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $192 per year or $16 per month
▪ A property with an assessed value of $300,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $288 per year or $24 per month
The WUSD recognizes it is asking for financial support at a time when many household budgets are already stretched thin. The district is working hard to reduce its operating budget - already cutting expenses by more than $1.2 million coming into the 2025-26 school year. Even with an approved referendum, deep budget reductions will still need to be made.
To learn more about the Operational Referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
Our community will vote on an operational referendum for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support district operational, instructional, and day-to-day maintenance expenses. If the referendum is approved, what would this mean for your taxes?
▪ A property with an assessed value of $100,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $96 per year or $8 per month
▪ A property with an assessed value of $200,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $192 per year or $16 per month
▪ A property with an assessed value of $300,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $288 per year or $24 per month
The WUSD recognizes it is asking for financial support at a time when many household budgets are already stretched thin. The district is working hard to reduce its operating budget - already cutting expenses by more than $1.2 million coming into the 2025-26 school year. Even with an approved referendum, deep budget reductions will still need to be made.
To learn more about the Operational Referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
April 6-10 is National Assistant/Associate Principals Week. We are proud to recognize our dedicated Watertown High School Associate Principals - Justin Crandall, Justin Diderrich, and Jennifer Pennington. We thank them for all they do to support our schools. 💙
