WUSD School Counselors Kelly Cunningham and Mindy Ganser recently presented at their state conference. They emphasized the importance of attendance and what WUSD is doing at the elementary level to promote strong attendance every day. 🏫
Let's talk all things WUSD at the next Briefings with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jarred Burke on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Watertown Public Library.
Briefings is an hour-long town hall-style meeting where the public is invited to ask questions about topics relevant today to the WUSD. The setting is informal, and there is no need to pre-register. We hope to see you there!
Briefings is an hour-long town hall-style meeting where the public is invited to ask questions about topics relevant today to the WUSD. The setting is informal, and there is no need to pre-register. We hope to see you there!
Last night's Watertown High School Carols & Bells Holiday Concert was wonderful! Tickets still remain available for tonight's 7 p.m. performance in the WHS auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5 for adults and $4 for senior citizens and children under 18.
We'd love to see another full auditorium tonight! This is a great opportunity to celebrate the holiday season and show support for our incredibly talented student musicians and staff. 🎶🎄
We'd love to see another full auditorium tonight! This is a great opportunity to celebrate the holiday season and show support for our incredibly talented student musicians and staff. 🎶🎄
It's a busy week for Watertown Unified School District Board of Education committee meetings. Community members are invited to attend in person or remotely.
Human Resources Committee - Monday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Planning Committee - Monday, Dec. 8 at 6:40 p.m.
Curriculum Committee - Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 a.m.
Fiscal Management Committee & Special Board Meeting - Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
All meetings will take place in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown, WI. To view the meeting agendas, and/or to access the meetings remotely, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Human Resources Committee - Monday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Planning Committee - Monday, Dec. 8 at 6:40 p.m.
Curriculum Committee - Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 a.m.
Fiscal Management Committee & Special Board Meeting - Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
All meetings will take place in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown, WI. To view the meeting agendas, and/or to access the meetings remotely, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
We are proud to present the Watertown High School Trimester 1 High Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year.
Congratulations to these students! Keep up the great work, and Go Goslings!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Congratulations to these students! Keep up the great work, and Go Goslings!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
We are proud to present the Watertown High School Trimester 1 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year.
Congratulations to these students! Keep up the great work, and Go Goslings!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Congratulations to these students! Keep up the great work, and Go Goslings!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
We are proud to present the Honor Roll for Endeavor Charter School for Trimester 1 of the 2025-26 school year.
Keep up the great work! Go Goslings!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Keep up the great work! Go Goslings!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Lebanon LEAP Elementary School hosted a "Starbooks" experience this week where second and third graders were able to "get a taste" of several different genres of new books. Students noted what they thought of the book's cover, hook, pictures and content on their Starbooks brochures. Afterwards they enjoyed hot cocoa and pastries as they chatted about the books, which are now available for checkout from the school library. ☕📚
Congratulations to our Lincoln STEM Elementary School Pandas of the Month for November! 🐼💫
Students are selected to be Pandas of the Month for displaying academic excellence and positive leadership skills. They are nominated by their classroom teacher and then recognized by Principal Kayla Wendt.
Keep up the great work!
Students are selected to be Pandas of the Month for displaying academic excellence and positive leadership skills. They are nominated by their classroom teacher and then recognized by Principal Kayla Wendt.
Keep up the great work!
eCampus Academy elementary learners gathered for an in-person STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) day where they rotated through a variety of hands-on experiences.
The students designed marble races and paths for the Ozobot robot to travel on. Some attempted the challenge of creating a boat out of aluminum foil that carried candy corn before it sank. The students learned all about coding microbits, and even got to play catch with a digital baseball!
eCampus academy is the WUSD's innovative K-12 online charter school designed for learners across our district, community, and the entire state of Wisconsin. With over 600 courses available, from foundational 4K learning to advanced college-level offerings, eCampus Academy brings education to students wherever they are, on their terms. For more information, visit ecampusacademy.org.
The students designed marble races and paths for the Ozobot robot to travel on. Some attempted the challenge of creating a boat out of aluminum foil that carried candy corn before it sank. The students learned all about coding microbits, and even got to play catch with a digital baseball!
eCampus academy is the WUSD's innovative K-12 online charter school designed for learners across our district, community, and the entire state of Wisconsin. With over 600 courses available, from foundational 4K learning to advanced college-level offerings, eCampus Academy brings education to students wherever they are, on their terms. For more information, visit ecampusacademy.org.
Riverside Middle School National Junior Honor Society/Student Council students recently attended a one-day leadership conference at UW-Whitewater, organized by the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network, led by Ted Neitzke. They learned strategies to strengthen leadership skills, build strong organizations, engage others, avoid conflict, and develop plans to grow future leaders. It was a great opportunity for our students to learn to lead with confidence!
🎄 Join us for Carols & Bells - the annual Watertown High School Music Department holiday concert. 🎶
Performances are set for this Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get into the holiday spirit. We have an outstanding music program and we hope to see our auditorium filled for both performances!
This special event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 18. Tickets may be purchased online at goslingmusic.org, or in person at the WHS front office between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F.
This magical concert features non-stop music on a grand stage from five ensembles, and an opportunity for attendees to participate in sing-a-long carols. This will be an event you won't want to miss!
Performances are set for this Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get into the holiday spirit. We have an outstanding music program and we hope to see our auditorium filled for both performances!
This special event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 18. Tickets may be purchased online at goslingmusic.org, or in person at the WHS front office between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F.
This magical concert features non-stop music on a grand stage from five ensembles, and an opportunity for attendees to participate in sing-a-long carols. This will be an event you won't want to miss!
Innovator in Action Award 💫
Congratulations to Maryah Theis for receiving the first Innovator in Action Award at Lincoln STEM Elementary school for the 2025-26 school year. Innovators in Action show excellence in innovative thinking and the use of transportable skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and ethical reasoning.
Maryah was recognized for her work in developing a creative solution to help younger students in their learning. Way to go, Maryah!
Congratulations to Maryah Theis for receiving the first Innovator in Action Award at Lincoln STEM Elementary school for the 2025-26 school year. Innovators in Action show excellence in innovative thinking and the use of transportable skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and ethical reasoning.
Maryah was recognized for her work in developing a creative solution to help younger students in their learning. Way to go, Maryah!
Webster Elementary School held a food drive during the month of November and collected more than 1,600 items! Webster Wildcats wish to thank everyone who donated to the food drive. Special thanks to Ms. Hazen and her students for counting all the items!
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold three meetings this week. A special Board of Education meeting will take place tonight (Monday, Dec. 1) at 6:30 p.m. to review the referendum survey results. The Educational Services Committee will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m. and the Policy Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
All meetings will take place in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown WI. To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
All meetings will take place in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown WI. To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
In honor of Thanksgiving, students and staff at Webster Elementary School shared why they are thankful for Mr. Clark, who has served as Webster's principal for the past 21 years. 🧡
Endeavor Charter School recently hosted its annual Community Engagement Day. Students invited members of the community to learn more about the charter school with a tour of its classroom facilities. During the tour, students shared their projects with the guests and talked about what Endeavor means to them.
The Endeavor Charter School is housed within Watertown High School. It is guided by student agency, holistic learning, community and innovation. To learn more, visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/endeavor.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The Endeavor Charter School is housed within Watertown High School. It is guided by student agency, holistic learning, community and innovation. To learn more, visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/endeavor.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Webster Elementary School held its Cool, Awesome and Terrific Students (CATS) lunch on Friday, November 14. Each month, Webster Principal Brad Clark eats lunch with a group of Cool, Awesome and Terrific Students. These students are selected by teachers in grades 5K-5 for making great gains in an academic area or by working super hard.
Picture 1 - Grades K, 1 & 2
Top Row (left to right): Natalia Soto, Marlee Johnson
Next Row (left to right): Damian Hays, Ayonna Newson-Heller, Estevan Olguin
Bottom Row (left to right): Angel Qquendo, Carmen Wachniak, Maverick Schumacher
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4 & 5
Top Row (left to right): Ricky Feathers, Alydia Goods, Jack Heller
Next Row (left to right): Evalyn Yaun, Nevaeh Soto, Delaney Schwager
Bottom Row (left to right): Olivia Shearier, Jameson Fox, Benny Feathers
Picture 1 - Grades K, 1 & 2
Top Row (left to right): Natalia Soto, Marlee Johnson
Next Row (left to right): Damian Hays, Ayonna Newson-Heller, Estevan Olguin
Bottom Row (left to right): Angel Qquendo, Carmen Wachniak, Maverick Schumacher
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4 & 5
Top Row (left to right): Ricky Feathers, Alydia Goods, Jack Heller
Next Row (left to right): Evalyn Yaun, Nevaeh Soto, Delaney Schwager
Bottom Row (left to right): Olivia Shearier, Jameson Fox, Benny Feathers
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Watertown High School Carols & Bells Holiday Concert with performances on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend! Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 18.
A tradition for over 40 years, musicians from band, choir, and orchestra will dazzle and delight the audience with both sacred and secular Holiday classics. This concert features non-stop music on a grand stage from five ensembles, and the opportunity for you to participate in sing-a-long carols. This is a wonderful Watertown tradition that you won't want to miss. 🎄🎶
Select your seats and purchase tickets through this link: https://cur8.com/15205/project/135222?scrlybrkr=49c5d569.
Stuff the Bus this past Saturday was a success! 🎄🚒
Thank you to everyone who dropped off donations to benefit WUSD students in need. Thank you also to our amazing volunteers and the Watertown Park and Rec Dept. for partnering with us for this event. We would like to extend an extra special thank you to DH Enterprises for use of the school bus, the Watertown Lions Club for their $700 donation, and to EZ-Promotion & Apparel for their donation of multiple boxes of new pants, t-shirts and sweatshirts.
It was a great day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Thank you to everyone who dropped off donations to benefit WUSD students in need. Thank you also to our amazing volunteers and the Watertown Park and Rec Dept. for partnering with us for this event. We would like to extend an extra special thank you to DH Enterprises for use of the school bus, the Watertown Lions Club for their $700 donation, and to EZ-Promotion & Apparel for their donation of multiple boxes of new pants, t-shirts and sweatshirts.
It was a great day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
