Watertown High School to hold Freshman Experience Aug. 19
The annual Freshman Experience will take place at Watertown High School on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to become more familiar with the high school building while learning about courses, extracurricular activities, and athletics. Incoming freshmen will tour the school building in groups led by high school students.
All incoming freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend. Please register using Skyward Family Access - https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduwatertownwi/seplog01.w
For more information, contact Jen Pennington at (920) 262-7500 ext. 6805 or email penningtonj@mywusd.org.
For assistance with registering through Skyward, contact Jen Devers at (920) 262-7550 or email deversj@mywusd.org.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The annual Freshman Experience will take place at Watertown High School on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to become more familiar with the high school building while learning about courses, extracurricular activities, and athletics. Incoming freshmen will tour the school building in groups led by high school students.
All incoming freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend. Please register using Skyward Family Access - https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduwatertownwi/seplog01.w
For more information, contact Jen Pennington at (920) 262-7500 ext. 6805 or email penningtonj@mywusd.org.
For assistance with registering through Skyward, contact Jen Devers at (920) 262-7550 or email deversj@mywusd.org.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
🎓 300+ Seniors to Graduate on June 6, 630 Advanced Placement Tests Administered at WHS
On Saturday, June 6, just over 300 seniors attending Watertown High School, Endeavor Charter School, and eCampus Academy will receive their diplomas. Congratulations to these students! ⭐
Throughout the month of May, 403 students in grades 9-12 took one or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams. WHS offers 23 AP courses, which provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit prior to graduating. A total of 630 tests were administered this month! Way to go, Goslings! ⭐
On Saturday, June 6, just over 300 seniors attending Watertown High School, Endeavor Charter School, and eCampus Academy will receive their diplomas. Congratulations to these students! ⭐
Throughout the month of May, 403 students in grades 9-12 took one or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams. WHS offers 23 AP courses, which provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit prior to graduating. A total of 630 tests were administered this month! Way to go, Goslings! ⭐
**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 Sue Pochop for her 31 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Sue, 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 Sue Pochop for her 31 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Sue, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
✨ National Honor Society Inductees
On Sunday, May 17, a ceremony was held at Watertown High School to induct seven additional students into the National Honor Society. The students earned this achievement through their dedication to leadership, service, and character.
Congratulations to our newest NHS members!
The new inductees include:
Trey Budreau
Dexter Haversack
Macallister Hayes
Theo Heier
Juniper Stocklin
Landon Washetas
Cannon Jo Wiley
We also extend a heartfelt thank you to our graduating NHS officers. Their leadership, service, dedication, and positive impact helped shape our chapter and inspire fellow students. We are grateful for all they have contributed and wish them the very best in their next endeavor.
2025-2026 Leadership:
President - Andrew Harms
Vice President Service/Events - Gillian Mihalko
Secretary/Media - Jack Sullivan and Allison Howlett
Tutoring Coordinators - Brady Lessner and Ezra Smith
NHS Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Gilbert Crane and Mrs. Klubertanz
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
On Sunday, May 17, a ceremony was held at Watertown High School to induct seven additional students into the National Honor Society. The students earned this achievement through their dedication to leadership, service, and character.
Congratulations to our newest NHS members!
The new inductees include:
Trey Budreau
Dexter Haversack
Macallister Hayes
Theo Heier
Juniper Stocklin
Landon Washetas
Cannon Jo Wiley
We also extend a heartfelt thank you to our graduating NHS officers. Their leadership, service, dedication, and positive impact helped shape our chapter and inspire fellow students. We are grateful for all they have contributed and wish them the very best in their next endeavor.
2025-2026 Leadership:
President - Andrew Harms
Vice President Service/Events - Gillian Mihalko
Secretary/Media - Jack Sullivan and Allison Howlett
Tutoring Coordinators - Brady Lessner and Ezra Smith
NHS Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Gilbert Crane and Mrs. Klubertanz
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
eCampus Rocket Launch Day 🚀
While the focus of Watertown Unified School District’s eCampus Academy is online learning, staff and students have opportunities to gather in-person during the school year for field trips and fun educational activities.
Yesterday was the annual Rocket Launch Day for eCampus middle school students wrapping up their Rockets and Motion unit. During the month of May, students learned virtually how to build several different vehicles and toys that illustrate Newton’s Laws of Motion. The final model built was an Alpha solid-fueled rocket, which students launched into flight at Watertown High School, marking the fourth year of Rocket Launch Day.
The students and their families had a "blast," and all the rockets launched and were retrieved successfully!
While the focus of Watertown Unified School District’s eCampus Academy is online learning, staff and students have opportunities to gather in-person during the school year for field trips and fun educational activities.
Yesterday was the annual Rocket Launch Day for eCampus middle school students wrapping up their Rockets and Motion unit. During the month of May, students learned virtually how to build several different vehicles and toys that illustrate Newton’s Laws of Motion. The final model built was an Alpha solid-fueled rocket, which students launched into flight at Watertown High School, marking the fourth year of Rocket Launch Day.
The students and their families had a "blast," and all the rockets launched and were retrieved successfully!
**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 Wendy Davis for her 26 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Wendy, 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 Wendy Davis for her 26 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Wendy, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
Students at Riverside Middle School recently enjoyed the outdoors while playing CrossNet - a combination of volleyball and foursquare! 🏐
**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 Dennis Schwenkner for his 10 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Dennis, 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 Dennis Schwenkner for his 10 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Dennis, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
Thank you to Watertown High School alumni and parent Bob Mudler for recently sharing his insights and experiences as a local business owner with students in Diane Webber's Entrepreneurship classes.
We appreciate Mr. Mudler sharing his real-world experience with our students!
We appreciate Mr. Mudler sharing his real-world experience with our students!
Watertown Unified School District Board of Education meetings scheduled for the week of May 26:
▪️ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Wednesday, May 27, 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
To view the meeting agenda, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
▪️ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Wednesday, May 27, 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
To view the meeting agenda, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Watertown Unified School District employees who are retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year were honored at a special breakfast and recognition ceremony Friday morning, May 15. During the ceremony, each retiree was recognized for their time, dedication, and positive impact upon the district, and presented with a gift.
The 14 retiring staff members provided 357 years of combined service to the WUSD. The retirees are (seated) from left: Sue Pochop, 31 years; Lisa Clark, 27 years; Michelle Yelk, 34 years; (back row) Dennis Schwenkner, 10 years; Patricia Loftus, eight years; Mike Gross, 10 years; Pam Suski, 34 years; Lora Konz, 26 years; Wendy Davis, 26 years; Connie Held, 36 years; and Brad Clark, 32 years. Not pictured: Stephannie Gilbert-Crane, 23 years; Jean Heiden, 28 years; and Paul Minning, 32 years. 💙
The 14 retiring staff members provided 357 years of combined service to the WUSD. The retirees are (seated) from left: Sue Pochop, 31 years; Lisa Clark, 27 years; Michelle Yelk, 34 years; (back row) Dennis Schwenkner, 10 years; Patricia Loftus, eight years; Mike Gross, 10 years; Pam Suski, 34 years; Lora Konz, 26 years; Wendy Davis, 26 years; Connie Held, 36 years; and Brad Clark, 32 years. Not pictured: Stephannie Gilbert-Crane, 23 years; Jean Heiden, 28 years; and Paul Minning, 32 years. 💙
Attention families of WUSD Summer School students - bus registration closes tonight!
As a reminder, if your child (or children) will need bus transportation for Summer School, please review and fill out the form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeOkomd0OdO4DCNui2RJT-FnFHUKWnYHWBo4tXs1gF_P0A9g/viewform.
Please call (920) 262-1460 with questions.
As a reminder, if your child (or children) will need bus transportation for Summer School, please review and fill out the form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeOkomd0OdO4DCNui2RJT-FnFHUKWnYHWBo4tXs1gF_P0A9g/viewform.
Please call (920) 262-1460 with questions.
The annual Art Walk organized by the Watertown Arts Council and the WUSD Art Department returns to downtown Watertown on Wednesday, May 27 from 4-6 p.m.! This fun, family-friendly event showcases student artwork from across the district, as well as professional pieces created by local artists, in dozens of storefronts downtown. In addition, community members are invited to "Chalk the Walk" by creating chalk art along Main Street sidewalks the day of the event.
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight, Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
Instructions on how to join the meeting virtually are detailed below:
If joining by computer: YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvWgwTbL3Cy4r36XFvHUnw OR
Google Web Link: https://meet.google.com/ozu-giuy-tic
If joining by phone: 1 (316) 847-6732
PIN: 487 903 417
To view the full meeting agenda, click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open#.
Instructions on how to join the meeting virtually are detailed below:
If joining by computer: YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvWgwTbL3Cy4r36XFvHUnw OR
Google Web Link: https://meet.google.com/ozu-giuy-tic
If joining by phone: 1 (316) 847-6732
PIN: 487 903 417
To view the full meeting agenda, click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open#.
The Watertown Unified School District is seeking students who will be 3-years-old as of Sept. 1, 2026 to join our Little Goslings Peer Model Program.
This play-based program is designed around the routines, needs, and social skills of our youngest learners with learning delays. As part of the program we seek Peer Models, same aged peers who display strong social skills, communication, and are toilet trained, to join our class. Peer Models help support an inclusive setting for all learners while participating in creative activities, strengthening school readiness and communication skills, and fostering relationships.
The next Peer Model screening will take place Wednesday, May 27 from 10-11 a.m. at Douglas Elementary School. To register your child for a screening or to learn more, contact WUSD Special Education Program Manager Rebekah Faas at faasr@mywusd.org or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyPrCtYpw16s8f1tc_Lj9tmgz0B8Td94grJXLWax4VcE63tw/viewform.
Thank you to our Prom and Post Prom donors 💙
The 2026 Watertown High School Prom and Post Prom was held Saturday, May 2, 2026. Thank you to our WHS families that helped support Prom, and thank you to our incredible local businesses and community sponsors for their monetary and prize donations to Post Prom. It was another wonderful and fun event for our students.
The 2026 Watertown High School Prom and Post Prom was held Saturday, May 2, 2026. Thank you to our WHS families that helped support Prom, and thank you to our incredible local businesses and community sponsors for their monetary and prize donations to Post Prom. It was another wonderful and fun event for our students.
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold three meetings this week:
▪️ Human Resources Committee - Monday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
Instructions on how to join the meeting virtually are detailed below:
If joining by computer: Web Link: https://meet.google.com/wyu-mpsg-byv
If joining by phone: Dial: 1 (424) 265-2860
PIN: 834 877 382
▪️ Special Board of Education Meeting - Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Watertown High School Commons, 825 Endeavour Dr.
If joining by computer: YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvWgwTbL3Cy4r36XFvHUnw OR
Google Web Link: https://meet.google.com/tde-oobm-wbn
If joining by phone: 1 (305) 912-7261
PIN: 444 311 292
▪️ Fiscal Management Committee - Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m., Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
Instructions on how to join the meeting virtually are detailed below:
If joining by computer: Web Link: https://meet.google.com/tos-hzdu-ogg
If joining by phone: Dial: 1 (252) 696-1256
PIN: 901 850 824
To view the full agendas for each meeting, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
▪️ Human Resources Committee - Monday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
Instructions on how to join the meeting virtually are detailed below:
If joining by computer: Web Link: https://meet.google.com/wyu-mpsg-byv
If joining by phone: Dial: 1 (424) 265-2860
PIN: 834 877 382
▪️ Special Board of Education Meeting - Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Watertown High School Commons, 825 Endeavour Dr.
If joining by computer: YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvWgwTbL3Cy4r36XFvHUnw OR
Google Web Link: https://meet.google.com/tde-oobm-wbn
If joining by phone: 1 (305) 912-7261
PIN: 444 311 292
▪️ Fiscal Management Committee - Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m., Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
Instructions on how to join the meeting virtually are detailed below:
If joining by computer: Web Link: https://meet.google.com/tos-hzdu-ogg
If joining by phone: Dial: 1 (252) 696-1256
PIN: 901 850 824
To view the full agendas for each meeting, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Enjoy a delicious brat or burger for lunch tomorrow and support a great cause!
Proceeds from the Brat Haus at Glenn's Market & Catering tomorrow, Friday, May 8, will benefit the Riverside Middle School and Watertown High School AVID Programs. AVID is a foundational program designed to instill academic and organizational skills in students, fostering a pathway to college and career readiness.
See you there!
📆 Friday, May 8
🕙 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
🌭 Glenn's Brat Haus
📍 722 W. Main St., Watertown
Proceeds from the Brat Haus at Glenn's Market & Catering tomorrow, Friday, May 8, will benefit the Riverside Middle School and Watertown High School AVID Programs. AVID is a foundational program designed to instill academic and organizational skills in students, fostering a pathway to college and career readiness.
See you there!
📆 Friday, May 8
🕙 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
🌭 Glenn's Brat Haus
📍 722 W. Main St., Watertown
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week continues across the Watertown Unified School District. Yesterday, our district Leadership Team delivered variety boxes of Chandler House Bakery cookies to all our staff members. In addition, our district parent organizations, local business, students, and families have been wonderful in providing special treats for our staff this week. 🍪
Pictured with the boxes of cookies just prior to delivery are (from left) Jenny Borst, director of Curriculum & Instruction; Sarah Oudenhoven, interim co-superintendent; Jason Bull, interim co-superintendent; Margaret Brady, director of Human Resources; and Beth Munson, director of Business Services.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Pictured with the boxes of cookies just prior to delivery are (from left) Jenny Borst, director of Curriculum & Instruction; Sarah Oudenhoven, interim co-superintendent; Jason Bull, interim co-superintendent; Margaret Brady, director of Human Resources; and Beth Munson, director of Business Services.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
WHS German students were recently recognized by the Milwaukee DSSV (Deutscher Sprach -und Schulverein) for outstanding performance on the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) National German Exam. ✨
⭐ Katherine Huhn earned a silver medal from the AATG and a cash prize from the DSSV for scoring in the top 20% nationwide.
⭐ Stellah Freitag and Lauren Zoellick earned recognition and cash prizes for the essays they submitted to the DSSV essay contest, a competition run by the DSSV in conjunction with, but separate from, the National German Exam.
⭐ Several other students, including Freitag and Zoellick, earned Achievement Awards for performance in the top 40% on the NGE nationwide.
The WHS students are pictured (front row, left to right): Lauren Zoellick, Katherine Huhn, Elizabeth Tarr, (back row, left to right) Stellah Freitag, Braeden Nemitz, Briar Wegner, and Lauren Schroeder.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
⭐ Katherine Huhn earned a silver medal from the AATG and a cash prize from the DSSV for scoring in the top 20% nationwide.
⭐ Stellah Freitag and Lauren Zoellick earned recognition and cash prizes for the essays they submitted to the DSSV essay contest, a competition run by the DSSV in conjunction with, but separate from, the National German Exam.
⭐ Several other students, including Freitag and Zoellick, earned Achievement Awards for performance in the top 40% on the NGE nationwide.
The WHS students are pictured (front row, left to right): Lauren Zoellick, Katherine Huhn, Elizabeth Tarr, (back row, left to right) Stellah Freitag, Braeden Nemitz, Briar Wegner, and Lauren Schroeder.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
