On Friday afternoon, a wonderful and heartwarming assembly was held to honor Webster Elementary School Principal Brad Clark, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Mr. Clark has been an employee of the Watertown Unified School District for 32 years, and has served as Webster’s principal for 21 years. Mr. Clark grew up in Watertown and is a proud graduate of Watertown High School – he is also a 6th grade graduate of Webster, the very school he went on to lead and where he spent his best years in education.
During the assembly, students and staff were greeted by the Watertown High School Drumline, Gus the Gosling, LOTS of cheering, and a new friend – Clark, the Webster Wildcat mascot generously donated by the Webster PTO.
Special attendees at the event included Mr. Clark’s extended family and close friends, many of whom introduced themselves with a greeting and short story about Mr. Clark while hidden from view. Mr. Clark had to guess who was speaking – this was great fun!
In addition to welcoming the surprise guests, Mr. Clark was presented with a commemorative gift from student representatives in each grade and the whole school sang a special song to Mr. Clark called “Remember Me.”
It was truly a memorable afternoon, and we wish you all the best in your retirement, Mr. Clark!
During the assembly, students and staff were greeted by the Watertown High School Drumline, Gus the Gosling, LOTS of cheering, and a new friend – Clark, the Webster Wildcat mascot generously donated by the Webster PTO.
Special attendees at the event included Mr. Clark’s extended family and close friends, many of whom introduced themselves with a greeting and short story about Mr. Clark while hidden from view. Mr. Clark had to guess who was speaking – this was great fun!
In addition to welcoming the surprise guests, Mr. Clark was presented with a commemorative gift from student representatives in each grade and the whole school sang a special song to Mr. Clark called “Remember Me.”
It was truly a memorable afternoon, and we wish you all the best in your retirement, Mr. Clark!
Endeavor Charter School held its annual Gallery Night last Thursday. During this special event, students select one project from the past school year to highlight and present to the public. They research and create a display to share with visitors, as well as hone their public speaking skills with a live group presentation. They all did a great job!
Enrollment is now open for students entering grades 9-12 at endeavorcharterschool.org. Endeavor Charter School is located within Watertown High School.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Enrollment is now open for students entering grades 9-12 at endeavorcharterschool.org. Endeavor Charter School is located within Watertown High School.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Watertown Unified School District Board of Education meetings scheduled for the Week of June 1:
▪ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 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
**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 Paul Minning for his 32 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Paul, 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 Paul Minning for his 32 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Paul, 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 Lora Konz for her 26 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Lora, 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 Lora Konz for her 26 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Lora, 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 Mike Gross for his 10 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Mike, 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 Mike Gross for his 10 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Mike, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
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#.
