Giving the Gift of Empathy 🎁💚💜
Second and third graders at Lincoln STEM Elementary School recently completed their Gift of Empathy project. Through this exercise, students interviewed and observed a classmate, and then created a gift for them based on their interests, needs and wants. Tina Oiler and Miranda Weinheimer are the Lincoln STEM Grades 2/3 teachers. Mrs. Oiler said, "We loved watching our students give and receive the gifts that they worked so hard on - their thoughtfulness and hard work was reflected through their smiles as they shared their gifts with one another."
Second and third graders at Lincoln STEM Elementary School recently completed their Gift of Empathy project. Through this exercise, students interviewed and observed a classmate, and then created a gift for them based on their interests, needs and wants. Tina Oiler and Miranda Weinheimer are the Lincoln STEM Grades 2/3 teachers. Mrs. Oiler said, "We loved watching our students give and receive the gifts that they worked so hard on - their thoughtfulness and hard work was reflected through their smiles as they shared their gifts with one another."
This is such exciting news - a new digital scoreboard will soon be installed at the Riverside Middle School pool! The RMS pool is home to both the Watertown High School Swim Team and the club-based Watertown Aquatic Team (WAT). Thank you to WAT, Watertown Family Practice, Watertown Regional Medical Center, Meade Medical Clinic, and the Watertown Athletic Booster Club for raising funds to make this project a reality. 🌟
Thank you to Ed Zagorski of the Watertown Daily Times for highlighting this donation in a recent newspaper article.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The Gosling Nest at Watertown High School provides an incredible amount of support to our students all throughout the school year and especially at Christmastime. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and to the countless donors who make the Gosling Nest possible. 💙
Last Thursday, students and staff at Lincoln STEM Elementary School gathered to honor Dennis Schwenkner for his years of service to the WUSD Maintenance team and to wish him well in his retirement.
Mr. Schwenkner was presented with cards from kindergarteners and first-graders, a book with ideas on how to spend his new free time by second and third-graders, and a service award and letter signed by all the fourth and fifth-graders thanking him for his hard work and dedication. In addition, Mr. Schwenkner was presented with a special portrait created by 3rd grader Harry Singer, plus a gift certificate from staff.
Thank you, Mr. Schwenkner, for your service to the WUSD!
Mr. Schwenkner was presented with cards from kindergarteners and first-graders, a book with ideas on how to spend his new free time by second and third-graders, and a service award and letter signed by all the fourth and fifth-graders thanking him for his hard work and dedication. In addition, Mr. Schwenkner was presented with a special portrait created by 3rd grader Harry Singer, plus a gift certificate from staff.
Thank you, Mr. Schwenkner, for your service to the WUSD!
Sweet rewards for smart business decisions! 🎉
Riverside Middle School STEM Academy students wrapped up their entrepreneurship simulation with a special visit from Amber Yelk, owner of Sassy Sweets Bakery. Amber shared her experiences as a local business owner and helped students see how classroom skills connect to real-world entrepreneurship.
The student "businesses" with the highest profits and best service earned hot cocoa bombs from her bakery - an extra sweet way to celebrate their success.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Riverside Middle School STEM Academy students wrapped up their entrepreneurship simulation with a special visit from Amber Yelk, owner of Sassy Sweets Bakery. Amber shared her experiences as a local business owner and helped students see how classroom skills connect to real-world entrepreneurship.
The student "businesses" with the highest profits and best service earned hot cocoa bombs from her bakery - an extra sweet way to celebrate their success.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The Rotary Club of Watertown, WI held its annual holiday luncheon today at Watertown High School. The Rotarians were treated to a delicious lunch prepared by students in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) class led by Mr. Larry Kempen and Mrs. Lauren Fuller. In addition, Rotarians enjoyed a wonderful performance by the WHS Carolers, which marked the troupe's final performance out of 29 total performances this holiday season. The Carolers are directed by Mr. Ryan Moldenhauer. 🎶🎄
Amazing things happen in our schools everyday. 💙
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Don't forget, tomorrow (Tues. Dec. 23) is an early release day for the Watertown Unified School District. Schools will dismiss tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Happy Holidays! 🎄
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Mrs. Cashin's personal health and wellness class enjoyed outdoor activities this week to compare heart rate and workloads while wearing heart rate monitors. This class is part of the Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) where students are earning both high school credit and college credit through UW-Oshkosh.
Join us tonight for Briefings with Supt. Dr. Jarred Burke from 6-7 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming operational referendum and to discuss issues relevant to the Watertown Unified School District.
Please come with questions - we look forward to seeing you there!
Please come with questions - we look forward to seeing you there!
Last night, Webster Elementary School hosted its annual Holiday Concert. Our Wildcats filled the gymnasium with holiday cheer as they sang beautifully for friends and family members. 🎶🎄🎶
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will meet tonight (Monday, Dec. 15) at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St. Community members are invited to attend in person or remotely. To view the agenda and instructions for online viewing access, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
This week, members of the Board of Education will be present to greet members of the public at the following events:
📍 Riverside Middle School Winter Band Concert - Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6-8p.m.
📍 Burke's Briefings (town hall community meeting) - Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6-7 p.m. Watertown Public Library
This week, members of the Board of Education will be present to greet members of the public at the following events:
📍 Riverside Middle School Winter Band Concert - Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6-8p.m.
📍 Burke's Briefings (town hall community meeting) - Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6-7 p.m. Watertown Public Library
We're proud to be Goslings everyday. 🌟
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Watertown High School's National Honor Society members have been busy spreading kindness these past few months! In November, a student-led team baked homemade treats and delivered them to our local police and fire departments to say thank you. Many of our members volunteered with the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign, ringing bells across the community to support a great cause. We also jumped in to help at Douglas Elementary School's Family Night, running and supervising architecture-themed stations for families — such a fun night! And to top it off, a small group of students created goody bags for our amazing bus drivers to show our appreciation.
So proud of our NHS students for leading with service, heart, and community spirit!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
So proud of our NHS students for leading with service, heart, and community spirit!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Congratulations to these eCampus Academy students for earning a spot on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for Trimester 1 of the 2025-26 school year! 🌟
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.
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.
We have so much to celebrate everyday at the Watertown Unified School District. Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community members for supporting our schools. 💙
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
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.
