Congratulations to our Endeavor Charter School students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for Honor Roll in Endeavor, students must earn a 3.2 or higher. It's the #WatertownWay!
Congratulations to our WHS students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.2-3.499. It's the #WatertownWay!
Congratulations to our WHS students who made High Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for High Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.5 or higher. It's the #WatertownWay!
These Schurz second graders finished writing different kinds of nonfiction books (how-to, narrative nonfiction, all about, and question and answer) teaching their readers all about a topic they were an expert on. They had a celebration with the other second graders and enjoyed some cookies and juice while they read their books to each other.
Douglas Elementary 4th graders sent holiday cards to the Elks Lodge to be distributed with the Christmas dinners being delivered on Christmas day.
LEAP Student Council donated $1000 to the Watertown Humane Society for their shelter expansion project. During the month of November, Student Council collected change through their “Pennies for Paws” service project. Students are learning when we do good, we feel good! ❤️🐾
Book club conversations are the best! A good book + working together + building a shared reading life = a day in the life of a fifth grade reader at Douglas!
Becoming an independent reader and discovering books you love is so fun! These Douglas first graders are on their way to a life full of reading and learning!
The WHS Chapter of the National German Honor Society hosted the first Stammtisch of the school year on Friday, December 8th at Two Sisters Cafe. Students were joined by special guest Frau Hazel Neitzel, who grew up speaking German! German-speaking community members are always welcome at Stammtisch--follow "German at WHS" on Facebook to stay abreast of upcoming events.
WHS senior students are recognized for their academic achievements, participation in athletics, school organizations, and the contribution to the Watertown Community. Students will join the Watertown Rotary Club each Monday at their weekly meetings and luncheons.
Claire Jaeckel is the daughter of Jason Jaeckel and Michelle Vette Jaeckel. Claire has been involved in the WHS FCCLA (Family, Careers, Community Leaders of America) holding the position of President this year and is also involved in the National Honor Society Outside of WHS, Claire has been a member of the Lebanon Luckies 4-H Club holding many different positions. Claire also volunteers at the Personal Essentials Pantry. Claire currently works at Two Sisters Cafe and plans on attending Winona State University for Elementary Education.
Catherine Kaczmarek is the daughter of Carrie and Curt Kaczmarek. Catherine has been involved in the following during her four years at WHS: Girls Swimming, Girls Soccer, National Honor Society, FFA, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Show Choir and Carolers. Catherine volunteers her time being a member on her church’s meal committee. Catherine has also worked as a lifeguard and is currently working at KD Sport Horses. She plans on attending a four year university in Texas to study Rangeland and Wildlife Management.
Robert Stewart is the son of Allen and Michelle Stewart. Robert has been active in the following at WHS: Student Council (currently President), Tri-M Music Honor Society, German Honor Society, Art Honor Society, SkillsUSA, Show Choir, Carolers, and WHS Musicals. Robert currently is working at Slumberland and plans on attending UW-Stevens Point or UW-Milwaukee to pursue a degree in Musical Theater.
These third grade authors at Douglas paused their work on intros, conclusions and text features to smile for the camera! They are wrapping up their informational writing unit! What would you write an expert book about??
Congratulations to Lincoln STEM Pandas of the Month!
Back Row (Left to Right): Audrey Arnett, Lily Eberhardy, Tristan Reindl, and Jadin Winkelman
Front Row (Left to Right): Emrik Jaco, Ally Schuenke and Hazel Ziegler
Not Pictured: Madelyn Berry
Students celebrated the holidays by making DIY Paper Bag Star Crafts while enjoying oranges and candy canes with Mrs. Meracle and Mr. Johnson.
Big shoutout to our mentors from WHS! They spent the first trimester working and supporting our 2nd and 3rd grade students at Lincoln STEM
Check out another batch of Ms. Moulton’s RMS students who are now officially certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED!
Thank you to the Riverside PTO for granting funds for portable CPR breathing barriers!
These students are now equipped with the skills and knowledge to someday save a life!
Check out these Goslings in Training at Douglas! These 4th and 5th grade students were recognized as Playworks Recess Power Players by the recess team for showing safety, respect, responsibility, and kindness on the playground. Great WHS Goslings in the making!
The RISE K-2 classroom at Schurz Elementary had a wonderful visit from Rusty the therapy dog and his owner, Kris, today!
The Watertown Unified School District is now accepting declarations of candidacy for the WUSD School Board. For more information, please visit: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/election-information.
The Watertown Unified School District sends you warm wishes and a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with friends and family.
The 3rd Grade Paleontologists at Douglas tried to outrun the dinosaurs during their recent science unit! Check out this scene where students cheered on their peers while they attempted the challenge.
