Keep up the great work, Goslings!
Riverside Middle School: DeMarcus Smith, Josey Weber, Evelyn Winkelman, Ivy Muza
Douglas Elementary School: Kristine Sharlow
Lincoln STEM Elementary School: Isabell Lin, Benjamin Jobgen, Abram Deaton
Webster Elementary School: Marley Weber, Rawson Schweickhardt, Levon Cantrall, Wade Heller, Betsy Keepman, Evelina Grinwald, Braelyn Rein
A special congratulations to 4th grader Rawson Schweickhardt, whose artwork Star Cruiser was considered for cover art (but was ultimately not chosen.)
A special congratulations to 4th grader Marley Weber, whose poetry "Moments Before Gold" was chosen out of all 4th grade writing pieces to be the 4th grade "read-aloud" at the May Awards Celebration, where all of the published students will receive a copy of their book!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The school closure listening session will take place in the Lincoln School gymnasium from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Due to fire code restrictions, in-person seating capacity will be limited to roughly 220 attendees. Public comments this evening from those in the audience and from those participating virtually will be limited to three minutes each. To access meeting login information to join virtually or by phone, please visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
An operational referendum presentation will be held at Webster Elementary School from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend this presentation to learn more about the referendum and to ask any questions they may have. Please enter through doors closest to the flag pole along 12th Street.
There are several WUSD Board of Education meetings this week, as well as four opportunities to learn more about the April 7 Operational Referendum. To view the meeting agendas, please click here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Board meetings include:
Educational Services Committee, Feb. 10, 7:30 a.m. - Educational Service Center
School Closure Listening Session - Feb. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Lincoln STEM Elementary School
Sub-Committee of the Planning Committee - Feb. 11, 4 p.m. - Connections Café
Planning Committee - Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m. - Educational Service Center
Operational Referendum informational opportunities include:
Referendum presentation, Feb. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Webster Elementary School
Meet & greet, Feb. 12, 4-7:30 p.m. - Webster Elementary School conferences
Meet & greet, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. - Girls Basketball Game, Watertown High School
Meet & greet, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Indoor Winter Farmers Market, Watertown Public Library
What a weekend - the Watertown Blue Review Dance Team earned the top spot as Hip Hop Champions at the WACPC State Dance Competition and also took 3rd place in Division II Kick - way to go!
February 9-13, 2026 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Week. Join us in recognizing our bus drivers for all they do to support our schools and for the care and safety they provide for our students. Thank you!
The first meeting will take place tonight, Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at LEAP Elementary School, W4712 Co. Rd. O. This meeting will be held in the school's gymnasium. Due to fire code restrictions, in-person attendance will be limited to roughly 200 attendees. The meeting will be livestreamed this evening and also available for viewing next week on the WUSD Board Meeting YouTube channel.
Public comments this evening from those in the audience and from those participating virtually will be limited to three minutes each. To access meeting login information to join virtually or by phone, please visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
The listening and information session for Lincoln STEM Elementary School will take place Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln gymnasium. In-person capacity due to fire code restrictions at that location will be limited to roughly 220 attendees. A virtual meeting link will be provided for that meeting early next week.
Stops included the Lebanon Police Station, Lebanon Fire Department, Gentle Healer Pet Clinic, and Meade Medical Center. Through this small act of kindness, our students showed big appreciation for those who serve, care for, and protect others every day.
We are so proud of our NHS students for leading with gratitude and reminding us all that simple gestures can make a big difference!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The musical will take place in the WHS Auditorium on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets may also be purchased at WHS during regular school hours 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
On the 5th and 6th grade team, Oliver Hensler and Brynleigh Wegner were the top 2 scorers in 5th grade, and Jake Ruetten and Zander Unkel led the 6th graders. Oliver Hensler took 1st place overall in 5th grade, among hundreds of students! The 5th and 6th grade team took 6th place overall. Nice job, team! 👏👏
On the 7th and 8th grade team, Kinsley Strobel and Parker Wheeler were the top two 7th grade scorers, and Eliana Keddington and Oliver Wegner were the top two 8th grade scorers. Eliana Keddington took 3rd place overall in 8th grade, among hundreds of students! The 7th and 8th grade team took 5th place overall.
Awesome job, everyone! 👏👏
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold three meetings this week:
📆 Human Growth & Development Committee - Feb. 3, 5-6:30 p.m. at Madison College, 1300 W. Main St.
📆 Special Board of Education Meeting in closed session - Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St.
📆 School Closure Listening Session - Feb. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lebanon LEAP Elementary School, W4712 Co. Rd. O
For additional meeting information, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
💙🏫 It's School Counselor Appreciation Week and we invite you to join us in thanking our very own caring and compassionate school counselors - Mindy Ganser, Bryce Steckbauer, Kelly Cunningham, Jesse Leonhardt, Lora Konz, Avery Nickels, Erikka Olson, Matthew Dunn, and Amy True. The Watertown Unified School District is fortunate to have you, and we thank you for all you do for our students!
The Watertown 4 Kids (4K) program and the 5K program are open to children who will be four or five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026. To register, visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/enrollment-and-registration.
Watertown 4 Kids is a community-based and school-based tuition-free four-year-old kindergarten offered at six WUSD and affiliated locations. Full day 4K and full day 4K bilingual options are available. If you are interested in full day 4K, please register ASAP.
If online access is needed to register a child, parents/guardians may register in person at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call (920) 262-1460 ext. 3217 to schedule.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Lincoln STEM Elementary School recently hosted its annual Career Day. Professionals from across our community generously donated their time to talk to students about what they do for a living. Some visitors brought along equipment for students to test or try on, as well as tasty treats!
Thank you to Donald Winkelman/Do Right Concrete; Tonya Maier/Mullen's Dairy Bar; Nick Oliver/WorkSmart Systems, Inc.; Travis Steckbauer/Dave's Plumbing & Repair; Chelsea Deaton/Marshfield Medical Center; Kayla Fonseca/Faith Technologies, Inc.; Tom Delany/Jefferson Co. Human Society, Brad Retzlaff/HeatTek, Inc.; and Stacy Schroeder/Watertown Police Department.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
In addition, Board members may be present to connect with the community at the following engagements this week:
🌟 Chamber Lunch & Learn at the Watertown Public Library - Thursday, Jan. 29, 12-1 p.m. (registration required)
🌟 Meet & Greet at the Watertown Public Library - Friday, Jan. 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (open to the public, questions welcome)
