Seeking Nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni
The WUSD is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award celebrates the successes of Watertown High School alumni and honors the legacy of academic excellence in Watertown. In addition, it is hoped that our Distinguished Alumni serve as role models for students and members of our community.
The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. To review nomination criteria and obtain a nomination form, please visit www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/distinguished-alumni-award.
Nomination forms can be submitted to Lynn Linskens at the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street, Watertown WI 53094 - or by email at linskensl@mywusd.org. Forms are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
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The WUSD is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award celebrates the successes of Watertown High School alumni and honors the legacy of academic excellence in Watertown. In addition, it is hoped that our Distinguished Alumni serve as role models for students and members of our community.
The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. To review nomination criteria and obtain a nomination form, please visit www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/distinguished-alumni-award.
Nomination forms can be submitted to Lynn Linskens at the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street, Watertown WI 53094 - or by email at linskensl@mywusd.org. Forms are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.
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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, April 22 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.
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, April 22 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.
Spring Lawnmower Tune-Up 🔧
Support Watertown High School SkillsUSA and our Supermileage Team by bringing in your push lawnmower for a tune up!
Lawnmowers may be dropped off on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Serviced mowers will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Local lawnmower pick-up and delivery service is available for a $10 fee. All work will take place at Watertown High School (Manufacturing Lab, Door D7, west side of building).
Services include:
▪ $50 – oil change, blade sharpening, tune-up (new plug and filter), new gas and power wash clean (additional parts or service needed may result in additional cost)
▪ $20 – Blade sharpening for ELECTRIC push lawnmowers
To register for a lawnmower tune-up call (920) 262-7500 ext. 6339 or email domerj@mywusd.org.
Support Watertown High School SkillsUSA and our Supermileage Team by bringing in your push lawnmower for a tune up!
Lawnmowers may be dropped off on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Serviced mowers will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Local lawnmower pick-up and delivery service is available for a $10 fee. All work will take place at Watertown High School (Manufacturing Lab, Door D7, west side of building).
Services include:
▪ $50 – oil change, blade sharpening, tune-up (new plug and filter), new gas and power wash clean (additional parts or service needed may result in additional cost)
▪ $20 – Blade sharpening for ELECTRIC push lawnmowers
To register for a lawnmower tune-up call (920) 262-7500 ext. 6339 or email domerj@mywusd.org.
CONSERVATION TAKES THE STAGE AT WEBSTER 🐢🐝🐘🐅
Webster Elementary School 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were recently treated to a high-energy performance of Leona Lionheart Saves the World! presented by Kohl’s Wild Theater. Through a mix of drama, songs, and puppetry, students learned about the vital importance of conservation. This fantastic program was made possible through a partnership between Kohl’s, the Milwaukee County Zoo, and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee.
This performance was funded entirely by the proceeds from Webster’s annual aluminum can drive. It’s a full-circle moment for our students: by recycling, they directly support environmental education and local organizations like Wildlife in Need and the Watertown Humane Society.
Save Your Cans! It’s never too early to start collecting! The Webster 37th Annual Aluminum Can Drive is just around the corner, running from April 20th–24th. Keep an eye out for more details soon!
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Webster Elementary School 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were recently treated to a high-energy performance of Leona Lionheart Saves the World! presented by Kohl’s Wild Theater. Through a mix of drama, songs, and puppetry, students learned about the vital importance of conservation. This fantastic program was made possible through a partnership between Kohl’s, the Milwaukee County Zoo, and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee.
This performance was funded entirely by the proceeds from Webster’s annual aluminum can drive. It’s a full-circle moment for our students: by recycling, they directly support environmental education and local organizations like Wildlife in Need and the Watertown Humane Society.
Save Your Cans! It’s never too early to start collecting! The Webster 37th Annual Aluminum Can Drive is just around the corner, running from April 20th–24th. Keep an eye out for more details soon!
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❄️ Due to the continued unsafe driving conditions, the HR Committee meeting, followed by the Board of Education meeting in closed session, will be fully virtual this evening. To view the agendas for these meetings, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
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The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education has four meetings scheduled this week:
▪️ Human Resources Committee - March 16, 5 p.m.
▪️ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - March 16, 6 p.m.
▪️ Curriculum Committee - March 18, 7:30 a.m.
▪️ Fiscal Management Committee - March 18, 5:30 p.m.
Board of Education meetings take place at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., unless otherwise noted.
The WUSD will also invites the community to attend three upcoming public referendum presentations:
▪️ Referendum Presentation at Lincoln Elementary School - March 19, 5 p.m.
▪️ Referendum Lunch & Learn at the Watertown Public Library hosted by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce - March 23, 12 p.m. (registration for optional lunch required call 920-261-6320)
▪️ Referendum Presentation at the Watertown Public Library - March 24, 6:30 p.m.
To learn more about the operational referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum or email referendum2026@mywusd.org.
On Sunday, March 1, the Watertown High School German and Spanish Honor Societies inducted their new members in a ceremony held in the WHS Library Media Center. In order to qualify for membership, students must meet community service requirements and maintain enrollment and high grades in their respective German and Spanish language classes. These organizations participate in various service, cultural, and fund raising activities throughout the year at the high school and in the community.
The German Honor Society students are pictured in the smaller group photo. The Spanish Honor society students are seen in the larger group photo.
Congratulations to these students!
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The German Honor Society students are pictured in the smaller group photo. The Spanish Honor society students are seen in the larger group photo.
Congratulations to these students!
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The Watertown High School Gosling Marching Band will depart tomorrow for an unforgettable 8-day performance tour of Ireland, where students will perform at the Limerick International Band Championship, take part in the world-renowned St. Patrick's Festival Parade in Dublin on St. Patrick's Day, and more!
We wish them safe travels and hope they have a wonderful time! 🍀
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We wish them safe travels and hope they have a wonderful time! 🍀
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The Gosling Career Fair took place Tuesday morning at Watertown High School. This special event, organized in partnership with the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, connected our high schoolers and 8th grade students to more than 80 local businesses to learn more about career pathways and job opportunities in our area.
Thank you to the Chamber, and to all the local businesses that participated. It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
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Thank you to the Chamber, and to all the local businesses that participated. It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
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The 2026 Youth Apprenticeship breakfast was held on Wednesday morning, March 4, where 99 Watertown High School seniors were recognized for their participation in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program was established in Watertown in 1991. In 2009, the program grew with 39 students enrolled. This year, 134 students – both juniors and seniors – are participating in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program is administered by Sarah Tarpey, Family Consumer Sciences teacher and School to Career Coordinator, and Heather Jozwowski, Jefferson County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. This year, the program is partnered with 132 area business mentors to provide apprenticeship opportunities to WHS students.
As part of the program, students may pursue apprenticeships in any of the 14 career clusters: Agriculture, Construction, Arts-Entertainment-Design, Digital Technology, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare & Human Services, Hospitality-Events-Tourism, Management Entrepreneurship, Marketing-Sales, Public Service & Safety, and Supply Chain & Transportation.
Pictured are the graduating seniors with program mentors, parents and guardians, and WUSD staff members.
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The Youth Apprenticeship program was established in Watertown in 1991. In 2009, the program grew with 39 students enrolled. This year, 134 students – both juniors and seniors – are participating in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program is administered by Sarah Tarpey, Family Consumer Sciences teacher and School to Career Coordinator, and Heather Jozwowski, Jefferson County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. This year, the program is partnered with 132 area business mentors to provide apprenticeship opportunities to WHS students.
As part of the program, students may pursue apprenticeships in any of the 14 career clusters: Agriculture, Construction, Arts-Entertainment-Design, Digital Technology, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare & Human Services, Hospitality-Events-Tourism, Management Entrepreneurship, Marketing-Sales, Public Service & Safety, and Supply Chain & Transportation.
Pictured are the graduating seniors with program mentors, parents and guardians, and WUSD staff members.
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Don't delay - register your child for kindergarten today! 🏫
Registration is now open for Watertown Unified School District's 4 & 5 year-old kindergarten programs. There are full and half-day options available for 4K, and 5-year-old kindergarten is full-day for students.
To enroll, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/enrollment-and-registration.
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Registration is now open for Watertown Unified School District's 4 & 5 year-old kindergarten programs. There are full and half-day options available for 4K, and 5-year-old kindergarten is full-day for students.
To enroll, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/enrollment-and-registration.
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Thank you to the Watertown community for your incredible support of the Watertown High School musical, Pippin, this past weekend!
The students and staff of our Music Department outdid themselves again with three incredible shows - the music, the dancing, the costumes - everything was fantastic! Thank you, and congratulations to everyone involved with this wonderful production!
Enjoy these photos from the show. 🎭💙🎶
The students and staff of our Music Department outdid themselves again with three incredible shows - the music, the dancing, the costumes - everything was fantastic! Thank you, and congratulations to everyone involved with this wonderful production!
Enjoy these photos from the show. 🎭💙🎶
The Watertown Unified School District will hold meetings this week at the dates and times listed below:
▪ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Monday, March 9, 5:30 p.m.
▪ Educational Services Committee - Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 a.m.
▪ Sub Committee of the Planning Committee - Tuesday, March 10, 10 a.m. (at Connections Café, 1308 W. Main St.)
▪ Planning Committee - Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m.
▪ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
All meetings will take place at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., unless otherwise noted.
🗳 Referendum presentations and meet & greets will also take place this week at the following dates and times:
▪ Presentation at LEAP Elementary School - Tuesday, March 10 5-6 p.m.
▪ Presentation at Watertown High School - Thursday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
▪ Meet & Greet at Irish Jig Jog at Watertown Public Library - Saturday, March 14, 9:30-11 a.m.
▪ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Monday, March 9, 5:30 p.m.
▪ Educational Services Committee - Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 a.m.
▪ Sub Committee of the Planning Committee - Tuesday, March 10, 10 a.m. (at Connections Café, 1308 W. Main St.)
▪ Planning Committee - Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m.
▪ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
All meetings will take place at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., unless otherwise noted.
🗳 Referendum presentations and meet & greets will also take place this week at the following dates and times:
▪ Presentation at LEAP Elementary School - Tuesday, March 10 5-6 p.m.
▪ Presentation at Watertown High School - Thursday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
▪ Meet & Greet at Irish Jig Jog at Watertown Public Library - Saturday, March 14, 9:30-11 a.m.
The Watertown High School Academic Decathlon team is headed to Nationals after winning first place at the state competition in Green Bay in February!
The team has established a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 to offset travel expenses to the National competition in California at the end of April. To learn more and/or to support the team's fundraising effort, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
https://gofund.me/d91e47c25
The team has established a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 to offset travel expenses to the National competition in California at the end of April. To learn more and/or to support the team's fundraising effort, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
https://gofund.me/d91e47c25
The Watertown Daily Times and Realty Executives Platinum recently teamed up to sponsor a new city-wide Teacher of the Month contest. Congratulations to our very own Miranda Weinheimer of Lincoln STEM Elementary School for being named February's Teacher of the Month! 🌟
NHS Students Hosting Community Book Drive 📚
The Watertown High School National Honor Society is running a community book drive now through early April. The NHS students are asking all community members to donate gently used or unused children's books to the book drive. Book donation bins are located at the Schultz Family YMCA, Watertown Senior Center, Watertown Family Practice, St. Bernard's Church, and in the media center at WHS. Students will then hand out the donated books to youngsters at the Watertown Children's Day Community Fair at WHS on Saturday, April 11. Any books that remain will be donated to charity. Thank you!
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The Watertown High School National Honor Society is running a community book drive now through early April. The NHS students are asking all community members to donate gently used or unused children's books to the book drive. Book donation bins are located at the Schultz Family YMCA, Watertown Senior Center, Watertown Family Practice, St. Bernard's Church, and in the media center at WHS. Students will then hand out the donated books to youngsters at the Watertown Children's Day Community Fair at WHS on Saturday, April 11. Any books that remain will be donated to charity. Thank you!
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Today (Friday, March 6) is National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Thank you to our Watertown Unified School District building maintenance staff - Wayne Zastrow, Charlie Krebs, Scott Hiller, Marcos Galindo, Jeff Hiller, and Dustin Moke for all they do to keep our facilities safe and well-maintained!
We also extend our thanks to our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Kevin Sukow for always keeping his department running smoothly, and to recently retired maintenance team members Paul Minning and Dennis Schwenkner. 🔨🔧🔩
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We also extend our thanks to our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Kevin Sukow for always keeping his department running smoothly, and to recently retired maintenance team members Paul Minning and Dennis Schwenkner. 🔨🔧🔩
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The Watertown High School spring musical, Pippin, debuts tomorrow evening! This will be a show you won't want to miss - from the beautiful set design, to the costumes, to the amazing performances - buy your tickets today!
Performances will take place in the WHS auditorium Friday and Saturday (March 6 & 7) at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (March 😎 at 3 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating can be purchased online at goslingmusic.org.
Pippin tells the story of a young prince in the Middle Ages searching for an extraordinary life, passion, and meaning. Guided by a theatrical troupe and their Leading Player, Pippin explores war, politics, and romance before discovering that true happiness lies in ordinary moments, not extraordinary endeavors.
Enjoy these two photos which provide a sneak-peek into this amazing show...🎭💫
It's School Social Worker Appreciation Week 🏫
This week we are proud to celebrate our dedicated School Social Workers Lauren Eisenberg, Lisa Tuozzo, Shelbie Proudfoot-Komro, and Chris Weddig for all they do to support students in the Watertown Unified School District. 💙
This week we are proud to celebrate our dedicated School Social Workers Lauren Eisenberg, Lisa Tuozzo, Shelbie Proudfoot-Komro, and Chris Weddig for all they do to support students in the Watertown Unified School District. 💙
Schurz Elementary School recently welcomed Andy Boxell of the National Weather Service to talk to 1st grade students about his job and changing weather. Students have been reading stories this week about weather as part of their literacy curriculum. The students enjoyed Mr. Boxell's presentation and asked him lots of questions.
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Come learn more about the April 7 Operational Referendum by attending a meet & greet this Saturday or by tuning in to a live virtual referendum presentation Monday evening. Here are the details:
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Public Library Maker's Space, 10-11:30 a.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Piggly Wiggly, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Monday, March 2 - Facebook & YouTube live referendum presentation
🏫 Why is the referendum needed?
The Watertown Unified School District is facing an operational budget deficit. This means the amount of money coming into the school district from state aid and property taxes is not enough to fund daily operating expenses such as salaries, utilities, transportation, and building maintenance.
The WUSD has already cut more than $1.2 million from its operating budget coming into this school year, but a growing annual budget gap of more than $4.5 million remains due to the expiration of the last operating referendum (2018-2023), rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state and federal funding, and more.
On Tuesday, April 7, the community will vote on an referendum question for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. If approved, the school tax impact on a home valued at $200,000 would be roughly $192 per year.
Please visit our website for more information at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Public Library Maker's Space, 10-11:30 a.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Piggly Wiggly, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Monday, March 2 - Facebook & YouTube live referendum presentation
🏫 Why is the referendum needed?
The Watertown Unified School District is facing an operational budget deficit. This means the amount of money coming into the school district from state aid and property taxes is not enough to fund daily operating expenses such as salaries, utilities, transportation, and building maintenance.
The WUSD has already cut more than $1.2 million from its operating budget coming into this school year, but a growing annual budget gap of more than $4.5 million remains due to the expiration of the last operating referendum (2018-2023), rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state and federal funding, and more.
On Tuesday, April 7, the community will vote on an referendum question for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. If approved, the school tax impact on a home valued at $200,000 would be roughly $192 per year.
Please visit our website for more information at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
