Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
If you plan to attend virtually and wish to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting, please attend via the Google Web Link - https://meet.google.com/zqt-powp-nzj
If you plan to view the meeting and not speak, we recommend you view the meeting via YouTube Live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvWgwTbL3Cy4r36XFvHUnw
To join by phone - Dial: 1(475) 328-0974
PIN: 901 848 757
Our technical difficulties from last week have been resolved. To view the meeting agenda, please click here - https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Also taking place at Douglas this summer is the resurfacing of the parking lot and upper playground. It all looks great - thank you!
🎒 Back to school is right around the corner!
📒 Classes resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2 for Watertown High School and Riverside Middle School students. Our elementary schools (including 4K) will hold Ready, Set, Go! conferences on Sept. 2 & 3, with school starting for grades 4K-5 on Thursday, Sept. 4.
🏫 Online school registration begins Monday, July 28.
🚌 Bus registration is currently open through Friday, Aug. 8 at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/go-riteway-student-transportation.
🏈 WHS Fall athletes - don't forget to fill out your red card paperwork at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/athletics.
Last night, our Summer School Rising Stars put on an amazing show before a packed Watertown High School auditorium. The elementary and middle school-age students performed a medley of Broadway hits with dance routines that they learned over just 16 1-hour class periods. Well done students and staff!
Hannah talked with students about the importance of kitchen safety, hand washing, teamwork, budgeting, proper clean-up and problem solving. She even brought treats from her bakery to share! 🍪
This experience gives teachers the chance to explore engaging, ag-based curriculum that connects students to modern agriculture through STEM concepts that impact their daily lives. Along with receiving valuable classroom supplies, educators participated in hands-on labs and activities that inspire students to tackle real-world science challenges.
At the conference, Melissa and Amber extracted DNA, made biofuels from plant oils, tested soil for nutrients and stability, studied fermentation in ruminants, and analyzed data — all tools they can now bring back to their students.
There’s no better way to bring hands-on learning into the classroom than by experiencing it firsthand!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
🌟 Register for FREE School Supplies in Watertown ✏
The Watertown Shared Mission Group will again offer free school supplies for families in need for the 2025-26 school year. School supplies distribution will take place Aug. 11-13 at the St. Henry Parish Center, 300 E. Cady St. PLEASE NOTE: FAMILIES MUST PRE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE. Registration locations are listed on the flyer below. Registration is open July 21-Aug. 1.
🎒 Donations Sought:
Last year, the Shared Mission Group provided free school supplies to 450 students. The organization is seeking monetary donations and donations of school supplies to support this year's program. They are collecting backpacks, simple 4-function calculators, crayons, glue sticks, pens, index cards, folders, and more. Items in short supply include washable markers, highlighters, one- and two-inch binders, and sticky notes.
SOS school supply collection boxes and/or donation jars will be located at Bradow Jewelers, Bank of Lake Mills, Zwieg's Grill, YMCA and Ehlinger Center, Sweet Talkin' Treats, and PJ's Pizza. To provide financial support, please make checks payable to the Shared Community Mission Group: SOS and mail or drop off at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 413 S. Second St., Watertown, WI 53094.
Our littlest summer schoolers are pictured here enjoying story time and more at Lincoln STEM Elementary School.
Swing by Glenn’s Market & Catering Brat Haus this Friday, July 18 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for brats, burgers, and beefy banter—served hot by the Watertown Wrestling crew!
The last day of summer school is Friday, July 18. 🌞
There are still openings available in our Watertown Unified School District Little Goslings Peer Model program at Douglas Elementary School. Peer model screening date is Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Click here to register your child - https://forms.gle/vxEMcFfrBLQxLFeG7.
🚴🚴♀️ RMS would like to thank Watertown drivers for being patient with the students who are biking around town with their instructors. Drivers have been very courteous about giving the bicyclists space and waiting for them to cross streets together as a group. This is sincerely appreciated!
