Webster Elementary School held its Cool, Awesome and Terrific Students (CATS) lunch on Friday, March 27. Each month, students are selected by teachers in grades 5K-5 for making great gains in an academic area or by working super hard. As a reward, the students get to eat lunch with their principal, Mr. Brad Clark.
Picture 1 - Grades K, 1 & 2
Top Row (left to right): Khloey Chentis, Easton Butler, Bennett Rahberger
Next Row (left to right): Finley Ceballos, Beckett Abel, Lincoln Stewart
Bottom Row (left to right): Nova White, Remi Coffey, Dixon Vaillancourt
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4 & 5
Top Row (left to right): Ryan Vande Slunt, Aliyah Fox, Harlen Mertz
Next Row (left to right): Braelyn Rein, Mason Ferry, Julian Enriquez
Bottom Row (left to right): Taylor Cornell, Chase McDonald, Griffin Loppnow
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Picture 1 - Grades K, 1 & 2
Top Row (left to right): Khloey Chentis, Easton Butler, Bennett Rahberger
Next Row (left to right): Finley Ceballos, Beckett Abel, Lincoln Stewart
Bottom Row (left to right): Nova White, Remi Coffey, Dixon Vaillancourt
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4 & 5
Top Row (left to right): Ryan Vande Slunt, Aliyah Fox, Harlen Mertz
Next Row (left to right): Braelyn Rein, Mason Ferry, Julian Enriquez
Bottom Row (left to right): Taylor Cornell, Chase McDonald, Griffin Loppnow
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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On Tuesday, April, 7, our community will vote on a referendum for the WUSD that would provide the district with $4.5 million per year for five years to fund operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. This funding, if approved, would not be for new buildings or major building remodeling projects.
🗳 Election Day is just ONE WEEK from tomorrow!
On Tuesday, April 7, our community will vote on an operational referendum for the Watertown Unified School District that would provide (if approved) $4.5 million per year for five years to fund district operational, instructional and maintenance expenses.
To learn more about the referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
On Tuesday, April 7, our community will vote on an operational referendum for the Watertown Unified School District that would provide (if approved) $4.5 million per year for five years to fund district operational, instructional and maintenance expenses.
To learn more about the referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
The Watertown regional exhibit and competition of WRAP Teen was held earlier this month in the Watertown High School Art Gallery.
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program is sponsored by the Association of Wisconsin Artists. Over 60 works of art were submitted from four different schools and eight winners were selected to advance to the State Show in Madison this summer. Four Watertown High School students were selected to advance. Winners include Ruby Repp, Dylan Smith, Isaac VanBuren and Mikayla Maier.
Congratulations to these students! 🌟
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The Wisconsin Regional Art Program is sponsored by the Association of Wisconsin Artists. Over 60 works of art were submitted from four different schools and eight winners were selected to advance to the State Show in Madison this summer. Four Watertown High School students were selected to advance. Winners include Ruby Repp, Dylan Smith, Isaac VanBuren and Mikayla Maier.
Congratulations to these students! 🌟
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
On a sunny, warm spring day like today, it's hard to believe we had a blizzard less than two weeks ago. Just sharing some cute photos of Webster Elementary School Wildcats enjoying the short-lived snow.
The Watertown Unified School District will host a LIVE Operational Referendum discussion tonight on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel starting at 8 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for members of our community to learn about the referendum from the comfort of their own homes.
Please note: this live event was originally scheduled to start at 6 p.m., but due to the City Council Candidate Forum taking place at the Watertown Public Library at 6:30 p.m., we have adjusted our start time to 8 p.m. so the events do not overlap.
Don't forget to tune at 8 p.m. on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WatertownUnifiedSD or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@watertownunifiedschooldist7936.
Please note: this live event was originally scheduled to start at 6 p.m., but due to the City Council Candidate Forum taking place at the Watertown Public Library at 6:30 p.m., we have adjusted our start time to 8 p.m. so the events do not overlap.
Don't forget to tune at 8 p.m. on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WatertownUnifiedSD or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@watertownunifiedschooldist7936.
A group of Riverside Middle School 8th graders are currently in Washington, D.C. learning about and seeing history close-up. The students and staff chaperones have so far toured the Pentagon, the many monuments, the National Archives, the Jefferson Memorial, the Spy Museum, and more. We look forward to hearing all about their trip when they return. ✈
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Congratulations to these eCampus Academy students for earning a spot on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for Trimester 2 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.
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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.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Today marks two weeks until election day. On Tuesday, April 7, our community will vote on a referendum for the WUSD that would provide the district with $4.5 million per year for five years to fund operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses.
The WUSD is currently experiencing a budget deficit due to the expiration of the last operational referendum in 2023, rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state funding, and more. A successful referendum would allow the district to slow the pace of school consolidations, stabilize its financial foundation, retain our great teachers and attract high-quality staff, and maintain our core programs, services, and facilities.
Please be informed! The community is invited to attend a brief operational referendum presentation tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Watertown Public Library. If you have questions, or for more information, please email referendum2026@mywusd.org.
The WUSD is currently experiencing a budget deficit due to the expiration of the last operational referendum in 2023, rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state funding, and more. A successful referendum would allow the district to slow the pace of school consolidations, stabilize its financial foundation, retain our great teachers and attract high-quality staff, and maintain our core programs, services, and facilities.
Please be informed! The community is invited to attend a brief operational referendum presentation tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Watertown Public Library. If you have questions, or for more information, please email referendum2026@mywusd.org.
Tree removal will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery next to Riverside Middle School March 25-31 (weather permitting). Please note the cemetery will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic during this time.
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St. In addition, a Human Growth & Development Committee meeting will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24) at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of the Watertown Public Library.
🗳 REFERENDUM INFORMATION
There are three opportunities this week to learn more about the April 7 Operational Referendum:
▪ Today at 12 p.m. - Referendum Lunch & Learn hosted by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce at the Watertown Public Library
▪ Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. - Referendum presentation at the Watertown Public Library
▪ Thursday at 8 p.m. - Referendum LIVE presentation on our Facebook & YouTube channels.
🗳 REFERENDUM INFORMATION
There are three opportunities this week to learn more about the April 7 Operational Referendum:
▪ Today at 12 p.m. - Referendum Lunch & Learn hosted by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce at the Watertown Public Library
▪ Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. - Referendum presentation at the Watertown Public Library
▪ Thursday at 8 p.m. - Referendum LIVE presentation on our Facebook & YouTube channels.
RMS Spring Musical Debuts Tonight!
The Riverside Middle School Drama Club will present Goosebumps Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L Stine tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday (March 21) at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the RMS gymnasium. The musical is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and children age 4 and younger are free.
The musical stars RMS 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. The story follows Brooke and Zeke, two enthusiastic students cast as the leads in their school’s mysterious production of The Phantom. As strange notes and spooky happenings begin to disrupt rehearsals, the cast wonders if the legend of the real phantom haunting the auditorium might be true. What unfolds is a fun, fast-paced mix of mystery and comedy as the students work together to uncover the truth. 👻
The Riverside Middle School Drama Club will present Goosebumps Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L Stine tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday (March 21) at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the RMS gymnasium. The musical is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and children age 4 and younger are free.
The musical stars RMS 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. The story follows Brooke and Zeke, two enthusiastic students cast as the leads in their school’s mysterious production of The Phantom. As strange notes and spooky happenings begin to disrupt rehearsals, the cast wonders if the legend of the real phantom haunting the auditorium might be true. What unfolds is a fun, fast-paced mix of mystery and comedy as the students work together to uncover the truth. 👻
Watertown High School alum Brandon Rocole (Class of 2021) returned to WHS on March 19 to speak with students in Emmie Carpenter’s Biomedical Innovations class about how ideas become real biomedical devices.
Brandon shared his journey from taking Project Lead the Way classes at WHS to researching and prototyping devices in college. He walked students through the engineering process used to develop medical technology and talked about the trial and error that comes with research, emphasizing the importance of persistence and collaboration.
After graduating from the UW-Milwaukee in December with bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Brandon began a master’s program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in January. His current research focuses on hand rehabilitation, with a long-term goal of integrating AI into prosthetic technology.
Brandon credits Mrs. Carpenter’s PLTW courses, along with Mr. Domer’s Tech Ed classes and SkillsUSA, for helping him discover his passion and build the skills that led him to biomedical engineering.
By sharing his experiences, Brandon showed WHS students how the skills they are learning now can lead to real-world innovation and meaningful careers in biomedical engineering.
Pictured are Brandon and Mrs. Carpenter along with a collage of prosthetic hand prototypes Brandon designed as part of his university research.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Brandon shared his journey from taking Project Lead the Way classes at WHS to researching and prototyping devices in college. He walked students through the engineering process used to develop medical technology and talked about the trial and error that comes with research, emphasizing the importance of persistence and collaboration.
After graduating from the UW-Milwaukee in December with bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Brandon began a master’s program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in January. His current research focuses on hand rehabilitation, with a long-term goal of integrating AI into prosthetic technology.
Brandon credits Mrs. Carpenter’s PLTW courses, along with Mr. Domer’s Tech Ed classes and SkillsUSA, for helping him discover his passion and build the skills that led him to biomedical engineering.
By sharing his experiences, Brandon showed WHS students how the skills they are learning now can lead to real-world innovation and meaningful careers in biomedical engineering.
Pictured are Brandon and Mrs. Carpenter along with a collage of prosthetic hand prototypes Brandon designed as part of his university research.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Congratulations to these Watertown High School students for being named to the Trimester 2 High Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year!
Well done - we are proud of you!
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Well done - we are proud of you!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Congratulations to these Watertown High School students for being named to the Trimester 2 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year!
Keep up the great work!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Keep up the great work!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Congratulations to these Endeavor Charter School students for being named to the Trimester 2 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year!
Congratulations to our Riverside Middle School students who participated in the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network Academic Bowl last week. Each student competed in one category: math, ELA, social studies, or science. Then the team competed in a current events round. Your Riverside Middle School team took FIRST PLACE! Team members included:
Brycen Bauknecht
Zander Unkel
Baye Klug
Kinsley Strobel
Eli Stegeman
Mykaela Mung'aithi
Asher Smith (3rd place 6th grade social studies)
Naomi Mung'aithi (2nd place 6th grade science)
Parker Wheeler (2nd place 7th grade math)
Eliana Keddington (2nd place 8th grade math)
Elise Hensler (2nd place 8th grade science)
Jake Ruetten (1st place 6th grade math)
Audrey Arnett (1st place 7th grade social studies)
Ava Carpenter (1st place 8th grade ELA)
Evelyn Mora-Perez (1st place 8th grade math)
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Brycen Bauknecht
Zander Unkel
Baye Klug
Kinsley Strobel
Eli Stegeman
Mykaela Mung'aithi
Asher Smith (3rd place 6th grade social studies)
Naomi Mung'aithi (2nd place 6th grade science)
Parker Wheeler (2nd place 7th grade math)
Eliana Keddington (2nd place 8th grade math)
Elise Hensler (2nd place 8th grade science)
Jake Ruetten (1st place 6th grade math)
Audrey Arnett (1st place 7th grade social studies)
Ava Carpenter (1st place 8th grade ELA)
Evelyn Mora-Perez (1st place 8th grade math)
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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.
