Watertown Athletics

Watertown High School hosted its annual Academic Awards ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The event recognized high school students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher across all three trimesters of the 2024-25 school year. The special guest speaker for the evening was Mr. Pete Berres, owner of Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters.

Congratulations to these students on this impressive achievement. 🌟

Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay

It's the first day of school in the Watertown Unified School District for our students at Watertown High School, Endeavor Charter School, eCampus Academy and Riverside Middle School. Our elementary schoolers officially return on Thursday. Our camera caught up with students arriving at WHS this morning. We wish all our staff and students a great first day of school!

Earlier this week, the Watertown Unified School District hosted its annual Opening of School Ceremony. During this special event, district staff is recognized for years of service. This year, 14 staff members are celebrating significant milestones with 25, 30, and 35 years of service to the district. We thank all of our staff members for all they do to support our students and families, as well as each other. 💙

Watertown High School welcomed incoming 9th graders last week during the annual Freshman Experience. During this special event, freshmen are led on a tour of the school building by junior and senior mentors. The upperclassmen introduced the freshmen to staff and talked about the many academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs available to them.

Watertown High School extends its thanks to the Bank of Lake Mills for providing funding to purchase t-shirts for mentors and freshmen featuring The Gaggle logo. The Gaggle is the official name for the student section at home sporting events.

We are pleased to introduce our new Watertown Unified School District teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Let's give them a warm Watertown welcome! ✨

Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!

Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!

Introducing the new Watertown High School Athletic Director!

Hello! My name is Justin Crandall, and I was born and raised in Fort Atkinson. My wife is from the Hustisford area, and with family living in Watertown, I’ve long been familiar with the community and am excited to now officially be a part of it. I earned my bachelor’s degree from UW–Stevens Point and my master’s degree from Concordia University.

I began my career in 2012 as a physical education and health teacher, as well as the head football coach, at Port Edwards. I became an athletic director in 2013 and have now been in that role for 13 years. During my seven years at Port Edwards, I also served as the head baseball coach and started the school’s golf program. In 2019, our family moved to Whitewater, where I worked as the athletic director until accepting my current role here in Watertown.

Outside of school, I stay busy with my two daughters—Chloe (12) and Mya (9)—and our 1-year-old chocolate lab, Jax, who keeps me on my toes. I enjoy golfing in my free time, and I’m a diehard Packers, Brewers, and Badgers fan. Starting next year, I’ll also be coaching Chloe’s travel softball team, which will keep me even more involved in youth sports.

I’m thrilled to join the Watertown District and look forward to getting to know our students, families, and community members in the months ahead.

Attention GIRLS GOLF, GIRLS TENNIS AND GIRLS SWIM! Your RED CARD items are due NO LATER THAN THIS THURSDAY, August 7, 2025. Any late items will result in missing the first day of practice/equipment handout.

You will need:
1. Red Card Video viewing (only once in high school career)
2. Online athletic forms
3. Red Card fee (online athletic payments are now active for the 25-26 school year!)
4. Updated physical (must be after April 1, 2024)

More detailed information, forms and directions can be found here: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/athletics and here: https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/athletics/page/red-card-information If you have ANY questions, please email Kelley Piasecki at piaseckik@mywusd.org

Watertown High School Swimming is taking over the Brat Haus this Friday! Stop out for lunch between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to enjoy a delicious brat or hamburger. As an added bonus, swim team members are also running a car wash onsite.

Attention FOOTBALL! Your RED CARD items are due NO LATER THAN TOMORROW, July 31, 2025. Any late items will result in missing the first day of practice/equipment handout.

You will need:
1. Red Card Video viewing (only once in high school career)
2. Online athletic forms
3. Red Card fee (online athletic payments are now active for the 25-26 school year!)
4. Updated physical (must be after April 1, 2024)

More detailed information, forms and directions can be found here: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/athletics and here: https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/athletics/page/red-card-information If you have ANY questions, please email Kelley Piasecki at piaseckik@mywusd.org

Attention CHEER! Your RED CARD items are due NO LATER THAN this Monday, July 28, 2025. Any late items will result in missing the first day of practice/tryouts.

You will need:
1. Red Card Video viewing (only once in high school career)
2. Online athletic forms
3. Red Card fee (online athletic payments are now active for the 25-26 school year!)
4. Updated physical (must be after April 1, 2024)

More detailed information, forms and directions can be found here: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/athletics and here: https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/athletics/page/red-card-information If you have ANY questions, please email Kelley Piasecki at piaseckik@mywusd.org

Attention WHS students and families! If your student athlete plans on playing a WHS sport this school year, (2025-26), you and your student athlete are required to complete the following:

1. Red Card Video
2. Online athletic forms
3. Red Card fee (online athletic payments are now active for the 25-26 school year!)
4. Updated physical (must be after April 1, 2024)

More detailed information, forms and directions can be found here: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/athletics and here:  https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/athletics/page/red-card-information  
**The athletic office will be closed on Friday, August 1st, 2025. 
**Please make note of the Red Card DUE DATES below for fall sports: (any late paperwork will result in missing first day of practice)

Important dates for Fall sports:

Football:  
      Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, July 31, 2025
      First practice and Equipment handout:  August 5, 2025

Cheer:
Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, July 28, 2025
      First practice/tryouts:  July 31, 2025

Girls Golf: 
      Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, August 7, 2025
      First practice:  August 11, 2025

Girls Tennis: 
      Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, August 7, 2025
      First practice:  August 12, 2025
      Parent/player meeting: Monday, August 11 at 6:30 pm in WHS Lecture Hall

Boys Soccer, Volleyball and Cross Country (Co-Ed):
      Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, August 14, 2025
      First practice: August 18, 2025

Girls Swim:
      Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, August 7, 2025
      First practice: August 12, 2025
     Parent/player meeting: Monday, August 4 at 6:00 pm in RMS LGI

If you have ANY questions, please email Kelley Piasecki at piaseckik@mywusd.org

🔥 Grill, Thrill and Takedown Some Hunger!

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!

Good luck to our Watertown High School Varsity Girls Softball team as they compete in the State Quarterfinal game tonight against DC Everest! Thank you to all the parents and family members, friends, WHS staff members, and the members of the WHS Band who gave them a cheerful send-off. 🥎

Congratulations to WHS Track and Field athlete Megan Doherty for earning the Badger Large Conference Girls Field Athlete of the Year! #wearethegoslings #WuTownProud

💙 This is such a special tradition...This afternoon, many our of Watertown High School seniors returned to their elementary schools as part of the annual Senior Walk. Our camera caught up with seniors visiting Webster Elementary School. Many seniors who attended local parochial schools also participated in Senior Walks by returning to their respective elementary schools in recent days. 🎓 Graduation will take place this Saturday at 10 a.m. in the WHS field house.

Hey Softball fans! The State Quarterfinal game is set for Watertown vs. D.C. Everest at 6:30 pm on Weds. June 11th! Want to go to the game, but don't want to drive or worry about parking? The cost of riding the fan bus is FREE! Drop off will be right by the gate at Goodman Diamond. You must purchase your game ticket online BEFORE you get on the bus, as tickets will most likely sell out and will they will NOT be sold at the gate. Ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/3534398?schoolId=WIAA2 Google form to reserve your spot on the bus by 3:00 pm on Tuesday: https://forms.gle/QUCJdqKr1ZSki8t18 The google form MUST be filled out for each person riding the bus and students in grades 9-12 must pick up a permission slip in the main office ASAP. 👉 Students younger than 9th grade must have an adult accompany them on the bus. Thank you for your support!

Attention Softball fans! Are you interested in going to the State Quarterfinal game on Weds. June 11th but don't want the hassle of driving and parking? Save money and the stress and ride the FAN BUS, with drop off being right at the entrance to Goodman Diamond!! Open to adults, students and children (under 9th grade must be accompanied by an adult). The cost to ride the fan bus is $5 pp. Your ticket to the game will be your responsibility. Please fill out the google form ONLY if interested. https://forms.gle/WRxAnZPLWe6kF7Fi8 Filling out this form does not commit you to riding the bus—it simply helps us gauge interest and plan accordingly. We will have more info on Monday after the seeding meeting this weekend!