It's National Volunteer Recognition Week and the WUSD wants to give a 📣 SHOUT OUT to our incredible #WatertownWay volunteers who selflessly support our students and staff! We appreciate you!
Oh Mother Nature - can we please get some more sunshine and warmth this week so our students can get back to some outdoor fun like these #WatertownWay Douglas Tigers did back on a warm day in March? ☀️
Our incredible #WatertownWay LEAP Elementary team is ready for the weekend - how about you? There is no school on Friday, April 15, so we will see you all on Monday!
We are excited to announce that the WUSD's 29th Annual Children's Day Fair event will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Watertown High School! This event is free to all families and is geared towards children birth to 8 years of age. Come join us for a morning filled with oodles of fun and great resources! You won't want to miss it! #WatertownWay
The WUSD Orchestras are proud to be performing their upcoming concert with Mark Wood - original member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Come hear Mark and our orchestras play a wide variety of music from Nirvana, OneRepublic, Michael Jackson, Aaron Copland, and more! Tickets for this event are on sale now and can be found at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/63059.
We did it - for the 10th year in a row! The WUSD has been named a 2022 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! Through the tireless efforts and talents of our incredible music education staff and students, and the amazing support of our community, our #WatertownWay music programs continue to be ranked among the best in the nation! #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation
These Douglas Elementary first graders were busy designing, producing and advertising their "goods" for their classroom community during Social Studies. Actively learning 📖 together is the #WatertownWay!
These #WatertownWay kindergarteners at Douglas Elementary were lucky ducks this past week getting to make their April calendars. What a fun, spring activity to practice writing their numbers and building fine motor skills!
Mrs. Diderrich's #WatertownWay class at Douglas Elementary is learning about "pushes" and "pulls" in science. They took what they know about "push" and played a game of bowling.
Do you know a graduate of Watertown High School who has gone on to serve their communities and world through their careers, vocations or service dedication through a variety of endeavors? Someone who has made an outstanding contribution, displayed leadership, is a person of historical significance or prominent figure? If so, please consider nominating them for the Watertown Unified School District 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award! Nomination forms may be found at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/distinguished-alumni-award or may be picked up at the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street. Nomination forms must be received by May 1st. #WatertownWay
Distinguished and dedicated WUSD School Board Member Jennifer Bakke submitted her resignation from the Board of Education, effective April 15, 2022. Please help us all thank Jennifer for her 8 years of loyal service to the students, staff, families and WUSD community!
This vacancy will be filled in accordance with Board Policy #8132. The term for this seat will expire in April of 2023. Any qualified elector of the District who is interested in filling this limited-term vacancy may submit a letter of application and a short resume to Deputy Clerk Jaime Rosenow by email to rosenowj@mywusd.org or to the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street, no later than Monday, April 18, 2022. Interested persons will be invited to address the Board at the April 25, 2022 regular monthly meeting. Questions may be directed to Board President Tony Arnett at (920) 261-5789 or arnettt@watertown.k12.wi.us.
These amazing #WatertownWay teammates have a special message to share ~ "BEE" the change you want to see in this world! 🐝 🌎
Our #WatertownWay paraprofessionals are simply the best! Help us celebrate them today - it's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
April's Feeding America event will be held this Friday, April 8 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Watertown High School. All WUSD families in need are invited to attend this event free of charge.
Just a reminder that the 2022 Spring Election for WUSD Board of Education candidates is TODAY! 🗳️
There are four seats available on the WUSD Board of Education, with six candidates appearing on the ballot:
Lori Holland
David Schroeder (Incumbent)
Craig M. Wortman
Paul Van Den Langenberg (Incumbent)
Chad Bailey (Withdrew Candidacy)
Mike Higgins
*Vote for not more than four (4)
Get out and vote! ☑️
It's School Librarian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our incredible #WatertownWay library/media specialists and support staff! We appreciate all that you do!
The 2022 Spring Election for WUSD Board of Education candidates will occur on Tuesday, April 5, 2022! 🗳️
There are four seats available on the WUSD Board of Education, with six candidates appearing on the ballot:
Lori Holland
David Schroeder (Incumbent)
Craig M. Wortman
Paul Van Den Langenberg (Incumbent)
Chad Bailey (Withdrew Candidacy)
Mike Higgins
*Vote for not more than four (4)
Good luck to all of our candidates!
Douglas Elementary students celebrated meeting their class goals with a GLOW Party last Thursday! We love to celebrate the achievements and teamwork of our #WatertownWay learners! "Dream Big, Work Hard, and Believe in Yourselves"!
These amazing #WatertownWay team members are letting you know that there is just one more day until Spring Break begins! We hope our entire WUSD community has a safe and wonderful break, and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 4th!
We are excited to announce that the postponed February 11 Wisconsin Singers show has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium. Tickets are once again on sale! Visit www.goslingmusic.org to purchase tickets. *All previously purchased tickets will be honored.
