As we prepare to welcome students for another exciting school year, we want to thank our families for the trust, support, and partnership you show our schools every day. Together, we are creating learning environments where every student can thrive.
Beginning July 27, 2026, online registration for the upcoming school year will open for all returning students. We encourage every family to complete all components of the registration process as soon as possible.
Completing registration is more than an annual requirement, it helps our schools prepare to serve students well from the very first day. Accurate registration information allows us to build class rosters, plan transportation, prepare student schedules, ensure health and emergency information is current, and allocate staff and resources where they are needed most.
Your timely registration helps us provide a smooth and successful start to the school year for every student. Please go to the Online Registration Page on our website for more details.
We know families have many responsibilities throughout the summer, and we sincerely appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the process. Your partnership plays an important role in helping us deliver the high-quality educational experience our students deserve.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We look forward to another outstanding year of learning, growth, and opportunity together.
The Watertown Shared Community Mission Group will again offer free school supplies for families in need for the 2026-27 school year. School supplies distribution will take place Aug. 10-12 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 20-July 31.
🎒 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, Ad-Tech, Johnsonville, Glory Global, Clasen Quality Chocolates, Bank of Lake Mills, YMCA and Ehlinger Center, Sweet Talkin' Treats, Watertown Bowl 18, 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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish our graduates and their families all the best! 🎓
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On Saturday, June 6, just over 300 seniors attending Watertown High School, Endeavor Charter School, and eCampus Academy will receive their diplomas. Congratulations to these students! ⭐
Throughout the month of May, 403 students in grades 9-12 took one or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams. WHS offers 23 AP courses, which provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit prior to graduating. A total of 630 tests were administered this month! Way to go, Goslings! ⭐
While the focus of Watertown Unified School District’s eCampus Academy is online learning, staff and students have opportunities to gather in-person during the school year for field trips and fun educational activities.
Yesterday was the annual Rocket Launch Day for eCampus middle school students wrapping up their Rockets and Motion unit. During the month of May, students learned virtually how to build several different vehicles and toys that illustrate Newton’s Laws of Motion. The final model built was an Alpha solid-fueled rocket, which students launched into flight at Watertown High School, marking the fourth year of Rocket Launch Day.
The students and their families had a "blast," and all the rockets launched and were retrieved successfully!
The 14 retiring staff members provided 357 years of combined service to the WUSD. The retirees are (seated) from left: Sue Pochop, 31 years; Lisa Clark, 27 years; Michelle Yelk, 34 years; (back row) Dennis Schwenkner, 10 years; Patricia Loftus, eight years; Mike Gross, 10 years; Pam Suski, 34 years; Lora Konz, 26 years; Wendy Davis, 26 years; Connie Held, 36 years; and Brad Clark, 32 years. Not pictured: Stephannie Gilbert-Crane, 23 years; Jean Heiden, 28 years; and Paul Minning, 32 years. 💙
Pictured with the boxes of cookies just prior to delivery are (from left) Jenny Borst, director of Curriculum & Instruction; Sarah Oudenhoven, interim co-superintendent; Jason Bull, interim co-superintendent; Margaret Brady, director of Human Resources; and Beth Munson, director of Business Services.
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Next week, May 4-8, 2026, is Teacher Appreciation Week. 🍎
Several activity stations were set up where students could explore Ozobots and Osmos (learning robots & coding tablets), make their own putty, create cardboard box forts, and even paint a small flower pot to plant with seeds to take home.
eCampus Academy is an innovative online charter school serving students in grades K-12. For more information, visit ecampusacademy.org.
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Today, Tuesday, April 28, is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please waive or say thank you to our dedicated school bus drivers when you see them for always safely transporting our students to and from school, to athletic and extra-curricular events, on fieldtrips, and more. 🚌
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♻ Our eCampus Academy elementary schoolers recently visited Wisconsin's largest recycling center in Germantown. Staff and students partnered with Waste Management (WM) and the Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful campaign to learn about ways to recycle, and what products are made from recyclable materials. Students toured the sorting facility, saw front loaders pushing the recycling piles, and got to ride in a recycling truck!
⭐ eCampus Academy is an 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, and access to 22 online career pathways and 21 advanced courses, eCampus Academy brings education to students wherever they are, on their terms.
Whether your child is seeking flexibility, personalized instruction, or rigorous academic opportunities, eCampus Academy binds tradition, innovation and transformation to prepare every student for success in school and beyond. Learn more today at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/ecampus.
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We extend our sincere appreciation to Vian Abdulrahman, Terri Danner, Jen Devers, Jaime Fischer, Jill Geske, Danielle Hansen, Jennifer Harris, Cheryl Hollatz, Diane Klemm, Kathryn Klinger, Jill Kulick, Kelly Kwapil, Amy Liesch, Lynn Linskens, Sherrie Loeffler-Tietz, Dawn McBride, Jennifer McCrory, Sarah Miller, Kelley Piasecki, Katie Pirkel, Amanda Ristow, Jaclyne Rocole, Sara Schmitz, Alex Stankey, Angel Vander Steeg, Jean Vesper, Amy Wesemann, Jennifer Willis, Michelle Yelk and Laura Zautner. 💙
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📖 This week is National Library Week and we're celebrating with the theme of “Find Your Joy.” This is a special week to spotlight our seven school libraries across the WUSD and highlight the vital role our library staff plays in fostering learning and community.
Our libraries serve as welcoming spaces where students feel safe, comfortable, and inspired to learn. From robust book collections that spark a lifelong love of reading, to engaging in STEM activities, our certified library media specialists provide vital instruction in technology, information literacy, research skills, and digital citizenship. Every day, they help our students grow as readers, thinkers, and responsible digital citizens.
Thank you to our incredible library staff for creating environments where curiosity thrives and every student belongs.
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Our community will vote on an operational referendum for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support district operational, instructional, and day-to-day maintenance expenses. If the referendum is approved, what would this mean for your taxes?
▪ A property with an assessed value of $100,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $96 per year or $8 per month
▪ A property with an assessed value of $200,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $192 per year or $16 per month
▪ A property with an assessed value of $300,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $288 per year or $24 per month
The WUSD recognizes it is asking for financial support at a time when many household budgets are already stretched thin. The district is working hard to reduce its operating budget - already cutting expenses by more than $1.2 million coming into the 2025-26 school year. Even with an approved referendum, deep budget reductions will still need to be made.
To learn more about the Operational Referendum and why it is needed, please visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
To learn more about the referendum, and what's at stake whether it passes or fails, 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.
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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