We encourage all Watertown area residents to be informed regarding the WUSD Operational Referendum that is on the ballot this Tuesday, April 7.
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.
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.
Today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Thank you to our Watertown Unified School District Paraprofessionals for all they do to support learning in our schools. 💙
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.
Congratulations to these Endeavor Charter School students for being named to the Trimester 2 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year!
On Sunday, March 1, the Watertown High School German and Spanish Honor Societies inducted their new members in a ceremony held in the WHS Library Media Center. In order to qualify for membership, students must meet community service requirements and maintain enrollment and high grades in their respective German and Spanish language classes. These organizations participate in various service, cultural, and fund raising activities throughout the year at the high school and in the community.
The German Honor Society students are pictured in the smaller group photo. The Spanish Honor society students are seen in the larger group photo.
Congratulations to these students!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The German Honor Society students are pictured in the smaller group photo. The Spanish Honor society students are seen in the larger group photo.
Congratulations to these students!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The Watertown High School Gosling Marching Band will depart tomorrow for an unforgettable 8-day performance tour of Ireland, where students will perform at the Limerick International Band Championship, take part in the world-renowned St. Patrick's Festival Parade in Dublin on St. Patrick's Day, and more!
We wish them safe travels and hope they have a wonderful time! 🍀
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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We wish them safe travels and hope they have a wonderful time! 🍀
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Gosling Career Fair took place Tuesday morning at Watertown High School. This special event, organized in partnership with the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, connected our high schoolers and 8th grade students to more than 80 local businesses to learn more about career pathways and job opportunities in our area.
Thank you to the Chamber, and to all the local businesses that participated. It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Thank you to the Chamber, and to all the local businesses that participated. It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The 2026 Youth Apprenticeship breakfast was held on Wednesday morning, March 4, where 99 Watertown High School seniors were recognized for their participation in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program was established in Watertown in 1991. In 2009, the program grew with 39 students enrolled. This year, 134 students – both juniors and seniors – are participating in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program is administered by Sarah Tarpey, Family Consumer Sciences teacher and School to Career Coordinator, and Heather Jozwowski, Jefferson County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. This year, the program is partnered with 132 area business mentors to provide apprenticeship opportunities to WHS students.
As part of the program, students may pursue apprenticeships in any of the 14 career clusters: Agriculture, Construction, Arts-Entertainment-Design, Digital Technology, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare & Human Services, Hospitality-Events-Tourism, Management Entrepreneurship, Marketing-Sales, Public Service & Safety, and Supply Chain & Transportation.
Pictured are the graduating seniors with program mentors, parents and guardians, and WUSD staff members.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Youth Apprenticeship program was established in Watertown in 1991. In 2009, the program grew with 39 students enrolled. This year, 134 students – both juniors and seniors – are participating in the program.
The Youth Apprenticeship program is administered by Sarah Tarpey, Family Consumer Sciences teacher and School to Career Coordinator, and Heather Jozwowski, Jefferson County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. This year, the program is partnered with 132 area business mentors to provide apprenticeship opportunities to WHS students.
As part of the program, students may pursue apprenticeships in any of the 14 career clusters: Agriculture, Construction, Arts-Entertainment-Design, Digital Technology, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare & Human Services, Hospitality-Events-Tourism, Management Entrepreneurship, Marketing-Sales, Public Service & Safety, and Supply Chain & Transportation.
Pictured are the graduating seniors with program mentors, parents and guardians, and WUSD staff members.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Watertown High School Academic Decathlon team is headed to Nationals after winning first place at the state competition in Green Bay in February!
The team has established a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 to offset travel expenses to the National competition in California at the end of April. To learn more and/or to support the team's fundraising effort, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
https://gofund.me/d91e47c25
The team has established a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 to offset travel expenses to the National competition in California at the end of April. To learn more and/or to support the team's fundraising effort, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
https://gofund.me/d91e47c25
NHS Students Hosting Community Book Drive 📚
The Watertown High School National Honor Society is running a community book drive now through early April. The NHS students are asking all community members to donate gently used or unused children's books to the book drive. Book donation bins are located at the Schultz Family YMCA, Watertown Senior Center, Watertown Family Practice, St. Bernard's Church, and in the media center at WHS. Students will then hand out the donated books to youngsters at the Watertown Children's Day Community Fair at WHS on Saturday, April 11. Any books that remain will be donated to charity. Thank you!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Watertown High School National Honor Society is running a community book drive now through early April. The NHS students are asking all community members to donate gently used or unused children's books to the book drive. Book donation bins are located at the Schultz Family YMCA, Watertown Senior Center, Watertown Family Practice, St. Bernard's Church, and in the media center at WHS. Students will then hand out the donated books to youngsters at the Watertown Children's Day Community Fair at WHS on Saturday, April 11. Any books that remain will be donated to charity. Thank you!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Today (Friday, March 6) is National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Thank you to our Watertown Unified School District building maintenance staff - Wayne Zastrow, Charlie Krebs, Scott Hiller, Marcos Galindo, Jeff Hiller, and Dustin Moke for all they do to keep our facilities safe and well-maintained!
We also extend our thanks to our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Kevin Sukow for always keeping his department running smoothly, and to recently retired maintenance team members Paul Minning and Dennis Schwenkner. 🔨🔧🔩
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We also extend our thanks to our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Kevin Sukow for always keeping his department running smoothly, and to recently retired maintenance team members Paul Minning and Dennis Schwenkner. 🔨🔧🔩
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The Watertown High School spring musical, Pippin, debuts tomorrow evening! This will be a show you won't want to miss - from the beautiful set design, to the costumes, to the amazing performances - buy your tickets today!
Performances will take place in the WHS auditorium Friday and Saturday (March 6 & 7) at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (March 😎 at 3 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating can be purchased online at goslingmusic.org.
Pippin tells the story of a young prince in the Middle Ages searching for an extraordinary life, passion, and meaning. Guided by a theatrical troupe and their Leading Player, Pippin explores war, politics, and romance before discovering that true happiness lies in ordinary moments, not extraordinary endeavors.
Enjoy these two photos which provide a sneak-peek into this amazing show...🎭💫
Come learn more about the April 7 Operational Referendum by attending a meet & greet this Saturday or by tuning in to a live virtual referendum presentation Monday evening. Here are the details:
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Public Library Maker's Space, 10-11:30 a.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Piggly Wiggly, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Monday, March 2 - Facebook & YouTube live referendum presentation
🏫 Why is the referendum needed?
The Watertown Unified School District is facing an operational budget deficit. This means the amount of money coming into the school district from state aid and property taxes is not enough to fund daily operating expenses such as salaries, utilities, transportation, and building maintenance.
The WUSD has already cut more than $1.2 million from its operating budget coming into this school year, but a growing annual budget gap of more than $4.5 million remains due to the expiration of the last operating referendum (2018-2023), rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state and federal funding, and more.
On Tuesday, April 7, the community will vote on an referendum question for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. If approved, the school tax impact on a home valued at $200,000 would be roughly $192 per year.
Please visit our website for more information at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Public Library Maker's Space, 10-11:30 a.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Saturday, Feb. 28 - Watertown Piggly Wiggly, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (meet & greet)
▪ Monday, March 2 - Facebook & YouTube live referendum presentation
🏫 Why is the referendum needed?
The Watertown Unified School District is facing an operational budget deficit. This means the amount of money coming into the school district from state aid and property taxes is not enough to fund daily operating expenses such as salaries, utilities, transportation, and building maintenance.
The WUSD has already cut more than $1.2 million from its operating budget coming into this school year, but a growing annual budget gap of more than $4.5 million remains due to the expiration of the last operating referendum (2018-2023), rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state and federal funding, and more.
On Tuesday, April 7, the community will vote on an referendum question for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. If approved, the school tax impact on a home valued at $200,000 would be roughly $192 per year.
Please visit our website for more information at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
🎭 Tickets are selling fast - don't miss your chance to see the Watertown High School production of Pippin! Our talented students and dedicated Music Department staff always put on an awesome show!
The musical will take place in the WHS Auditorium on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. The public is welcome! Tickets may be purchased online at goslingmusic.org or at WHS during regular school hours 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
February is CTE (Career and Technical Education) Month. We would like to recognize the Watertown High School CTE teachers for all their hard work and dedication to their students and programs. 🌟
The following pictures are just a glimpse into the world of CTE and some of the many projects, activities, and enrichment opportunities our students are always working on. 🚜🧁🌺
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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The following pictures are just a glimpse into the world of CTE and some of the many projects, activities, and enrichment opportunities our students are always working on. 🚜🧁🌺
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight, Monday, Feb. 23 in the Commons at Watertown High School. A Detachment Hearing will take place at 5 p.m. followed by the Board of Education meeting starting at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Sub-Committee of the Curriculum, Educational Services & Policy committees will meet at 1 p.m. at the Educational Service Center.
To view the meeting agendas and to access virtual log in information, please visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Come learn more about the April 7 Operational Referendum by attending an event listed below:
▪️ Referendum Presentation - Schurz Elementary School, Wed., Feb. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
▪️ Referendum Meet & Greet - Watertown Pubic Library, Sat., Feb. 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
▪️ Referendum Meet & Greet - Watertown Piggly Wiggly, Sat. Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Sub-Committee of the Curriculum, Educational Services & Policy committees will meet at 1 p.m. at the Educational Service Center.
To view the meeting agendas and to access virtual log in information, please visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Come learn more about the April 7 Operational Referendum by attending an event listed below:
▪️ Referendum Presentation - Schurz Elementary School, Wed., Feb. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
▪️ Referendum Meet & Greet - Watertown Pubic Library, Sat., Feb. 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
▪️ Referendum Meet & Greet - Watertown Piggly Wiggly, Sat. Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Out of the 14 teams in our region, the Watertown High School Visual Arts Classic team came home with the 2nd place trophy in Quiz Bowl, 3rd place Overall Team, and 9 individual First Place State Qualifiers!
Pictured are back row (left to right): Annie Van Der Linden, Siobhan Connolly, Isaac VanBuren, Sophia Anderson, Brooklyn Wegner, Kailee Thao, Oli Holz; middle row (left to right): Charlie Pliska, Payton West;
front row (left to right): Kaitlyn Schuch, Lyle VanGundy, Gabriella Emmrich-Cardozo, Saige Fekete, (not pictured: Mack Christian)
Congratulations, students! ✨
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Pictured are back row (left to right): Annie Van Der Linden, Siobhan Connolly, Isaac VanBuren, Sophia Anderson, Brooklyn Wegner, Kailee Thao, Oli Holz; middle row (left to right): Charlie Pliska, Payton West;
front row (left to right): Kaitlyn Schuch, Lyle VanGundy, Gabriella Emmrich-Cardozo, Saige Fekete, (not pictured: Mack Christian)
Congratulations, students! ✨
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
It's a busy week for WUSD Board of Education meetings and operational referendum presentations.
Board meetings include:
▫️ Human Resources Committee - Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m.
▫️ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Feb. 16, 6 p.m.
▫️ Policy Review Committee - Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.
▫️ Curriculum Committee - Feb. 18, 7:30 a.m.
▫️ Fiscal Management Committee - Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m.
Public Operation Referendum Presentations
▫️ Watertown High School Library - Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m. (TONIGHT)
▫️ Douglas Elementary School - Feb. 17, 5-6 p.m.
▫️ LIVE presentation on Facebook & YouTube, 6-7 p.m.
For more information, and to view the meeting agendas, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Board meetings include:
▫️ Human Resources Committee - Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m.
▫️ Special Board Meeting in Closed Session - Feb. 16, 6 p.m.
▫️ Policy Review Committee - Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.
▫️ Curriculum Committee - Feb. 18, 7:30 a.m.
▫️ Fiscal Management Committee - Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m.
Public Operation Referendum Presentations
▫️ Watertown High School Library - Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m. (TONIGHT)
▫️ Douglas Elementary School - Feb. 17, 5-6 p.m.
▫️ LIVE presentation on Facebook & YouTube, 6-7 p.m.
For more information, and to view the meeting agendas, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
The Watertown Unified School District is facing an operational budget deficit. This means the amount of money coming into the school district from state aid and property taxes is not enough to fund daily operating expenses such as salaries, utilities, transportation, and building maintenance.
The WUSD has already cut more than $1.2 million from its operating budget coming into this school year, but a growing annual budget gap of more than $4.5 million remains due to the expiration of the last operating referendum (2018-2023), rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state and federal funding, and more.
On Tuesday, April 7, the community will vote on an referendum question for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. If approved, the school tax impact on a home valued at $200,000 would be roughly $192 per year.
We invite the community to learn more about the upcoming operational referendum by attending an upcoming referendum presentation or community engagement session. More information can also be found on our website at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
The WUSD has already cut more than $1.2 million from its operating budget coming into this school year, but a growing annual budget gap of more than $4.5 million remains due to the expiration of the last operating referendum (2018-2023), rising costs due to inflation, inadequate state and federal funding, and more.
On Tuesday, April 7, the community will vote on an referendum question for the WUSD that would provide $4.5 million per year for five years to support operational, instructional, and maintenance expenses. If approved, the school tax impact on a home valued at $200,000 would be roughly $192 per year.
We invite the community to learn more about the upcoming operational referendum by attending an upcoming referendum presentation or community engagement session. More information can also be found on our website at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
