Endeavor Charter School recently hosted its annual Community Engagement Day. Students invited members of the community to learn more about the charter school with a tour of its classroom facilities. During the tour, students shared their projects with the guests and talked about what Endeavor means to them.
The Endeavor Charter School is housed within Watertown High School. It is guided by student agency, holistic learning, community and innovation. To learn more, visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/endeavor.
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The Endeavor Charter School is housed within Watertown High School. It is guided by student agency, holistic learning, community and innovation. To learn more, visit https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/o/endeavor.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Tickets are now on sale for the annual Watertown High School Carols & Bells Holiday Concert with performances on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend! Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 18.
A tradition for over 40 years, musicians from band, choir, and orchestra will dazzle and delight the audience with both sacred and secular Holiday classics. This concert features non-stop music on a grand stage from five ensembles, and the opportunity for you to participate in sing-a-long carols. This is a wonderful Watertown tradition that you won't want to miss. 🎄🎶
Select your seats and purchase tickets through this link: https://cur8.com/15205/project/135222?scrlybrkr=49c5d569.
Stuff the Bus this past Saturday was a success! 🎄🚒
Thank you to everyone who dropped off donations to benefit WUSD students in need. Thank you also to our amazing volunteers and the Watertown Park and Rec Dept. for partnering with us for this event. We would like to extend an extra special thank you to DH Enterprises for use of the school bus, the Watertown Lions Club for their $700 donation, and to EZ-Promotion & Apparel for their donation of multiple boxes of new pants, t-shirts and sweatshirts.
It was a great day to be a Gosling!
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Thank you to everyone who dropped off donations to benefit WUSD students in need. Thank you also to our amazing volunteers and the Watertown Park and Rec Dept. for partnering with us for this event. We would like to extend an extra special thank you to DH Enterprises for use of the school bus, the Watertown Lions Club for their $700 donation, and to EZ-Promotion & Apparel for their donation of multiple boxes of new pants, t-shirts and sweatshirts.
It was a great day to be a Gosling!
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The WUSD K-12 Student Art Showcase was held Wednesday evening at Watertown High School. During the free event, attendees viewed artwork from all grade levels across the district, enjoyed refreshments, and participated in art and craft activities. Thank you to the WUSD Art Department for organizing the event, and for doing such a great job fostering student talent and creativity. 🎨🖌
Today is National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day. THANK YOU to our more than 150 active substitute teachers and substitute support staff working within the Watertown Unified School District! If you are interested in joining the WUSD as a substitute teacher, please contact Director of Human Resources Margaret Brady at bradym@mywusd.org or call (920) 262-1460 ext. 3245.
Congratulations to Watertown High School Gosling band members Sophia Anderson, Alexa Muza, Clara Bernhardt, and Charles Sukow for being named All-Conference musicians! They met and worked with more than 80 musicians from across the Badger Conference to prepare and perform a concert in Verona. They performed music from contemporary composers under the direction of Dr. Serena Weren from the University of Illinois-Chicago.
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Come celebrate student art across all grade levels this Wednesday, Nov. 19, during the WUSD Student Art Showcase at Watertown High School from 5-7 p.m. This free event is open to all - come view incredible art created by the youth in our community. In addition to the free art activities, there will also be a short meeting at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. for parents and guardians to learn more about fostering creativity through art or advanced learning.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Community Survey Responses Due Nov. 17
A community survey to gauge voter support for a potential spring 2026 operational referendum for the Watertown Unified School District has been mailed to area households over the past two weeks. The survey, coordinated by School Perceptions, asks voters for feedback regarding their support of three different operational funding levels for the school district. District voters are asked to return the paper survey or complete it online by the end of the day Monday, Nov. 17.
Voters living within the school district boundary who did not receive the mailed survey, or who wish to request an additional copy for another voting-age member of their household, are invited to call Lynn Linskens at (920) 262-1460 ext. 3202 or email linskensl@mywusd.org. Thank you for sharing your opinions with us through the survey, and for helping us continue to honor our tradition of excellence, while embracing the innovation and transformation needed to prepare learners for the future. 🍎
A community survey to gauge voter support for a potential spring 2026 operational referendum for the Watertown Unified School District has been mailed to area households over the past two weeks. The survey, coordinated by School Perceptions, asks voters for feedback regarding their support of three different operational funding levels for the school district. District voters are asked to return the paper survey or complete it online by the end of the day Monday, Nov. 17.
Voters living within the school district boundary who did not receive the mailed survey, or who wish to request an additional copy for another voting-age member of their household, are invited to call Lynn Linskens at (920) 262-1460 ext. 3202 or email linskensl@mywusd.org. Thank you for sharing your opinions with us through the survey, and for helping us continue to honor our tradition of excellence, while embracing the innovation and transformation needed to prepare learners for the future. 🍎
Kim Schneider, German teacher at Watertown High School, was recently recognized by the Milwaukee chapter of DANK (the German-American National Congress) for her efforts in promoting German language and culture in and beyond the classroom. The national German-American Congress, founded in 1959, seeks to bring together German-Americans in the pursuit of cultivating and presenting their heritage and interests on local, regional and national levels.
The Milwaukee chapter of DANK recognized Schneider and Nicolet High School German teacher Mark Wagner for their work in offering exchange programs, language competitions, local chapters of the National German Honor Society, and other exposure to German language and culture. The recognition was accompanied by a monetary award, which will be used in Watertown to support the 20th anniversary celebration of the of the Watertown-Heringen Exchange Program.
Congratulations, Frau Schneider!
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The Milwaukee chapter of DANK recognized Schneider and Nicolet High School German teacher Mark Wagner for their work in offering exchange programs, language competitions, local chapters of the National German Honor Society, and other exposure to German language and culture. The recognition was accompanied by a monetary award, which will be used in Watertown to support the 20th anniversary celebration of the of the Watertown-Heringen Exchange Program.
Congratulations, Frau Schneider!
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WHS German Honor Society members and guests gathered at Amado's Restaurant for November's "Stammtisch." In German culture, a "Stammtisch" is a gathering of a small group at a regular time and place. We gather at various local restaurants to speak German in a casual setting. Speakers of German of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us! Our next Stammtisch will be on Wednesday, December 3rd, location TBD. For more information, contact German Teacher Mrs. Schneider at schneiderk@mywusd.org.
Watertown High School and Endeavor Charter School hosted an educational, emotional, and memorable Veterans Day Ceremony this morning in the WHS fieldhouse. The morning began with a breakfast for veterans and a mail call, where veterans read thank you cards sent by WUSD students. During the ceremony, students witnessed the presenting of the colors, Watertown FFA officers talked about the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, local elected officials gave short speeches, and students learned about the The Wall - an 80% scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall that is being installed at Aero Park in Watertown.
It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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It was a GREAT day to be a Gosling!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Children in the community need our support this winter 💙❄💙
We are collecting new clothing, non-perishable food, and personal essentials for WUSD students in grades 4K-12 at the Stuff the Bus Essentials Drive on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Bentzin Family Town Square, 1 W. Main St.
This special event, co-sponsored by the Watertown Park and Rec Dept., is taking place during Women's Only Weekend. To view the full list of needed items with sizes, scan the QR code or visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mHw-PUpsmVmAFylJkiPqpmoQ7w1Lqp6FsxspwWd_jn4/edit?tab=t.0.
🌟 WUSD Student Art Showcase Nov. 19
This is always a great event - join us for the annual WUSD K-12 Student Art Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Watertown High School. The community is invited to view amazing student art, participate in FREE art activities, and more. 🎨🖌
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
This is always a great event - join us for the annual WUSD K-12 Student Art Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Watertown High School. The community is invited to view amazing student art, participate in FREE art activities, and more. 🎨🖌
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Today marks the start of National School Psychology Week. We are so grateful to work with five amazing school psychologists who give their all to the Watertown Unified School District. Thank you to Liam Champeau, Kendall Hazen, Stef Renner, Rebecca Roost, and Dana Sorensen for all that you do for our schools.
Thank you to our Watertown High School National Honor Society students for hosting a fun and festive Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 22 for area children and their families. 👻
Giving back with purpose 💙🛠️
Watertown High School National Honor Society members spent the day recently with Cornerstone Of Grace restoring sheds, raking leaves, and pulling weeds — helping to create a more welcoming space for the women and children the organization supports. NHS students said they are proud to serve our community and make a difference, one brushstroke and rake at a time. 🌿🎨
Watertown High School National Honor Society members spent the day recently with Cornerstone Of Grace restoring sheds, raking leaves, and pulling weeds — helping to create a more welcoming space for the women and children the organization supports. NHS students said they are proud to serve our community and make a difference, one brushstroke and rake at a time. 🌿🎨
The community is invited to attend a special Veterans Day celebration at Watertown High School on Monday, Nov. 10 from 8:30-10 a.m. We would love to see a great turnout to honor our veterans and to support our high school students who are helping to organize the event. ❤️🤍💙
Please register by Nov. 3 by calling (920) 262-7500 ext. 6801 or by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7YAPSgTVAL70MlwFXFgROBBnVCpTP5nvPWA8N5QwCSbetSA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNu8k5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGdGI5ZDh4WmZQQjlnU05hAR48nJhIkqQ9O2Bu2imCDkLa8Yw95QvAv2lEiU2x88iPefl-z-HE0XlKJKehqg_aem_oKTYVKw07eTL0giDk1fFzg.
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Please register by Nov. 3 by calling (920) 262-7500 ext. 6801 or by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7YAPSgTVAL70MlwFXFgROBBnVCpTP5nvPWA8N5QwCSbetSA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNu8k5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGdGI5ZDh4WmZQQjlnU05hAR48nJhIkqQ9O2Bu2imCDkLa8Yw95QvAv2lEiU2x88iPefl-z-HE0XlKJKehqg_aem_oKTYVKw07eTL0giDk1fFzg.
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The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education is seeking to gauge voter support for a potential future operational referendum through a survey that will be mailed to all school district households later this week.
The Board of Education has hired School Perceptions, an independent education research firm, to conduct the survey and to ensure all responses are kept confidential.
The survey has recently been emailed to WUSD staff members, and it will also be emailed to WUSD parents and guardians this week. If multiple members of one household would like to take the survey, additional copies can be obtained by contacting Lynn Linskens at (920) 262-1460 ext. 3202 or by emailing linskensl@mywusd.org. Each survey contains a unique confirmation code to avoid duplication.
The survey response deadline is Nov. 17. The Board of Education thanks the community for its support of our public schools and strongly encourages all voters in the district to complete the survey. For more information, visit: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
The Board of Education has hired School Perceptions, an independent education research firm, to conduct the survey and to ensure all responses are kept confidential.
The survey has recently been emailed to WUSD staff members, and it will also be emailed to WUSD parents and guardians this week. If multiple members of one household would like to take the survey, additional copies can be obtained by contacting Lynn Linskens at (920) 262-1460 ext. 3202 or by emailing linskensl@mywusd.org. Each survey contains a unique confirmation code to avoid duplication.
The survey response deadline is Nov. 17. The Board of Education thanks the community for its support of our public schools and strongly encourages all voters in the district to complete the survey. For more information, visit: https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.
Watertown High School FFA students recently hosted the annual "Day on the Farm" where elementary school students come to the high school to learn about animals and farming. During the event, the younger students had the opportunity to pet sheep and rabbits, watch a drone sprayer in action, view tractors, ask questions of the high schoolers and more. It was a beautiful, sunny day for outdoor learning. 🐑🐇🌽
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
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Lawns Sought for Rakefest 🍂
Watertown High School's Interact club hosts Rakefest each fall where students rake the lawns of Watertown residents who are unable to take care of fall leaf clean up on their own. Lawn raking will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 with a rain date of Nov. 17.
To register to have your lawn raked as part of this community service, please call Mrs. Nowatske at 920-262-7500 ext. 6820 by Oct. 27.
