Summer Meals Site Details:
🍽 Schurz Elementary, 1508 Neenah St.
*Enter the building at DOOR C1 (River Road/bus drop entrance) to access the community meal site
Breakfast 9:40-10:10AM
NO LUNCH SERVED AT THIS SITE
🍽 Riverside Middle School, 131 Hall St.
Breakfast 7:45-8:10AM
Lunch 10:55-11:35AM
🍽 Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Dr.
Breakfast 7:30-8:05AM
Lunch 10:25-11:40AM
Additional Important Information:
*ALL meals must be eaten on-site, per program regulations
*Children ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult or sibling age 13 & up at meal sites
*Adults over the age of 19 may purchase breakfast for $3.25 or lunch for $5.75
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their dedication to our schools, and for working so hard to make not only our classrooms, but our community, a better place.
Today we recognize retiring staff member Brad Clark for his 32 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Brad, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
Yesterday afternoon, many of our Watertown High School seniors returned to their elementary schools as part of the annual Graduation Walk. Pictured are our seniors at Douglas, LEAP, Lincoln, Schurz, and Webster elementary schools.
Graduation will take place this Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. in the WHS field house. A video link to view the ceremony can be found here - https://youtube.com/live/_-a1HzqtpUA?feature=share.
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During the assembly, students and staff were greeted by the Watertown High School Drumline, Gus the Gosling, LOTS of cheering, and a new friend – Clark, the Webster Wildcat mascot generously donated by the Webster PTO.
Special attendees at the event included Mr. Clark’s extended family and close friends, many of whom introduced themselves with a greeting and short story about Mr. Clark while hidden from view. Mr. Clark had to guess who was speaking – this was great fun!
In addition to welcoming the surprise guests, Mr. Clark was presented with a commemorative gift from student representatives in each grade and the whole school sang a special song to Mr. Clark called “Remember Me.”
It was truly a memorable afternoon, and we wish you all the best in your retirement, Mr. Clark!
The Watertown Unified School District extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members retiring this year. We thank them for their dedication to our schools, and for working so hard to make not only our classrooms, but our community, a better place.
Today we recognize retiring staff member Sue Pochop for her 31 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Sue, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
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. 💙
As a reminder, if your child (or children) will need bus transportation for Summer School, please review and fill out the form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeOkomd0OdO4DCNui2RJT-FnFHUKWnYHWBo4tXs1gF_P0A9g/viewform.
Please call (920) 262-1460 with questions.
The annual Art Walk organized by the Watertown Arts Council and the WUSD Art Department returns to downtown Watertown on Wednesday, May 27 from 4-6 p.m.! This fun, family-friendly event showcases student artwork from across the district, as well as professional pieces created by local artists, in dozens of storefronts downtown. In addition, community members are invited to "Chalk the Walk" by creating chalk art along Main Street sidewalks the day of the event.
The Watertown Unified School District is seeking students who will be 3-years-old as of Sept. 1, 2026 to join our Little Goslings Peer Model Program.
This play-based program is designed around the routines, needs, and social skills of our youngest learners with learning delays. As part of the program we seek Peer Models, same aged peers who display strong social skills, communication, and are toilet trained, to join our class. Peer Models help support an inclusive setting for all learners while participating in creative activities, strengthening school readiness and communication skills, and fostering relationships.
The next Peer Model screening will take place Wednesday, May 27 from 10-11 a.m. at Douglas Elementary School. To register your child for a screening or to learn more, contact WUSD Special Education Program Manager Rebekah Faas at faasr@mywusd.org or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyPrCtYpw16s8f1tc_Lj9tmgz0B8Td94grJXLWax4VcE63tw/viewform.
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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Thank you, Mr. Clark! Go Wildcats!
Today, Friday, May 1, is National Principals' Day!
Join us in recognizing our dedicated WUSD principals for all they do to support our schools. Thank you to Brad Clark of Webster Elementary School, Kayla Wendt of both LEAP and Lincoln Elementary schools, Emily Lessner of Douglas Elementary School, Casey Rusch-Weiland of Schurz Elementary School, Mike Cunningham and Leigh Ann Graf of Riverside Middle School, and Jason Widiker of Watertown High School. 💙
Douglas Elementary School: Lindsay Kruesel, Rebecca Uecker, and Beth Unser
LEAP Elementary School: Shari Uecker
Lincoln STEM Elementary School: Jan Peterson
Schurz Elementary School: Antonette Herschi, Sharon Loppnow, and Karen Zautner
Webster Elementary School: Laural Connolly, Sherri Hesse, Shawn Vogel
Riverside Middle School: Karen Borth, Julie Butler, Lori Dathan, Peggy Hackney, Theresa Marasch, Gloria McDonald (Production Manager), and Deanna Tompsett
Watertown High School: Kristine Eckert, Diane Haseleu, Patty Huth, Kierstyn Jackman, Mary Kraimer, Terry Kraimer, Janina Kroll, David Leonsteiner, Donna Neeman, Patricia Olivos, Deborah Pfeifer, Jackie Pochowski, Tami Reynolds, Mandy Rytkonen, Monica Stone, Daisy Tubbs, Jessica Wallace, Doris Wright, and Tina Zastrow.
Office Team: Sheila Price (Program Supervisor), Michelle Yelk (Administrative Assistant), and Nancy Kopplin (Production Manager WHS)
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Next week, May 4-8, 2026, is Teacher Appreciation Week. 🍎
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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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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Picture 1 - Grades K, 1, & 2
Top Row (left to right): Lydia Wehrmann-Troemel, Hannah Strickler, Italia Huesca Hernandez
Next Row (left to right): Conner Reinhart, Theo Woodard, Penelope Yiannackopoulos
Bottom Row (left to right): Madden Goodman, Lizzy Jeffrey, Percy Griffin
Picture 2 - Grades 3, 4, & 5
Top Row (left to right): Isaac Schlueter, Cooper Reichert, Lyamari Van Dyck
Next Row (left to right): Brody Salas, Aleyah Andruss, Kairyn Tumapang
Bottom Row (left to right): Nora McFarland, Macy Moulton, Karter Hoffmann
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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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