Riverside Middle School National Junior Honor Society/Student Council students recently attended a one-day leadership conference at UW-Whitewater, organized by the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network, led by Ted Neitzke. They learned strategies to strengthen leadership skills, build strong organizations, engage others, avoid conflict, and develop plans to grow future leaders. It was a great opportunity for our students to learn to lead with confidence!
🎄 Join us for Carols & Bells - the annual Watertown High School Music Department holiday concert. 🎶
Performances are set for this Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get into the holiday spirit. We have an outstanding music program and we hope to see our auditorium filled for both performances!
This special event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 18. Tickets may be purchased online at goslingmusic.org, or in person at the WHS front office between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F.
This magical concert features non-stop music on a grand stage from five ensembles, and an opportunity for attendees to participate in sing-a-long carols. This will be an event you won't want to miss!
Performances are set for this Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get into the holiday spirit. We have an outstanding music program and we hope to see our auditorium filled for both performances!
This special event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 18. Tickets may be purchased online at goslingmusic.org, or in person at the WHS front office between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F.
This magical concert features non-stop music on a grand stage from five ensembles, and an opportunity for attendees to participate in sing-a-long carols. This will be an event you won't want to miss!
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!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
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!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
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.
RMS Hosts AVID Training
Riverside Middle School is a leader in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. Recently, educators from 13 different Wisconsin school districts gathered at RMS to study its AVID practices - both in the AVID elective and AVID Excel elective classrooms.
The visiting educators shadowed the AVID classes throughout the day and spoke with students regarding their experiences in the program. The middle-schoolers showcased their learning and shared what AVID has meant to them in terms of strengthening their overall skills as students.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Riverside Middle School is a leader in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. Recently, educators from 13 different Wisconsin school districts gathered at RMS to study its AVID practices - both in the AVID elective and AVID Excel elective classrooms.
The visiting educators shadowed the AVID classes throughout the day and spoke with students regarding their experiences in the program. The middle-schoolers showcased their learning and shared what AVID has meant to them in terms of strengthening their overall skills as students.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Riverside Middle School 7th graders wrapped up their first English Language Arts module — Identity in the Middle Ages — with a medieval feast fit for royalty!
Throughout this module, students explored the medieval social hierarchy, read stories of individuals from all levels of the hierarchy, and analyzed how their social status shaped identity and experiences. They also honed their narrative writing skills, using a full toolbox of literary elements and techniques to craft their own original medieval narrative stories as their End-of-Module Task.
To honor their hard work and creativity in this module, students gathered for a celebratory medieval feast! They enjoyed delicious food brought in by classmates and each designed their own coat of arms, a unique symbol of their interests, strengths, and personalities.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Throughout this module, students explored the medieval social hierarchy, read stories of individuals from all levels of the hierarchy, and analyzed how their social status shaped identity and experiences. They also honed their narrative writing skills, using a full toolbox of literary elements and techniques to craft their own original medieval narrative stories as their End-of-Module Task.
To honor their hard work and creativity in this module, students gathered for a celebratory medieval feast! They enjoyed delicious food brought in by classmates and each designed their own coat of arms, a unique symbol of their interests, strengths, and personalities.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
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.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
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. 🍎
This morning, Riverside Middle School held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. It was another moving event led by RMS students that featured performances by the RMS band, orchestra, and choir. It also included a video tribute to veteran family members of RMS students. Today's guest speaker was Lee Otto (retired, US Army) who spoke about his time in the military and the importance of his service dog in his life.
It was a GREAT day to be an RMS Panther!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
It was a GREAT day to be an RMS Panther!
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.
📣 CALLING ALL WUSD YOUTH WRITERS AND ARTISTS:
Students in grades 3–8 are invited to submit writing or artwork for the Southern Lakes Anthology. This year's theme is The Journey! 🚀
Categories Include:
Writing - Prose, Poetry, Expository (be sure to follow the rules on the website!)
Art - Art, Cartoon (black and white only, use a template from the website, please!)
Combo - Illustrative Writing (art + writing)
Submissions must show a clear connection to the theme and follow all rules and rubrics at https://sites.google.com/mywusd.org/wusdanthology/home . Deadline for submission is January 5.
Scoring:
Entries earning 36+ points (see rubric on website, 3 judges) → published in the local anthology
Top 24 scores (grades 3–8) → advance to regional judging
Regional entries scoring 42+ points → published in the regional Southern Lakes Anthology book and honored at the May award ceremony!
Start your journey today! #SouthernLakesAnthology #TheJourney #StudentWriters #YoungArtists
Please email anthology@mywusd.org with any questions.
Students in grades 3–8 are invited to submit writing or artwork for the Southern Lakes Anthology. This year's theme is The Journey! 🚀
Categories Include:
Writing - Prose, Poetry, Expository (be sure to follow the rules on the website!)
Art - Art, Cartoon (black and white only, use a template from the website, please!)
Combo - Illustrative Writing (art + writing)
Submissions must show a clear connection to the theme and follow all rules and rubrics at https://sites.google.com/mywusd.org/wusdanthology/home . Deadline for submission is January 5.
Scoring:
Entries earning 36+ points (see rubric on website, 3 judges) → published in the local anthology
Top 24 scores (grades 3–8) → advance to regional judging
Regional entries scoring 42+ points → published in the regional Southern Lakes Anthology book and honored at the May award ceremony!
Start your journey today! #SouthernLakesAnthology #TheJourney #StudentWriters #YoungArtists
Please email anthology@mywusd.org with any questions.
🌟 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 the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce for partnering with our Riverside Middle School staff to plan another wonderful and successful Career Exploration Day for our 7th grade students. During this special event, students learned about different Watertown businesses and career fields through presentations and site visits!
Participating businesses included: Madison College Watertown, Pizza Ranch, Summit Credit Union, The Marquardt, United Electric, Inc., Watertown Park and Rec Dept., Watertown WI Police Department, Watertown Area YMCA, GLORY Global Solutions, Rosy-Lane Holsteins LLC, Watertown Regional Medical Center, Sheeley Executive Consulting, J & B Quality Roofing, and the Watertown Humane Society.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Participating businesses included: Madison College Watertown, Pizza Ranch, Summit Credit Union, The Marquardt, United Electric, Inc., Watertown Park and Rec Dept., Watertown WI Police Department, Watertown Area YMCA, GLORY Global Solutions, Rosy-Lane Holsteins LLC, Watertown Regional Medical Center, Sheeley Executive Consulting, J & B Quality Roofing, and the Watertown Humane Society.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
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.
🎃 We hope to see lots of area children with their parents and caregivers at Trunk-or-Treat presented by the Watertown High School National Honor Society this Wednesday, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the WHS staff parking lot. 👻
The weather Wednesday evening was perfect for the first Watertown Ceramics Celebration at Watertown High School co-hosted by the Watertown Arts Council and the WUSD Art Department.
During the free community event, attendees viewed raku firing and smoke demonstrations and talked with students as they sculpted and glazed clay bowls, cups and figurines. In addition, pottery, jewelry, and other crafts were on display by local artists.
Mark your calendar for the next free community arts event – the K-12 Student Art Showcase on Nov. 19 at WHS.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
During the free community event, attendees viewed raku firing and smoke demonstrations and talked with students as they sculpted and glazed clay bowls, cups and figurines. In addition, pottery, jewelry, and other crafts were on display by local artists.
Mark your calendar for the next free community arts event – the K-12 Student Art Showcase on Nov. 19 at WHS.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Riverside Middle School recently hosted the largest AVID family night in the school's history with more than 150 people in attendance - including both students and their family members! AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
Students participated in the official Signing Ceremony to welcome them to the 2025-26 AVID program.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Students participated in the official Signing Ceremony to welcome them to the 2025-26 AVID program.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
Today is National School Custodian Appreciation Day. Thank you to all the members of the Watertown Unified School District custodial staff for their hard work and dedication to keeping our school buildings safe and clean. 💙💛
