The Watertown Unified School District invites members of the community to help share information regarding the upcoming April 7, 2026 Operational Referendum. To join in this effort, please take a moment to view and fill out this form by Jan. 8: https://bit.ly/44AhWbO.
Please send any questions to referendum2026@mywusd.org.
Please send any questions to referendum2026@mywusd.org.
Watertown High School will host Freshman Preview Night for all current area 8th graders on Thursday, Jan. 15. This event is an excellent way to learn more about the high school and its many academic and extracurricular offerings. No need to pre-register, just attend!
This is such exciting news - a new digital scoreboard will soon be installed at the Riverside Middle School pool! The RMS pool is home to both the Watertown High School Swim Team and the club-based Watertown Aquatic Team (WAT). Thank you to WAT, Watertown Family Practice, Watertown Regional Medical Center, Meade Medical Clinic, and the Watertown Athletic Booster Club for raising funds to make this project a reality. 🌟
Thank you to Ed Zagorski of the Watertown Daily Times for highlighting this donation in a recent newspaper article.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Sweet rewards for smart business decisions! 🎉
Riverside Middle School STEM Academy students wrapped up their entrepreneurship simulation with a special visit from Amber Yelk, owner of Sassy Sweets Bakery. Amber shared her experiences as a local business owner and helped students see how classroom skills connect to real-world entrepreneurship.
The student "businesses" with the highest profits and best service earned hot cocoa bombs from her bakery - an extra sweet way to celebrate their success.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Riverside Middle School STEM Academy students wrapped up their entrepreneurship simulation with a special visit from Amber Yelk, owner of Sassy Sweets Bakery. Amber shared her experiences as a local business owner and helped students see how classroom skills connect to real-world entrepreneurship.
The student "businesses" with the highest profits and best service earned hot cocoa bombs from her bakery - an extra sweet way to celebrate their success.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Don't forget, tomorrow (Tues. Dec. 23) is an early release day for the Watertown Unified School District. Schools will dismiss tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Happy Holidays! 🎄
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Join us tonight for Briefings with Supt. Dr. Jarred Burke from 6-7 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming operational referendum and to discuss issues relevant to the Watertown Unified School District.
Please come with questions - we look forward to seeing you there!
Please come with questions - we look forward to seeing you there!
We're proud to be Goslings everyday. 🌟
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
We have so much to celebrate everyday at the Watertown Unified School District. Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community members for supporting our schools. 💙
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay!
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.
