**2026 Retiree Recognition**
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 Lora Konz for her 26 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Lora, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
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 Lora Konz for her 26 years of service to the WUSD. Thank you, Lora, we wish you all the best in your retirement! 💙
Watertown High School to hold Freshman Experience Aug. 19
The annual Freshman Experience will take place at Watertown High School on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to become more familiar with the high school building while learning about courses, extracurricular activities, and athletics. Incoming freshmen will tour the school building in groups led by high school students.
All incoming freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend. Please register using Skyward Family Access - https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduwatertownwi/seplog01.w
For more information, contact Jen Pennington at (920) 262-7500 ext. 6805 or email penningtonj@mywusd.org.
For assistance with registering through Skyward, contact Jen Devers at (920) 262-7550 or email deversj@mywusd.org.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
The annual Freshman Experience will take place at Watertown High School on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to become more familiar with the high school building while learning about courses, extracurricular activities, and athletics. Incoming freshmen will tour the school building in groups led by high school students.
All incoming freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend. Please register using Skyward Family Access - https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduwatertownwi/seplog01.w
For more information, contact Jen Pennington at (920) 262-7500 ext. 6805 or email penningtonj@mywusd.org.
For assistance with registering through Skyward, contact Jen Devers at (920) 262-7550 or email deversj@mywusd.org.
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation.
#WatertownWay
RMS Daily Announcements for Friday, May 29, 2026 - https://aptg.co/Ygszcb
RMS Daily Announcements for Thursday, May 28, 2026 - https://aptg.co/zCNc5G
Students at Riverside Middle School recently enjoyed the outdoors while playing CrossNet - a combination of volleyball and foursquare! 🏐
RMS Daily Announcements for Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - https://aptg.co/FgpGyG
Watertown Unified School District employees who are retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year were honored at a special breakfast and recognition ceremony Friday morning, May 15. During the ceremony, each retiree was recognized for their time, dedication, and positive impact upon the district, and presented with a gift.
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. 💙
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. 💙
RMS Daily Announcements for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - https://aptg.co/SGTpsN
Attention families of WUSD Summer School students - bus registration closes tonight!
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.
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.
RMS Daily Announcements for Friday, May 22, 2026 - https://aptg.co/FXn24s
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.
RMS Daily Announcements for Thursday, May 21, 2026 - https://aptg.co/8-KsMX
RMS Daily Announcements for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - https://aptg.co/NVh793
RMS Daily Announcements for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - https://aptg.co/xdZK-f
RMS Daily Announcements for Monday, May 18, 2026 - https://aptg.co/hH4MHg
RMS Daily Announcements for Friday, May 15, 2026 - https://aptg.co/Xfrs-t
RMS Daily Announcements for Thursday, May 14, 2026 - https://aptg.co/Jzzx0J
RMS Daily Announcements for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - https://aptg.co/YCybFk
RMS Daily Announcements for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - https://aptg.co/-tt22q
RMS Daily Announcements for Monday, May 11, 2026 - https://aptg.co/Xl_tFf