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!
RMS Daily Announcements for Thursday, November 20, 2025 - https://aptg.co/mPQP14
RMS Daily Announcements for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - https://aptg.co/PjKqbt
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!
RMS Daily Announcements for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - https://aptg.co/j1XGMp
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!
RMS Daily Announcements for Monday, November 17, 2025 - https://aptg.co/csm3dz
RMS Daily Announcements for Friday, November 14, 2025 - https://aptg.co/S9Pvxy
RMS Daily Announcements for Thursday, November 13, 2025 - https://aptg.co/38HSN4
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. 🍎
RMS Daily Announcements for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - https://aptg.co/6CQr86
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!
RMS Daily Announcements for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - https://aptg.co/8Prz-1
RMS Daily Announcements for Monday, November 10, 2025 - https://aptg.co/XlKKFK
The Watertown Unified School District is honoring Veterans Day this week with three special ceremonies. This morning, veterans will be honored at Watertown High School by attending a breakfast and program. Tomorrow, ceremonies will take place at Riverside Middle School and at Schurz Elementary School. We thank our Watertown area veterans for their service. ❤️🤍💙
RMS Daily Announcements for Friday, November 7, 2025 - https://aptg.co/LCr8gd
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.
RMS Daily Announcements for Thursday, November 6, 2025 - https://aptg.co/r4xx4C