As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, we reflect on our theme of “Together for Mental Health.” Our goal as a District is to continue to work toward not only awareness, but acceptance, that mental health plays an important role in our daily lives. Thank you to our students, families, educators and community members for supporting Mental Health Awareness Month 2024!
Chalk the Walk is happening right now on Main Street in preparation for tonight's Art Walk, which runs from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Watertown. Check out all this beautiful artwork being created by our very own Watertown High School students!
Webster Elementary School held Cool, Awesome and Terrific Students (CATS) lunch on Friday, May 17. Each month Principal Brad Clark eats lunch with a group of Cool, Awesome and Terrific Students. These students are picked by teachers in grades 5K-5 for making great gains in an academic area or working super hard.
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Top Row (Left to Right): Harrison Kowalski, Samaya Gonzalez Hernandez, Calliope Ceballos
Middle Row (Left to Right): Evelina Grinwald, Ilirida Limani, Orion Mendez Teweles
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Hannah Strickler, Athena Lewandowski, Conrad Genz
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Top Row (Left to Right): Kellen Schwager, Edward Mechelke, Elijah Selvie
Middle Row (Left to Right): Zander Ness, Dan Valenzuela, Kyson Bogacki
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Mya Selvie, Jack Heller, Jon Butler
Webster Elementary School was bustling with activity last week as it held its Kindergarten, First and Second grades concert as well as the Webster PTO annual carnival. A fun time was had by all! #WatertownWay
Webster PTO Meeting
Let's give a #WatertownWay shout out to our WUSD Communications Specialist, Melissa Lampe, for School Communicator's Day! Thank you for all you do to share the good things happening here in the WUSD!
On Monday, May 6, Riverside Middle School had the privilege of inducting 30 outstanding students into the National Junior Honor Society. These students were recognized for demonstrating excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. The students are resourceful and dependable problem-solvers who uphold principles of morality and ethics. They are excited to promote school activities and exemplify positive attitudes about life. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will continue to make in our school and community. Congratulations to the new inductees! #WatertownWay
The Watertown High School Junior Prom was held this past Saturday, May 4, in the WHS Commons. The theme for the evening was “Premiere Night.” This year’s Prom was attended by 400 students, with more than 300 students also attending Post Prom at the Watertown Elks Lodge. Junior Megan Doherty was crowned Queen at the event and junior Xavier Quintero was crowned King.
Pictured is the 2024 Junior Prom Court (front row, from left) Queen Megan Doherty escorted by King Xavier Quintero; (second row) Hannah Cookson escorted by Julian Byrne, and Cassidy Peplinski escorted by Cameron Kranz; (third row) Lauren Kwapil escorted by William Wrolstad, and Abbigail Oldenhoff escorted by Brayden Schmidt; (back row) Ava Otto escorted by Teagan McGuire, and Miah Goodle escorted by Slade Bohlman.
Let's all wish our very own Watertown Unified School District Nurse Lynn Gilbert a very special National School Nurse Day! We thank Nurse Gilbert for all she does for the staff and students of the WUSD!
On Monday, April 22, Watertown High School proudly recognized the 48 outstanding students inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS). These students exemplify the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Their commitment to academic excellence, their dedication to serving others, and their integrity in all they do inspire us all. As they join the prestigious ranks of the National Honor Society, we look forward to seeing the remarkable impact they will continue to make within our school and beyond. Congratulations to our newest inductees—they truly embody what it means to lead and excel. #WatertownWay
We're celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in the Watertown Unified School District!
We wish to express our gratitude for the incredible people who have dedicated their lives to preparing the next generation for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Join us in thanking our teachers for all they do!
Happy National School Lunch Hero Day to all our amazing Nutrition Services personnel in the Watertown Unified School District!
Happy National Principals' Day to all the outstanding building principals in the Watertown Unified School District!
The students in Mrs. Peters' and Mrs. Roth's 4K classes at Webster Elementary School enjoyed learning about city of Watertown Street Department trucks this past Wednesday. The children asked many questions and learned the differences between a garbage truck and a dump truck. The highlight was seeing both trucks in action! Special thanks to Stacy and the city of Watertown crew for visiting!
RMS Students Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree Planting April 25
Last week a group of Mr. Gibson’s HOSA - Future Health Professionals students from Watertown High School qualified and competed at The HOSA State Leadership Conference and Competition held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Miliani Trujillo and Ashley Almendarez Martinez took 4th place in the team event - Forensic Science, and Grace Walter qualified for the International Competition held in Houston, Texas by taking second place in Medical Spelling. Great job everyone! #WatertownWay
