Watertown High School will host Freshman Preview Night on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 for incoming 9th grade students (current 8th grade students)! This is a fantastic opportunity for incoming 9th grade students and families to prepare for their transition to Watertown High School for the 2024-25 school year by learning more about course offerings, the course registration process, and academic as well as extracurricular opportunities available at WHS. We highly encourage all incoming students and families to attend!
5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Orientation & Freshman Course Information Presentation (WHS Auditorium)
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: WHS Stations and Self-Guided Tour of WHS (Watertown High School)
Are you interested in hosting an AFS student? We are looking for a loving family to host an eCampus International student from Portugal during the fall of 2024. For more information, please contact AFS at the number below.
After baking German cookies and writing recipes in German, WHS 3rd year students participated in the annual tradition of making gingerbread houses. Students in other German classes this trimester will judge their handiwork and determine a winner.
Congratulations to our WHS students who made High Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for High Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.5 or higher. It's the #WatertownWay!
Congratulations to our Endeavor Charter School students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for Honor Roll in Endeavor, students must earn a 3.2 or higher. It's the #WatertownWay!
Congratulations to our WHS students who made Honor Roll during Trimester 1! To qualify for Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.2-3.499. It's the #WatertownWay!
Don't forget that WUSD will have an Early Release at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 22!
The 18th annual Watertown Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 in the Watertown High School gymnasium. Doors will open at 5:30pm, with trivia starting at 7:00pm. See flyers for registration information. New this year, early bird pricing is $80/team if register by January 14, 2024. After January 14th, the cost to register a team is $120. Get your registration in early and save! All teams will register as a table for 8 regardless of how many players you have. You can choose to pay online or mail in your team’s fee. Please follow the directions on the registration website to register your team. As a reminder, all student athletes are expected to participate by volunteering to help at trivia night or by being part of a trivia team.
The WHS Chapter of the National German Honor Society hosted the first Stammtisch of the school year on Friday, December 8th at Two Sisters Cafe. Students were joined by special guest Frau Hazel Neitzel, who grew up speaking German! German-speaking community members are always welcome at Stammtisch--follow "German at WHS" on Facebook to stay abreast of upcoming events.
WHS senior students are recognized for their academic achievements, participation in athletics, school organizations, and the contribution to the Watertown Community. Students will join the Watertown Rotary Club each Monday at their weekly meetings and luncheons.
Claire Jaeckel is the daughter of Jason Jaeckel and Michelle Vette Jaeckel. Claire has been involved in the WHS FCCLA (Family, Careers, Community Leaders of America) holding the position of President this year and is also involved in the National Honor Society Outside of WHS, Claire has been a member of the Lebanon Luckies 4-H Club holding many different positions. Claire also volunteers at the Personal Essentials Pantry. Claire currently works at Two Sisters Cafe and plans on attending Winona State University for Elementary Education.
Catherine Kaczmarek is the daughter of Carrie and Curt Kaczmarek. Catherine has been involved in the following during her four years at WHS: Girls Swimming, Girls Soccer, National Honor Society, FFA, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Show Choir and Carolers. Catherine volunteers her time being a member on her church’s meal committee. Catherine has also worked as a lifeguard and is currently working at KD Sport Horses. She plans on attending a four year university in Texas to study Rangeland and Wildlife Management.
Robert Stewart is the son of Allen and Michelle Stewart. Robert has been active in the following at WHS: Student Council (currently President), Tri-M Music Honor Society, German Honor Society, Art Honor Society, SkillsUSA, Show Choir, Carolers, and WHS Musicals. Robert currently is working at Slumberland and plans on attending UW-Stevens Point or UW-Milwaukee to pursue a degree in Musical Theater.
