The WUSD values its partnership with our local community businesses and organizations, and here is a success story we'd love to share!
Class of 2018 Graduate Jonathan Nico has been working as an engineering intern with the Watertown Department of Public Works since 2018 through a partnership with our Watertown High School Cooperative Work Program - lead by our #WatertownWay Staff Member Sarah Tarpey! Jonathan remained committed to his internship in Watertown throughout his college years, and upon his upcoming graduation will become a civil engineer. Check out the full City of Watertown Press Release 👇!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zmv2F0dSxtF1m4nLFuZQrM_-GLzmyK2o/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106166443697174895583&rtpof=true&sd=true
Congratulations, Jonathan! We are so proud of you!
Our incredible #WatertownWay LEAP Elementary team is ready for the weekend - how about you? There is no school on Friday, April 15, so we will see you all on Monday!
Just a reminder to families that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 15.
We did it - for the 10th year in a row! The WUSD has been named a 2022 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! Through the tireless efforts and talents of our incredible music education staff and students, and the amazing support of our community, our #WatertownWay music programs continue to be ranked among the best in the nation! #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation
Freshman and Sophomore students will take the ACT Aspire test on Thursday, April 14. Due to testing, Junior and Senior students will have no school.
Distinguished and dedicated WUSD School Board Member Jennifer Bakke submitted her resignation from the Board of Education, effective April 15, 2022. Please help us all thank Jennifer for her 8 years of loyal service to the students, staff, families and WUSD community!
This vacancy will be filled in accordance with Board Policy #8132. The term for this seat will expire in April of 2023. Any qualified elector of the District who is interested in filling this limited-term vacancy may submit a letter of application and a short resume to Deputy Clerk Jaime Rosenow by email to rosenowj@mywusd.org or to the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street, no later than Monday, April 18, 2022. Interested persons will be invited to address the Board at the April 25, 2022 regular monthly meeting. Questions may be directed to Board President Tony Arnett at (920) 261-5789 or arnettt@watertown.k12.wi.us.
Do you know a graduate of Watertown High School who has gone on to serve their communities and world through their careers, vocations or service dedication through a variety of endeavors? Someone who has made an outstanding contribution, displayed leadership, is a person of historical significance or prominent figure? If so, please consider nominating them for the Watertown Unified School District 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award! Nomination forms may be found at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/distinguished-alumni-award or may be picked up at the Educational Service Center - 111 Dodge Street. Nomination forms must be received by May 1st. #WatertownWay
The deadline to order a yearbook is quickly approaching! Don't forget to order your 2021-2022 yearbook! https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome (school's order number: 3818)
Congratulations to Watertown High School FCCLA students Carson Foltz, Macie Purtell, Jesenya Cruz, Claire Jaeckel, and Cheyenne Groll who recently competed and placed at State at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells. They all did a fantastic job and represented the WUSD with pride!
Our #WatertownWay paraprofessionals are simply the best! Help us celebrate them today - it's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
Just a reminder that the 2022 Spring Election for WUSD Board of Education candidates is TODAY! 🗳️
There are four seats available on the WUSD Board of Education, with six candidates appearing on the ballot:
Lori Holland
David Schroeder (Incumbent)
Craig M. Wortman
Paul Van Den Langenberg (Incumbent)
Chad Bailey (Withdrew Candidacy)
Mike Higgins
*Vote for not more than four (4)
Get out and vote! ☑️
April's Feeding America event will be held this Friday, April 8 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Watertown High School. All WUSD families in need are invited to attend this event free of charge.
