On April 1, our community will vote on a recurring operational referendum question for the Watertown Unified School District to raise the state-imposed revenue limit by $7 million. This funding is needed to fill a gap in the district’s budget to protect and preserve our high-quality instruction and programming, and to maximize school safety.
The $7 million is not for new spending, building construction, or remodeling projects. The WUSD is facing budget challenges because state funding is not enough and costs are rising due to inflation.
Learn more by visiting https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum .
Congratulations to the Watertown High School Academic Decathlon team! The students competed on Thursday and Friday at the State competition and here are the exciting results:
Individual Test Categories (11 medals):
Speech: Elliott Small--gold--had a perfect score of 1000 and he was chosen to give one of the 3 showcase speeches at the awards ceremony.
Interview: Elliott Small--gold; Scott Butzen--gold; Jolee Glascock--gold (All 3 had perfect scores of 1000 on their interviews.)
Art: Erin Peterson--bronze
Literature: Scott Butzen--bronze; Jackson Huebner--silver; Will Wrolstad--gold
Math: Will Wrolstad--silver; Jackson Huebner--bronze
Social Science: Will Wrolstad--bronze
We finished 2nd in Division 1. Way to go Goslings!
Tradition. Innovation. Transformation. #WatertownWay!
As we continue on the Road to the Referendum, we invite the community join us at an upcoming referendum presentation or at an informal meet & greet. All events are open to the public!
Here's where to find us this week:
📍 Watertown Community & Senior Center (presentation, Q&A)
📅 Wednesday, March 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
📍 Lincoln Elementary School Gymnasium (presentation, Q&A)
📅 Thursday, March 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 The Grove at The Marquardt Towne Center (presentation, Q&A)
📅 Friday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Watertown Jig Jog 5K ☘ (come say hello by the Watertown Public Library!)
📅 Saturday, March 15, 9:15 a.m.-Noon
Junior ACT testing will take place on Wednesday, March 12 at WHS. Juniors are reminded to bring their WUSD charged chromebook, pencil, and student id to the testing room. To create the best testing environment, freshman, sophomores, and seniors will not have school on March 12.
What an amazing show! 🕺🎶
This past weekend, Watertown High School presented three incredible SOLD OUT performances of the musical Footloose. Congratulations to all the students, staff and parent volunteers - we didn't want it to end!
Come learn more about the upcoming WUSD referendum!
On Tuesday, March 11 join us for a Referendum Lunch & Learn at the Watertown Public Library sponsored by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce. Lunch is optional, but please still RSVP. Program starts at Noon.
Tonight (Thurs. March 6) the WUSD will host a Road to the Referendum presentation at Douglas Elementary School at 6 p.m.
These are great opportunities to ask questions to make an informed decision on April 1!
Join us tonight at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library for our next Road to the Referendum presentation. We invite you to participate in the discussion and ask questions. If you cannot attend tonight's presentation, then please join us on Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at Douglas Elementary School.
As we continue on our Road to the Referendum, we invite the public to attend our next referendum presentation on Monday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library. We also invite the community to learn more about the WUSD's annual audit report that was presented to the Board of Education on Monday, February 24. We are always happy to answer any questions regarding the referendum or the district's finances. Please email referendum2025@mywusd.org.
District audit: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/watertown/Board.nsf/files/DE2Q9T67BB63/$file/Watertown%20Unified%20School%20District%20-%202024%20Financial%20Statements.pdf
February is National Career & Technical Education Month and we have been recognizing our amazing Watertown High School CTE teachers on our WHS Facebook and Instagram pages. Thank you to Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Gross, Mr. Cornelius, Ms. Tarpey, Mr. Kempen, Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Domer, and Mr. Phillips for all you do for our students.
