Parent Update
Watertown High School
Spring break is finally upon us even though the weather still seems like winter!
Thank you to the WHS students and staff, Watertown and surrounding area businesses, and the Watertown Chamber of Commerce for a very successful Career Fair! We had over 80 vendors (apprenticeships, employers, colleges, etc.) sharing their information to students. All grade levels experienced the event so don't forget to check in with your student to see what they learned. For additional resources please see this website as it is a resource your student can reference in considering local employment opportunities as well as future careers.
We hope you have a healthy, relaxing week and we look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday, March 31st!
Deadline to Order Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The 2024-2025 yearbooks can be purchased online through the Herff-Jones website: http://bit.ly/2WFzrGD. The WHS order number is 3818 (if needed).
This year, the yearbook fee will be $50. This is the only way to purchase a yearbook for this school year. Please plan accordingly as no extra yearbooks will be ordered.
Wednesday, April 9
Freshman and sophomore students will take the statewide online PreACT Secure test in person at WHS on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Junior and senior students will NOT report to school on Wednesday, April 9.
On Thursday, April 3, freshman and sophomores will have a homeroom in which they will receive information on practice tests and test tips.
All WHS/Endeavor freshman and sophomore students should report to WHS between 7:30 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. (breakfast provided) on test day, Wednesday, April 9. Testing begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. in all testing rooms, so please remind your student to do everything possible to arrive early so testing can begin on time! Students will be dismissed when testing is complete at appx. 11:30 a.m. Students who need to wait for the bus at 2:15 p.m., can wait in the commons area.
Students are asked to please leave their cell phones, smart watches, electronic devices, and backpacks at home as they are not allowed in the testing room. If a student has any interaction with their cell phone or other device, even during break times, the test will be invalid. Coats can be left in the back of the testing room as lockers will not be available.
Students MUST bring their WUSD Chromebook, Chromebook charger, a student ID/driver’s license, pencil and a calculator with them to the testing room. Students should plug in their Chromebook overnight to ensure it is fully charged on test day. Students will only be allowed to take the ACT on a district issued Chromebook.
Tuesday, April 15
Sophomore students will also be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam (Social Studies test) on Tuesday, April 15 during an extended homeroom period. The Wisconsin Forward (Social Studies test) is an untimed test that has two sessions.
On Thursday, April 10, sophomores will have a homeroom in which they will receive information on the testing portal and test tips.
Students MUST bring their WUSD Chromebook and Chromebook charger with them to the testing room. Students should plug in their Chromebook overnight to ensure it is fully charged on test day. Students will only be allowed to take the WI Forward on a district issued Chromebook.
Current Junior Students/Families (Class of '26)
As you are aware, Watertown High School is participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program for the Class of 2026. UW Direct Admit is an opportunity for 11th grade students to be automatically admitted to participating University of Wisconsin system schools free of charge. Direct Admit Wisconsin offers early and proactive admission to participating Universities of Wisconsin for rising seniors at participating Wisconsin high schools.
Graduation Ceremony
The Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the WHS Fieldhouse. Arrangements are being made to live-stream the ceremony for additional family members.
Graduation Practice
Graduation practice will take place Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. in the WHS Fieldhouse. All seniors participating in Graduation are REQUIRED to attend Graduation practice.
Senior Fees
We would like to remind parents that all school fees must be paid in full in order for your child to participate in the Graduation Ceremony. Fees can be paid by cash or credit card and are due no later than Friday, May 30, 2025. Additionally, any fees paid after May 1, 2025, must be paid by cash or credit card - no checks will be accepted. Parents can check their student fees at any time via Skyward Family Access.
Caps & Gowns
Seniors who missed the pick up of Jostens senior items today, should stop in the Main Office to pick up their items after Spring Break. Students who didn't order their cap and gown yet, are encouraged to do so ASAP, by calling the Jostens Office at 262-899-8334 or ordering on their website: jostens.com.
Everyone should mark their calendars for Saturday, May 3, which is the date of the WHS Junior Prom and Post Prom. Both events are open to EVERYONE at WHS.
Message from WHS Associate Principals:
Since prom is right around the corner, we want to make sure that students who are eligible to go to Prom can do so. Students must have served any outstanding detentions by Thursday, May 1st. Additionally, students who are considered habitually truant (10 or more dates of unexcused absences/truancies) will not be allowed to purchase a ticket to prom. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pennington (A-L) ext. 6805 or Mrs. Good (M-Z) ext. 6804.
WHS Main Line: 920-262-7500
- Press 1 for Attendance Office
- Press 2 for Student Services/Requesting a Transcript
- Press 3 for Main Office (Administration/Athletics)
- Press 4 for Bookkeeping Office
- Press 5 for Nutrition Services
- Press 6 for WHS Health Room
WHS Attendance: 920-262-7537
WHS Student Services: 920-262-7550
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