Parent Update 25-26

To ensure the safety of our students and the efficiency of our bus transportation team, we kindly ask that parents and guardians refrain from using designated bus zones for student drop-off and pick-up. Please note that morning bus drop-off occurs exclusively in the North Parking Lot, while afternoon bus loading takes place on the side of the staff parking lot. Mixing private vehicles with bus traffic in these specific areas creates significant safety hazards and delays our departure schedules. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping these lanes clear for our buses and using the designated parent loops for all student arrivals and departures.

This National Library Week (April 19–25, 2026), with the theme “Find Your Joy,” we are celebrating the joyful moments that take place in the WHS Media Center. Our library is so much more than shelves of books. We strive to make it a welcoming space where students feel safe, comfortable, and inspired to learn. Thank you all for encouraging your students to use the library. Here are some fun ways we celebrated!

We are down to the final two first hour classrooms! Congratulations to Mrs. Wegner’s and Mr. Dobbin’s classes as they attempt to be the first ever “Attendance Madness” Champions! The winning class will be announced early next week and win fabulous prizes.

Students should be signing out with Ms. Vian when leaving the building. Failure to do so and leaving through another door is a school rules violation and can result in consequences.

Students are reminded to check your email daily! This is the easiest way to clear up attendance issues and avoid daily lunch reflections.

GO GOSLINGS!

Monday, April 27 (4:30 - 7 p.m.)

WHS will be hosting in person Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, April 27 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm in WHS classrooms.

With that in mind, families are welcome to call or email WHS teachers at any time. If parents or guardians would like to have a face to face meeting with teachers, but can't attend conferences, be sure to schedule an appointment with the teacher for a different time. Teacher contact information can be found on the WHS website staff directory.

If you have any questions, please contact the WHS Administration at any time. We look forward to partnering with families to ensure all of our students find success at WHS!

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This is a friendly reminder for all students and parents to complete the School Perceptions survey you received on your email address if you have not already! The student and parent survey should be completed by Wednesday, April 29.

School Perceptions is a company in Slinger, Wisconsin that works to help schools gather data to make our schools better and ensure every student’s success after high school graduation. The ‘Student Life Survey’ includes questions for students to answer about your experiences at school, how you feel, how you spend your free time, and your plans for the future.

This survey takes between 10-15 minutes. We just ask that you take your time and answer honestly.

Deadline to Order Friday, May 1, 2026

The 2025-2026 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 $55. This is the only way to purchase a yearbook for this school year. Please plan accordingly as no extra yearbooks will be ordered.

Current Junior Students/Families

As you are aware, Watertown High School is participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program for the Class of 2027. 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.

In order to participate, 11th grade families must log into Skyward Family Access and “opt-in” by Friday, May 1, 2026. Directions are attached on how to locate the Direct Admit Wisconsin in Skyward Family Access. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. True, WHS counselor, at (920) 262-7500 x6825 or truea@mywusd.org

Saturday, May 2

Prom is Saturday, May 2 in the WHS Commons from 8:00-11:30, with the Post Prom to follow at the Elks Lodge from 11:30-2:00 am in downtown Watertown. Get ready for an amazing night!

Prom tickets are on sale at the WHS Bookkeeping Office. Tickets purchased before April 25 will be $30, but after that, the price goes up to $35. Don’t wait! That ticket to prom also gets you into the post prom. When you make the purchase, your name will go on a list, and at prom you will receive a wristband to get into the dance and post prom.

Everything at prom is then free, including valet parking, coat check, and refreshments. Everything at Post Prom is free as well, including a huge buffet of food, casino games, and a pool, ping-pong, and bags tournament–all with prize money. In purchasing a ticket your name goes in for a drawing for loads of door prizes, including a Trek bike, Apple watch, dorm fridge, cash–and much, much more–but you MUST be present at Post Prom to win!

Prom 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, April 30th. 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 (ext. 6805) or Mr. Diderrich (ext. 6804).

Post Prom Information

Post Prom takes place at the Elks Lodge, 117 N 1st St, Watertown, WI 53094 from 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM.

We want to create a fun and memorable event for our students! Post Prom will be a safe and FREE (with the purchase of a Prom ticket) event that is open to all WHS students!

The community of Watertown, along with our WHS parents/guardians and local businesses, have always done a fantastic job of providing all of the food, door prizes, decorations, etc. for this event. This year we are going to make it easy for all involved!

If you are willing and able, we ask that each family give a donation of $5 - $10. It is that simple!

Donations can be made in one of three ways:

CASH - Your student can give their cash donation to Mrs. Pam Suski (WHS English Teacher) at the high school. (Her classroom is S224.)
Check or Money Order - Make these payable to WHS Post Prom and give to Mrs. Pam Suski at WHS or mail to “Prom Advisor - Pam Suski, 825 Endeavour Dr, Watertown, WI 53098”.
VENMO - It’s so EASY! You can Venmo Jennifer Harris: @Jennifer-Harris-289

Please remind your student(s) that NO CARRY INS will be allowed. There will be plenty of food and drinks available for FREE! Everything is free at Post Prom with that Prom ticket. (No students will be admitted into the Elks Lodge after 12:15 AM.)

Thank you in advance for your willingness to help support Prom/Post Prom 2026! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Harris at 608-214-5453.

Pam Suski - Prom Advisor

Jennifer Harris - Post Prom Organizer

As students prepare for their upcoming AP exams, please remember that cell phones, water bottles, and food are strictly prohibited in the testing room; all phones should be secured in your locker or car prior to the start of the session. Regarding your results, you are eligible to send your AP scores to two colleges for free, provided you designate these choices directly through your College Board account. Please double-check your selections soon, as any scores sent to additional institutions will incur a $15 fee. If you have any questions about these policies or the score-sending process, please see Ms. Pennington.

AP Testing Schedule

Graduation Ceremony

The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the WHS Fieldhouse. Arrangements are being made to live-stream the ceremony for additional family members. No graduation tickets will be needed this year.

Graduation Slideshow Pictures

The Graduation Committee is looking for childhood (baby/elementary school) pictures for the senior slideshow. Pictures can be submitted to whsgradpics@gmail.com. The deadline to submit pictures is Friday, May 1.

Senior Fees

All student fees are to be paid by Friday, May 22nd to the Bookkeeping Office or via Skyward/RevTrak. Payments may be made by cash or credit card only. Remember, fees must be paid by cash or credit card in order to participate in the Graduation Ceremony. Students will be notified at Graduation Rehearsal if they have any remaining outstanding fees. Parents can check their student fees at any time via Skyward Family Access.

Graduation Caps & Gowns

Seniors who missed the pick up of Jostens senior items, should stop in the Main Office to pick up their items. 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.

Juniors, are you considering retaking the ACT to improve your scores? Regardless of a college’s ACT submission requirements, a strong ACT score supports an application for admission. Be sure to check the admissions requirements of the colleges you hope to attend. ACT scores are an important consideration for scholarships and course placement. Unsure if you should retake the ACT? Make an appointment with your school counselor.

ACT registration is online at act.org. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch, or may be experiencing financial hardship, should see their school counselor for a fee waiver.

Upcoming ACT Test dates:

June 13, 2026 (Registration Deadline: May 8, Late Registration Deadline: May 29)

July 11, 2026 (Registration Deadline: June 5, Late Registration Deadline: June 24)

Work permits for students 15 and younger must be obtained online through the Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division website. Below is a link on how parents/guardians can create an account and complete the work permit.

Song of the Day

WHS held it's Song of the Day Contest today! First hour classrooms who meet their goal for the week were eligible to call in. Mrs. Klubertanz's 1st hour class was the 24th caller with the correct song title and artist, which was "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift. The class was treated to smore bars! Congratulations!