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On Friday, March 7th, two representatives from EARTH Limited (out of Southwick's Zoo) visited the high school to present to biology students on animal adaptations and ecology. The live animal species included a Brazilian rainbow boa, a frilled lizard, an African leopard tortoise, a three-banded armadillo, a skunk, and an African crested porcupine. The students were excited to learn about and see each of these species. Funding for this presentation was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation. Thank you WCF for this wonderful learning opportunity!

Two of our wrestlers, Tessa Master and Brady Gleason, competed at the New England Wrestling Tournament! Tessa finished in 2nd place against the top student wrestlers from all over New England and is the first student from WHS ever to place at this tournament! Brady finished as one of the top 24 wrestlers even after battling an injured shoulder this season. Congratulations to both Tessa and Brady for their significant achievements!

Students from the Black Student Union and the Social Justice Learning Program at WHS facilitated Black History Month lessons in classrooms at both WHS and WMS! Topics ranged from learning about Kingian non-violence to impactful Black women singers to famous African American inventors. Our students did a great job educating their peers.

On March 3rd, students from the Brazilian Club and the Film Guild went to Arlington's Capitol Theatre to watch the film I'm Still Here. The movie tells the real life story of a family in 1971 Rio de Janeiro that is forced to reinvent itself after the father, a former congressman, is arrested and disappears during a time of military dictatorship. The movie stars Fernanda Torres, who just became the first Brazilian actress to win a Golden Globe award. They highly recommend it!

As a reminder, the Grade 10 English Language Arts MCAS and Seal of Biliteracy Testing are on March 25th and 26th, as well as the school-day SAT on the 26th. For more information about spring MCAS tests, click here.

Students who are taking these tests should arrive to school by 8:30 AM. All other students should arrive at 11:30 AM.

Course selection at WHS continues! 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students have been meeting with their teachers to discuss course placements for next year. During the week of March 17th, the Guidance department will be meeting with students individually to review teacher recommendations and select electives for next year. To help guide these meetings, students have been sent a Google Form to complete in advance.

By the end of March, students and families will be able to see all course requests in PowerSchool and will have the opportunity to request changes and move through the course appeals process (if necessary). A sign-off form will be shared at the end of April for students and families to use to confirm course requests for next year.

The resources below may be useful as students and families discuss courses for next year. Please reach out to your student's guidance counselor or teachers with questions.

• WHS Program of Studies: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish
• Electives "Virtual Fair" (translated versions linked here)
• Course Appeals Form
• Course Planning Worksheet

Our performing arts students, teachers, and staff have been working effortlessly this month to put on fabulous performances for us! Don't miss our concert band's March newsletter, here.

Today we held an assembly with our 11th and 12th grade students to discuss end of year events and behavioral expectations. We ask families to please review the presentation (here) we shared with students and encourage you to have open conversations with your students about the events.

Spring family-teacher conferences start next week! Thursday, March 20th, are in-person conferences at WHS from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Tuesday, March 25th, are virtual conferences from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

If you have not signed up already, you can do so via ParentSquare. Each teacher posted individual sign ups for their conferences. If you need to find their post, you can search their name in the top right search bar on ParentSquare.

Please see the 3rd edition of our district nurse coordinator's newsletter, the Wellness Watch, here!

Don't miss your opportunity to buy the 2024-2025 yearbook! As a reminder, we are featuring all students, grades 9-12, this year! Purchase your yearbook here by April 11th.

Have photos to share that could potentially make it into the yearbook? Upload them here!

The Attorney General's Office just released a new family guide regarding immigrant students' right to attend school. Please click here to view the guide - it is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.

A message from our Travel Club advisors, Ms. McGovern and Ms. Malone:

Join us for an unforgettable adventure in February 2026 as we explore the stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures of Italy and Greece! This incredible trip includes stops in:

• Rome: Discover the ancient wonders, including the Colosseum and Vatican City.
• Sorrento: Enjoy breathtaking views along the Amalfi Coast and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine.
• Athens: Immerse yourself in the birthplace of democracy and visit the iconic Acropolis.

Included in the package:

• Round-trip airfare
• Comfortable hotel accommodations
• Daily meals
• Guided tours and excursions
• And so much more!

Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories while experiencing the beauty and history of these two amazing countries. Reserve your spot today - any student who registers by TOMORROW, March 15th, will receive a $250 DISCOUNT! For more information and to sign up, please visit this link!

We can't wait to embark on this adventure with you! Please reach out to us with any questions (erin.mcgovern@watertown.k12.ma.us // teresa.malone@watertown.k12.ma.us)

Class dues are collected every year from every student. Dues are $15 with a $5 late fee collected after the deadline (announced by advisor). Only cash or checks (made out to the City of Watertown) are permitted. These dues go towards all class events, gifts, scholarships, and more. Students who have not paid their yearly dues will, unfortunately, be turned away from class events.

If for any reason your family needs assistance with these dues, please connect with your student's class advisor. All information will remain confidential.

• Grade 9: Bannon Beall & Caitlin Davis
• bannon.beall@watertown.k12.ma.us // caitlin.davis@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 10: Emily Ollero
• emily.ollero@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 11: Malcolm Cooke
• malcolm.cooke@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 12: Graham Madden
• graham.madden@watertown.k12.ma.us

Watertown residents are invited to apply for the City of Watertown’s inaugural Civics Academy – a 6-week course giving residents an inside look into how their local government works, with presentations and activities delivered directly by City staff! The applications close on March 21st and the program begins on May 8th. Learn more about the schedule, application details, the program’s goals, and much more at Watertown-ma.gov/civicsacademy

Friends of Watertown Music invites student musicians, friends, and families to perform in their annual MusicFest on Friday, April 11th! If you'd like to perform, please register here by March 26th.

They are also seeking additional volunteers to help during the event. If you'd like to volunteer, please register here.

Checkout the flyer for full information about the event.

• March 20, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, WHS
• March 25, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Virtual

• March 25 & 26
• Late start for grades 9, 11, 12

• March 25 & 26
• Pre-registered students only

• March 26
• Pre-registered students only