Greetings Gosling Families,

As we turn the calendar to March, we look forward to more sunshine and a great end of the second trimester at WHS. Families are reminded that on Tuesday, March 7, WUSD junior students will take the statewide online ACT Test in -person at WHS. Freshman, sophomore, and senior students will NOT have school on Tuesday, March 7. The end of trimester 2 will take place on Friday, March 10, and WHS students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

Have a great weekend!

Josh Kerr, Principal

Watertown High School

The Second Trimester officially ends on Friday, March 10 so if you or your student have any concerns about academic progress in any course, now is the time to communicate with your student’s teacher(s) and/or your student’s WHS counselor to be sure your student finds success! Students and families may also contact the Student Services Office by phone at (920) 262-7550.

Students Last Name A-He:

• Amy True, WHS Counselor
• truea@watertown.k12.wi.us

Students Last Name Hi-Ph:

• Erikka Olson, WHS Counselor
• olsone@watertown.k12.wi.us

Students Last Name Pi-Z:

• Matthew Dunn, WHS Counselor
• dunnm@watertown.k12.wi.us

WHS students will have an early release day on March 10 and will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Students who need to wait for a ride, can wait in the commons area. If a student needs to purchase a lunch for March 10, please have them stop in the Main Office. Buses will run at the regular time (3:30 p.m.).

As we move into an increasingly digital world, we understand that mobile phones and electronic devices have become an integral part of our lives. However, we also recognize that they can be a source of distraction and disruption, especially during school hours. To help parents manage their students phone usage during school hours, we would like to suggest an app that enables you to turn off your student's phone during school hours.

The app, which is easy to install and use, allows you to set specific times during which your child's phone will be turned off automatically, as well as check browser history and block apps. This might be a way for you to help them stay focused on their studies and avoid unnecessary distractions.

We understand that some parents may be concerned about their child's safety and wellbeing without a phone during school hours. However, we want to assure you that our school has taken all the necessary measures to ensure your child's safety and security while in the building. You can always get a message to your student during the day by calling the WHS at (920) 262-7500.

If you’d like to try this app to see if it might have a positive impact on your student’s academic achievement, we’ve included the link below. This is certainly not the only option – if you find a different app or system for managing student phone use, please let us know. We’d love to hear about what works and help parents find the best solution for them!

Thank you for your continued support, and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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WHS is gearing up for the Career Fair on Wednesday, March 15th! On March 15th, all WHS students will have an opportunity to attend the Career Fair as part of their Academic and Career Planning using the schedule below. Students and families are encouraged to explore the website in advance to better understand all of the opportunities available and help students better plan their time at the career fair. This is a great event that helps students consider future career plans as well as network with community employers. We look forward to another fantastic event at WHS!

Career Fair Schedule

• 1st Hour: Junior Walk Thru: 8:00am - 8:57am
• Homeroom: Freshman Walk Thru: 9:02am - 9:32am
• 2nd Hour: Senior Walk Thu 9:37am - 10:34am
• 3rd Hour: Sophomore Walk Thru: 10:34am - 12:11pm

Junior students will take the statewide online ACT test in person at WHS on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Students are reminded to use their myact.org account to complete free practice tests. On Tuesday, February 28, juniors will had a homeroom that focused on test tips and how to use the online testing portal. On Thursday, March 2, juniors completed pre-registration/demographic information as well as selecting colleges to send their ACT results to via their myact.org accounts. Students must complete the myact.org information by Thursday, March 9.

A reminder to students and their families, that the respect nomination form is posted on the WHS website and posters with QR codes are posted around the building. Be sure to nominate a student or staff member and recognition will be announced every two weeks!

• March 7: Junior ACT (No School Freshman, Sophomores, Seniors)
• March 10: End of Trimester 2 (11:30 a.m. WHS ONLY Dismissal)
• March 10 - 12: WHS Musical
• March 27 - 31: WUSD Spring Break