Parent Update

Watertown High School

Parent Update 5.9.25

Greetings WHS Families,

It was another great week at WHS! AP exams are in full swing and our learning community is working hard to prepare for the final stretch of the school year. Special thanks to our teachers as we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at WHS! Be sure to review the updates below as there are many important events, celebrations, and upcoming opportunities in the weeks ahead.

Have a great weekend!

Social Media Trend Awareness

Unfortunately there is an emerging social media trend on TikTok called the "#ChromebookChallenge." This trend involves students deliberately damaging school-issued Chromebooks, often by inserting items like pencil lead into USB ports. This act can cause the devices to smoke or even catch fire, posing a significant safety risk to students or those around them. School districts across the state are experiencing these incidents of device damage.

We appreciate your support and ask that you have a conversation with your student to remind them of the serious nature and subsequent consequences of engaging in this activity. Please note WHS administration is sending a communication to students on Friday, May 9th via email as well as an all school announcement.

It is important to reiterate that any students engaging in this activity will be held responsible for the full $250 Chromebook replacement cost. Additionally, any actions that expose other students to toxic smoke or flames from igniting a lithium battery in a classroom could result in further disciplinary measures and potential charges. Students that intentionally damage property will be subject to significant school disciplinary consequences per the WHS Student Handbook and WUSD BOE policy, up to and including a referral to the Watertown Police Department. Students could also be charged or fined for costs associated with any potential fire department response as a result of intentionally setting their chromebooks on fire.

Thank you for your support and prompt attention to this serious matter as we promote a safe school environment.

WHS Student Handbook
WUSD BOE Policy 5309.2: Code of Classroom Conduct
WUSD BOE Policy 5314: Vandalism

Final Day for Students to Complete Student Engagement Survey

A friendly reminder that today is the last day for students to complete the Student Engagement Survey sent to their student emails. Every voice matters and we encourage families to check with their student to ensure they have submitted their survey. Thanks for your assistance!

Rooms Reminder

Thank you to the many parents and guardians that have already logged in to Rooms – the WUSD’s new app-based two-way secure messaging tool that enables parents, teachers, coaches and students to stay better connected.

Rooms is now live across all grade levels. If you have not yet logged in to Rooms, we ask you to please do so now. Communication is already being sent home via Rooms and Rooms will be the primary way we communicate with all families at the start of the 2025-26 school year. We do not want you to miss out on any important updates or information!

To access Rooms, download the Watertown USD app by clicking the link below appropriate for your mobile device or computer. You will be prompted to log in with your phone number or email address attached to your student’s Skyward account. If you have any issues logging in, please contact Melissa Lampe, WUSD Communications Specialist at lampem@mywusd.org.

Link for Android: https://aptg.co/9F12nP

Link for iPhone: https://aptg.co/ZkZ2jK

Link for desktop login: edurooms.com (log in with your email linked to Skyward at registration)

AP Testing Schedule 25

AP Testing Schedule

Senior Graduation Information

Graduation Parent Information

Great Things Happening at WHS!

Endeavor Students took a triple-header field trip to Milwaukee last week! They geocached at Lakeshore Park, went on a scavenger hunt at the War Memorial Center, and explored the Mitchell Park Domes.

Students in Mrs. Strobel's photography class took pictures of their pets for class. Today they used some non-traditional pets to complete their photo!

Four Watertown High School Art students were displayed last week at Scott Fitzgerald's congressional office as part of the 42nd Annual Congressional Art Competition. Artists pictured include: Isaac VanBuren, Danielle Krahn, Isabella Acosta, and Caillean Braatz.