Parent Update 2025

With just five weeks left in the trimester, it’s a great time to remind your student to stay focused and finish strong! Early next week, we will be conducting a safety drill to help prepare students and staff for emergency situations. Please remind your child about the importance of staying calm and following instructions during the drill.

Also, please note that there will be no school on October 23 and 24. On October 23, our teachers will be participating in a full day of professional development to continue improving instruction and support for our students.

We appreciate your cooperation and partnership as we work together to create a safe and enriching learning environment.

Thank you for your continued support of our schools and students. Together, we honor our tradition of excellence while embracing the innovation and transformation needed to prepare learners for the future. A community-wide survey will be mailed to all households by the end of October to gather your feedback regarding a possible WUSD operational referendum in April 2026. Please complete the survey by November 17, 2025—your voice matters!

Monday, October 20 (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

WHS will be hosting in person Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 20 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm in WHS classrooms. Parents can register for Parent Teacher Conferences via Skyward Family Access until Sunday, October 19 at 11:59 p.m.

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 in advance. Teacher contact information can be found on the WHS website staff directory.

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

Linus is waiting for the Great Pumpkin, and we're hoping and waiting for your donations to benefit the Gosling Nest! Join us for our Great Pumpkin Food Drive to fill our school food pantry. We’re collecting non-perishable items like granola bars, cereal, crackers, canned goods, pasta, and peanut butter to ensure everyone has a happy, hunger-free fall. Your donations will be a treat for students —no tricks involved! Look for our special collection boxes and help us make a difference. Please deliver all donations to WHS by Friday, October 31. Good Grief Goslings, Let’s Give!

Chad Hayes - Dean of Students

Every day counts

Each class builds on the last. Missing even one makes catching up harder staying consistent keeps success within reach.

Small habits, big results
Showing up every day forms discipline — one of the strongest predictors of long-term success.

Be there for your future self
The effort you put in today is the foundation your future self will stand on.

Watertown High School is seeking dedicated special education paraprofessionals to support students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. This role includes assisting students with classroom tasks, assisting in completing school assignments and learning tasks, supporting social activities, and providing supervision and personal care as needed. Please see the link below to apply!

Congratulations to Dave Pawl, Watertown High School art teacher, October 2025 Art Teacher of the Month. https://wiarted.org

Mr. Woelfel's Biology class is pictured learning about cell respiration this week!

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. Milton & Mrs. Timmel's 1st hour class was the 12th caller with the correct song title and artist, which was "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen. The class was treated to Rice Krispies Treats! Congratulations!

Please welcome Chris Micsky to Watertown High School! Mr. Micsky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Robert Morris University and a Master of Arts in History from Marquette University. While at Marquette, he also served as a research assistant, further deepening his passion for historical scholarship. During his undergraduate years, he worked as a Colonial Ambassador Campus Information Guide, helping new students feel at home. Most recently, Mr. Micsky taught at Beloit Memorial High School and is excited to bring that experience to the WHS community. Welcome aboard!

No School: Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24
End of Trimester 1 (WHS 11:30 Early Dismissal): Friday, November 21
Start of Trimester 2: Monday, November 24
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28