PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
WHS: September 27, 2024
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
LET'S GO RAIDER(S)!
Our #1 fan, team MVP, and everyone's favorite guest star Raider joined us last Friday under the lights at Victory Field! He had a PAW-some time with Principal G.
COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
We had a fantastic college and career fair this past Wednesday with just about 75 different colleges and workforce representatives! Huge thank you to Ms. Tracy for organizing another great event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESCHEDULED: HOMECOMING
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked to determine the best date for our Homecoming Dance. Homecoming Dance is on October 19th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the WMS gym! This year's theme is ~spooky~. If you would like to donate drinks or snacks, please drop them off in the WHS Main Office by October 18th.
Tickets are CASH only - $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door. Tickets will be on sale in the morning and during lunch starting October 10th. If your student would like to bring a non-WPS student guest, they must check in with Mr. Brewer and complete an approval form.
FAMILY-TEACHER CONFERENCES
It's time for our fall Family-Teacher Conferences!
Virtual: October 10th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
In-Person: October 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Meetings are 10 minutes long and are not mandatory. To sign-up for a time, use the linked document to find the teacher's name and select "SignUp Genius Link". From there, select a time, virtually or in-person, and complete the sign-up steps. Here is the document: WHS Fall Conferences
NOTIFICATION UPDATE
Notifications about student attendance (absences/tardies) will now be shared through ParentSquare, via email.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
Our first School Site Council (SSC) meeting is next Thursday, October 3rd! We will be meeting in person this year at 4:00 pm in the WHS Main Office.
WHS PTSO
Join our PTSO on October 2nd at 6:30 pm in the WHS Main Office for their first meeting of the year! Any questions or comments can be sent to watertownptso@gmail.com.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS
Important! We are no longer accepting cash at the gate of Victory Field for football game tickets. Tickets can be purchased through GOFAN in advance and cards will be accepted at the gate.
Ticket prices:
- Adults: $7
- Non-Watertown Student: $5
- Watertown Student: Free
Senior Citizen passes are available, please call: 617-926-7748
WESTMINSTER STREET
Please do your best to remember and respect that Westminster Street is a one-way street, entering at Main Street, during school hours, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
CLASS DUES
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
- Grade 10: Emily Ollero
- Grade 11: Malcom Cooke
- Grade 12: Graham Madden
WATERTOWN COMMUNITY NEWS
WATERTOWN'S TOP TALENT!
Who will be crowned 2024 Watertown's Top Talent!? Watertown's Got Talent, a partnership between Arsenal Yards and the Watertown Community Foundation, is BACK for a third year! Please save-the-date for a fun-filled evening of talent, entertainment & more. All proceeds from this event benefit the Watertown Community Foundation. For more information and to sign up, click here.
*Open to all ages, and Talents must be family-friendly.*
When: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: The River Green at Arsenal Yards
Applications are due no later than Friday, September 27th.
OCTOBER EVENTS
PTSO MEETING
- October 2, 6:30 pm
- WHS Main Office
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
- October 3, 4:00 pm
- WHS Main Office
MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY
- October 10
VIRTUAL FAMILY-TEACHER CONFERENCES
- October 10, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
- Sign-ups Required
NO SCHOOL
- October 14
IN-PERSON FAMILY-TEACHER CONFERENCES
- October 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Sign-ups Required
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
- October 16, 6:00 pm
- WMS Auditorium
PSAT & SATS
- October 17
- 11:30 am start for grades 9 & 12
SEAL OF BILITERACY TESTING
- October 25
- Grade 12 only
WHS OPEN HOUSE
- October 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- WHS