WHS Parent Update
Friday, May 19, 2023
Greetings Gosling Families,
This week has been busy as WHS held their annual senior Scholarship Ceremony for the class of 2023 where almost $600,000 of local money was handed out! WHS also hosted Justin Shaifer, who was our 2023 Bentzin Speaker. A special thank you to the A.E. "Mike" Bentzin Memorial Assemblies Program for this great opportunity.
WHS also hosted an Alumni Parade for the Class of 1972 during ELT today. It was fantastic to welcome our proud gosling alumni in an overwhelming show of Gosling Pride! It has been a great week for the Gosling Nation!
Congratulations to the WHS Varsity Baseball Team and coaches for being recognized in the Sportsmanship Plus Report for the display of good sportsmanship last weekend. Thanks for representing Watertown in such a positive way!
The Studer Family Survey was sent out to families this week. Please take a minute to complete the survey. Students will be completing the Student Studer Survey on May 24 during ELT. Your feedback is important as we use this data to evaluate our practices in order to better serve the students at WHS. Thanks in advance for your sharing your feedback!
Please be advised that WHS will be conducting a safety drill during 1st and 2nd period on Thursday, May 25th that will include evacuating the building. Building safety is of critical importance and we appreciate our community’s support as we prepare our students and staff in the event an emergency situation would arise. Any students who have senior privilege or work release 1st hour should remain out of the building until 10:15 a.m.
With only a few weeks left in the school year, be sure to continue monitoring grades in Skyward and reach out to your student's teachers with any questions or concern about your child's progress.
Have a great weekend!
Josh Kerr, Principal
Watertown High School
Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, June 10 at 10 am in the WHS Fieldhouse
Graduation Ticket Pick-Up
Tickets will be required for entry into the field house for graduation. Tickets will be available for pick-up by students/parents at WHS beginning on Monday, June 5 during regular office hours (7:45 am - 3:30 pm). Tickets can be picked up from the front office near the main entrance. We have been able to accommodate all additional ticket requests and there are no additional tickets available. Please note that all student fees and WUSD owned devices must be paid in full/returned in order to receive tickets.
Senior Fees
We would like to remind parents that all school fees must be paid in full in order for your child to participate in the Graduation Ceremony. Fees can be paid by cash or credit card and are due TODAY! If your student isn't planning to participate in the graduation ceremony, please contact Kathy Klinger at 920-262-7500 ext. 6801 or klingerk@watertown.k12.wi.us.
Graduation Practice
Rehearsal will begin on Friday, June 9th at 10 a.m. All seniors participating in Graduation are REQUIRED to attend Graduation Rehearsal.
WUSD Elementary Alums Graduation Walk – Monday, June 5th
You are cordially invited to return to your alma mater (Douglas, Lebanon, Lincoln, Schurz, or Webster) to “Walk the Halls” one last time in your cap & gown. Your parents are welcome to attend, as well, to take photos!
Douglas/Lebanon/Lincoln/Schurz/Webster on Monday, June 5th at 2:40 p.m.
Seniors will need to complete a permission slip (attached) by Friday, June 2nd and turn it into the attendance office to leave WHS at 2:15 p.m.
104.5 WSLD - Honor Your Grad
For the 4th year in a row 104.5 WSLD is honoring the current year graduates. Senior class parents/guardians are asked to fill out the form on our website, https://www.1045wsld.com/honor-your-grad, or on our Facebook page.
Junior students who took the statewide ACT test in March should have received their score in their MyACT.org account. Regardless of a college’s ACT submission requirements, a strong ACT score supports an application for admission. Be sure to check the admissions requirements of the colleges you hope to attend. ACT scores remain an important consideration for scholarships and course placement. Unsure if you should re-take the ACT? Make an appointment with your school counselor.
ACT registration is online at myact.org. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch, or may be experiencing financial hardship, should see their school counselor for a fee waiver.
Upcoming ACT Test dates:
July 15, 2023 (June 16th registration deadline)
Due to popular demand, we brought these amazing NubaySoft ™ D-Luxe Blankets BACK! They are super soft, HUGE and big enough for two people! By using your blankets at home, at the park, or at the game, our goal is to help student families feel included and connected to our great culture. Pricing is $70 each. To order, go to: https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/watertown-goslings/home
Congratuations to student Andy Schueler and teacher Sarah Hafenstein as they have been named this week's winner of the Repect Campaign! 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!
