Greetings Gosling Families,

The end of trimester 3 is just about 3 weeks away! On Tuesday, March 7, WUSD Junior students will take the statewide online ACT Test. Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior students will NOT have school on Tuesday, March 7.

Have a great weekend!

Josh Kerr, Principal

Watertown High School

Given winter cold and flu season is in full swing, we want remind families that if your student is missing school because they are sick to be sure to report the absence to the WHS attendance office by midnight of the day of the absence. Medically excuses for absences should be turned into the attendance office within 24 hours of the absence. If a student is not excused by a parent/guardian then the student is considered truant and subject to school consequences. Stay healthy and, as always, contact a WHS Associate Principal if you have any questions or concerns about your student’s absence!

You can reach the Attendance Office the following ways:

Phone: 920-262-7537 or 920-262-7500 ext. 6408

Fax: 920-262-7538

Email: abdulrahmanv@watertown.k12.wi.us

The WUSD is in the midst of an Advanced Learner program audit that involves feedback from several stakeholders, including our parents. Advanced Learners are sometimes referred to as Gifted and Talented. The goal of the audit is to review current programming and make improvements based on our feedback from sources that include surveys and data analysis as well as focus groups. Parents are invited to be part of a focus group discussion with our consultant, Jackie Drummer, via Zoom on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. Jackie has many years of experience serving Advanced Learners in the state of Wisconsin and is eager to have you share your insights for what would be approximately 45 minutes. You may access the meeting at the link below and do not have to have a child in the program to participate. Please contact Dave Vitale or your building principal with any questions. Thank you.

https://mywusd-org.zoom.us/j/94352943499?pwd=N1FzQk1DZ1oyNFlySlVjL0NVSzJNUT09

Due to popular demand, we are bringing 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. Order by February 28 with an approximate delivery in mid-March. Pricing is $70 each. To order, go to: https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/watertown-goslings/home

A friendly reminder that the 2nd 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.).

Students and Families interested in purchasing a 2022-2023 yearbook can do so by clicking on the link below. If a school code is required, please enter 3818. Yearbook orders are due by April 28.

Summer 2023 will be here before you know it, and as a parent of a teen – you're probably wondering what high schoolers should/could be doing. In addition to personal growth, doing something besides sleeping and going on TikTok during the summer months (when there is more free time) can be helpful for students when starting to build out their college applications.

Collegewise counselors are sharing their tips on how students can maximize their summer break, make an impact, and explore their passions in preparation for college.

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. Junior parents received a letter on February 13 with all the details for the day.

• February 23: Freshman Vision Screenings
  
• March 7: Junior ACT (No School Freshman, Sophomores, Seniors)
• March 10: End of Trimester 2 (11:30 a.m. WHS ONLY Dismissal)