Parent Update 2026-2027

Parent Update 10.28.26

With the end of the trimester quickly approaching, making every single day count is more crucial than ever. Every day in the classroom provides valuable instruction, hands-on learning, and collaborative experiences that simply cannot be replicated.

If your student will be missing a day of school, please make sure notify the Attendance Office as soon as possible. The Attendance Office can be reached at 920-262-7537.

A reminder that there will be no school Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30. Additionally, don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend on Sunday, November 1. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. While we all enjoy the extra hour of sleep, the schedule shift can sometimes disrupt morning routines—making it even more crucial to plan ahead so students arrive rested and on time when school resumes on Monday.

We hope your family enjoys the extended weekend!

Athletic Department Updates

As most of you know already, WHS has transitioned to a new platform called Bound for all WHS Athletic registrations and sports schedules. Please review the important updates and instructions below.

What’s Changed

Skyward & rSchool/Arbiter: Athletic registration (“Red Card” paperwork) is no longer available through Skyward Family Access. Schedules will no longer be hosted on rSchool/Arbiter.
New Platform (Bound): Bound will now host all athletic registrations and sports schedules. Please see the attached guide for step-by-step instructions on setting up your account.
Physical Exam Forms: You are required to now scan/directly upload physical forms to your student’s Bound account. Physical forms will no longer be accepted in the main office.

Action Required by Sport & Student Status

Fall Athletes that plan on participating in Winter/Spring Sports: If you participated in a Fall sport and plan to play a winter or spring sport, you must log into Bound, select your upcoming sport(s) to join the roster, and pay the $75 registration fee. No need to fill out the paperwork again this school year.
First-Time Athletes ("Red Card" Video): Any student-athlete who hasn't watched the "Red Card" video must watch it on Skyward Family Access alongside a parent/guardian. Both must sign off confirming completion.
Co-Parenting / Split Households: To prevent duplicate records, please designate one parent or guardian to complete the Bound registration.

Red Card Due Dates

Cheer (Basketball season):

Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, October 29, 2026
First practice: Monday, November 2, 2026

Girls Basketball, Gymnastics and Dance (Basketball season):

Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, November 5, 2026
Dance First practice: TBD
Girls Basketball/Gymnastics First practice: Monday, November 9, 2026

Boys Basketball, Boys Swim and Wrestling (Boys and Girls):

Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, November 12, 2026
First practice: Monday, November 16, 2026

Questions?

If you need assistance, please contact Kelley Piasecki:

Email: piaseckik@mywusd.org
Phone: 920-262-7502

Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to roll out this new system. Go Goslings!

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AP Testing Update

Families are reminded that AP testing fees must be paid by Friday, November 13 to ensure your student's AP exams are ordered. Thank you to all the families who have already submitted their payments!

Advanced Placement Testing Hub

Senior Picture Deadline

Senior yearbook photos will need to be uploaded directly to the Herff-Jones website: https://yearbookshare.com/eShare and the school code is 825. The senior photo should be a headshot with no hands in the photo. The deadline to upload your senior picture is Friday, November 20, 2026. Hard copy photos and emailed senior photos will not be accepted.

Student Services Update

End of 1st Trimester: Tuesday, November 24

A friendly reminder that the 1st Trimester officially ends on Tuesday, November 24, 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.

Tuesday, November 24 is a scheduled WHS only 11:30 a.m. Early Release Day.

Students Last Name A-L:

Amy True, WHS Counselor
truea@mywusd.org

Students Last Name M-Z:

Matthew Dunn, WHS Counselor
dunnm@mywusd.org

Student Services Webpage

ASVAB Opportunity for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Watertown High School students in grades 10, 11, and 12 have the opportunity to complete the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on Tuesday, December 15th, at 8:00 a.m.

The ASVAB is a nationally recognized assessment that helps students identify their skills, abilities, and career interests. Results can guide students toward potential career pathways, both military and civilian. For students who are considering military service, the ASVAB is also used to determine eligibility for specific military occupations.

An optional interpretation session will be offered after testing to help students understand their results and how they connect to future goals. There is no cost to participate.

Families and students can learn more about the ASVAB, including sample questions, by visiting the ASVAB website.

To register, please complete the following form: ASVAB Sign-Up Form

Yearbooks

2026-2027 Books

The 2026-2027 yearbooks can be purchased online through the Herff-Jones website: http://bit.ly/2WFzrGD. The WHS order number is 3818 (if needed).

This year, the yearbook fee will be $55. This is the only way to purchase a yearbook for this school year. Please plan accordingly as no extra yearbooks will be ordered.

The deadline to purchase a 2026-2027 yearbook is Friday, April 30, 2027. FYI...The 2026-2027 yearbook will not arrive to WHS until August, 2027.

Crandall's Court

Purchase Athletic Tickets Here

Athletic Calendar

Goslings Thriving

NHS Students

National Honor Society students met with their elementary peers this week to share essential e-bike safety tips and advocate for responsible riding. National Honor Society students presented on the electric bike safety, detailing essential rules of the road, proper helmet usage, and traffic rules to keep riders safe.

November Rotary Students

Watertown High School is proud to announce our Rotary Club outstanding seniors! These students have demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Each Monday, WHS seniors will join the Rotary Club at their weekly meetings, providing an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and connect with community leaders. This program highlights the dedication and hard work of our students and fosters valuable connections between WHS and the Watertown community. Congratulations to all our recognized seniors!

Braden Cronce, son of Lee and Marcia Cronce, is a four-year participant in the WHS Music Department (Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, and Tri-M Music Honor Society) as well as the WHS Football and Tennis teams. Braden is also an active member of the German Honor Society and National Honor Society. Outside of school, he volunteers as a church youth leader and works at Chili’s Grill & Bar. Following graduation, Braden plans to pursue a degree in aerospace.

Cassandra Jones, daughter of Scott Jones and Lynn Cira, is an active leader at WHS. She is a four-year member of the Student Council and serves as the Secretary for HOSA-Future Health Professionals. Additionally, Cassandra is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and serves as President of the National Honor Society. Alongside her academic leadership, she has competed on the golf team. Outside of school, Cassandra works at Blain’s Farm and Fleet, and following graduation, she plans to pursue a degree at UW-Madison to become a Diagnostic Radiologist.

Angelina Hickey, daughter of Maria Murray and Jonathan Hickey, has been a four year member of the Girls Basketball and Softball teams and split her fall seasons competing in Volleyball and Tennis for two years each. Beyond athletics, she serves as an active leader in Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and HOSA–Future Health Professionals. When not at WHS, Angelina lifeguards and is a waitress at Mercer T’s Bar & Grill. After high school, she plans to attend UW–Madison to major in Political Science with plans to pursue a career in malpractice law.