Greetings WHS Families,

It was a great day of celebration on Friday for the Gosling Nation as we brought our entire learning community together for a pep rally to highlight the many incredible things happening across WHS. I am exceptionally proud of our students and staff for the hard work!

There are many important updates below as we prepare for the final months of the school year. We hope to see you at Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday as well.

Be sure to check out the pictures below and have a great weekend!

WHS will be hosting in person Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, April 14 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm in WHS classrooms. Parents can register for Parent Teacher Conferences via Skyward Family Access until Sunday, April 13 at 11:59 pm.

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 for a different time. Teacher contact information can be found on the WHS website staff directory.

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

Sophomore students will also be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam (Social Studies test) on Tuesday, April 15 during an extended homeroom period. The Wisconsin Forward (Social Studies test) is an untimed test that has two sessions.

On Thursday, April 10, sophomores had a homeroom in which they received information on the testing portal and test tips.

Students MUST bring their WUSD Chromebook and Chromebook charger with them to the testing room. Students should plug in their Chromebook overnight to ensure it is fully charged on test day. Students will only be allowed to take the WI Forward on a district issued Chromebook.

As you are aware, Watertown High School is participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program for the Class of 2026. UW Direct Admit is an opportunity for 11th grade students to be automatically admitted to participating University of Wisconsin system schools free of charge. Direct Admit Wisconsin offers early and proactive admission to participating Universities of Wisconsin for rising seniors at participating Wisconsin high schools.

In order to participate, 11th grade families must log into Skyward Family Access and “opt-in” by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Directions are attached on how to locate the Direct Admit Wisconsin in Skyward Family Access. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. True, WHS counselor, at (920) 262-7500 x6825 or truea@mywusd.org

We partnered with the Rock River Coalition to show a screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” on Wednesday, April 30th, 6pm to 8pm at the Towne Cinema in Watertown.

The Rock River Coalition has made this opportunity free to our students and the community. The film will be followed by a panel discussion including the filmmaker (24 years old) and a handful of wetland experts. The discussion is planned with high school students as the target audience.

If interested, please consider attending this event.

Prom is Saturday, May 3 in the WHS Commons from 8:00-11:30, with the Post Prom to follow at the Elks Lodge from 11:30-2:00 am in downtown Watertown. Get ready for an amazing night!

Prom tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the WHS Bookkeeping Office. Tickets purchased between April 7 and 25 will be $30, but after that, the price goes up to $35. Don’t wait! That ticket to prom also gets you into the post prom. When you make the purchase, your name will go on a list, and at prom you will receive a wristband to get into the dance and post prom.

Everything at prom is then free, including valet parking, coat check, and refreshments. Everything at Post Prom is free as well, including a huge buffet of food, casino games, and a pool, ping-pong, and bags tournament–all with prize money. In purchasing a ticket your name goes in for a drawing for loads of door prizes, including a Trek bike, Apple watch, dorm fridge, cash–and much, much more–but you MUST be present at Post Prom to win!

Prom Guest Passes are now available at the Bookkeeping Office. Junior and seniors are able to bring one guest to Prom. Guests must be in the 9th grade and no older than 19 years old. Students who graduated early, must be a guest of a current WHS student and complete a guest pass. The completed guest pass and a $10 non-refundable fee are due to the Bookkeeping Office by Friday, April 25, by 3:30 p.m. No exceptions will be made so plan accordingly!

Since prom is right around the corner, we want to make sure that students who are eligible to go to Prom can do so. Students must have served any outstanding detentions by Thursday, May 1st. Additionally, students who are considered habitually truant (10 or more dates of unexcused absences/truancies) will not be allowed to purchase a ticket to prom. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pennington (A-L) ext. 6805 or Mrs. Good (M-Z) ext. 6804.

Graduation Ceremony

The Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the WHS Fieldhouse. Arrangements are being made to live-stream the ceremony for additional family members. No graduation tickets will be needed this year.

Graduation Practice

Graduation practice will take place Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. in the WHS Fieldhouse. All seniors participating in Graduation are REQUIRED to attend Graduation practice.

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 no later than Friday, May 30, 2025. Additionally, any fees paid after May 1, 2025, must be paid by cash or credit card - no checks will be accepted. Parents can check their student fees at any time via Skyward Family Access.

Caps & Gowns

Seniors who missed the pick up of Jostens senior items, should stop in the Main Office to pick up their items. Students who didn't order their cap and gown yet, are encouraged to do so ASAP, by calling the Jostens Office at 262-899-8334 or ordering on their website: jostens.com.

Current sophomores and juniors who are interested in joining the School to Career Program for the 25-26 school year, should sign up in Edficiency for ELT on April 30th in the commons to see if you qualify. Students who registered for the School to Career/Youth Apprenticeship Program during registration will automatically be assigned to the meeting on April 30th. A virtual family meeting will follow on May 13th at 6 PM.

At Watertown Unified School District, we are committed to upholding a tradition of academic excellence while embracing innovation and transformation in the ways our students learn. As we approach standardized state assessment season, it is more important than ever to ensure that students are practicing healthy Chromebook habits to maximize their success.

We ask for your partnership in reinforcing the following essential habits at home:

• Charge Nightly – Ensure your child’s Chromebook is fully charged each night so they are ready for learning each day.

• Bring It Every Day – Students should bring their Chromebook to school daily and take it home each night for proper care and charging.

• Create a Focused Learning Environment – Encourage Chromebook use in a quiet, distraction-free space.

• Monitor Usage – Regularly check your child’s online activity to promote responsible digital citizenship.

• Encourage Breaks – Remind your child to take screen breaks to reduce eye strain and maintain focus.

• Handle with Care – Chromebooks are valuable learning tools. Remind students to transport and store them safely.

With assessments approaching, these habits are key in helping students stay prepared, engaged, and successful. Thank you for your continued support in fostering responsible technology use. Together, we are preparing our students for a future of limitless possibilities.

Watertown High School is proud to announce our Rotary Club outstanding seniors! These students have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, 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!

We would like to recognize the students and staff who were chosen at random to receive a prize after having a Gosling Flight Feather submitted for them this month.

At today's pep rally, we honored our Gosling Flight Feather winners, achievements of our winter athletes, and upcoming events around WHS.

• Parent Teacher Conferences: Monday, April 14 (4:30 - 7)
• WI Forward Testing during homeroom - Grade 10: Tuesday, April 15
• No School - Good Friday: Friday, April 18
• Junior Direct Admit Deadline: Wednesday, April 30
• Prom: Saturday, May 3 (8 pm - 11:30 pm)
• Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5 - 9
• Art Walk- Downtown: Wednesday, May 28
• Senior Fees Due: Friday, May 30
• Watertown Athletic Calendar

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