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I'll start by saying- there's nothing that convinces people of the importance of a new building more than opening a new, air-conditioned building during a brutal heat wave :)

We're up and running! It hasn't been without hiccups, but the WHS community is figuring it out quickly. All our planning, thus far, has been theory, but last week was when the rubber met the road. Luckily, we have amazing kids and an amazing staff. Kids figured out where to go, and learned how to move efficiently and our staff jumped in and started building community and delivering content.

I got on the PA Friday morning and told the staff and students that I love them. I do! I love their resilience, their positivity, and their ability to trust the process. Students have told us how much they enjoy the new space and how the "campus feel" is a welcomed change. Now, as the temperatures drop, I'm sure some of the joy may as well, but the overall tenor is freedom, happiness, and community.

Personally, as we figure out Moxley, WMS Garden Level, and Boys and Girls Club, I appreciate you trusting me with your students. It is an honor to serve Watertown High School and our community, and we will work tirelessly to make this transition as smooth as possible.

A special thank you to our PTSO for feeding a tired and hungry staff on Friday. Warm food made all the difference.

I am more than excited for our future and can't wait to see what this school year has in store for us!

As our building is being completed, the final touches are still taking time and, as of now, our phones are still not working. If you need to reach the high school, please call this phone number: 617-659-5804. If you're calling your student in sick or dismissing them, no need, you can use the forms below.

To report your student absent or dismiss them early, please complete the following forms:

Absence Report

Dismissal Report

These links can also be found on the WHS website under parent resources.

This year we welcome Nurse Courtney Healy as our school nurse! Please view the document shared from Nurse Healy below for important information and announcements from her.

Nurse Letter

• When dropping off and picking up, please pull all the way over to the curb
• Be aware of the students crossing the streets in different areas
• Do not drop students off in the middle of intersections
• Do not park in local business parking lots during pick up
• Remind your students to use crosswalks and light signals when crossing the street
• Bicycle and scooter riders need to wear helmets

The last day to register to take the SATs at Watertown High School on Wednesday, October 11 is this Monday, September 11th. This is student's only opportunity to take the SATs at WHS this year. Please complete this form (using your Watertown email address) by Monday. See your counselor with questions.

Attention ninth graders! You will be receiving brand new Chromebooks for use over your highschool career. Please have your family read and sign this form together to receive your new device. Physical copies of the contract are also available at the Library. If you are coming from Watertown Middle School, please bring your middle school chromebook and charger to return along with the signed contract

All students are eligible to receive a student charlie card from the high school. Students should see Ms. Sulzman to receive their bus card. The cards are NOT pre-loaded but allows for discounted bus fares.

For more information, please see the MBTA website here.

The School Site Council is for students, staff, families, and community members to discuss our School Improvement Plan. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month via zoom at 5pm. If you would like to join the council, please complete this form: SSC Sign Up

Our first meeting will be October 11th!

Please note: you do not need to attend every meeting. If you are unavailable, we will see you at the next one!

If your student has signed up to use the school bus this year, you should have received an email from our central office business staff with information about busing. If you have questions, please reach out directly to wps_busing@watertown.k12.ma.us

Students have been assigned a bus number and buses will have their numbers clearly visible.

Watertown High School will be located at 27 Westminster Avenue, Watertown, MA.

• There is NO student parking on-site, and as a reminder, The City of Watertown has a 2-hour parking ordinance, citywide.
• Students may be dropped off on Westminster Ave. going Northbound, only (Main to Bemis). Please do not block the street or block our school buses from dropping off.
• Students, teachers, and staff must exit the WMS Garden Level by 3:30p.m. until further notice to allow the construction teams to put the final touches on the garden level.

Our yearbook coordinator, Mr. Mimms, is working hard to schedule our senior portrait dates. Here are a few announcements from him:

• the dates in September and October represent the first four (4) opportunities, but not the only opportunities, as additional dates will be added to the calendar relatively soon (last year, sittings were scheduled between September and early February);
• as a reminder, the the yearbook package is refundable;
• you are not required to purchase photos from Legacy Studios-only do so if you wish to;
• if you are unhappy with the portraits in your gallery, please feel free to schedule an additional sitting;
• if you miss your sitting appointment, you will need to reschedule.

As soon as additional dates are able to be scheduled, I will send out a notification. If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me (kareem.mimms@watertown.k12.ma.us).

Watertown High School will not be a weekend SAT test center this year.

However, to ensure that our students have an opportunity to take the test in a familiar testing environment, we will be offering the SAT during the school day on Wednesday, October 11 to any senior who is interested. The paper-and-pencil test is the same format as a weekend test administration. The fee for this exam is $60. A reduced fee of $8 is available to eligible students. Students must register using this form (and their WPS email address) no later than Monday, September 11. Please reach out to your school counselor or Mrs. Linda Tracy with any questions.

Wednesday, September 20, 6:00-7:30 PM - Senior Future Planning Night

WMS Auditorium

Thursday, September 28, 6:00-7:30PM - Financial Aid Night

WMS Auditorium

Thursday, October 5, 5:30-7:00 PM - College Fair, WMS Gymnasium

Wednesday, October 11, 5PM- Zoom

As we enter the new year and welcome new families, we would like to share with you a document that outlines who to contact for help across various departments and needs.