Parent Update
Watertown High School
Thanks to our students and staff for a fantastic October at WHS- See the updates below as it was a fun filled, spooky Halloween week! A special thank you to our students and staff for their flexibility during the power outage on Thursday afternoon. I am especially proud of our students for their fantastic behavior during what was an unexpected Halloween adventure without lights for the majority of 3rd period. 🙂
Believe it or not there are only three weeks left in the 1st trimester! Be sure to check your student’s grades and communicate with teachers if there are any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for our WHS families for their ongoing collaboration with WHS staff to support our students!
Have a great weekend and remember to adjust your clocks this weekend as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end!
A friendly reminder that the 1st Trimester officially ends on Friday, November 22 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@mywusd.org
Students Last Name Hi-Ph:
- Erikka Olson, WHS Counselor
- olsone@mywusd.org
Students Last Name Pi-Z:
- Avery Harris, WHS Counselor
- harrisa@mywusd.org
WHS students will have an early release day on November 22 and will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Buses will run at the regular time.
Fall activities have ended or are close to ending and I would like to say congratulations and thank you to all who participated in something extracurricular this fall. I witnessed so much Gosling Pride and students supporting each other on a consistent basis, which makes me so grateful to be a part of WHS each day! As you gear up for your winter activities, please make sure to take advantage of some down time to recharge your batteries and to finish the Trimester in a strong way academically. GO GOSLINGS!
You are cordially invited to your child’s Class of 2026 Junior Meeting. Watertown High School’s Junior Meetings will run between November 2024 and February 2025.
The junior meeting will include a review of your child’s strengths, interests, talents, abilities, and academic performance. Our meeting will discuss post-secondary goals, how to achieve them and discuss the next steps towards those goals. Your involvement in this conference is very important for the success of your child’s ongoing education and preparation for the future.
Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to participate in person or virtually. Please notify us if you need to attend virtually, so we are prepared to open a link. If you are unable to attend, please know that we will share a summary of our discussion with students and families after each meeting.
We look forward to meeting with you and if you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
Please click on the name of your child’s assigned school counselor below to schedule a conference; include your child’s first AND last name in the appointment title. If Spanish translation services are needed, please put “SP” in your calendar reservation with your child’s first and last name.
Students Last Name A-He:
- Amy True , WHS Counselor
- truea@mywusd.org
Students Last Name Hi-Ph:
- Erikka Olson, WHS Counselor
- olsone@mywusd.org
Students Last Name Pi-Z:
- Avery Harris , WHS Counselor
- harrisa@mywusd.org
Senior students, who received Direct Admit offers, are encouraged to log into the UW Admission Pathway Portal to view their Direct Admit offers and submit the Direct Admit form as soon as possible.
A few things to note about submission of the form:
- Submitting the Direct Admit form is not an enrollment commitment. Submission of the form ensures that the UW universities know that the student is interested in attending their University.
- Students have until May 1, 2025 to submit the form, however, we highly recommend students submit as soon as possible so that UW universities can connect with the student.
We sincerely appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your scholar’s educational journey. As we uphold the tradition of excellence in learning, we also embrace the innovation that technology, such as Chromebooks, brings to the classroom. To ensure your student remains focused and their Chromebook continues to function at a high level, we kindly ask for your help with the following strategies:
Regular Updates: Ensure the Chromebook is updated to the latest software version to improve security and performance.
Charging Routine: Establish a routine to charge the Chromebook overnight so it's ready for school each day.
Cleaning and Care: Gently clean the screen and keyboard regularly and keep food and drinks away from the device to avoid damage.
Safe Online Practices: Monitor your scholar’s online activity, reinforcing the importance of using safe and appropriate websites.
Storage: Remind your scholar to store the Chromebook in a safe place when not in use to prevent physical damage.
Together, we are transforming the learning experience, ensuring your student is equipped with the tools and habits to succeed in this digital age. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to their success.
Winter Athletic Update
If your student participated in a fall sport this school year and plans to participate in a winter sport, the only item you will need for your winter sport red card is the $75 payment.
If your student did not participate in a fall sport but plans on participating in a winter sport, your student and a parent/guardian are required to complete the following:
- Red Card Video (located in Skyward Family Access)
- Online athletic forms (located in Skyward Family Access)
- $75 Red Card fee payable online or to the WHS Bookkeeper
- Updated physical from your doctors office
Red Card DUE DATES for winter sports are as follows:
- Girls Basketball and Gymnastics red card items are due NO LATER THAN Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Boys Basketball, Wrestling and Boys Swim red card items are due NO LATER THAN Thursday, November 14, 2024
Any late paperwork will result in missing the first day of practice.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please stop by Mrs. Piasecki in the main office.
On behalf of the Assistant Childcare Teacher class at Watertown High School, I am excited to extend our application to your children from two to five years of age to participate in our annual playschool this spring. The playschool provides valuable experience for the high school students who are working towards the completion of the Assistant Child Care Teacher state license.
If the child you plan on bringing to the play school is less than two years of age or is not potty trained, please sign the release attached to allow us to change diapers/pants as needed and to ensure that you can provide needed changing materials.
The Playschool will be in room S151 from November 11 through November 15 at the high school. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday schedule runs from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Wednesday's schedule is from 9:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Children should come prepared with clothing for outside play and messy, fun activities indoors. We encourage the children to attend the Playschool every day if possible.
If you are interested in having your child attend the WHS Playschool, please complete the enclosed application form and return it to Sarah Tarpey at Watertown High School—you may mail or email the application. If you need further information, please feel free to call or email me at the contacts listed below.
Mrs. Seibel has been active with the Watertown gymnastic program for years and will be the WHS Head Coach for gymnastics this year. She has also been involved the the WUSD summer school program over the years.
Mrs. Seibel is glad to be teaching closer to home as she has two young children who keep her busy!
WHS Main Line: 920-262-7500
- Press 1 for Attendance Office
- Press 2 for Student Services/Requesting a Transcript
- Press 3 for Main Office (Administration/Athletics)
- Press 4 for Bookkeeping Office
- Press 5 for Nutrition Services
- Press 6 for WHS Health Room
WHS Attendance: 920-262-7537
- Please leave a message if no answer as messages are continually checked in the Attendance Office.
WHS Student Services: 920-262-7550
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