WHS Parent Update
Friday, May 12, 2023
Greetings Gosling Families,
Thank you to all the students and parents who helped prepare for Prom last weekend! The night was a huge success!
Next week will be an exciting week at WHS with the Bentzin Speaker, Justin Shaifer, at WHS for a community event on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. and a WHS event on Thursday morning.
Please see the updated information regarding student work permits as we know that many of our students are currently looking for summer jobs!
With only a few weeks left in the school year, be sure to continue monitoring grades in Skyward and reach out to your student's teachers with any questions or concern about your child's progress.
Josh Kerr, Principal
Watertown High School
Junior students who took the statewide ACT test in March should have received their score in their MyACT.org account. Regardless of a college’s ACT submission requirements, a strong ACT score supports an application for admission. Be sure to check the admissions requirements of the colleges you hope to attend. ACT scores remain an important consideration for scholarships and course placement. Unsure if you should re-take the ACT? Make an appointment with your school counselor.
ACT registration is online at myact.org. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch, or may be experiencing financial hardship, should see their school counselor for a fee waiver.
Upcoming ACT Test dates:
July 15, 2023 (June 16th registration deadline)
Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, June 10 at 10 am in the WHS Fieldhouse
Graduation Ticket Pick-Up
Tickets will be required for entry into the field house for graduation. Tickets will be available for pick-up by students/parents at WHS beginning on Monday, June 5 during regular office hours (7:45 am - 3:30 pm). Tickets can be picked up from the front office near the main entrance. We have been able to accommodate all additional ticket requests and there are no additional tickets available. Please note that all student fees and WUSD owned devices must be paid in full/returned in order to receive tickets.
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 19, 2023.
Graduation Practice
Rehearsal will begin on Friday, June 9th at 10 a.m. All seniors participating in Graduation are REQUIRED to attend Graduation Rehearsal.
WUSD Elementary Alums Graduation Walk – Monday, June 5th
You are cordially invited to return to your alma mater (Douglas, Lebanon, Lincoln, Schurz, or Webster) to “Walk the Halls” one last time in your cap & gown. Your parents are welcome to attend, as well, to take photos!
Douglas/Lebanon/Lincoln/Schurz/Webster on Monday, June 5th at 2:40 p.m.
Seniors will need to complete a permission slip (attached) by Friday, June 2nd and turn it into the attendance office to leave WHS at 2:15 p.m.
104.5 WSLD - Honor Your Grad
For the 4th year in a row 104.5 WSLD is honoring the current year graduates. Senior class parents/guardians are asked to fill out the form on our website, https://www.1045wsld.com/honor-your-grad, or on our Facebook page.
Due to popular demand, we brought 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. Pricing is $70 each. To order, go to: https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/watertown-goslings/home
- Lawn Maintenance (Must be 18 years old):
- Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Wage: $15.71 per hour
A reminder to students and their families, that the respect nomination form is posted on the WHS website and posters with QR codes are posted around the building. Be sure to nominate a student or staff member!
The German Language and School Association (Deutscher Sprach- und Schulverein, also known as the DSSV), based in Milwaukee, annually recognizes outstanding achievement by German students in Wisconsin with a ceremony and monetary awards. On Sunday, May 7th, Brad Vick (picture) was honored at the ceremony for his performance on the National German Exam. Jack Zoellick and Conor Hawes were also recognized, but were unable to attend the ceremony.
Mrs. Hein's Environmental Science class recently completed a Soil Lab. Students brought in their own soil sample and are completing a total of 8 different tests on their soil. Students will identify their soil type, permeability and porosity, and other measurements to determine the overall health of their soil. From their results, students will propose solutions to improve the health of their soil.