Parent Update 2025

Thank you for your continued support of our schools and students. Together, we honor our tradition of excellence while embracing the innovation and transformation needed to prepare learners for the future. A community-wide survey will be mailed to all households by the end of October to gather your feedback regarding a possible WUSD operational referendum in April 2026. Please complete the survey by November 17, 2025—your voice matters!

Monday, October 20 (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

WHS will be hosting in person Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 20 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm in WHS classrooms. Parents can register for Parent Teacher Conferences via Skyward Family Access starting on Monday, October 13 until Sunday, October 19 at 11:59 p.m.

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 in advance. Teacher contact information can be found on the WHS website staff directory.

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

Now that Homecoming Week has wrapped up, we’re returning to our regular expectations — including our no hat and no hood policy in the building. Most of our students are doing a great job following this rule.

Thank you for your support in keeping a positive learning environment!

Chad Hayes - Dean of Students

For high school students, consistent attendance is more important than ever. Each day missed can lead to falling behind in coursework, missing critical classroom discussions, and struggling to stay on track for graduation. Over time, chronic absenteeism can affect a student's academic performance, college and career readiness, and even their ability to build strong study habits and time management skills. Research shows that students who miss too much school are less likely to graduate on time and more likely to face limited opportunities after high school. As parents and guardians, your support in promoting regular attendance plays a key role in your teen's long-term success.

Watertown High School is seeking dedicated special education paraprofessionals to support students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. This role includes assisting students with classroom tasks, assisting in completing school assignments and learning tasks, supporting social activities, and providing supervision and personal care as needed. Please see the link below to apply!

Picture Proofs Now Available

Students who had their picture taken on September 4 & 5 can pick up their picture proof in the main office for families to order pictures through Network Photography.

Senior Pictures

Senior yearbook photos will need to be uploaded directly to the Herff-Jones website: www.hjeshare.com 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 21, 2025. Hard copy photos and emailed senior photos will not be accepted.

The WHS Art Department hosted the Watertown Ceramics Celebration this week. The event was sponsored by the Watertown Art Councils and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The WHS Art Department demonstrated raku firings at the Watertown Ceramics Celebration held this week.

WHS held its AVID Family Night this week ahead of College & Career Planning Night. Parents and students had the opportunity to explore various career pathways and gain valuable insights to help prepare for future academic and career planning

The event served as an engaging and informative kickoff to the planning process.

Last week, Gus was hiding in the library during homecoming week. Students had fun finding him every day :)

Please welcome Claudia Acosta to Watertown High School! Ms. Acosta earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she was actively involved in the American String Teachers Association and the Jazz Education Network. During her time at UW-Whitewater, she also worked as a counselor for the university's Summer String Camp, gaining valuable experience working with young musicians. We’re excited to have her join our music department and share her passion for music education with our students!

Parent Teacher Conferences: Monday, October 20 (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
No School: Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24
End of Trimester 1 - WHS 11:30 Early Dismissal: Friday, November 21
Start of Trimester 2: Monday, November 24
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28