Parent Update 25-26

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming state assessments. To ensure an optimal testing environment for our students, we will be implementing a modified attendance schedule on the following dates:

Wednesday, March 18: ACT Testing

Juniors: Will report to school to take the ACT (Appx. 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Freshmen, Sophomores, & Seniors: No school - This allows for a quiet, focused environment for our testers.

Wednesday, March 25: PreACT Secure Testing

Freshmen: Will report to school to take the PreACT Secure test (Appx. 8 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.)
Sophomores: Will report to school to take the PreACT Secure & WI Forward (Social Studies) test (Appx. 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Juniors & Seniors: No school - This allows for a quiet, focused environment for our testers.

Junior ACT Sunday Prep Opportunities

WHS will host ACT prep courses for Science, and Math on Sunday afternoons in February and March. Students can sign up for an individual course for a fee of $12 per course. To secure a spot, please register with Mrs. Klinger in the Bookkeeping Office. A minimum of 12 students is needed to avoid cancellation. Refunds will only be issued if the school cancels the sessions. The dates and times for each course are as follows:

2/22/26 - Math - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
3/15/26 - Science - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Believe it or not Thursday, March 5 marks the end of the second trimester at WHS! Thursday, March 5 will be a full day of school (different than previous end of trimesters) as Friday, March 6 is a no school day.

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:

Matthew Dunn, WHS Counselor

dunnm@mywusd.org

Here are a few reminders as WHS quickly transitions from the end of the second trimester to the beginning of the third trimester:

Trimester 2 grades are due on Wednesday, March 11, so you should be able to view those "final" grades on Thursday afternoon. Of course, you can always view grades via Skyward for the most up to date information.

Trimester 3 starts Monday, March 9. Students should view and/or print their schedules via Skyward before Monday. Lunch periods with be shared with students on Monday, March 10.

Parents and students are reminded that students may drop a course during the first three days of the trimester with parent and Student Services approval.

The Junior Class is thrilled to begin planning the 2026 PROM! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The fun doesn't stop there! Post Prom will immediately follow the dance from 11:30 PM to 2:00 AM at our long-time partner, the Elks Lodge (117 N 1st St, Watertown).

For over FIVE DECADES, the Elks Lodge has generously hosted Post Prom, providing a safe and exciting environment for our students to celebrate. We're committed to keeping this tradition alive, offering free games, delicious food, and awesome door prizes to all students who attend the formal Prom. Thanks to the incredible support from Watertown parents and businesses, Post Prom has been a huge success in the past, and we're aiming to make 2026 the BEST yet!

But we can't do it without you! We need your help to make this year's Post Prom truly amazing.

You're invited to join the Post Prom Committee and help us organize this fantastic event! Our first meeting will be Tuesday, February 24th, at 6:00 PM at the Elks Lodge (117 N 1st St, Watertown). We're looking for volunteers to chair committees, provide food and refreshments, chaperone, and/or donate money or prizes. Every contribution, big or small, will help make a difference!

Please take a moment to complete the Google Form attached here:

https://forms.gle/kfTvUiixKGdRqycK8

Donations can be sent to Pam Suski, Prom Advisor, at WHS, 825 Endeavour Dr, Watertown, WI 53098 (checks payable to “WHS Prom”) OR by Venmo to Jennifer Harris @Jennifer-Harris-289

Thank you in advance for your willingness to help make PROM 2026 a great success!

Jennifer Harris - Post Prom Chairperson

harrisj@mywusd.org or 608-214-5453

All 9th-grade students will participate in vision screenings on Thursday, February 26 at WHS.

Important Details:

Glasses: If your student wears glasses, please remind them to bring them to school. We screen students both with and without corrective lenses.
eCampus Students: 9th-grade students enrolled in eCampus should contact the Health Room Assistant to schedule an appointment for their screening.
Opting Out: If you wish to opt your student out of this screening, please contact Ashley Fuchs, WHS Health Room Assistant at 920-262-7500 ext. 6807 by Tuesday, February 24.

Monday, March 2, 2026

The deadline for the WHS senior scholarship application is Monday, March 2 to the WHS Main Office. The office will be open until 3:45 p.m. for students to drop off their application. Students can find more scholarship opportunities on the scholarship website.

On March 10, all WHS students will dive into their future during the annual Gosling Career Fair from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. To ensure our students make a great impression, they will spend two homeroom sessions (February 26 & 27) preparing their questions and resumes.

When: March 10 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Who: All WHS Students
Prep Days: Feb 26 & 27 (during Homeroom)

Click here to visit the Gosling Career Fair Website to see the full list of attending organizations and event details. Ask your student about their career interests after their prep sessions on the 26th!

The 5K Irish Jig Jog is “running for our kids” with all proceeds supporting public and private school classrooms throughout the city. Last year over $23,500.00 was raised on this event alone while over $52,500.00 was given out through the Educational Foundation of Watertown.

Sponsored by the Watertown Regional Medical Center and other local individuals and businesses, the Jig Jog features live music, school cash rewards, team competition, a colorful shirt, valuable costume prizes from local merchants, Watertown Rocks and the popular .4 mile children’s Little Leprechaun Run. To encourage healthy habits, we offer a special family registration rate. Beginning and ending at our beautiful public library, the course jigs and jogs past historic homes, including the Octagon House.

Join over 500 walkers and runners on Saturday March 14th to celebrate the coming of spring and being Irish, if only for a day. We have many more walkers than runners participate! Go to www.WatertownJigJog.com for more information. Register before March 1st to guarantee a long sleeve shirt and special bonus prize.

The 2025-2026 yearbooks can be purchased online through the Herff-Jones website: https://bit.ly/4rllaIP. The WHS order number is 3818 (if needed).

This year, the yearbook fee will be $55. This is the only way to purchase a yearbook for this school year. Please plan accordingly as no extra yearbooks will be ordered.

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Last week, Mrs. Seibel's Health classes welcomed Kim Italiano from the Watertown Police Department and Mr. Leonard and Moose from Jefferson Co for the mental health unit.