Parent Update 2026-2027

As most of you know already, WHS has transitioned to a new platform called Bound for all WHS Athletic registrations and sports schedules. Please review the important updates and instructions below.

What’s Changed

• Skyward & rSchool/Arbiter: Athletic registration (“Red Card” paperwork) is no longer available through Skyward Family Access. Schedules will no longer be hosted on rSchool/Arbiter.
• New Platform (Bound): Bound will now host all athletic registrations and sports schedules. Please see the attached guide for step-by-step instructions on setting up your account.
• Physical Exam Forms: You are required to now scan/directly upload physical forms to your student’s Bound account. Physical forms will no longer be accepted in the main office.
  
  

Action Required by Sport & Student Status

• Fall Athletes that plan on participating in Winter/Spring Sports: If you participated in a Fall sport and plan to play a winter or spring sport, you must log into Bound, select your upcoming sport(s) to join the roster, and pay the $75 registration fee. No need to fill out the paperwork again this school year.
• First-Time Athletes ("Red Card" Video): Any student-athlete who hasn't watched the "Red Card" video must watch it on Skyward Family Access alongside a parent/guardian. Both must sign off confirming completion.
• Co-Parenting / Split Households: To prevent duplicate records, please designate one parent or guardian to complete the Bound registration.

Red Card Due Dates

• Boys Basketball, Boys Swim and Wrestling (Boys and Girls):

Red card paperwork due NO LATER THAN Thursday, November 12, 2026

First practice: Monday, November 16, 2026

Questions?

If you need assistance, please contact Kelley Piasecki:

• Email: piaseckik@mywusd.org
• Phone: 920-262-7502

Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to roll out this new system. Go Goslings!

Families are reminded that AP testing fees must be paid by Friday, November 13 to ensure your student's AP exams are ordered. Any AP exams that haven't been paid for (or the parent has set up a payment plan with the bookkeeper) by November 13th, will be removed from the order. After November 13, adding an exam to the order incurs a $40 late fee (charged by the College Board -- not by WHS) bringing the cost of the exam to $139.

Senior yearbook photos will need to be uploaded directly to the Herff-Jones website: https://yearbookshare.com/eShare 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 20, 2026. Hard copy photos and emailed senior photos will not be accepted.

A friendly reminder that the 1st Trimester officially ends on Tuesday, November 24, 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.

Tuesday, November 24 is a scheduled WHS only 11:30 a.m. Early Release Day.

Students Last Name A-L:

• Amy True, WHS Counselor
• truea@mywusd.org

Students Last Name M-Z:

• Matthew Dunn, WHS Counselor
• dunnm@mywusd.org

Watertown High School students in grades 10, 11, and 12 have the opportunity to complete the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on Tuesday, December 15th, at 8:00 a.m.

The ASVAB is a nationally recognized assessment that helps students identify their skills, abilities, and career interests. Results can guide students toward potential career pathways, both military and civilian. For students who are considering military service, the ASVAB is also used to determine eligibility for specific military occupations.

An optional interpretation session will be offered after testing to help students understand their results and how they connect to future goals. There is no cost to participate.

Families and students can learn more about the ASVAB, including sample questions, by visiting the ASVAB website.

To register, please complete the following form: ASVAB Sign-Up Form

The 2026-2027 yearbooks can be purchased online through the Herff-Jones website: http://bit.ly/2WFzrGD. 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.

The deadline to purchase a 2026-2027 yearbook is Friday, April 30, 2027. FYI...The 2026-2027 yearbook will not arrive to WHS until August, 2027.

National Honor Society held their annual Trunk or Treat event last week!

The WHS Art Department partnered with the Watertown Public Library and carved 62 pumpkins to display on the library steps. This is part of an annual collaboration for their Pumpkin Palooza.

WHS held it's Song of the Day Contest today! First hour classrooms who meet their goal for the week were eligible to call in. Mr. Gerike's 1st hour class was the 21st caller with the correct song title and artist, which was "Cupid Shuffle" by Cupid. The class was treated to sweet treat! Congratulations!

• Monday, November 9: Watertown Athletic Booster Club Meeting (7 p.m. WHS Media Center)
• Friday, November 20: Senior Picture Submission Deadline
  
• Tuesday, November 23: WUSD Early Release (11:30 a.m.)
• Tuesday, November 23: End of Trimester 1
• Monday, November 30: Start of Trimester 2
• Sunday, December 6 & Monday, December 7: Carols & Bells Holiday Concert
• Wednesday, December 23: WUSD Early Release (11:30 a.m.)
• Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1: No School

WHS Attendance: 920-262-7537

• Please leave a message if no answers as messages are continually checked in the Attendance Office.

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 Student Services: 920-262-7550

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