Parent Update 2026-2027

It was wonderful seeing so many of you at our parent-teacher conferences last night! Thank you for taking the time to connect with our teachers and partner with us in supporting your child's learning and growth.

Please remember that our doors and communication lines are always open. You do not need to wait for official conferences—feel free to reach out to your child's teachers or our administration team at any time with questions, updates, or concerns.

Hard to believe, but there are only 4.5 weeks left in Trimester 1! As we approach the end of the term, encouraging consistent study habits and attendance will help our students finish strong.

Lastly, please mark your calendars: there will be no school next Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30. We hope your family enjoys the upcoming extended weekend!

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.

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.

There are a limited number of 2025-2026 yearbooks available for purchase for $55 from the WHS Bookkeeper. These books will be available for purchase through Wednesday, October 28.

Senior Parents and Students...Do want Cash for college? Would you like assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)? Attend the College Goal FAFSA completion event at Watertown High School on Monday, October 26th at 6:00pm.

• Get free, personalized help to complete the FAFSA . The FAFSA is the single most important step for getting grants, scholarships, and subsidized loans.
• Attend this event for a chance to win one of many $1,000 scholarships!
• Registration is not required, but is encouraged at CollegeGoalWI.org

Please welcome Shannon Newell, who is joining the team as our new Bookkeeper!

Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Shannon earned her degree from Southeast Community College in Lincoln before eventually making her home right here in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Outside of managing numbers, Shannon lives with her husband, their son, and their two cats. When she has free time, you can usually find her kayaking, stargazing, or working on her gardening skills.

Student in Mrs. Webber's Intro to Business class are putting together food trucks which will be part of their final trimester project.

Wednesday, October 21 NTHS held their Fall Induction ceremony and inducted 30 members into Watertown High School National Technical Honor Society. Congrats to all students!

Mrs. Hein's AP Environmental Science class visited the Drinking Water Plant, the Wastewater Treatment Plant and then collected water samples from the Rock River to assess water quality.

• 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

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