Jefferson Elementary

Kindergarten Round-Up is for children in the Watertown School District who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2024. This is the registration process for children going into all-d...

The Jefferson Student Council spent the afternoon of Friday, May 3rd cleaning up around the school. We had a "Latte" fun finding discarded treasures that ended up in the dumpster...

Student Council recently conducted our annual Coins of Compassion fundraiser for K-4. Students brought in coins only to contribute to this years' benefactor: The Watertown Region...

Dominick Jongbloed was presented the 2024 PTO Scholarship Friday morning at an assembly of students, staff and his parents. Dominick was asked what one of his favorite memories w...

Hundreds of people showed up to witness the incredible talent of the Jefferson students on Tuesday, April 30th. Gymnastics, floor dancing, piano minuets, comedy, magic, and singi...

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we approach the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year, we would like to inform you about an important change regarding the upcoming school yea...

Bike safety inspections happening in May at the elementary schools.

Mrs. Koll, the counselor fulltime at Jefferson next year, was awarded a $2500 grant from the Arrow Education Foundation. Cris Ortmeier surprised Mrs. Koll with the large check. ...

Jefferson first graders rocked the house on Thursday 2:30 and 6:00 performances. They sang five songs from the musical "SWAMPED". Thank you to all who attended. Mrs. Andersen, the...

Students and staff assembled on Friday, April 12th for our state, record setting fundraising trophy presentation. Julie Boerhave, South Dakota's Development Director of School En...

Jefferson Elementary Student Council would like to thank ALL of our farmers. Tomorrow is dress like a farmer day!!!!

Abby and Breckin, two fourth graders, had their artwork chosen for the cover and back of the 2023-24 yearbook. Thank you to all who submitted entries. Congratulations!!!

Governor Noem took time to read to our first graders at Jefferson Elementary today.

Catch the second grade music program on our new Facebook page: 2:30 performance https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Second grade ended the month with special guests and community members sharing their services. The second graders have been learning about goods and services in our community. P...

This past week our students had fun celebrating the many books of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Theodore Geisel). Students participated in Theme days, book giveaways, and classroom bingo. M...

Students recognized school board members at the February school board meeting on February 12th. Student Council President Madison recognized board member Kari Lohr for her contri...

It’s South Dakota School Board Recognition Week February 19-23! Did you know that the Watertown School Board is comprised of five members who were elected by Watertown residents? ...

The yearly weekly celebration of Theodore Geisel is coming soon! So see the schedule and humm the birthday tune! All week long wearing red, white, blue, hats, socks, backwards, ...

Monday, February 12th- "SHARE THE SPIRIT OF KINDNESS" Wear a Be Kind shirt Tuesday, February 13th- "Peace, Love, Kindness"- Tie Dye Day Wednesday, February 14th- Love for Kindne...