Jefferson Elementary

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...

Nationwide there is a trend of decreased attendance to school and work. Under the federal Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, South Dakota has chosen high and chronic absenteeism an...

The NAEP Assessment is given to selected fourth graders on February 22nd. Please read below for details. Not all fourth graders will take the assessment. A letter was sent home...

There will be an early dismissal on February 15th @ 12:20 PM followed by conferences from 1:00 PM-8:00 PM. Students were sent the link to sign up through their teacher's REMIND a...

This screening is for children who reside in the Watertown School District and turn 4 on or before September 1, 2024. Screenings will take place at MELLETTE ELEMENTARY on Frida...

Students assembled today to welcome Miss Julie from the American Heart Association. Students were explained the various prizes they can earn for different levels. (Spark, Ski...

Congratulations to Mrs. Settje for being chosen as this year's Classified Employee Candidate. Mrs. Settje is in her fourth year as a SPED Paraprofessional. She has been a member...

As an individual that has a heart ailment and two of my own kids, I hope you will join our school in learning about CPR and Finn's Challenge. Will you join our school for Kids He...

Mrs. Cox, the lunch lady, has retired from the Watertown School District. She has served the district for over 25 years within the Food Services program. Today, December 22nd, s...

The Jefferson third graders performed Tuesday, December 19th two performances, 2:30 and 6:00. A multitude of songs were performed: Bring on the Snow!; Ready, Set, Snow; Over the ...

Give Kids a Smile 2024 Watertown area dentists are hosting Give Kids a Smile on February 2nd, 2024 for children ages 0-18 in Codington and Hamlin. This event focuses on fa...

Winners from our girls and boys 8/9 and 10/11 year old divisions. They will now move on to the next round. Congratulations to Kellen, Nick, Hope and Brenna!!!

Study Buddies from first and third grade gathered Tuesday morning to talk turkey, well work together on vocabulary word searches and develop peer relationships. Even Mrs Cox was ...

Another successful PTO Turkey Bingo was held on Thursday, November 16th. Well over 500 hundred people were present from students, past students, parents, grandparents, aunts, unc...

Roosevelt Elementary has long served the community of Watertown in educating elementary students. During the November 13, 2023 School Board Meeting, the Watertown School District ...

Fourth Grade students honored our veterans today. Troop 8 presented the flags and demonstrated the folding of the flag. Students started the program with honoring a veteran by r...

The Honorable Ried Holien, mayor of Watertown, visited the Jefferson Elementary 2nd graders today. He shared with students what his duties are, how he was elected, and what he li...

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