Happy Homecoming!! A reminder that K-4 schools dismiss at 1:20, Intermediate and Middle Schools dismiss at 1:30, and the high school dismisses following the pep assembly today, Sept 20. The Homecoming Parade is at 2:00 PM., and the Arrows play Mitchell this evening at 7:00 PM. Have a great day!
Labor Day feels early this year! It’s this upcoming Monday, September 2. School will be closed and resume on Tuesday.
The countdown is on! 4 days until school starts on August 22 for JK - 12th grade! PreK starts August 26!
As we gear up for school, a reminder on our enhancements to busing this year, including direct busing from Lincoln, Jefferson, and Mellette to McKinley’s Early Childhood Center as well as a direct bus to the Boys & Girls Club after school. Find full details here. https://5il.co/2tlzz The transportation schedule by building can be found here. https://5il.co/2tafs Questions can be directed to Wade Heiser, Transportation Director at 605-882-6335.
As part of our commitment to ensuring that all Watertown students have access to nutritious meals, we encourage you to fill out the Free & Reduced Application. Apply now via Campus Parent Portal, https://sis2.ddncampus.net/campus/portal/watertown.jsp. Infinite Campus Assistance will be provided at the August 19th District Pre-Conferences. Paper applications will also be available at that time. For more information go to Nutrition Services. https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/page/nutrition-services2
The Watertown School District is holding a school board election on Tuesday, June 18th in the Watertown Civic Arena. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Reminder: Last day of School is May 22nd. Early dismissal times: WHS/WMS/WIS - 12:30, Elementary - 12:20. Have a great summer!
The Watertown School District is hosting an open house for the public to stop and see Roosevelt Elementary on Monday, May 20th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Please join us for a look around before the school year is out.
Reminder: Friday, April 19th is an early dismissal day for Inservice. WHS/WMS/WIS will dismiss at 12:30. Elementary will dismiss at 12:20.
Reminder: There is no school March 29-April 1st for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Have a great holiday weekend!
No School in Watertown on Monday, March 25th. No practice or activities for Monday. Stay safe!
Reminder: Early Dismissal Wednesday, February 28th for Inservice. WHS/WMS/WIS will dismiss at 12:30, Elementary will dismiss at 12:20.
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences, February 15, from 1:00-8:00, with an early dismissal. WHS/WMS/WIS will dismiss at 12:30, Elementary will dismiss at 12:20. Also, a reminder that there is no school Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th.
Welcome new Family Support Specialists to the District! Learn about their role by reading the article in our Newsfeed: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/article/1447206
On Friday, January 19, there will be an early dismissal for inservice. Elementary will dismiss at 12:20. WHS, WMS and WIS will dismiss at 12:30.
Reminder, no school on Monday, January 15th.
On Monday, January 8th, the Watertown School Board will hear a presentation on the plan for our elementary schools. This will be for discussion only with no action taken. The School Board meets in the administrative office at 5:30 PM. You can watch a live stream of the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/@watertownschooldistrict14-74.
Happy New Year from the Watertown School District!! We hope you had a good holiday season. A reminder that Watertown schools resume on Tuesday, January 2nd!!
A reminder of early dismissal and Christmas vacation.
A reminder of the early dismissal today, November 9th, at 12:30 PM for Parent-Teacher Conferences at all schools from 1-8 PM. No school on Friday, November 10th for the Veteran's Day holiday. Have a great weekend!