Watertown School District

Business Industry School Coalition (BISCO) works to build a strong and mutually beneficial foundation between business, industry and the Watertown School District. Benefits from B...

During Staff Inservice on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Classified Staff of the Year and Certified Staff of the Year will be announced. We will also recognize and celebrate Years ...

Watch the eleventh episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Tim Kruse, Technology Director. Dr. D's Pizza Party is a regular video series during the school year that fe...

Watch the tenth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Emily Hatton, Principal at McKinley Early Childhood Center. Dr. D's Pizza Party is a regular video series duri...

Watch the nineth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Brenda Ingalls, Music Instructor at McKinley and Mellette. Brenda was the 2024-2025 Certified Staff Member of t...

Dr. D's Pizza Party is back for the 2025-2026 school year! Watch the eighth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Wade Heiser, Transportation Director at Watertown Sc...

We’re off to a great start! Almost half of our families have already completed their required annual registration in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. There’s still time for yo...

During the annual South Dakota Education Office Professional conference, Timberly Lunde was named Office Professional of the Year! She was also awarded her conference 5-Year pin. ...

Watch the seventh episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Don Stormo, Central Maintenance Director at Watertown School District. Dr. D's Pizza Party is a regular vi...

Nutrition is an important part of the education process – the people who serve breakfast and lunch at schools in South Dakota provide the fuel necessary to ensure that your studen...

The Watertown School District's Retirement Celebration will be held in the WHS Commons on Wednesday, May 14th, from 3:45-5:00 pm. We hope you can join us in celebrating this great...

Since 1982 the South Dakota School Superintendent’s Association (SDSSA) Executive Committee annually selects one of its members as the Outstanding South Dakota School Superintende...

The last day of school has been board approved and changed from an early dismissal on Friday, May 23, to an early dismissal on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Click here to view the full...

Watch the sixth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Becca Briggs, Principal of Lincoln Elementary and Director of English as a Second Language (ESL) Services at Wat...

We are pleased to announce a partnership for families in Watertown between Educare (Lake Area’s Daycare) and McKinley Early Childhood Center. Care will be available at Educare fr...

Watch the fifth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Dr. Jen Bollinger, Director of Special Services at Watertown School District. Special services staff support ou...

Watch the fourth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Shannon Knopf, Principal of McKinley Early Childhood Center within the Watertown School District. Preschool, ...

Watch the third episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Caitlin Bach, Nutritional Services Director at Watertown School District. Dr. D's Pizza Party is a regular video...

A role of a paraprofessional can vary greatly based on the school, classroom, and needs. These amazing professionals are dedicated to both students and the certified educator(s) t...

Watch the second episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Erin McBurney. Mrs. McBurney is a Social Studies teacher at Watertown Middle School. She was nominated by her ...