Quick reminder for Wednesday, March 25…

Freshmen will participate in scheduled activities. They will report to the Arena at 8:30 a.m., where attendance will be taken.

Sophomores will be taking the Pre-ACT. They will report to the Commons by 8:30 a.m. for instructions. They should bring two #2 pencils and a calculator if they have one.

Juniors will be taking the SD-ACT Assessment, which is the required state assessment for all juniors in South Dakota. Room assignment rosters have been posted by the school store. Check-in at their assigned classrooms will begin at 8:15 a.m., and testing will begin at 8:30. They should bring two #2 pencils and a calculator if they have one.

Seniors are excused from their classes taking place at WHS that day. HOWEVER, they are expected to attend their Dual Credit, LATC and NTHS classes off campus.

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Sophomores and juniors, remember: each test is an opportunity to show off your growth and the incredible potential you carry as an Arrow!

about 4 hours ago, Watertown High School
March 25 note
Reminder: no school Wednesday, March 18, through Friday, March 20, due to Spring Break.
6 days ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: no school Wednesday, March 18, through Friday, March 20, due to Spring Break.
The Watertown School District will start 2 hours late on Monday, March 16. All morning practices and activities will also start two hours late. No breakfast will be served. All preschool screening times between 8-10 AM will be rescheduled to later in the day on Monday or Tuesday. The rest of Monday's screenings will be as scheduled. Kindergarten screening has been moved to Tuesday, March 17th at the same time. Please call the McKinley Office with questions, 605-882-6350.
8 days ago, Jeff Danielsen
Reminder: quarter 3 ends Tuesday, March 17!
13 days ago, Watertown High School
Quarter 3 ends Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
WHS Graduation is Sunday, May 24th at 2PM in the Civic Arena. The seating for graduation is on a first come first serve bases - no tickets are required. You can access our calendar of events by going to our high school website and clicking on the Activities button on top of page. The Bound calendar is on this front page and you can click on the different months to locate all our activities for the remainder of the year. Any questions, please contact the high school office.
18 days ago, Watertown High School

Thanks to generous sponsors - all K - 12 WHS students can attend Saturday nights boys basketball game for FREE!

18 days ago, Watertown High School
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Reminder: 12:30 dismissal on Wednesday, February 25, due to teacher inservice.
27 days ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: 12:30pm dismissal on Wednesday, 2/25, due to teacher inservice.
2026 Summer Driver Education Registration

Below are three links to register for Driver’s Education. Each link corresponds to a different session.

Please sign up for only one session that best fits your schedule. Do not register for multiple sessions, as this may prevent another student from securing a spot in the program.

Each session is limited to 60 students, for a total of 180 students in the 2026 Summer Program. Once a session reaches capacity, the registration link for that session will automatically close and no additional students will be able to sign up.

Session One: May 26 - May 29, 2026

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv7U-Kkxd8DrabGZsfPEfl1zhLrKdQXQlf_OxEhtNmqhoggw/viewform?usp=dialog



Session Two: June 1 - June 4, 2026

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1utPXytxWIo1rHPINmqlxvJdZSRQZdlHUIPkzemnyBLTe8Q/viewform?usp=dialog



Session Three: June 8 - June 11, 2026

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVCzYFZdnCvFhzfAJQAXRLHzueMf2i2h8DSarWEizYlQWPmw/viewform?usp=dialog
28 days ago, Watertown High School
2026 Summer Driver Education Registration!

Be sure to check your calendars this weekend…registration for 2026 Driver Education will open on Monday, February 23rd at 8:00 a.m.!

You will be able to sign up for only one session that best fits your schedule. Do not register for multiple sessions, as this may prevent another student from securing a spot in the program.

Each session is limited to 60 students, for a total of 180 students in the 2026 Summer Program. Once a session reaches capacity, the registration link for that session will automatically close and no additional students will be able to sign up.

Session One: May 26 - May 29, 2026

Session Two: June 1 - June 4, 2026

Session Three: June 8 - June 11, 2026



Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday…first come, first served!
about 1 month ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: no school Wednesday, March 18, through Friday, March 20, due to Spring Break.
about 1 month ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: no school Wednesday, March 18, through Friday, March 20, due to Spring Break.
No school Monday, February 16, in honor of Presidents Day.
about 1 month ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: No school Monday, February 16, in honor of Presidents Day.
Reminder: No school Friday, February 13, due to teacher virtual inservice.
about 1 month ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: No school Friday, February 13, due to teacher virtual inservice.
Reminder: WHS has a 12:30 dismissal on Thursday, February 12, due to parent-teacher conferences.
about 1 month ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: WHS has a 12:30 dismissal on Thursday, February 12, due to parent-teacher conferences.
Communication between home and school is a key ingredient for student success. Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. We invite all parents and guardians to join us at WHS to discuss your student's progress, celebrate their achievements, and plan for a strong finish to the year!
about 1 month ago, Watertown High School
Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 1pm-8pm on Thursday, February 12.
Ready to see an average 3-point jump on your ACT score? All WHS juniors will be taking the ACT in March, and Methodize offers a free, self-paced prep course for all SD students in grades 9–12. Log into your SDMyLife account (powered by Xello) to start mastering the ACT–at no cost! Watch for more information in Advisory, or look here: https://sdmylife.com/preparing-for-college/methodize
about 2 months ago, Watertown High School
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WHS has a 12:30 dismissal on Friday, January 23, due to teacher inservice.
2 months ago, Watertown High School
WHS has a 12:30 dismissal on Friday, January 23, due to teacher inservice.
Reminder: no school Monday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2 months ago, Watertown High School
Reminder: no school Monday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
SD-ACT to Replace Current Junior State Assessment in South Dakota

Please utilize this link for more information from the South Dakota Department of Education: https://doe.sd.gov/teachsd/emails/0126/
2 months ago, Watertown High School
ACT
School resumes Monday, January 5, 2026! Happy New Year, Arrows!
3 months ago, Watertown High School
Ready? Set? School resumes TOMORROW!
Heads up: quarter 2 ends Friday, January 9, 2026!
3 months ago, Watertown High School
Quarter 2 ends Friday, January 9, 2026