Watertown High School Open House
Monday, August 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Families are invited to stop in, meet our amazing teachers, ask questions, and learn about opportunities for this year. We look forward to visiting with you!
WHS yearbooks are in! Yearbooks can be picked up at the attendance window from 8AM - 4PM beginning Monday, August 12th. If you ordered one, please stop by.
Parents/Guardians of all 9th grade students and students new to the district - Please sign up for a time slot at our WHS Open House on Monday, August 19th from 11:00am - 7:00pm. At this time, students will have opportunities to meet their advisor, learn valuable information, and walk through their schedule . All paperwork must be returned to receive your computer on the first day of school. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AABAE2DA31-50552526-9thgrade
Attention all 10th - 12th grade students. Please sign up for a time slot to meet with your advisor at our WHS Open House on Monday, August 19th from 11:00am - 7:00pm. At this time, staff will share information with you and you will receive your school issued laptop. All paperwork must be returned to receive your computer. Any outstanding fines must also be paid. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AABAE2DA31-50552519-10th
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
WHS School Supply List:
12 Count – Ballpoint Pens, Black or Blue (no gel pens)
12 Count – No. 2 Wood Pencils, Pre-sharpened
24 Count – Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Pre-sharpened
6 Count – Post-It Notes (any color)
5 Count – Highlighters, Assorted Colors
8 – Spiral Bound Notebooks
8 – Two Pocket Paper Folders, Letter size
2 – Pink Erasers, Beveled Edges
1 – Jump Drive
1 set – Corded Earbuds (with lightning Connector) – NOT Bluetooth/Air Pods or over the ear headphones
1 – Backpack
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.
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.
On Friday, May 17th, WHS will have a different bell schedule with Advisory at 2:05 - 3:30PM. Students will be finishing their MAP Testing. Once students have completed all their testing, the Advisory teacher will release them for the day. Buses will run on a normal schedule. Students are welcome to wait in the commons area until the end of day.
Reminder! WHS students will have a 2PM dismissal on Friday, May 10th to accommodate LATC Graduation.
All student medications must be picked up by Wednesday, May 22nd, no later 12:30, by a parent/guardian from the Nurse's Office. Any unclaimed medications will be disposed of that that are not claimed by May 22nd.
Mark your calendars! Homecoming is set for the week of September 16 - 20th, 2024. We look forward to a week filled with spirit, tradition, and community as we celebrate our school pride
Reminder! April 19th WHS will be having a 12:30PM Dismissal for Teacher In-service.
Reminder: WHS Prom is being held this Saturday, April 13th in the Civic Arena. Grand March begins at 8PM. Cost for those that wish to view the Grand March is $2 per person. After Grand March we ask that parents depart the building quickly so the dance can begin. Parents, please share with your prom going children that they are not allowed to bring any outside drinks in and must leave all purses / bags in their car or at home. If students leave the building they will not be allowed back inside once the dance begins.
No School in Watertown on Monday, March 25th. No practice or activities for Monday. Stay safe!
WHS--Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1.
WHS Chorus Concert will be held tonight at 7:30PM in the DD Miller Auditorium. Join our WHS students with Music Through the Decades!
WHS Parents - Reminder, next week SPRING BREAK is scheduled for March 13th through the 15th. There will be NO SCHOOL on these three days. School will resume Monday, March 18, 2024. Thank you!
2024 DRIVER EDUCATION SIGN UP
We are expanding and now limited to 180 students accepted into our driver education program. Once we fill to capacity, the registration will be closed. Student must be 14 years old by 09/30/2024. Driver Education classes and driving will be held at the Watertown Middle School. This year we are doing an online registration, payment must be received within 1 week of your completed registration or your spot will be reopened. We have three methods of payment which will be explained in payment options (we encourage to pay online). Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Chad Rohde with any questions regarding registration and payment. Please contact at the email: chad.rohde@k12.sd.us
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0Wi0acHklFvyF2iThQhCgM81_lVOUVEJCm5oMsHi5KMw5mA/viewform
Just a reminder that February 15th will be a 12:30PM Dismissal for WHS students and Parent/Teacher Conferences will run from 1PM - 8PM. February 16th and 19th will be NO SCHOOL .