WHS senior Parents: Jostens came to visit with our senior students today about graduation items / cap and gown orders. Packets were handed out to the students. Please ask your senior for this information or go on-line at Jostens.com to place order.
WHS will be holding its Sadies Dance this Saturday, October 15th. Doors open at 6:30PM and the Grand March begins at 8PM, the cost to view the Grand March is $2 per person. We kindly ask that once the Grand March is over, all spectators depart as soon as possible. Spectators will not be allowed back in the arena.
WHS Picture Re-take Day is October 21st.
Help us celebrate National School Lunch Week! Encourage your child to celebrate National School Lunch Week, October 10-14, by eating a healthy lunch at school. In celebration, lunch will be at no cost for your child on Friday, October 14th. Thank you for supporting the Watertown Food Service program!
Click on the below link regarding tutoring for your student:
https://ourdakotadreams.com/launch-your-dream/online-tutoring-program/
WHS Arrow Day Buttons are here! WHS Student Council will be selling them at each school during lunches tomorrow and Friday. $1 each. With this button you can get into the Legend on Monday and the Power Puff football game/burning of the "W" on Thursday night.
Congratulations to our 2022 Arrow Days Royalty Candidates: Guardian of Gold candidates are: Kate Luken, Elizabeth Olson, Kendall Paulson, and Jaida Young. This years Protector of Purple candidates are: Jack Heesch, JJ Hernandez, Mark Mahowald, and Ryan Roby. Champion of Arrows Candidates are: Drew Denzer, Kolby Lacher, and Jesse Werner.
Arrow Days Timeline
Parents, WHS will finish MAP testing this week. On Friday, September 2nd, students will have an extended advisory from 1:35 - 3:30 pm to complete any unfinished tests and will be dismissed once testing is completed. Juniors and seniors must still attend dual credit classes once testing is finished.
2022 WHS Yearbooks are in. Students will receive them in Advisory this week. All others may pick them up at the Principal's Office between 7AM - 4PM, Monday - Friday.
Reminder! WHS Picture Day is Monday. Please remember to send the order form with your student or you can order on line.
Ready to roll into the 2022-23 school year. Watertown Transportation Staff has us on our way!
Ready to roll into 2022-23 school year!! Transportation staff has us on our way in Watertown!
We are having some phone difficulties this week at our transportation center. For questions on transportation to start the school year, please call 605-884-6166. Thank you!
WHS Picture Day is Monday, August 29th - see information included in this post.
Shanon Manley, WHS Teacher and Yearbook advisor was recently diagnosed with Cancer. Friends of Shanon are having a fundraiser to help with expenses. Please see attached form if interested.
Hello high school band students and parents!
Marching band is beginning this week! We will rehearse the following dates and times:
Wednesday, August 17th from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Thursday, August 18th from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Monday, August 22nd from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 23rd from 7:00pm-8:30pm
There is still some work being done in the band room, so we will plan to meet in the lunchroom to begin the first rehearsal. There we will discuss the procedures for the remaining Summer rehearsals.
Mr. Fordham will be happy to help with any questions you may have! You may reach him at austin.fordham@k12.sd.us
Due to construction and internet services being down, WHS students will not be able to view schedules until Monday, August 15th.
WHS School Supply List: 1 ea: 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; 5 count highlighters, assorted colors / 8 spiral bound notebooks / 8 ea 2-pocket paper folders / 2 ea pink erasers, beveled edges / 1 ea jump drive / 6 pk of post it notes / backpack
Parents/Students: Please click on the below link and sign up for your Open House spot for August 23rd. Please refer to the letter that went home this week with further information.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AABAE2DA31-whssignup