WHS: 12:30 dismissal on Wednesday, Sept. 25, due to teacher inservice
Limited supplies of our Arrow Nation T-Shirts are now up for sale. Sizes available are: Short Sleeve (2 smalls / 2 mediums/ 1 youth large) & Long Sleeve (2 smalls / 1 medium / 4 x-large / 1 youth small/ 1 youth medium). Stop in the Principals Office at WHS to purchase.
7:00pm on Thursday, September 19: Powder Puff game, Pep Rally, and the Burning of the "W" at the Stadium
7:00pm on Friday, September 20
WHS Homecoming football game
vs
Mitchell Kernels
at the Stadium
Homecoming dance to follow
in the Auxiliary gym of WHS
Noon dismissal for WHS on Friday, September 20, 2024
Homecoming Buttons go on sale today for $2 each. They will be available during lunch at all schools. These collector items will go fast. This will get you into the Legend on Monday night and also the Powder Puff Football game on Thursday night. Without a button, cost for these events is $3. Thanks! Happy Homecoming!
September 10th (tomorrow) is World Suicide Prevention Day and is observed on September 10 every year to raise awareness, focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most, and remember those affected by suicide. Please wear purple and/or teal to show your support.
Arrow Days events!
No school on Monday, September 2, 2024, in honor of Labor Day.
Be ready for picture day on Monday, August 26!
Upcoming Events
https://5il.co/2tzuj
Schedule for August 22, first day of school:
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS
8:30—9:10—Block 1
8:30—8:48—Mini-Block 1A
8:52—9:10—Mini-Block 1B
9:15—9:55—Block 2
9:15—9:33—Mini-Block 2A
9:37—9:55—Mini-Block 2B
10:00—10:40—Block 3
10:45—11:30—Block 4
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FRESHMEN
Ninth graders will begin in the Arena at 10AM and will receive their laptops in their Advisory at the end of day.
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 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.
Upcoming Events
8/12
5:15 p.m. Board meeting
8/13
New teacher in-service
8/14
Teacher in-service
8/15
Teacher in-service
8/16
Soccer @ Sturgis
8/17
Soccer @ Spearfish
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