1st ever State Testing Incentive Day is happening at WIS this year!
Students will have the ability to earn attendance at Incentive Day by working hard on their test, having good attendance during the test, having good behavior during the test, and completing the test.
Students will get to choose which activity they go to!
Students will have the ability to earn attendance at Incentive Day by working hard on their test, having good attendance during the test, having good behavior during the test, and completing the test.
Students will get to choose which activity they go to!
WIS Staff wore blue to for Autism Awareness Day.
April Newsletter
Orchestra held a practice minutes competition between 5th and 6th grade students. The 5th grade students won an ice cream party!
Reminder that there is No School on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th.
For current 6th and 7th grader families: Thank you to all who have completed the registration link for the 2026 - 2027 school year. If you have not had a chance to do so yet, please take a moment and scan the QR code in the packet your student brought home or visit the WMS website (https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/middle-school) and click on "26 - 27 Registration" in the upper left hand corner to officially register your student and select their music option. If you have any questions, please email me at todd.brist@k12.sd.us
Reminder: Spring Break March 18-20
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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.
March Newsletter
Character Awards for 3/6
Dress Up Days for Read Across America Week! March 2-6
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Monday: Pjs or Comfy Clothes
Tuesday: Animal Print
Wednesday: Sports Wear
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Book Character Day
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Monday: Pjs or Comfy Clothes
Tuesday: Animal Print
Wednesday: Sports Wear
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Book Character Day
Character Award Winners
Huge congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade band and orchestra on some amazing concerts this past week! It is so great to see the Watertown music students' talent grow over the years!
Dress Up Days for Read Across America Week! March 2-6
(Text from flier.)
Monday: Pjs or Comfy Clothes
Tuesday: Animal Print
Wednesday: Sports Wear
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Book Character Day
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Monday: Pjs or Comfy Clothes
Tuesday: Animal Print
Wednesday: Sports Wear
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Book Character Day
Character Awards for 2/20
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Mrs. Kantrud's 6th grade class made mini posters to put on lockers.
The weather is always changing, remember to send warm clothes to school!
You can always reach out to your child's teacher by email if you were unable to meet with them!
Here are some upcoming reminders!
