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.
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! See you all soon!
Welcome back to school! We can't wait to see you all soon!
Reminders:
Pre-conferences - Monday, August 19th
If you have not signed up, visit the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NT81GJHttPJ6UFFUGHc501ksXrHU_hKgOK01VzWpoDk/edit?usp=sharing
First day of school - Thursday, August 22nd
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
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.
WHS Seniors who attended Mellette were able to walk around the building and interact with our students at field day today. Congrats on your upcoming graduation!
Officer Lex read "Flat Stanley" to our second graders today.
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.
Mellette Kindergarten Families: A reminder that our kindergarten program is today at 2:30 in the Mellette gym. There will be photo opportunities after the program. You may take your child with you after the program. If you plan to get an older sibling, please either wait outside at their usual dismissal spot if you can, or go to the office to sign them out and they will be called down. Thank you!
Mellette parents - a reminder that if your child has any prescription medications (including inhalers) at school, you will need to pick it up on the last day of school (May 22) by 12:30 or make arrangements with the nurse. Anything left will be disposed of. You may reach out to the school nurse with any questions. Thank you!
Tomorrow night is our PTO family prom! We hope to see you there for a fun family night of dancing! Concessions will be available with pizza, snacks, candy, and water.
Mellette Families - A reminder that this Friday is an early dismissal for students at 12:20 p.m.
Third grade enjoyed a pizza party today for winning our March attendance award! Keep up the great attendance!
Save the date for April 26th for the Mellette PTO Family Prom! This will be a night to remember with a live DJ, dancing, and family fun! There will also be concessions and a photo booth! Hope to see you there!
Our Title I Family night was a success! Thank you to those who came and enjoyed an evening of board games!
A reminder that tonight is our Title I Family Game Night at Mellette from 5:30 - 6:30.
No School in Watertown on Monday, March 25th. No practice or activities for Monday. Stay safe!
Mellette Families! Join us for our Title I Family Night! We will have a short presentation about Title in our school followed by games and popcorn. Door prizes will be available! It is Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Mellette gym. Hope to see you there!
Mellette Families: Here are the dress-up days for this week as we celebrate Read Across America Week!
The Mellette kindergarten classes delivered Valentine cards and sang a song to residents at an assisted living. The room was definitely filled with joy and love!
