Watertown School District

Happy Veterans Day!

No school in the Watertown School District for observance of Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11th. District offices will also be closed on Monday. Thank you to all Veterans for your service to our country!

Reminder: Early dismissal Thursday, November 7th. WHS/WMS/WIS 12:30 - Elementary 12:20. Parent teacher conferences from 1:00pm-8:00pm.

A reminder that Wednesday, October 23 is early dismissal-inservice day. WIS/WMS/WHS - 12:30, Elementary - 12:20.

A reminder there will be no school in the Watertown School District on Monday, October 14th in observance of Native American Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Thanks to the great work by Watertown Municipal Utilities, the water main has been fixed at Jefferson Elementary. We will have school on Tuesday, October 8th on schedule. Thank you very much for your help today with the early dismissal.

Reminder that school will be closed Monday, October 14th for Native American Day!

To: Jefferson Elementary Parents: We need to dismiss school at Jefferson Elementary at 12:30 PM on Monday, October 7th due to a water main break. Bus routes will not be running at this time, as the rest of the district will remain in school. We do need Jefferson students to be picked up at this time. Students will be fed prior to dismissal. Anyone not picked up by 12:45 will be transported to the Boys and Girls Club for pickup. More information will be shared after an assessment of the water main. Thank you.

Happy Homecoming!! A reminder that K-4 schools dismiss at 1:20, Intermediate and Middle Schools dismiss at 1:30, and the high school dismisses following the pep assembly today, Sept 20. The Homecoming Parade is at 2:00 PM., and the Arrows play Mitchell this evening at 7:00 PM. Have a great day!

Labor Day feels early this year! It’s this upcoming Monday, September 2. School will be closed and resume on Tuesday.

The countdown is on! 4 days until school starts on August 22 for JK - 12th grade! PreK starts August 26!

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 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.

Reminder: Last day of School is May 22nd. Early dismissal times: WHS/WMS/WIS - 12:30, Elementary - 12:20. Have a great summer!

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.

Reminder: Friday, April 19th is an early dismissal day for Inservice. WHS/WMS/WIS will dismiss at 12:30. Elementary will dismiss at 12:20.

Reminder: There is no school March 29-April 1st for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Have a great holiday weekend!

No School in Watertown on Monday, March 25th. No practice or activities for Monday. Stay safe!

Reminder: Early Dismissal Wednesday, February 28th for Inservice. WHS/WMS/WIS will dismiss at 12:30, Elementary will dismiss at 12:20.