Heads up: Quarter 1 ends Friday, October 24, 2025!
Seniors–graduation may feel far away, but the time to order your caps and gowns is now! The second item in the Mascot Package is the Cap and Gown unit. You may also order other things at this time, but all you need for graduation is the cap and gown. Pay close attention to the due date: October 22!
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Retake Day
Reminder: picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, October 17.
No school Monday, October 13, in honor of Native American Day.
Arrow Overtime is an after-school study hall/tutoring session held in the library. All students are invited to stop in after school any day of the week. Arrow Overtime is held Monday through Friday from 3:30 until 5:00. Mr. Busskohl and Mrs. O'Brien are there to help students with math, research, paper writing, scholarship essays, English homework, etc. In addition, Arrow Overtime has support and supplies to help with any projects you may have. Arrow Overtime staff also work with teachers to make up exams and quizzes. Take advantage of this opportunity to work in a quiet space and get some assignments done!
The Career Fair will be held on Thursday from 9:15 - 10AM at WHS in the arena for sophomores, juniors, and any interested seniors and the College Fair will be held at LATC 4th floor from 12:30 - 2PM for juniors and seniors.
WHS (only) has a 12:00 dismissal on Friday, September 26, due to the Homecoming parade!
WHS has a 12:30 dismissal on Wednesday, September 24, due to teacher inservice.
Monday:
7:00 pm Legend of the Arrows in the arena
Wednesday:
12:30 pm dismissal for teacher inservice
Thursday:
7:00 pm Powderpuff football game at the Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex, followed by the pep rally with the burning of the W (map link here: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Ykrr6yyRxAOPmvh_TE8xnBe080wqOtH0gk4kQUI2ADE/edit)
Friday:
11:00 am Spirit Assembly in the arena
12:30 pm WHS dismissal
2:00 pm Parade
7:00 pm football game at the AMAC
9:00 pm Homecoming dance
More events can be found at https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/watertown/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2025-09-22
Reminder! WHS School Pictures are this Monday. You may order pictures on line at www.scherling.preorderphotos.com and use access code:D46CW3.
Watertown Arrow activity tickets may be purchased online at https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202508121209468166c38366ee6ce4f/checkout
The student section of the Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex is reserved for Watertown students in grades 7-12. All other attendees are expected to sit in the family section with an accompanying adult.
The student section of the Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex is reserved for Watertown students in grades 7-12. All other attendees are expected to sit in the family section with an accompanying adult.
No school Monday, September 1, in honor of Labor Day.
New this year: All families, even recently registered, need to complete the Online Registration Verification through the Campus Parent Portal. This will ensure we have accurate and updated information regarding emergency contacts, permissions, and other important information. This is also where you can fill out the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. This can be found on the app under "more" and then tap "Online Registration" and/or "Meal Benefits". Additional information on how to access this can be found at; https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/page/registration
If you have any questions, please contact Hailey Full at hailey.full@k12.sd.us or 605-882-6316
If you have any questions, please contact Hailey Full at hailey.full@k12.sd.us or 605-882-6316
At the first home football game of the season - and the season opener of the new Allen Mitchell Athletic we are going to present a picture slideshow as a tribute to Arrow Football history at the old stadium. Share your pictures at the link below:
https://watertown-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/watertown_media_watertown_school/EoGnLgkX3GtBkDhZRlZ188gBmIWt7oZBNXfXOm037QPXcQ
https://watertown-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/watertown_media_watertown_school/EoGnLgkX3GtBkDhZRlZ188gBmIWt7oZBNXfXOm037QPXcQ
Scherling Photography will be at WHS on Monday, September 8th to take student pictures.
WHS school picture day that was scheduled for this coming Monday has been postponed. We will let parents and students know when a new date has been set. Thanks!
Picture Day Info
As we gear up for school, a reminder on our enhanced bussing services, including direct busing from Lincoln, Jefferson and Mellette to McKinley’s Early Childhood Building as well as a direct bus to the Boys & Girls Club after school. Find full details here: https://5il.co/3nku1. You can view the full transportation page here: https://5il.co/3nku0. Please see this link for food service information: https://5il.co/3ntqe.
School starts on August 21, 2025!
