WHS Students, if you purchased an Activity Calendar during Back to School Days, stop by the desk at the 5W door and pick it up.
WHS will run on an ACB (Academic Coaching Block) schedule on Monday, August 31st. Students should check their Campus account to find where they go. Click on "menu" then "more" then "ACB" to find where they report to.
WHS picture day is Monday! Lifetouch will be taking pictures during the school day. ALL students (grades 9 - 12) should have their picture taken, even if not purchasing pictures, we use these for ID Badges and Activity Tickets for students. Picture order forms may be picked up at the 5W door entrance.
Attn Parent: If you are completing the Free/Reduced lunch applications, at the bottom of the form, please print your name and sign and date it. This was left off the original forms you received in the mail. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have cause.
Back To School Poster
From the Watertown School District: Parents have been notified of the "Return to School Plans" in a call and text on July 17. Here is the link to the parent letter on the Watertown Webpage. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/805240/Return_to_School_Parent_Letter.pdf. Here is a link to the district's planning document, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/805241/Return_to_School_for_Board.pdf. You can find more information at the district's Coronavirus website, https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/watertown-school-district/page/covid-19-resources--13.
Summer Academy registration is open. Click on the link to register. http://wtnacademy2020.weebly.com
Congratulations Seniors, Class of 2020!
We have reserved the Watertown Stadium on July 26 at 2:00pm to get together and celebrate in-person the graduating class and distribute your diplomas. There will be limited seating at this event and we need to know how many graduates are planning to attend.
Please fill out the RSVP at the survey link below by June 29. Indicate if you are attending in order to help us prepare for this event. If you do not plan to attend please call the Principals Office at 882-6316 to make arrangements to pick up your diploma.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyPdW5zvXqOre9JzTC0caI3qTgyisr5qPuxGznFqpFQTd76g/viewform?usp=sf_link
(copy and paste the link in your browser or go to the HS website in the News Feed)
Thank you for completing this survey!
If you have
From the Watertown School District: Remodel work has begun at WHS. The high school offices can be found in the 500 hallway of WHS near the student entrance, and the district offices are now located at Garfield Elementary. This will remain in place for the summer.
Everyone is working hard to get computers ready for next year!
From the Watertown School District: A big thank you to all of you for your work getting us through the 4th quarter. Report cards will be mailed out on Friday, May 29. A reminder that the Boys and Girls Club will be starting lunches for the summer on Tues. May 26. Watch for details on the start of school scheduled for Aug. 27. We don't know what this will look like yet, but we are anxious for a return to school this Fall. Please check out the 2020 Graduation Ceremony on Sun. May 24 at 2:00 PM. Links for viewing can be found at http://watertown.k12.sd.us. Have a great summer!!
Parade line-up begins at 6:45.
Enter the HS parking lot only from Arrow Ave and follow the directions to line up.
While waiting to start and during the parade you must remain in the vehicle.
Do not toss anything to the crowd.
Don't forget-laptop turn in Wed 8:00-7:00 for Seniors
Seniors!
Parade-Wed May 20 @ 7:30
You must follow these guidelines:
One vehicle per graduate
Decorate the vehicle and wear cap/gown
Only passenger vehicles (no semi trucks, Arrow vans, tractors, etc)
Remain in the vehicle and no tossing things
Smile and wave
Make some noise!
Dr B
All WHS Senior Graduation pics from when students walked across the stage have been emailed. Please check students email for these.
From the Watertown School District: The year is coming to a close with a materials turn-in on May 20-21. Please have the devices charged and turned on for return. Details will come from the building. Please join us in recognizing the Class of 2020 with a parade on May 20 at 7:30 PM. Graduation will be broadcast on Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM. Summer school will not take place until August, and Driver's Eduction will start in July. These students will be contacted separately about attendance. Thanks for all of your help. Have a great weekend!
From the Watertown School District: We are excited to announce a Graduation Parade for the Class of 2020 on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 PM. More details in the attached flyer. Come out and celebrate with this years graduates!!
Senior Parade!
WHS Class 2020
WHS Senior Parade through Watertown-details coming soon!
Sponsored by Watertown PD
From the Watertown School District: Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms!! The final materials exchange will take place at all buildings on Monday, May 11 from 8-5. We will be getting details out to families about end-of-year turn in to be held on May 20-21. Graduation ceremonies will be broadcast on Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM on the local Government channel, KXLG, KWAT, and Public Opinion websites. We are also aiming for an in-person graduation celebration on Sunday, July 26. Thanks again for all your help during this time. We appreciate it. Have a great weekend.
Students finish the last full week of school work by working diligently to complete all assignments. The next two Mondays are the days to return all school items May 11th or May 18th (at the latest)!
All laptops must be returned May 20 & May 21
Good luck, finish strong! Dr B
From the Watertown School District: Thank you parents for filling out the survey on our Flex Learning. We appreciate the feedback. Please note that we are closing off our playground equipment according to CDC guidelines. We intend to continue the Flex Learning until Thursday, May 21. We will have another materials exchange day on Monday, May 4 from 8-5 at all buildings. Graduation details were emailed to seniors this afternoon. We still intend to recognize the Class of 2020 on Sunday, May 24 and hope for an in person ceremony in July. Have a great weekend.