High School

No school on Monday, September 2, 2024, in honor of Labor Day.

Be ready for picture day on Monday, August 26!

Schedule for August 22, first day of school: SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS 8:30—9:10—Block 1 8:30—8:48—Mini-Block 1A 8:52—9:10—Mini-Block 1B 9:15—9:55—Block 2 9:15—9:33—Mini-Block 2A 9:37—9:55—Mini-Block 2B 10:00—10:40—Block 3 10:45—11:30—Block 4 * * * FRESHMEN Ninth graders will begin in the Arena at 10AM and will receive their laptops in their Advisory at the end of day.

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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 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.

Watertown High School Open House Monday, August 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Families are invited to stop in, meet our amazing teachers, ask questions, and learn about opportunities for this year. We look forward to visiting with you!

Upcoming Events 8/12 5:15 p.m. Board meeting 8/13 New teacher in-service 8/14 Teacher in-service 8/15 Teacher in-service 8/16 Soccer @ Sturgis 8/17 Soccer @ Spearfish

WHS yearbooks are in! Yearbooks can be picked up at the attendance window from 8AM - 4PM beginning Monday, August 12th. If you ordered one, please stop by.

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

Parents/Guardians of all 9th grade students and students new to the district - Please sign up for a time slot at our WHS Open House on Monday, August 19th from 11:00am - 7:00pm. At this time, students will have opportunities to meet their advisor, learn valuable information, and walk through their schedule . All paperwork must be returned to receive your computer on the first day of school. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AABAE2DA31-50552526-9thgrade

Attention all 10th - 12th grade students. Please sign up for a time slot to meet with your advisor at our WHS Open House on Monday, August 19th from 11:00am - 7:00pm. At this time, staff will share information with you and you will receive your school issued laptop. All paperwork must be returned to receive your computer. Any outstanding fines must also be paid. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AABAE2DA31-50552519-10th

WHS School Supply List: 12 Count – Ballpoint Pens, Black or Blue (no gel pens) 12 Count – No. 2 Wood Pencils, Pre-sharpened 24 Count – Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Pre-sharpened 6 Count – Post-It Notes (any color) 5 Count – Highlighters, Assorted Colors 8 – Spiral Bound Notebooks 8 – Two Pocket Paper Folders, Letter size 2 – Pink Erasers, Beveled Edges 1 – Jump Drive 1 set – Corded Earbuds (with lightning Connector) – NOT Bluetooth/Air Pods or over the ear headphones 1 – Backpack

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.

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.

On Friday, May 17th, WHS will have a different bell schedule with Advisory at 2:05 - 3:30PM. Students will be finishing their MAP Testing. Once students have completed all their testing, the Advisory teacher will release them for the day. Buses will run on a normal schedule. Students are welcome to wait in the commons area until the end of day.

Reminder! WHS students will have a 2PM dismissal on Friday, May 10th to accommodate LATC Graduation.

All student medications must be picked up by Wednesday, May 22nd, no later 12:30, by a parent/guardian from the Nurse's Office. Any unclaimed medications will be disposed of that that are not claimed by May 22nd.

Mark your calendars! Homecoming is set for the week of September 16 - 20th, 2024. We look forward to a week filled with spirit, tradition, and community as we celebrate our school pride

Reminder! April 19th WHS will be having a 12:30PM Dismissal for Teacher In-service.