WHS Parent Update
February 3, 2023
Principal Update
Greetings Gosling Families,
It has been another exciting, busy week at WHS with continued work on ACT prep for Juniors, winter sports are in full swing, and the start of building the master schedule for the 23-24 school year, now that the course selection process by students has been completed.
On Friday, February 3rd, students and staff participated in community building activities during ELT as part of our work to continue to build on the positive culture at WHS. I am proud of our school community for the intentional efforts to build relationships and extremely thankful to our WHS families for their ongoing support.
Have a fantastic weekend and stay warm on this cold Friday!
Josh Kerr, Principal
Watertown High School
Watertown Gosling NubaySoft Blankets
Due to popular demand, we are bringing these amazing NubaySoft ™ D-Luxe Blankets BACK! They are super soft, HUGE and big enough for two people! By using your blankets at home, at the park, or at the game, our goal is to help student families feel included and connected to our great culture. Order by February 28 with an approximate delivery in mid-March. Pricing is $70 each. To order, go to: https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/watertown-goslings/home
Watertown Jig Jog Walk/Run
Did You Know? (Some interesting facts about your Watertown Jig Jog)
-For just $55 (plus fees) you can register up to six family members. All get t-shirts and other perks!
-One hundred percent of the profits go to local public and private schools
- In 2022 the Jig Jog raised $12,500.00 for the Educational Foundation of Watertown. In the past, the Jig Jog has also contributed to the Watertown Public Library.
-In 2022, public and private school classrooms received over $35,000.00 from the Ed Foundation.
-New, beautiful 5K course, starting and ending at the Public Library / Bentzin Family Town Square.
- Encourage your families to round-up at Piggy Wiggly between Feb. 6-11. All proceeds go to the Ed Foundation!
- Live music including bagpipes and other surprises throughout the course! Aid station at Webster School featuring Lucky Charms!
-.4-mile Little Leprechaun run with medals and ice cream tokens for all.
-Participants receive the best “swag bag” in the area with useful gadgets and coupons.
-Lucky bib numbers win a Kindle tablet or Amazon Echo. Watertown Rocks hidden along the course.
-Valuable restaurant and merchandize certificates for best themed dressed runners and walkers.
- Look for “Watertown Rocks” along the course.
-More walkers than runners! Historic Watertown walking tour brochures available. This year you will see more of beautiful Clyman Street than ever!
-Become a Jig Jog Facebook Friend and invite all of your friends to join us.
-To encourage healthy habits, we offer a special family registration rate.
-$250 to school PTA with most registered participants and volunteers. School also gets to keep challenge cup trophy for a year. Douglas, Webster and Watertown Catholic are past winners.
-Out of town for the Jig Jog? Register for the shirt or become a $250 or $500 sponsor or donate through the website.
-Not into walking 3.1 miles? Go to the website and volunteer to be a course marshal. You’ll be done in less than an hour!
-Official timing for competitive runners and attractive medals for overall winners and 1st, 2nd & 3rd in 18 categories.
-Average temperatures have been in the forties! You can almost smell spring!
Senior Fees
Senior Scholarship Information
The WHS local scholarship application is due to the Main Office no later than Wednesday, February 15th. No late applications will be accepted. If students or parents have questions regarding the scholarship process, please contact Katie Pirkel or Deb Fischer.
Junior ACT Information
Junior students will take the statewide online ACT test in person at WHS on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Students are reminded to use their myact.org account to complete free practice tests. This week, WHS Administration shared with students some incentive programs to encourage students to do well on the ACT test in March.
Telehealth Mental Health Therapy Resources
COVID Test Kits Availability
COVID test kits are still available for pickup from the Health Room Assistant located in the Main Office.
WHS Week in Review
Endeavor students welcomed local author and Watertown native, David Haznaw as a guest writing coach and guest speaker.
Endeavor students welcomed local author and Watertown native, David Haznaw as a guest writing coach and guest speaker.
This week the FFA Leadership Development Team competed in competition.
Important Upcoming Dates
- February 15: Local Scholarship Application Due
- February 17: No School
- February 23: Freshman Vision Screenings
- March 7: Junior ACT (No School Freshman, Sophomores, Seniors)
- March 10: End of Trimester 2 (11:30 a.m. WHS ONLY Dismissal)