Principal's Newsletter
Mid-Summer Edition
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Dear Watertown High School Families,
I hope this letter finds you well and beating the heat. If you are entering Watertown High School for the first time, welcome to our community! For those returning, welcome back! This year will be historic as it will be the last year in our current building. We are excited to begin the next chapter of Watertown High School and also understand that for some, this will be a major transition. Please know that we are committed to maintaining the same high standards we have built at WHS and will continue to provide a rigorous, inclusive, and supportive educational experience throughout the move, temporary swing space, building, and occupancy of the new high school.
While we are excited for the beginning of our next chapter, we recognize that this comes on the heels of a very difficult time in educational history. Coming out of the pandemic and into a new construction project will test our students, staff, and families, however, I am confident that we have what it takes to support everyone in our WHS community. To that end, if your student or you feel overwhelmed and need help, please reach out to your student’s guidance counselor or another adult in the building. We are here to help.
School begins on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 with a delayed start for students in grades 10-12.
The first two days of school are full days, with dismissal at 3:05, but they include an orientation time for Grade 9 students.
Grade 9:
Tuesday, September 6th, all Grade 9 students report to the WHS Auditorium by 8:30am
Wednesday, September 7th, all Grade 9 students report to their Advisory by 8:30am
All Other Grades (10 - 12):
Tuesday, September 6th, students report to the WHS Auditorium by 10:30am
Wednesday, September 7th, students report to their A Block class by 10:30am
Please note that this newsletter is also being physically mailed with important documents included. Future communication will be via my newsletter through Smore. If you have concerns about which email address is being used as your contact, or if you haven’t been receiving a link to the weekly principal newsletter, please contact the WHS main office and speak to Mr. Kareem Mimms to update your profile. Sending our newsletters via Smore allows information to be translated into over 100 languages.
In the mail, you will soon receive several forms. Please make sure to sign any form that indicates a signature is required and return them to school on the first day.
This mailing will include:
Chromebook Contract
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Health Form
Information regarding
9th-Grade Orientation
Opening days schedule
Athletics
WHS Guidance Newsletter including resources for families and students in need
PTSO Letter
Be on the lookout for a smore as we get closer to September 6th that will include an updated block schedule, first day information, and other important updates.
Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy end of summer,
Joel Giacobozzi
Principal
Watertown High School