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Community invited to attend referendum presentations
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (283+ words) The Watertown Unified School District is hosting several public events in the coming days to share information about the April 7 operational referendum. Referendum presentations will be held on Monday, Feb. 16 from 6-7 p.m. at Watertown High School in the Library Media Center…...
Students plead to save LEAP; Decision on possible closure set for Feb. 23
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (974+ words) Lebanon Fire Chief Ben Tietz speaks to WUSD Board of Education members about the importance of LEAP and what it means to the children who attend it. LEAP teacher Melissa Prochaska listens as a friend and colleague speaks to the…...
WHS names Rotary students
2+ week, 2+ day ago (187+ words) WATERTOWN'Watertown High School recently announced their February Rotary Club outstanding seniors.These students have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Each Monday, Watertown High School seniors will join the Rotary Club at their weekly meetings, providing…...
Weighing heaving decisions; High repair costs puts LEAP, Lincoln on chopping block
2+ week, 4+ day ago (328+ words) LEAP Elementary School student'Millie Konkol hangs her book bag in her locker in September. WATERTOWN" Discussions swirled Monday night surrounding elementary schools that could potentially close should the Watertown Unified School District's $4.5 million operational referendum fail, or even pass, in…...
Head Start receives Donation
2+ week, 4+ day ago (144+ words) Head Start receives check from Educational Foundation'wdtimes.com Director of Head Start of Watertown Jenny Adkins received a check from Educational Foundation of Watertown Treasurer John Higgins for $2,339. The money will be used to support children in school success and…...
Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland applications due Jan. 30
3+ week, 5+ day ago (236+ words) MADISON " The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this highly visible and fast-paced position, Alice in…...
Breaking: WUSD Superintendent Jarred Burke currently on leave of absence
4+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) Watertown Unified School District Administrator Jarred Burke listens to a Watertown resident at a Burke's Briefings event." Editor's note: This article was updated with comments from"Watertown Unified School District School Board President Craig Wortman." WATERTOWN " A letter from Watertown…...
Library approves $10K for Overdrive, providing more digital resources
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (491+ words) A Bridges Library System yards sign. WATERTOWN " The Public Library Board moved to improve digital resources for patrons on Thursday through the allocation of $10,000 in upgrades. With the loss of Hoopla, a source for e-books and audio books, library patrons…...
Webster Elementary CATS lunch
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (118+ words) Top row (L to R): Adrian Kerwin, Audrey Welch Middle row (L to R): Royal Pauli, Graham Saugstad, Amber Esquivel Perez Bottom row (L to R): Maliya Grant, Evelyn Hoerl, Asher Dobratz Top row (L to R):Aidan McDaniel, Jameson Belstner, Julian Van Dyck…...
WUSD meets expectations, three elementary schools and Endeavor Charter exceed
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (162+ words) WATERTOWN " The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has unveiled its report cards for the 2024-25 school year, and the Watertown Unified School District made incremental progress. The District's grade of 63.8 falls into the "meets expectations" category, and is a slight step…...