High School

Our school is taking part in the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) on Monday, October 30th. This survey is sponsored by the South Dakota Department of Health and asks 9th through 12th grade students about health behaviors including nutrition, physical activity, injuries, and tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use.

Free College Application window is taking place! Click on link below. https://ourdakotadreams.com/exploring-colleges/free-college-application-period/

Picture re-take day is coming up on October 20th. See attached flyer.

We will be conducting an anonymous survey about school climate, including bullying, violence, and alcohol and drug use in October. You can learn more about the survey and participation details by clicking the link.

WHS has limited supply of Arrow Nation T-Shirts still available. Both in adult and youth sizes. Contact the high school at 882-6316 if you are needing to purchase one.

Homecoming Day buttons are available for $1 in the Principals Office at the high school or they will be available tonight at the Legend, while supplies last. The Legend begins tonight at 7:30PM in the arena. The button gets you in free or the cost is $1 to get watch the legend.

Homecoming Timeline

WHS- Students will be taking NWEA MAP assessments this week in English, math and science classes. On Friday, September 1st, students will have a modified schedule and advisors will host a testing session for students at the end of the day to finish any incomplete tests. Students will be dismissed after advisors have verified all tests are completed. Students that ride the bus may wait in the commons area or in their advisory until the 3:30 dismissal time.

Picture Day is Monday on WHS!

Seniors and Freshmen! The Humanity Launch Event is beginning tonight (August 9th) for seniors and then tomorrow for the freshmen. Seniors will meet tonight from 6 - 9PM and then freshmen will report from 1 - 8PM tomorrow (August 10th). All freshmen are expected to participate in this event.

ATTN: 10TH, 11TH, AND 12TH GRADERS: BACK TO SCHOOL CONFERENCE SIGN-UP TIMES. Pick a time and enter your name. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AABAE2DA31-10th2

ATTN: INCOMING 9TH GRADERS AND NEW STUDENTS: BACK TO SCHOOL CONFERENCE SIGN-UP TIMES: Pick a time and enter your students name. All students/parents must attend a session. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AABAE2DA31-9thgrade2

WHS First Day of School Schedule!

Senior Arrow Van Rules - for Homecoming (Week of September 11th)

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

2023 Graduation photos can now be purchased, see link below: https://whs62.pixieset.com/whsgraduation2023/ $5 per picture. Money raised will help keep yearbook costs down. Email joan.vanmeter@k12.sd.us or call 882-6316 for more information.

WHS calendar for the 2023 - 24 school year is now on our high school website (on main page at bottom - events)

Don't forget to vote. A reminder that the Joint City/School election will be held at the Watertown Civic Arena on Tuesday, June 20 from 7 AM - 7 PM.

The Watertown School District will be conducting an emergency planning drill on Tuesday, May 30th in the morning from 8 AM – 12 PM. The district offices will be closed for the morning to the public. The public is asked to avoid the area of the high school as much as possible during these hours, as an influx of emergency responders will be present. We appreciate the cooperation of law enforcement and other first responders to assist the school district in it’s safety planning.

The Watertown Chamber will be hosting a candidate forum on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 PM in the DD Miller Auditorium at Watertown High School. Candidates for school board and city council will be present for this forum.