2020 Watertown Wall of Honor nomination form:Watertown Wall of Honor Nomination READ MORE >
Due to School Closure our KDG Orientation on May 4th is cancelled. READ MORE >
Here is a digital presentation of the District Art Show, art made by our K-12 students, that was supposed to occur March 18 along with the Food Truck Festival that was canceled. Please understand a few student works are missing because we still had a week to set up. The majority of the student work is here. Thank you for supporting Watertown Art!Click Here to... READ MORE >
Order 2020-2021 First Day of School Supplies JTPS PTO READ MORE >
Google Classroom. Optional PDFView Dear Parents and Guardians, To continue the learning process for students at JTPS, all students should join Google Classroom to participate in daily lessons from their teacher. Each teacher has a Google Classroom platform that your student must join. Please follow the steps below. Find the name of your child's teacher on... READ MORE >
Click HERE for information about distance learning in Watertown Public Schools. READ MORE >
Click below for the latest updates from the district regarding COVID-19.COVID-19 UpdatesCOVID-19 Supplemental LearningCOVID-19 Questions & Answers READ MORE >
3-13-20 Dear Families, On Monday, March 16, 2020, we will mail an instructional learning packet to your homes. The purpose of this packet is to provide students with a bank of resources and optional tasks across disciplines to combat the loss of instructional time while our school is closed. Nothing needs to be returned to school. We are expecting that all... READ MORE >
A Message from the Superintendent of Schools: We have been actively working with our administrators and staff to develop a plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and plan for the continuity of education should there be a need to close our schools. As you know, we are monitoring daily updates from the CDC and following recommendations from our local and state... READ MORE >
DR. RYDELL HARRISON’S2020/2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS WednesdayMarch 4, 2020 7:00 PMJohn Trumbull Primary School GymnasiumThursdayMarch 5, 2020 7:00 PMSwift Middle School Library TuesdayMarch 10, 2020 7:00 PMPolk Elementary School Library ALL ARE WELCOME - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC READ MORE >
John Trumbull's Family Resource Center is a web-based collection of online resources to support all John Trumbull Families.Please find link under MENU at the top of the JTPS Website.Scroll down to FOR PARENTS.Click JTPS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. READ MORE >
Watertown Public Schools approaches budget development in a conservative and fiscally prudent manner with input and feedback from a variety of stakeholders. This collaborative approach helps ensure we are making wise use of the taxpayer dollars entrusted to us. As a district, we are grateful for support from our students, employees, parents and Town residents to... READ MORE >
Watertown Public Schools will have a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, February 6, 2020. READ MORE >
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Watertown Public Schools will have a two-hour delay on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. READ MORE >
Watertown Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 17 due to winter weather. READ MORE >
Watertown Public Schools will have a 3 hour delay today, Wednesday, December 11th to allow additional time for roads to be cleared. READ MORE >
Watertown Families and Staff,Watertown Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 due to inclement weather. READ MORE >
There will be no school today due to hazardous road conditions this morning and the threat of additional winter weather later this afternoon. READ MORE >
Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc., in collaboration with Watertown Public Schools, islaunching Project Puzzle Piece, an opportunity for businesses to help spread awareness andraise funds for the Watertown Unified Sports spring 2020 season. Press Release 1Press Release 2 READ MORE >
On Monday, November 4, 2019, the Watertown Board of Education approved Jennifer Galik as the next principal of Polk Elementary School effective immediately. Prior to taking the reins as Polk’s interim principal, Ms. Galik served as John Trumbull Primary School’s assistant principal. “While I am very sad to say goodbye to the many people I have had the privilege of... READ MORE >
JTPS Veterans Day Assembly Friday, November 8, 2019 *Event rescheduled to 10:30 AM. To those Veterans and family members planning to attend please arrive at 10:15 AM. Thank you. READ MORE >
WHS Project Graduation READ MORE >
Watertown Public Schools are closed today, Thursday, October 17th due to road and electrical outages in Watertown. READ MORE >
Please see links for curriculum presentations given on Curriculum Night. Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade READ MORE >
Watertown Public Schools is excited to welcome Charles “Chip” Schofield, our new Security/Residency Officer at John Trumbull, Polk and Judson. Ofc. Chip recently retired from the Naugatuck Police Department after 20 years of service. Throughout his law enforcement career, Ofc. Chip worked as a School Resource Officer for four years, served as a DARE Officer for six... READ MORE >
Last winter, a group of community members presented a signed petition to the Board of Education with hopes of naming natatorium–the building that houses the WHS pool–after the school’s beloved swimming/diving coach, Garry Smith. On February 4, 2019, the Naming School Building & Facilities Sub-Committee met to discuss the request, and on February 11, it was... READ MORE >
Early Dismissal for all grades 4 hour session Thursday, September 19, 2019 Professional Development Day READ MORE >
Watertown High School seniors are required to complete a Senior Capstone Project. This independent project is a culminating opportunity for students to bring together their academic strengths and personal interests. Students are required to dedicate 60 hours toward the completion of their project. Examples of past capstone projects include: planning fundraising... READ MORE >
Please see the attached file to review using My School Bucks program from Food Services. READ MORE >
Click on the following link to see transportation information for your child's 2019-2020 school bus route. 2019-2020 Bus Information READ MORE >
Please click on the following grade levels to see the JTPS supply lists for your student for the 2019-2020 School year.KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2 READ MORE >
The Watertown Board of Education is pleased to announce that after a thorough selection process, Lisa Fekete has been selected as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Ms. Fekete is currently the Principal of Polk Elementary Schools. The selection process began in late June after former Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Janet Parlato, was appointed as the... READ MORE >
Dear Watertown Families, I hope you are enjoying your summer. This week, you will receive an email from Watertown Public Schools inviting you to update your Returning Student Registration for the 19-20 School year in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please be reminded that you must use the Parent Portal sign in, not your student's login to the portal. Please click... READ MORE >
It is with deep regret that we inform you about a loss to our school community on July 17th regarding a recent graduate of Swift Middle School. Dear Swift Families, It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. On July 17th, Tyler Palmer died in an ATV accident. Tyler graduated from Swift last month and... READ MORE >
Watertown Families looking for before and after school care for the coming school year? Consider registering your child for the YMCA Watertown Before and After School Program. For information regarding schools, activities, rates, and more, follow the link! https://www.waterburyymca.org/programs/after-school READ MORE >
On Monday, June 11, 2019, the Watertown Board of Education approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Janet Parlato as the next principal of Watertown High School. On May 28, 2019, Principal Dan Carroll announced his resignation from Watertown High School effective June 30, 2019 and the position was posted internally. “I was so excited that Dr.... READ MORE >
Parents and Students:Click here for your Summer Math Calendar of fun math activities! An activity or problem from the calendar a few days a week will help maintain the mathematical concepts and skills from the prior year and you'll have fun too! Click here for: · Students entering Second Grade · Students entering Third Grade · Students... READ MORE >
Please click on the links below to access the Governor's Summer Reading Challenge reading log, suggested summer reading list, and our very own JTPS Kick Off to Summer Reading Video! JTPS Summer Reading Letter 2019 Reading log: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/CTRead/SR2019_journal.pdf?la=en Suggested summer reading... READ MORE >
Please read the following press release regarding Colleen Ferrucci, the 2019-2020 Paraeducator of the year for Watertown Public Schools. READ MORE >
Please read the following press release from Dr. Harrison in regards to the 19-20 Watertown Teacher of the Year, Maria Teixeira.Congratulations Maria. READ MORE >
Please see the community hours for Dr. Harrison for the month on May: May 8 - 10:00 - 11:-00 a.m Main May 21 - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Oakville May 30 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Main READ MORE >
YOU’RE INVITED! If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rydell Harrison, present the 2019-20 school budget, this breakfast is for you! Please consider bringing grandma or grandpa so we can get the word out to the... READ MORE >
The Watertown Board of Education is currently seeking nominations for the Watertown High School Wall of Honor. The purpose of the Wall of Honor is to recognize those individuals that have brought distinction to Watertown High School and the community through their commitment to excellence. To be nominated to the Wall of Honor, a candidate must have graduated from... READ MORE >
District Art Show & Music Boosters Coffee House @ Watertown High School 3/26/2019. Event Details: 4-6pm: Art Show and Reception (grades K-12); 6pm: Concert (WHS Gymnasium): $5 donation READ MORE >
SAVE THE DATE! JTPS Family Math Night 4/4/19 @6:00pm READ MORE >
JTPS 2nd Annual School Dance Friday, April 26, 2019 JTPS Grand Gymnasium *Please see invitation for specific information regarding this event* READ MORE >
The Bella High School Marching Band placed 5th in this years Arkansas state finals at Bands of America Competition. Check out their full performance! READ MORE >