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 >
Watertown Public Schools will have a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, February 6, 2020. READ MORE >
Click HERE for information about the Judson School Math-a-thon to benefit St. Jude's Research Hospital. READ MORE >
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 >
Click HERE to access the permission slip. Click HERE to access the announcement flyer. READ MORE >
Judson School Specials Schedule 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 >
Click here for information about this year's Project Graduation Fundraiser!! READ MORE >
Watertown Public Schools are closed today, Thursday, October 17th due to road and electrical outages in Watertown. 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 >
Click above to view the October calendar for Judson School. 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Click HERE to sign up for the "Rise Up Yoga Sign-up" for the Fall session!! 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 look at the links below for more information regarding summer reading!! Get Caught Reading this Summer Message to Parents and Students Read Rest Repeat Reading Log 2019 Governor's Reading Challenge Journal Summer Reading List - Grades 3-4 Summer Reading List - Grades 5-6 READ MORE >
Judson School honored the Watertown Police Department during National Police Week with a signed poster and treats from Dunkin' Donuts. 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 >
Click HERE to learn more about SMS. Click HERE to see the calendar upcoming events that support Autism Awareness. 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 >
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 >
Click below to sign up for Session 4 after school yoga sessions at Judson School. Click here to sign up READ MORE >