School and Community Resources
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Watertown High School Administration
Mr. Joel Giacobozzi, Principal (joel.giacobozzi@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Ms. Annmarie Boudreau, Assistant Principal (annmarie.boudreau@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Mr. Brian Brewer, Dean of Students (brian.brewer@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Main Office Phone: 617-926-7760
Watertown High School Resources
Please contact the person listed below for questions about the following topics.
- Student Health, Immunizations, and Medical Records
Mr. Joie Mara, School Nurse (joie.mara@watertown.k12.ma.us, 617-926-7760)
- Attendance
To report an absence contact Ms. Maura Maguire at 617-926-7730
For questions about attendance policies, contact Ms. Annmarie Boudreau, Assistant Principal (annmarie.boudreau@watertown.k12.ma.us, 617-926-7760)
- Discipline
Students with Last Names A-Ke: Mr. Brian Brewer, Dean of Students (brian.brewer@watertown.k12.ma.us, 617-926-7760)
Students with Last Names Kf-Z: Ms. Annmarie Boudreau, Assistant Principal (annmarie.boudreau@watertown.k12.ma.us, 617-926-7760)
- School Nutrition and Free/Reduced Lunch Information
Mr. Brandon Rabbitt, Director of School Nutrition (brandon.rabbitt@watertown.k12.ma.us, 617-926-7760)
The Free & Reduced Lunch Application can be found here.
- Special Education Information
Ms. Sara York, Team Chair (sara.york@watertown.k12.ma.us, 617-926-7760)
- ESL Information
Ms. Kathryn Phillippson, ESL Coordinator (kathryn.phillipson@watertown.k12.ma.us)
- Guidance Department
Counselor caseloads can be found here.
Ms. Linda Tracy, Administrative Assistant (linda.tracy@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Ms. Adrienne Eaton, Lead School Counselor (adrienne.eaton@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Ms. Jaimie Leonard, School Counselor (jaimie.leonard@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Ms. Lindsy Orpen, School Counselor (lindsy.orpen@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Ms. Kimberly Osborne, School Counselor (kimberly.osborne@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Mr. Fabian Rivera, School Counselor (fabian.rivera@watertown.k12.ma.us)
School counselors are available to help students with academic, social/emotional, and post-secondary questions and concerns. In addition to the school counselors, WHS has the following staff to provide counseling and support to students:
Ms. Felicia Voudris, School Psychologist (felicia.voudris@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Mr. Teddy DiSciscio and Ms. Becket Rhodes, School Adjustment Counselors (theodore.disciscio@watertown.k12.ma.us, rebecca.rhodes@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Mr. John Bresnihan, School Social Worker (john.bresnihan@watertown.k12.ma.us)
- Athletics
Mr. Ryan Murphy, Athletic Director (ryan.murphy@watertown.k12.ma.us)
Ms. Jae Smith, Athletics Administrative Assistant (judith.smith@watertown.k12.ma.us)
- PowerSchool Questions
If families would like to update their email address or have questions about accessing PowerSchool, contact Mr. Kareem Mimms (kareem.mimms@watertown.k12.ma.us).
Community Resources
Below is a list of community agencies that may offer additional support to students and families. Click here for a Resource Guide from Watertown Public School's Community Outreach Counselor. While WHS frequently partners with these agencies, they are not affiliated with Watertown Public Schools.
The Watertown Public Library has a comprehensive COVID 19 Resource Guide that can be accessed here.
Handhold is a partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Office of the Child Advocate, and Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The website is geared towards parents/guardians who are worried about their student's mental health and well-being. The site provides links to a variety of tools, resources, and agencies that can support students and families.
- Food Insecurity
Watertown Food Pantry (617-972-6490)
Food Pantry at American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (617-244-0440)
Project Bread Food Source Hotline (1-800-645-8333)
- Housing
Watertown Housing Authority (617-923-3950)
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (781-595-7570 x36)
- Mental Health
Emergency Service Providers and Psychiatric Services
Advocates Psychiatric Emergency Services: 1-800-540-5806
Franciscan Children’s Hospital: 1-800-333-0338 (24-hour inpatient referral line)
617-665-3458 (Outpatient Services for Children)
617-591-6051 (Outpatient Addictions)
617-665-1372 (Inpatient Services Central Intake Line)
617-355-6369 (Emergency Psychiatry Services)
617-355-6680 (Outpatient Psychiatry Services)
Mclean’s Hospital: 877-626-8140 (General Information)
Services include Individual school counseling, Clinical Case management, Weekly counseling groups, Additional support, as needed, Psychiatric consultation from McLean Hospital experts
- Local Mental Health Agencies
The Academy of Physical and Social Development: 617-969-2200
Arbour Counseling: 617-782-6460
Arlington Psychological Care Associates: 781-646-0500
Children’s Charter: 781-894-4307
Colony Care Behavioral Health: 781-431-1177
Riverside Community Care: 617-969-4925
Wayside Youth and Family Services: 781-891-0555
- Domestic Violence and Rape
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC): 1-800-841-8371 (web chat is also available)
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence: 1-800-899-4000
- Grief Support
The Children's Room: 1-781-641-4741
- Community Agencies
Social Services Resource Specialist (617-744-9585)
Watertown's Social Services Resource Specialist (SSRS) can be reached at 617-744-9585. Leave a message and you will get a response within 48 hours. The SSRS provides Watertown residents ages 18-59 and their families a central place to access social service resources including fuel, food, housing assistance, counseling, information, and referrals. Services are available over the phone or in person by appointment.
Watertown Boys & Girls Club (617-926-0968)
Watertown Health Department (617-972-6446)