Thursday’s 2nd Annual Community STEM Night, hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition and our schools, was a tremendous success! With 225 attendees, the evening was buzzing with energy, learning, and discovery.
Three panels were offered to attendees discussing our Freight Farm, clean energy, and updates on Watertown's life sciences. There were also interactive exhibits from local businesses, WHS STEM graduates, and many Watertown High School programs!
Adding to the evening’s success, the WHS Culinary Arts students, led by Chef Marston, did an outstanding job catering the event.
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this event and to all of our participants!
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Each year, two juniors from each Middlesex League school are chosen to win the prestigious Middlesex League SILS Award. The award goes to juniors that have best shown the SILS qualities of Scholarship, Integrity, Leadership, and Service. This year's winners were Aisling Brennock and Myron Smolianov. We attended a luncheon with the league principals and other winners. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for the WHS community. |
Before break, our Model UN team competed at the Winchester MUN IX conference! If you've been following their updates, they are on a winning streak this year!! Their awards at this conference were:
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Diplomatic Commendation: Carson Beale and Paavni Chawla
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Honorable Mention: Jennie Mosca and Sarine Tomarci
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Outstanding Delegate: Julie Pipitone
Congratulations to our students and thank you to Mr. Mastro and Ms. Beall for their tremendous efforts!
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AP exams begin next Monday, May 4! All students enrolled in AP courses will participate in testing. Here are some test-day reminders:
- Students must bring their charged Chromebooks, pencils, and blue/black pens.
- Students must restart their Chromebooks several times between now and test day.
- Morning test-takers must arrive to school by 7:40 AM and afternoon test-takers must arrive by 11:40 AM to ensure testing starts on time.
- Some tests do not start until after the school day. Students need to share this with coaches, advisors, and employers in advance.
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We are excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week next week, May 4–8! It’s a special opportunity to recognize and thank our teachers for their hard work, dedication, and the care they show our students each day.
Our PTO has planned a wonderful week of appreciation events, and we would be grateful for your support. If you would like to contribute, please consider making a donation on their Givebutter page to help make these events possible.
The PTO is also seeking donations of sweet treats for Friday’s Dessert Bar. Please use this sign up form if you would like to contribute a dessert!
Thank you for helping us show our appreciation for our outstanding teachers!
We also invite you to join our next PTO meeting on May 13 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. All are welcome! This is a great opportunity to get involved as we plan the All Night Party and prepare for upcoming fundraisers. We would love to have you join us.
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May is a busy month! Here are all of our events and important dates for the month. These are always available at the bottom of each newsletter and on our Save the Dates document.
- May 1: Quarter 3 report cards distributed
- May 4-15: AP Exams
- May 7: Spring band concert
- May 7: MIT and MA Clean Energy in-house field trip
- May 12: Quarter 4 progress reports distributed
- May 13: 1/2 Day, 12:15 PM dismissal
- May 13: PTO Meeting (Zoom)
- May 19: Spring Orchestra Concert
- May 19 & 20: Grade 10 Math MCAS
- May 20: CTE Awards & PAC Meetings
- May 21: Senior Athletic Awards
- May 25: No school (Memorial Day)
- May 28: Seniors' last day & Senior Awards Night
- May 29: Junior Cruise
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The end of the year is a busy time for seniors! Here are some quick, important details about upcoming events. For complete details, including contact information, please refer to this document: Senior Events 2026.
May 21: Athletic Awards
- 7:00 PM, WMS Auditorium
- Students will be notified if they are receiving an award prior to the ceremony
May 28: Seniors' Last Day!
- 12:15 PM Dismissal (Seniors only)
- Cap & Gown and yearbook distribution
May 28: Senior Awards
- 7:00 PM
- WMS Auditorium
- Students will be notified if they are receiving an award prior to the ceremony
June 2: Kimball Farm Trip
- 5:00 - 10:00 PM
- Students are required to take the school bus to and from Kimball Farm. Student arrival time at Moxley for the buses will be shared soon.
June 3: Prom!
- 6:00 - 10:00 PM
- Granite Links, Quincy MA
- Students are required to take the bus to and from prom. Please see full document for bus information and arrival times.
- Outside guests under 21 are allowed. Students must see Mr. Brewer for the form.
June 4: Senior BBQ
- 4:00 - 8:00 PM
- Moxley parking lot
June 5: Graduation
- 10:00 AM - Mandatory rehearsal, Victory Field
- 6:00 PM - Graduation Ceremony, Victory Field
- Tickets are NOT required
June 5: All Night Party
- 11:00 PM
- New Watertown High School (50 Columbia St, Watertown)
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Grade 10 Math MCAS
All grade 10 students will take the Math MCAS on May 19 and 20. Grade 10 students must arrive to school no later than 8:30 AM. Students in grades 9, 11, and 12 should arrive by 11:30 AM, with the option to arrive earlier and work quietly in the cafeteria.
Grade 9 Science MCAS
All grade 9 students and select grade 10 students will take the Science MCAS on June 2 and 3. These students should arrive to school no later than 8:30 AM. Students in grade 10 who are not testing and all grade 11 students should arrive by 11:30 AM, with the option to arrive earlier and work quietly in the cafeteria.
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Today, May 1, is the deadline for families to review and sign-off on their student's course requests for next year. If you haven't already, please do this as soon as possible. Guidance counselors sent notifications via ParentSquare with instructions on accessing these course requests and completing the form. Please contact Ryan Dowd with any questions (ryan.dowd@watertown.k21.ma.us). |
The Junior Cruise is on May 29! Today, May 1, is the last day to purchase a ticket. Tickets can be purchased on ParentSquare, with cash, or with a check. Checks should be made payable to the City of Watertown and include the student's name in the memo line.
All details about the cruise can be found on this document. Please reach out to Emily Ollero with any questions (emily.ollero@watertown.k12.ma.us)!
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All students are invited to an “In-House" field trip next Thursday, May 7, from 11:35 AM to 2:05 PM (L and B Block). Any student with an interest in STEM, architecture, construction management, construction, clean energy, high performance buildings, or building science are recommended to attend!
Students will explore a full-scale floor plan of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the WMS gym, learning about sustainable design and energy-efficient building practices. They will also work in teams to design and build an exterior wall prototype, with the goal of creating the most energy- and carbon-efficient wall assembly.
Students will also hear from industry professionals about career opportunities in clean energy, high-performance buildings, and building science, including:
- Claire Morehouse, ADU Coordinator for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC)
- Beverly Craig, Program Director, MA Clean Energy Center
- Sarah Cunningham, Senior Product Manager, Team Product Lead, Takeoff & Estimating Group, Autodesk
- Katie Segal, Senior Director of Offshore Wind at Environmental League of MA
Field trip forms should be returned to Mr. Poillucci, Mr. Welch, or Dr. Birch. The field trip is limited to the first 90 students who register.
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As a reminder, all students are required to complete 36 hours of community service, over four years, to graduate!
Recent volunteer opportunities have been shared in the morning announcements and the Community Service Google Classroom (join code: kevmxwm). Additionally, the Watertown Community Foundation is hosting its 12th annual Watertown Helps Out event for the entire month of May!
With the support of local company sponsors and the City of Watertown, community service projects throughout the month will connect people who live and work in Watertown to nonprofits in need of help.
There are currently more than 400 volunteer opportunities available! Volunteer opportunities include sorting clothing donations for Eco Fest, staffing the Watertown Community Paddle and Herring Fest, clean-up of the Watertown–Cambridge Greenway, assembling hygiene kits for people experiencing homelessness, planting Memorial Day flags at local cemeteries, sprucing up the Miyawaki forest, painting faces at Watertown Pride, and much more! New projects will continue to be added throughout May.
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Get excited for May's Attendance Challenge! Students who are in school every day, with no tardies or class absences, will be celebrated with a special treat (a very tasty treat) at the end of the month!
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We are incredibly proud of our school district winning April's "Terrific Tray"! We are now eligible to win “Terrific Tray of the Year". The winning tray will be recognized at the Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit and our district will be highlighted for our focus on healthy, local food in our school meals. Please support us by voting for Watertown's tray using this voting form by May 8!
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The Wayside Multi-Service Center is hosting a special event on Tuesday, May 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM to share information about their programs and introduce their staff!
Wayside provides counseling, resource navigation, and prevention and health promotion programs to Watertown, Waltham, Belmont, and surrounding communities. During this event, guests will be invited to complete a scavenger hunt to further explore their space and services, and learn about mental health, substance use prevention, and local resources. Plus, all guests will be entered into a raffle! Refreshments from local establishments will also be available. All ages are welcome!
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Our Chess Club is looking for more chess sets to accommodate its growing number of student and staff participants! If you have one at home that you no longer use, please consider loaning or donating it to their club!
The club meets after school on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15 PM in Moxley room 110. Everyone is welcome - come play!
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- May 1, distributed during Advisory
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- May 12, distributed during Advisory
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- May 13, 12:15 PM dismissal
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- May 19, 7:00 PM, WMS auditorium
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- May 19 & 20
- All grade 10 students must arrive to school by 8:30 AM
- All other students arrive at 11:30 AM
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- May 20, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
- WMS auditorium, cafe, and classrooms BG33 and BG01
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- May 21, 7:00 PM, WMS auditorium
- Students receiving an award will receive an invitation
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- May 28, 12:15 PM dismissal
- Caps, gowns, and yearbooks will be distributed in the tent at 12:15
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- May 28, 7:00 PM, WMS auditorium
- Students receiving an award will receive an invitation
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- May 29
- Arrive at Commander's Mansion by 4:45 PM
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