The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in two or more languages. This year, 37 seniors earned this distinction, representing 20% of the Class of 2026! Students earned the seal in 18 different languages and six students will be recognized with trilingual languages.
In addition, Karina Daldemian is making Watertown High School history as the first student to earn the Seal for quadrilingual proficiency (English, Western Armenian, Russian, and French)!
Congratulations to all of our students!
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The Watertown Historical Society sponsors an annual essay contest open to all 9th grade students at Watertown High School, with cash prizes awarded to the authors of the top three essays. The 2026 theme was the American Revolution, given the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Please congratulate the following students for being chosen as this year's winners!
- First place: Josephine Keumurian (John Adams)
- Second place: Benjamin Elliott (the Massachusetts Provincial Congress)
- Third place: Meri Margaryan (Samuel Adams)
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This week, junior Zoë Raymond presented her painting of Watertown High alumni and Vietnam veterans, including Robert DeLuca, to Mr. DeLuca himself. Earlier this winter, Mr. DeLuca contacted the school to see if a student would be interested in recreating a photograph taken in Vietnam. Because the men in the photo were teenagers at the time and alumni of Watertown High School, he felt it was especially meaningful for a current student to create the artwork. Over the past several months, Zoë stretched her own canvas, sketched the image, and completed the painting in oils. Mr. DeLuca was deeply appreciative of her work and plans to display the painting at the Watertown VFW, where it will honor the veterans and their connection to Watertown High School. |
Check out the newest edition of the "What's Up Watertown" simulcast, featuring Superintendent Galdston, from Mr. Riley's podcasting class! Dr. Galdston spoke about our school year and the opening of our new building. Get all the details by watching or listening to the episode! |
Our end-of-year events are off to a great start! On Friday, the juniors sailed around the Boston Harbor on their Junior Cruise and yesterday, the seniors enjoyed their trip to Kimball Farm. We are continuing the fun with the Senior Prom tonight and the Senior BBQ tomorrow, finishing it off with graduation on Friday! |
It's almost time for the Class of 2026 to graduate from Watertown High School! An informational post about graduation logistics was posted to ParentSquare on Monday to all senior students and families. Below is a brief summary!
When? June 5, 6:00 PM
Where? Victory Field
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Parking: There is no parking at Victory Field as it is currently under construction. However, accessible parking is available in the DPW parking lot. Guests & graduates can enter/exit the field via Marion Rd, Orchard St. (via the small gate near the street), and the DPW parking lot.
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Rain: There is a very slim chance of rain at the moment. Should things change drastically, the ceremony will be moved to the WMS gym. The final decision will be shared on Friday by 10 AM.
Tickets?
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NOT required at Victory Field. More information on tickets for the rain plan will be shared if/when necessary.
There is a mandatory graduation rehearsal on Friday at 10:00 AM for all graduates. Graduates should arrive no later than 9:45 AM at Victory Field. Caps & gowns are not required for rehearsal.
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The Underclass Awards Ceremony is next Wednesday, June 10, at 7:45 AM in the WMS auditorium. Students receiving an award were notified via ParentSquare earlier this afternoon, along with their parent/guardians. |
Below is our final exam schedule! Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled exam blocks across all courses, except study halls. This requirement applies regardless of whether a formal final exam is administered, including academic support and resource classes. Taking a final exam early is not permitted - if a student misses the final, they will be able to make it up during the summer or in the fall.
Students without a make-up exam will be dismissed at 12:00 PM on June 18, 22, and 23. Please note that school buses will run at 12:00 PM only on these days and will not be available at 3:05 PM. Students staying for a make-up exam who rely on school transportation should make alternative arrangements.
Schedule
Wed, 6/17: 1/2 day of classes followed by D block exam in the afternoon - normal 3:05 PM dismissal.
Thurs, 6/18: L and F block exams
Fri, 6/19: No school
Mon, 6/22: A and B block exams
Tues, 6/23: C and E block exams
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Heads up! There is no school on Friday, June 19, in celebration of Juneteenth. |
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 24! Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM. |
The Watertown Helps Out Community Food Drive ends next Tuesday, June 9! All WPS schools have donation boxes, as well as these locations:
- Mosesian Center for the Arts
- Watertown City Hall
- Watertown Free Public Library
- Watertown Police Department
- June 9 Pride Event at Saltonstall Field
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Please see this test-preparation resource, created by our school counseling team, to access SAT preparation materials, testing information, and exam-day expectations. If you have any questions, please reach out to the counseling office. |
MEFA, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, recently shared this timeline that shares tasks for students to complete throughout junior and senior year. Students and families will be provided with more information about steps students can take at the end of the school year to be prepared for the fall. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's school counselor! |
We invite all Watertown families to join us at the 2nd annual Watertown Diversity and Belonging Celebration at Filippello Park tomorrow, June 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM! The night will be filled with live music, featuring our very own WHS Jazz Band, WMS Choir, and our faculty band, games, ice cream, a bouncy house, and more! Families are also encouraged to bring a picnic dinner.
This event, established last year, is a way for families to come together and celebrate another year of wonderful work by our students and the caregivers who support them. This event was organized by our WPS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office in collaboration with the WPS Diversity and Belonging Councils, Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Parks and Recreation Dept, and our Fine Arts/Performing Arts Department. See you there!
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- June 4, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Moxley Parking Lot
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- June 5, 10:00 AM, Victory Field
- MANDATORY
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- June 5, 6:00 PM, Victory Field (see information above)
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- June 10, 7:45 AM, WMS Auditorium
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- June 24, 12:15 PM dismisssal
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