On Wednesday, October 7, Alexander Galoyan and Mrs. Kraemer, his AP Chemistry teacher, attended the annual Harvard Club of Boston Prize Book Breakfast. Alex was selected as the recipient of the Harvard Prize Book at the June 2026 Underclassmen Awards Ceremony and was invited to celebrate alongside award recipients from high schools across New England.
The award recognizes rising seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, high character, and outstanding extracurricular achievements.
Congratulations again, Alex, on this well-deserved honor!
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Gavin Russo, a junior student in our Digital Media Chapter 74 program, was recently named to the MA Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council! The council focuses on creating fair and equitable access to CTE pathways and classes, monitors the systems and processes of the programs, and works on aligning the programs with businesses and industries. He is one of only two students in the state selected for this opportunity and we are incredibly proud of him.
Read the full press release, written by senior student Darya Zamani Dekhordi, here!
Congratulations, Gavin!
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Check out the new podcast episode of What's Up Watertown, featuring Principal Giacobozzi! Students in Mr. Riley's Podcasting Class recently interviewed Principal G who spoke about the new building, the Doorman policy, and the future of WHS! |
This past week, our cross country team competed in the Twilight Invitational on the Cape. Simon Abo finished 4th overall in the sophomore boys' race with a time of 17:12, followed by his teammates Ashwin Karmacharya (16th overall), with a time of 18:16, and Eamon Hodge (24th overall) with a time of 18:35. Lila DeFrancesco also medaled, taking 11th overall in her race with a time of 22:05. Big shout-out to all those who competed!
The boys team followed up with a Middlesex League victory over Stoneham on Tuesday, marking the boys first league win in over 10 years! Led by Simon Abo, the Raiders secured a clean sweep of the top three placements, winning the meet 17-38. Congratulations, team!
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Students in our learning support class have been hard at work building their cooking skills! Thanks to the new stove and oven features in their classroom, made possible by our new building, students were able to find a pasta recipe, work together to write out the steps, prepare and cook the meal, and enjoy a family-style lunch together.
This was a great opportunity to practice important life skills, teamwork, and following directions, all while making the most of their classroom's new cooking features and enjoying a delicious meal together!
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Make-up picture day is this coming Monday, October 19. Students who did not have their school photo taken at the beginning of the year should plan to have their picture taken on Monday. Any student who would like to retake their photo are also welcome to do so! |
If you were unable to attend Financial Aid Night or would like to review the presentation again, you can view the PowerPoint slides here.
Additionally, please visit our Guidance Department's website which includes more information about the future planning process and how to reach out to your student's counselor.
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Early Bird Sale!
This year's yearbook is officially on sale! Order yours during our Early Bird sale, now through October 30, and save $15! Order here.
Photo Sharing
Please consider sharing two or more photos that could be featured in this year's yearbook! We want to represent everyone in our school and capture the memories, experiences, and moments that make WHS special. We can't do it without your help!
Please use this link to upload photos. Photos are private and only shared with our yearbook coordinator (Emily Ollero). If you want the chance to go back and see which photos you added, you must create an account.
Cover Contest
Seniors!! We want YOUR visions to be representing in the yearbook and are currently running a yearbook cover contest. The winner will receive a FREE yearbook. After all designs have been submitted, a form will be sent out to vote for your favorite. Here are the details:
- Senior students submissions only*
- Students may submit more than one design
- Designs must be appropriate
- Designs must be submitted by October 31 - send them to whs_yearbook@watertown.k12.ma.us
*If there are not enough submissions, the contest will be open to all grades
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Halloween is right around the corner! Students are welcome to wear costumes to school but must follow these guidelines:
- No full-face masks - we want to see your smiles!
- No inappropriate costumes!
- Be respectful - if you are questioning if your costume is respectful, ask a few friends, or maybe a staff member.
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The Federation for Children with Special Needs is hosting a free workshop for families on October 27 at 5:30 PM. The workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. More information and the registration form is available on their website.
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Photos from picture day are now available online! If you have the QR code your student received on picture day, you can scan the code to view their images. If you don't have the QR code, you can lookup your student's code using this link: https://legacyfindmycode.com/ with your student's ID number. Student ID numbers can be found on your ParentSquare dashboard under your student's "overview" tab.
Additionally, if you pre-ordered your photos, they have been delivered to the high school! They can be picked up in our main office.
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If you were unable to attend Senior Future Planning Night or would like to review the presentation again, you can view the PowerPoint slides here.
Additionally, please visit our Guidance Department's website which includes more information about the future planning process and how to reach out to your student's counselor.
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All students are invited to sign up for the Watertown Recreation's Ski and Snowboard program this winter! The program runs for six weeks, January 2nd to February 6th, on Saturdays. Students can ski/snowboard on their own, take lessons, and rent gear if needed. Sign up using this link now! |
Class dues are collected every year from every student. Dues are $15 with a $5 late fee collected after the deadline (announced by advisors). Payments can be made with cash, check, or online through ParentSquare (available soon). These dues go towards all class events, gifts, scholarships, and more. Students who have not paid their yearly dues will, unfortunately, be turned away from class events. If for any reason your family needs assistance with these dues, please connect with your student's class advisor. All information will remain confidential.
Grade 9: Ms. Edwards & Ms. Antonellis
- amber.edwards@watertown.k12.ma.us // michaela.antonellis@watertown.k12.ma.us
Grade 10: Ms. DePamphilis & Ms. Barker
- jessica.depamphilis@watertown.k12.ma.us // stephanie.barker@watertown.k12.ma.us
Grade 11: Ms. Beall & Ms. Davis
- bannon.beall@watertown.k12.ma.us // caitlin.davis@watertown.k12.ma.us
Grade 12: Ms. Ollero & Mr. Marston
- emily.ollero@watertown.k12.ma.us // kevin.marston@watertown.k12.ma.us
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