Schools in Watertown

WHS Principal Outlines Logistics for New Building Opening

Sep 2 · Watertown High School →

New Watertown High School Opens Wed with Ribbon-Cutting

Aug 30 · City of Watertown →

City Plans Grand Opening, Open House for New Watertown High

The City of Watertown invites residents to a grand opening and open house for the new Watertown High School, described as the first LEED 4.1 Platinum, net-zero school of its kind in the U.S.

Aug 26 · City of Watertown →

High School Project Nears Opening, Concerns Remain

At the School Building Committee meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, contractors said the new Watertown High School should be ready for students, though committee members sought reassurance as inspections, systems testing and punch-list work continue before the planned September opening.

Aug 21 · Watertown News →

School Committee Approves Special-Ed Listening Session, Reviews New Subcommittee

At its Aug. 17 meeting, the School Committee detailed its new Ad Hoc Student Services Subcommittee and approved a separate listening session for families to share special-education experiences.

Aug 20 · Watertown News →

Girls on the Run Program Returns to Hosmer Elementary

Girls on the Run returns to Hosmer School this fall for girls in grades 3-5; registration opens Aug. 17, with practices for the 5K starting Sept. 23.

Aug 15 · Watertown News →

Summer Explorations ends with reptile show

Watertown Public Schools' Summer Explorations Program ends Friday, Aug. 14 at Hosmer Elementary School with a live reptile show for the final week's Reptiles and Amphibians theme.

Aug 14 · Watertown Public Schools →

Six Watertown students named to Spring 2026 Dean's List

Washington University in St. Louis, Emmanuel College, and Regis College announced Aug. 5, 2026, that six Watertown residents made the Spring 2026 Dean's List.

Aug 9 · Watertown News →

Public will get a look inside new Watertown High before Sept. opening

The new Watertown High School on Columbia Street opens to students in September, and officials say the public will be able to tour the building before classes begin.

Aug 9 · Watertown News →

Watertown Elementary Schools Expect Over 100 More Students

Superintendent Dede Galdston told the School Committee July 27 that elementary enrollment is projected to reach 1,474 students, up more than 100 from last year.

Aug 8 · Watertown News →

Summer Explorations Heads to the EcoTarium

Watertown Public Schools' Summer Explorations Week 5 wraps up today, Friday, Aug. 7, with a Science of the Senses field trip to the EcoTarium.

Aug 7 · Watertown Public Schools →

School Committee names interim Director of Student Services

The School Committee approved an interim Director of Student Services to oversee special education and formed a subcommittee to review the program after weeks of parent concerns.

Aug 5 · Watertown News →

School Committee funds second middle school bus

The School Committee finalized $67,500 for a second middle school bus in 2026-27, funded by transportation funds and rider fees to meet rising demand.

Aug 5 · Watertown News →