Watertown Public Schools

Friday, November 18, 2022

Dear Watertown Public Schools Faculty, Students, and Families,

It is always a pleasure to share the good work of our district. Please click below to read more about each story!

• A celebration to recognize our WHS Wall of Honor recipients

• Institute of American Indian Studies visit with Polk students and special guests

• Special donation of 750 mini supply boxes from our local Watertown Staples

And, click below for a few friendly reminders:

• Thanksgiving Weekend Food Bags RSVP by completing this form

• 2022-2023 Inclement Weather Decisions Letter

• WHS Interact Club Thanksgiving Food Drive Flyer

I hope you have a wonderful weekend Watertown,

Dr. V

Important Date and Happenings

November 18 - WHS Homecoming at Grand Oak Villa

November 20 - WHS Gridiron Club Hall of Fame’s 26th Annual Enshrinement Luncheon

November 23 - Early Dismissal, Start of Thanksgiving Break

November 24-25 Thanksgiving Break

November 24 - WHS vs. Torrington Football, 10AM @ WHS

Native American Heritage Month

The month of November is Native American Heritage Month. Did you know that there are 574 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States. In our State of Connecticut we recognize 5 tribes: the Golden Hill Paugussett in Trumbull and Colchester; the Mashantucket Pequot in Ledyard; the Mohegan in Montville and Norwich; the Paucatuck Eastern Pequot in North Stonington; and the Schaghticoke in Kent. To learn more about Native American Heritage click on the links below:

• Native American Heritage Month

• National Geographic Native American Heritage Month

• National Geographic Kids - Native Americans

Pictures from Around the District