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1October 21, 2024

Dear Watertown Public Schools Faculty, Families, and Students, 

An Update on the WPS Athletic Director Transition

We are so proud of all of our student athletes in the Watertown Public Schools and it is our top priority to ensure there is little to no disruption in our athletic programs and athlete experiences as we transition Athletic Directors. We wish Mr. Catuccio a successful time in his new district!

To provide a seamless transition between Athletic Directors, beginning October, 28, 2024 Mr. Gianni Perugini, in addition to his duties as WHS Principal, will assume the responsibilities of the Athletic Director role temporarily until we have found a replacement for the full-time AD role until the end of the 2024-2025 school year. 

Mr. Gianni Perugini is currently the Principal at WHS with deep knowledge and experience in school district athletics. I am confident that Mr. Perugini will be a strong bridge between now and the appointment of a full-time Athletic Director. We are currently actively searching for a replacement and will let the Watertown community know as soon as we have designated a new Athletic Director.

Sign up for the Strategic Planning Watertown Welcoming Committee - First Meeting on Monday, October 28, 2025 at 5:45PM!

Watertown YOU are Invited to Join the  2024-2025 Welcoming Schools Committee & Strategic Planning Group! CLICK HERE: 2024-2025 RSVP: Welcoming Schools Committee: Strategic Planning Parent/Community Group

Select School Safety Resources

Click here to read an important letter from the Governor and Commissioner of Education Regarding School Safety. We thank all of our local and State partners for a comprehensive approach to keeping all schools safe in CT.

Sincerely,

Dr. V

Important Dates to Remember

October 23 - School Capital Buildings Committee Meeting, 7PM

October 23 - WHS PTO Meeting, 7PM, WHS Library

October 24 - WHS Hosts Safe Halloween, 5-7:30PM

October 24 - Tri-M Honors Society Induction Ceremony

October 25 - Haunted Hallways at Judson

October 28 - Strategic Planning: Welcoming Committee Meeting, 5:45PM

October 28 - Regularly scheduled BOE meeting, 7PM

November 1 - Diwali Festival of Lights Begins

November 5 - Election Day.  Students DO NOT attend school, Schools Open for Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 6 - Early Release Day. Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 8 - Judson Veterans Day Assembly

November 11 - Veterans Day, Schools Closed

November 14-16 - WHS Senior Play

November 19 - 8th Grade Orientation at WHS, 5:30-7:30PM

November 21 - WHS Homecoming, La Bella Vista

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday, All Schools and Offices Closed

November 28 - Turkey Bowl/WHS Football at WHS John Mills Complex

Events In and Around Town

Click here for the Parks and Recreation Schedule of September- December Events