Alignment | Innovation | Authenticity
Every Child, Every Classroom, Everyday
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Dear Watertown Public Schools Faculty, Families and Students,
It is always a pleasure to provide an annual outlook of the state of our district each year. One of the greatest responsibilities of a Superintendent is to ensure that the overall health of an entire district is thriving, growing, and progressing. Leading various systems within a district to make sure each one is working in harmony with one another is the key to continual growth.
And what is very clear is that ‘Superintendents cannot do it alone’... in fact, ‘Schools cannot do it alone’... it takes many, if not every hand. And so, I begin this message with a grateful acknowledgement to all of our partners in and around the Watertown community who make the important work of our district possible each and everyday.
Board of Education, District Cabinet team, Building Administrators, Faculty & Staff, Coaches, Volunteers, Students & Families, State Agencies, Local Community Partners, Town Departments & Councils and everyone in between. You all make an impact and help us take each step forward.
CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERACTIVE VERSION WITH LINKS
2023-2024 SUPERINTENDENT’S STATE OF THE DISTRICT ANNUAL ADDRESS
Click here for the PDF version of the address without links.
With great pride for the strides we make as a district each year, I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving, Watertown!
Alison Villanueva, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Important Dates and Happenings
November 23-24 Thanksgiving Recess, Schools and Offices Closed
November 23 - WHS Turkey Bowl Football at Torrington Robert Frost Sports Complex, 10AM
November 27 - BOE Budget & Finance Subcommittee Meeting, 6PM / BOE Regular Meeting, 7PM
November 27 - FAFSA ID Creation Night, 6-7PM WHS Library
November 28 - WHS 8th Grade Open House
November 30 & December 1 - Judson student theater performs ‘Willy Wonka’
December 6 - WHS Winter Choral Concert, 6PM / WHS Winter Instrumental Concert, 7PM
December 7 - WHS Winter Concert Snow Date
December 7 - Early Release Day for students, PD for faculty
December 8 - Hanukkah begins
December 12 - Swift Choral Concerts 7th Grade & Select Choir, 6PM/ 6th & 8th Grade, 7PM
December 14 - Swift Instrumental Concerts: 6th Grade, String Ensemble, Jazz Band, 6PM / 7th & 8th Grade, 7:15PM
December 21 - Early Release Day for students, PD for faculty