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Watertown High School Earns National Recognition for STEM Education

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The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Ricard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:

Watertown High School has been named a Distinguished School by Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization aimed at educating and preparing students for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics careers. The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their STEM programs. To be eligible for the designation, WHS had to meet multiple criteria in the 2023-24 school year such as number of PLTW courses available to students, percent of students enrolled in PLTW, and percent of students taking more than one PLTW course. “We are thrilled to receive this recognition from PLTW,” said Laura Alderson, Career and Technical Education Coordinator for Watertown Public Schools. “WHS has been partnering with PLTW since 2015 for our Pre-Engineering program.

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Hundreds Flock to First Community STEM Night at Watertown Middle School

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Watertown Middle School welcomed parents and students to the first Community STEM Night on April 29. (Screenshot from Watertown Cable video)

Hundreds of parents and students came out to see what the Watertown Public Schools have to offer in the areas of science, technology, math and engineering during the STEM Night at Watertown Middle School. The event, co-hosted by the Watertown Public Schools and the Watertown Business Coalition, took place on the evening of April 29. The WBC said the evening was a success, in the group’s recent newsletter:

“We are still basking in the glow from what was an incredibly successful Community STEM Night held Tuesday, April 29 at Watertown Middle School. In conjunction with Watertown Public Schools and the WBC, more than 160 parents, students and STEM professionals attended to learn more about what STEM opportunities are available in the Watertown Schools.”

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Watertown Public Schools Nutrition Director Named Top School Nutrition Director in Mass.

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Watertown School Nutrition Director Brandon Rabbitt

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:

Brandon Rabbitt, the Director of School Nutrition for Watertown Public Schools, has been honored as the top school nutrition director in Massachusetts. The School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts selected Rabbitt as their Massachusetts Director of the Year. In announcing the award, the School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts highlighted Rabbitt’s “leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the world of school nutrition.” He was also lauded for his “dedication to student wellness, [his] ability to lead and inspire [his] team, and [his] efforts to increase accessibility of school meals. “I’m so honored to receive this recognition, but it’s really all about our school nutrition team,” said Rabbitt. “I’m beyond lucky to work with such a hardworking group of people who care deeply about our students.

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Watertown School’s DEIB Director Aims to Create Spaces Where Folks Can Connect

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Now in her second year in the role of the Watertown Public School’s Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Dr. Ceronne Daly said she approaches her work with a goal to build connection not just between her and students, but between families. Her work incorporates programs that started before DEIB began, and she seeks to make it part of what students and families experience in the Watertown Schools. “We’re not doing DEI as an add-on,” Daly stresses. “This work is woven into our strategic plan. If we stopped calling it DEI tomorrow, we’d still be doing restorative practices, still fostering student voices, still building inclusive curriculum.”

Entertainment

Catch the 12th Annual Watertown MusicFest on April 11

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Watertown MusicFest will be held at Watertown Middle School on April 11, with musicians of different ages and a wide variety of styles. See more in the announcement from the Friends of Watertown Music below. Friends of Watertown Music invites you to our 12th Annual MusicFest this Friday, April 11th. Doors open at 5:15 pm and performances start promptly at 5:30 pm! Come celebrate music with us!

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Watertown Cable Offering Scholarships for Watertown High School Seniors

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:

The WCA-TV Board of Directors and Executive Director Andrea Santopietro are proud to officially open the application process for the Watertown Cable Access Scholarship for the Class of 2025. Deadline for applications is April 18th, 2025. (2) Scholarships are available for $500 each. Eligibility is open to any graduating student of the Class of 2025 from Watertown High School who is both:

1. Attending post-graduate education at a 2-year or 4-year institution of higher learning including colleges, universities, and vocational schools within the area of television, radio, journalism, communications, media arts or any communications related field.

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Watertown Middle School Principal Selected, Will Begin Over Summer

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Jeff Gaglione has been selected as Watertown Middle School’s next principal. Watertown Middle School will have a new principal. Superintendent Dede Galdston announced the selection of Jeff Gaglione as the new WMS principal. He currently works in Hudson, and will take over in the summer. The school is currently being led by Joel Giacobozzi, who is also the Watertown High School principal.