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Watertown Robotics Team Among Best in the Greater Boston Area, Helped Set World Record During First-Ever Competition Victory
WATERTOWN – The Watertown High School Robotics team recently came in first place in the FIRST Robotics Greater Boston District competition. In the process, they set the 2024 world record for highest combined point total in a match. From April 4-6, the team will compete in the FIRST New England District event in Springfield, MA.…
Read MoreSuperintendent Galdston Shares Updates on Universal Pre-K, New and Departing Staff at WPS, and Upcoming Music & Art Events
WATERTOWN – In the March 21, 2024 Superintendent’s Update with Watertown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dede Galdston, she shares updates on a couple new hires at WPS, an elementary school principal is retiring after over 40 years, some upcoming art & music events are on the horizon, and the high school construction project. Recent Stories
Read MoreA Look Inside Watertown’s Renovated Lowell Elementary School
WATERTOWN – On Wednesday, October 11th, Watertown teachers and students will have their first day of school in their new and improved Lowell Elementary School. The building is the third and final of the city’s three elementary schools to be the subject of a major construction project. Lowell School Principal Stacy Phelan shared some of…
Read MoreStudents, Teachers, Alumni, and Many Others Bid Farewell to Watertown High School
WATERTOWN – On June 22nd, over 1,000 residents, students, teachers, administrators, and alumni packed the halls of Watertown High School for one final time to bid farewell to the 100 year-old building before its demolished later this year. Recent Stories
Read MoreSuperintendent Galdston Shares Updates on School Construction Projects, WPS Band Accomplishments, and Job Openings
WATERTOWN – In her final update of the school year, Watertown Superintendent Dr. Dede Galdston shares some updates on various school building projects, athletic and musical achievements, an upcoming farewell tour of the high school, and job openings at Watertown Public Schools. Recent Stories
Read MoreWHS Students Operate 24/7 Streaming Radio Station via Partnership with MA Broadcasters
WATERTOWN – A group of Watertown High School students enrolled in Advanced Radio/TV Capstone, Radio Broadcasting, and News Broadcasting courses this semester are leading the charge on piloting the operation of a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week online streaming radio station thanks to a new partnership with the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. The program, known…
Read MoreSchool and City Officials Impressed by Temporary High School
WATERTOWN – Earlier this week, members of the School Committee, City Council, and city administration joined project leaders for a tour of the modular high school under construction at Moxley Field. The final modulars are slated to be delivered next week. City officials came away from the tour very impressed. Superintendent of School Dr. Dede…
Read MoreRaiders Report | Andrade’s Homerun Leads Watertown Softball to Victory
WATERTOWN – The Raiders softball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a wild 22-10 win over Winchester this week. The game was highlighted by a rare two-run homerun by Caroline Andrade that cleared the fence at the Buckingham, Browne, and Nichols complex. Recent Stories
Read MoreRaiders Report | Watertown Baseball Team Pulls Off Another Late-Inning Win
WATERTOWN – For the third time this season, the Watertown Raiders baseball team won a game in their final at-bat. The Raiders defeated Wakefield Memorial on April 24th 7-6 on a walk-off single by Connor Jones. Johnny Cacace scored the winning run by hustling from second base to beat the throw home. Three field hockey…
Read MoreRaiders Report | Girls Lacrosse Continues Strong Start
WATERTOWN – The 2023 Watertown girls lacrosse team came into the spring season looking to improve on last year’s 8-14 record. So far this year, they’re on track to do just that with a 3-1 record three weeks in. In pro news, Watertown’s Lauren Kelly was recognized by the Premiere Hockey Federation with the Denna…
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