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Watertown Community Foundation Funds High School Internships at Local Organizations
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – Since 2015 the Watertown Community Foundation has made it possible for high school students in Watertown to gain valuable professional experience by funding summer internships. Nearly 70 high-schoolers have received stipends from the Watertown Community Foundation High School Internship Program since it…
Read MoreA Small “Microforest” will be Planted at a Watertown Elementary School Later This Year
WATERTOWN – This fall, a small “mini-forrest” will be planted at Watertown’s Lowell Elementary School. The initiative is backed by the City of Watertown and Watertown Public Schools in cooperation with local groups Trees for Watertown, Forests for Watertown, and Watertown Community Gardens. On April 30th, 2024, organizers held a community information at Lowell Elementary…
Read MoreWatertown Students Learn About Careers in STEM Fields Through Partnership with Life-Science Professionals
WATERTOWN – The Watertown-based nonprofit CoLAB connects High School students with professionals working at the many life-science labs that are located in Watertown. CoLAB gives students a chance to learn about the possibilities that exist in STEM fields through an after school club, annual classroom visits, and one-on-one mentoring sessions with life-science professionals. On April…
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 MoreDozens of Musicians to Perform in Watertown to Raise Money for Music Programs in Schools
The following announcement was provided by Friends of Watertown Music WATERTOWN – Friends of Watertown Music invites you to attend our 11th Annual MusicFest, on Friday, March 15. Doors open at 5:15 and musical performances run from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Watertown Middle School. MusicFest is a fun community event, offering something for everyone! The event features…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation Awards Over $40K in Health and Education Grants
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation awarded $40,487 in health and education grants during the fall grant cycle to invest in healthy, bright futures for Watertown’s families and kids. Healthy Watertown Grants Will Keep People Healthy and Save Lives “We are so impressed by the quality…
Read MoreWatertown Community Foundation to Award Up To $35,000 in Grants for Healthy and School-Based Programs
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – On October 11, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) will open the 2023 application processes for two grant programs: Healthy Watertown and School Programs. WCF’s Heathy Watertown Grants will support new or existing programs that keep Watertown’s residents and families healthy. Up to…
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
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