Watertown-Mayer
District profi le
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Superintendent: Ron Wilke
Number of schools: four; district offi ce: 1001
Highway 25 NW, Watertown, MN 55388; (952)
955-0480; www.wm.k12.mn.us
Watertown-Mayer High School
Principal: Bob Hennen
Details: Serves grades nine through 12; athletic
conference: Wright County; (952) 955-0600
Watertown-Mayer Middle School
Principal: Nick Guertin
Details: Serves grades fi ve through eight; (952)
955-0400
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School
Principal: Marnie Pauly
Details: Serves grades Kindergarten through
four; (952) 955-0300
Watertown-Mayer Primary School
Community Education Director: Rachel
Bender
Special Education Director: Angie Kahle
Details: Serves pre-school age students; (952)
955-0200; community ed. dept.: (952) 955-
0280
About Watertown-Mayer
Watertown-Mayer is proud of its quality school
system, which provides excellent academic and
extracurricular program opportunities for all
students. With state-of-the-art facilities, integration
of technology, and innovative instructional
practices, the district seeks to prepare students to be
learners for life in the context of an ever-changing
world. Be it in the classroom, on stage, or on the
fi eld of competition, students are offered a diverse
array of learning opportunities, all designed to tap
into their interests and passions in order to stimulate
a desire to become lifelong learners.
The W-M Primary School is focused on providing
a safe, nurturing environment for students, birth to
kindergarten. The primary school is the home to
Early Childhood Family Education, four-star rated
Parent Aware preschool, nationally accredited
Kids Company childcare, and kindergarten. Staff
provides a comprehensive approach to getting
students off to a great start in the school district.
At the W-M Elementary School, students
have a personal connection to staff, students,
and community. The district takes pride in
the character development of being a ROYAL
(Respecting Others, Yourself, And Learning from
your experiences). Serving more than 600 students
in grades 1 to 5, teachers are prepared to meet
the needs of each student. The differentiated
curriculum focuses on a well-rounded education
that integrates language arts, mathematics, science,
and social studies using real-world connections.
This approach, coupled with a commitment to
21st century learning skills, aid the district in
preparing each student for the future. In addition
to the core skills, students participate in physical
education, music, technology, media literacy, and
art programs.
At W-M Middle School, there is an emphasis
on the importance of building a strong sense of
community school-wide. Staff wants all students
to feel connected, empowered, and willing to take
academic risks to ensure they continue growing
during the middle years. Programming is designed
to promote the developmental needs of all young
adults. These include competence, relationships,
autonomy, and fun.
There is a spectrum of academic offerings,
including advanced and “honors” classes in all
grades. Additionally, the fl exibility exists to
support the needs of students who may require
remedial instruction or special education
services. Students participate in learning that
is rigorous, relevant, and that encourages them
to practice collaborating, communicating, and
to use technology to learn and solve problems.
Curriculum offerings refl ect a strong focus on the
core subject areas of mathematics, English language
arts, social studies, and science. Additionally, all
students participate in health, physical education
and technology programs. Students also have
the opportunity to enroll in a variety of athletic
offerings and activities such as band, choir, drama,
and student council. Exploratory experiences and
clubs are offered throughout the school year. All
students also participate in an advisory program
that emphasizes character education. Counseling
and social support is also available to both students
and their families.
W-M High School offers a comprehensive
curriculum with a focus on preparing all students
for the challenges and opportunities they will
face after they graduate. Seventeen College in
the Schools courses are offered in the areas of
math, science, language arts, social studies, career
planning, and agriculture. A mentor program,
a variety of vocational programs, four years of
German and Spanish, and strong band and choir
programs are also offered.
A culture of “Royal pride” is evident, as more
than 85 percent of students are involved in W-M
activities and athletics. The high school offers a
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