Watertown High School has started the year with a new daily schedule, moving from four long blocks to five shorter 62-minute periods. The old “odd” and “even” day system is gone, replaced by a consecutive period 1-8 system that makes it easier for everyone to keep track. Instead of daily Enrichment, students now have a single extension period with one of the classes a day where they can catch up on work, get extra help, or explore subjects more deeply. Teachers can provide support to their students in their classroom once every 8 days without having to track down students. Students say they like the shorter classes because they stay more engaged, though some miss having Enrichment every day. Principal Perugini hopes to adjust the schedule as needed to find what works best for both students and teachers.
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New School Year Kicks off With a New Schedule
October 8, 2025
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Ava Perreault, a WHS Senior, is a second year Publishing Member. Outside of The Warrior’s Wire, Ava specializes in photography, video editing, and graphic design working with Watertown Foundations to film community events year-round. She prides herself on her academics, after founding the WHS’s Mock Trial Club, furthermore, she is a member of National Honor Society and becoming Secretary of National Technical Honor Society. Ava is a proud member of the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team and Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club. She has played piano since she was six years old and has often performed at churches. Beyond high school, Ava is attending UConn to study psychology/political science under their law program.