Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Facing the dual challenges of a statewide “wobbly” tax structure and declining local enrollment, the Watertown School Board met Monday night to review a $116,617,894 preliminary budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposal reflects a 3.66% decrease across all funds from the previous year, driven largely by proactive staffing adjustments and strategic fund management.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District will recognize its 2026 retirees next month with a community open house celebrating years of service to local students and families.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown High School junior class has moved into a new era of standardized testing as the district officially pivots from the Smarter Balanced assessment to the “Enhanced ACT”.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has officially moved to end the current school year earlier than originally planned, thanks to a winter that saw zero unused snow days.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has announced the arrest of a local teenager in connection with a high-profile “swatting” incident that occurred last year at Watertown High School.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown High School is looking to the future of its volleyball program with a familiar face at the helm. Activities Director Craig Boyens announced the hiring of Havyn Heinz as the new Head Volleyball Coach for the Arrows, pending formal school board approval.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District has received the highest possible marks for its financial management, according to the results of the 2024-2025 fiscal year audit presented at Monday night’s school board meeting. The report, which returned an “unmodified” or clean opinion, paints a picture of a district in positive financial health with growth in its overall assets.

Family photo promoting a school board campaign with the message: "Vote Roshal Rossman for Watertown School Board." Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The race for the Watertown School Board is officially underway as incumbent board member Roshal (Franken) Rossman has formally entered the 2026 election cycle. Rossman transitioned from speculation to confirmation, declaring her intent to retain her seat. Her current three-year term, which she has held since her election

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The latest school board meeting highlighted key legislative movements in Pierre, an upcoming “Cracker Barrel” Session for the public, and a call for a formal review of the district’s grading policy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During Monday night’s school board meeting, Business Manager Heidi Clausen presented a positive financial wrap-up for the 2025 fiscal year regarding the district’s self-funded Employee Benefit Trust.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight, Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM, at the District Office. The Session, which will be livestreamed, covers a wide range of district business, from infrastructure overhauls to recognizing the district’s top employees.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - From the “pioneering” days of 2003 to the artificial intelligence revolution of 2026, the Watertown School District is focusing on a future where technology is a seamless, “invisible” part of the classroom experience.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board greenlit several equipment purchases and lease agreements for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) during its Monday night meeting, aimed at bolstering the school’s nursing and heavy equipment programs.

Northeast Radio SD News The Watertown School Board took time during its Monday night meeting to celebrate a wave of recent successes in both fine arts and athletics, recognizing students who earned state-level honors in oral interpretation and football.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the second semester begins, Watertown School District officials are turning their attention to the South Dakota State Capitol, where a proposed freeze in K-12 funding has sparked concerns over the district’s future budget.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown School Board member Roshal Rossman has “officially” entered the race to retain her seat in the upcoming 2026 election cycle.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District announced a major reduction in student lunch debt this week, thanks to over $20,500 in combined donations from local community partners and an anonymous donor.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During last night’s administrative reports, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen provided the Watertown School Board with an update on recent legislative developments in Pierre, most notably the Governor’s proposed budget address and anticipated bills concerning property tax relief and school cell phone policies.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received an enthusiastic update last night on the progress of the McKinley Early Childhood Center (ECC), which is now in its second year of operation.