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Splash photo Kara O’Neil and Gaby Santos
OOF: Spirit Week, by Kara O’Neil and Gaby Santos, published May 3, 2018
May 3, 2018
OOF, a regular cartoon by Kara O’Neil and Gaby Santos, appears regularly in the Watertown Splash.
–May 3, 2018–
Kailee DeJesus, Watertown Splash staff
December 28, 2021
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September 19, 2021
In the spring of 2018, Lauren Patten played Jo in the world premiere run of “Jagged Little Pill” at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. The show, inspired by...
Katherine Schick, Watertown Splash staff
June 15, 2021
On the evening of June 5, musical sensations from singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles to Broadway star Brittney Mack gathered online for Harvard University’s American Repertory...
Katherine Schick, Watertown Splash staff
May 13, 2021
In recent days, Watertown Middle School has acquired some colorful new boxes in the hallways. These elaborately decorated objects are for the WMS clothing drive, a collaboration...
Katherine Schick, Watertown Splash staff
April 9, 2021
“Pure joy and excitement!” That’s how professional hockey defender and Watertown Middle School instructional assistant Lauren Kelly felt when her team, the Boston...
April 9, 2021
Before returning to “normal” school on April 12, 2021, students at Watertown Middle School and other schools were asked to share their best and worst experiences during...
Mara Otiato, Adrian Schick, Kathryn Loughran, Evelyn Kain, and S.G.
March 3, 2021
During the pandemic, many things have become difficult, like putting together a school yearbook. Watertown Middle School hasn’t let that stop them. Atiera Horne, the...
Sam Shea, Evelyn Kain, and Adrian Schick
January 6, 2021
Many things have been hard to continue during COVID-19, but one of the hardest things is going to school. In November, Watertown Middle School reopened for hybrid learning. The...
Sam Shea, Adrian Schick, Evelyn Kain, and S.G.
December 16, 2020
“The show must go on!” says Kacie Kirkpatrick, Watertown High School drama and special ed teacher. Ms. Kirkpatrick is currently leading the production of the upcoming...
Evelyn Kain, Watertown Splash staff
October 31, 2020
No one in Watertown knows what to do for Halloween. Some say that you can leave a bowl of candy, and others say that you can just social distance. I say both. People...
Adrian Schick, Watertown Splash staff
October 28, 2020
Steve Owens ran for state representative of Middlesex District 29, which encompasses parts of Watertown and Cambridge, and won the Democratic primary in September over his...
Sam Shea, Watertown Splash staff
September 30, 2020
Youth soccer has changed in many ways because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of new rules for Massachusetts youth soccer, which covers the local town teams and TSL (Town...
Nora Haroutunian, Watertown Splash staff
December 20, 2019
There are a lot of people out there who need our help. Luckily, Watertown Middle School has come to the rescue. A sixth-grade geography teacher, Chris McDermott, and a...
Kailee DeJesus, Watertown Splash staff
April 20, 2019
Annual convention continues Saturday and Sunday at Hynes Convention Center
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Kellie Spillane gives ballroom dancing a twirl — and for a good cause
April 19, 2019
It is that time of the year for Dancing With The Stars Watertown. Many "stars" of Watertown have put...
Tara Sands makes voice acting sound like a fun career
April 3, 2019
Voice actors, believe it or not, can appear in our everyday life. Whether it be cartoons or the annoying...
“Once On This Island Jr.” premiering soon for the second time
March 28, 2019
Watertown Middle School is presenting its annual school play, “Once on This Island Jr.” on Thursday,...
Nicole Dube maintains healthy approach to work at WMS
March 11, 2019
You might think you know everything about Nicole Dube, the health teacher at Watertown Middle School,...
Teaching math at WMS adds up for Edward Cafua
March 10, 2019
Edward Cafua, one of Watertown Middle School’s eighth-grade math teachers, talks about how he never...
Spanish teacher returns to WMS to once again make a difference
March 7, 2019
As many of you know, this year at Watertown Middle School, there is a new Spanish teacher, Rachel Sadkowski. Some...
Watertown Middle School kicks off annual Pennies for Patients drive
March 1, 2019
The annual Pennies for Patients drive at Watertown Middle School began with an all-school assembly Friday,...
‘The Grinch’ offers some gifts not worth keeping
February 28, 2019
Looking for a mediocre remake of a classic, enjoyable movie to watch with your 5-year-old child whose...
‘Community service is addicting’
February 27, 2019
Do you need community service, and like working with kids? If so, then all of the elementary schools...
Brian Donato happy to be back where he started
February 26, 2019
Brian Donato is his name, but students at Watertown Middle School call him Mr. Donato. “My favorite...
Business bubbling over at Boston Tea Stop
February 25, 2019
If you happen to be in Harvard Square, you might come across the store, Boston Tea Stop. With a delectable...
Explore a colorful world at Anime Boston
February 21, 2019
Do you like Anime, or just like having a good time, then Anime Boston is just for you! Anime Boston...
WMS discovers fun path at Geography Bee
February 19, 2019
What is the second-largest country in South America? If you’re participating in the National Geographic...
There’s fun in finding ‘If You’re Out There’
February 18, 2019
“If You’re Out There” by Katy Loutzenhiser is a book that will be coming out in March 2019. This...
Julianne Sabino, Watertown Splash staff
February 18, 2019
“If You’re Out There” by Katy Loutzenhiser is a book that will be coming out in March 2019. This book is about a girl named Zan. At the start of the book, Zan’s best...
Athena Ahmad, Watertown Splash staff
February 17, 2019
There is a fine line between Justice and Revenge, and if Thea Solomon isn’t careful, she’ll end up crossing it. Fans of strong, smart heroines and plot lines that make...
Nina Paquette, Watertown Splash staff
February 16, 2019
“When we stop dreaming, we’re almost as good as dead.” These are the words from “Every Falling Star” written by Sungju Lee. This book is an autobiography, the...
Scholastic Book Fair returns to Watertown Middle School
November 28, 2018
WMS seventh-grader wins statewide writing honor
May 31, 2018
The Comic Stop has been saving the day since 1996
May 3, 2018
Katherine Schick, Watertown Splash staff
“Pure joy and excitement!” That’s how professional...
Adrian Schick, Watertown Splash staff
Steve Owens ran for state representative of Middlesex...
Abigail Hendrick, Adrina D'Arrigo, Amelia Sarmiento, Casey Williams, Davit Karapetyan, Isabela Guimaraes, Jade Baker, Laura Howard, and Shannon Fitzpatrick
Voice actors, believe it or not, can appear in our...
Davit Karapetyan , Watertown Splash staff
You might think you know everything about Nicole Dube,...
Teaching math at WMS adds up for Edward Cafua
March 10, 2019
Spanish teacher returns to WMS to once again make a difference
March 7, 2019
Brian Donato happy to be back where he started
February 26, 2019
WMS class president leads by example
February 10, 2019
Serving the school with a smile — and a wag
February 8, 2019