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April 4, 2014

You oughta know more about this Broadway star

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...

American Repertory Theater celebrates upcoming return of live performances

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...

Watertown Middle School students put out call to help families in need

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...

A championship to cherish ‘for the rest of my life’

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...

Before they return to “normal” school, Watertown Middle School students look back (and ahead)

Mara Otiato and Adrian Schick

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...

Crazy year, crazy yearbook

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...

A day of hybrid learning inside WMS unlike any school day students have ever seen before

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...

Talent goes virtual

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...

Halloween in Watertown (in a pandemic)

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...

An unopposed Steve Owens will be sworn in to Mass. House, but what does he stand for?

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...

Youth soccer: Safer, but is it fun?

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...

Time running out for Coats for Kids drive

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...

Anime Boston 2019 quick to draw in fans on first day

Kailee DeJesus, Watertown Splash staff

April 20, 2019

Annual convention continues Saturday and Sunday at Hynes Convention Center

Kellie Spillane gives ballroom dancing a twirl — and for a good cause

Watertown Splash staff

April 19, 2019

It is that time of the year for Dancing With The Stars Watertown. Many "stars" of Watertown have put in countless hours in order to make the best show possible. This fund-raiser...

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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...

Secret’s out about ‘The Black Coats’

February 17, 2019

There is a fine line between Justice and Revenge, and if Thea Solomon isn’t careful, she’ll end up...

Books and Authors

There’s fun in finding ‘If You’re Out There’

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...

Secret’s out about ‘The Black Coats’

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...

‘Every Falling Star’ shows North Korea through new eyes

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...