District Information

About Waterford Union High School: A Legacy of Excellence

Waterford Union High School (WUHS) is a premier public secondary institution serving the communities of Waterford, Rochester, and Tichigan in Southeast Wisconsin. Known for a rigorous academic curriculum and a winning athletic program, WUHS prepares students for success in a global economy.

Academic Distinction & Outcomes

College Readiness: Over 80% of our graduates transition directly to four-year universities, including the UW-System and Ivy League institutions.
Advanced Placement (AP): We offer 18 AP courses, with 88% of students scoring a 3 or higher on exams, consistently earning us a spot on the AP School Honor Roll.
Career & Technical Education (CTE): Our state-of-the-art labs provide hands-on experience in Engineering, Healthcare, and Agri-Science, supported by local youth apprenticeship partnerships.

The Wolverine Experience At WUHS, we believe in a holistic education. With over 50 clubs and WIAA-sanctioned sports, our students develop leadership and character outside the classroom. Our campus features a performing arts center and athletic facilities that serve as a hub for the Waterford community.

Mission

WUHS inspires all to achieve high expectations and ensures that each student is prepared for college or career and life.

Additional Information

Community Links

Waterford Community

Southern Lakes Conference

2007 Consolidation Report

A consolidation report was done in 2007 and can be reviewed by visiting this link.

Consolidation Process

In order for the four K-8 elementary districts (Drought, North Cape, Washington-Caldwell, and Waterford Graded) and the Waterford Union High School to become one K-12 district, the following process must occur. Before June 30, the Waterford Graded School District by itself and any other of the K-8 districts (if they wish), along with the Waterford Union High School District must pass a resolution approving the consideration to consolidate. During the month of July, the Waterford Graded School District by itself and any other of the K-8 districts (if they wish), along with the Waterford Union High School District, must pass a resolution to go to referendum for the community to vote on district consolidation.
On the first Tuesday in November, the public vote is held on consolidation. In order for K-12 consolidation to occur, two elements must occur. First, the majority of all the electors who voted must approve consolidation. Second, the majority of the individual K-8 elementary districts must
also approve consolidation. This means that three out of the four Waterford K-8 elementary districts each have a majority of their own electors approve the consolidation resolution. If the consolidation resolution is approved, all of the existing school board members from the five individual districts also become a board member for the new consolidated district. This combined school board will begin to develop the framework for the new district until an election is held in April to elect the board members for the new district. This election is held on the first Tuesday in April. After the election, these new board members will take office. On July 1, the new district officially starts and the four K-8's and the Union High School District no longer legally exist.

DPI

DPI State Report Cards

WISEdash Dashboard

Reporting Assessments

The United States Department of Education, State of Wisconsin, and the Waterford Union High School each require a variety of assessments for a variety of purposes. Linked is a list of the assessments, their subject matter, purpose, mandate, and if possible, time spent to schedule and take the assessment, and distribute results. Please direct any questions you have on these or other assessments to our District Assessment Coordinator: Niki Werner.

District Calendars

2025-2026 School Calendar

2025-2026 School Calendar

Coordinators

Board Policy

Annual Notices

Annual Asbestos Notification

Under AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act), all primary and secondary schools are required to develop and implement a plan for managing all building materials which contain asbestos. Included in the AHERA Act is the requirement to annually notify all workers and building occupants (or their guardians) of asbestos-related activities.

Beginning in 1988, all buildings owned, leased, or “under the control of” the School District were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors, with building material samples analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the School District prepared and the state approved a comprehensive management plan for managing the asbestos. Where the asbestos-containing materials are found, the District has in place an Operations and Maintenance program. The District has accomplished the following compliance mandates regarding the administration of asbestos in school buildings:

Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. (EMC) was contracted to be the school’s consultant for asbestos for the school year.
The District is continuing with the Operations and Maintenance Program as designed for the School District. This ensures that all asbestos materials are kept in good condition in good condition.
Periodic “surveillance” in each area containing asbestos has been completed every six months by our consultant. Also, the buildings are re-inspected by an accredited inspector every three years.
In the past year the District conducted the following asbestos removal activities:
No work done this year

All outside contractors shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing work. Our goal at the District is to be in full compliance with asbestos regulations. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review by contacting the District Office. Questions related to this plan or any other asbestos concerns should be directed to the District’s Designated Person.

Child Find Activity Notice

FERPA Notification

Homeless Education

Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia

Notices

WUHS Audit Report 2025

Waterford Union Educational Options 2025-2026

ESSER Return To School Plan

Referendum Information

Facility Condition Report

Facility Condition Report

Title I

Parents Right to Inquire about Professional
Highly Qualified Teachers

Parents Right to Inquire about Professional

Waterford Union High School ensures that all parents/guardians of students attending a Title I
school receive annual notification of their rights under ESSA.
This notification informs parents of their right to request:

 Whether their child’s teacher meets Wisconsin certification and licensure requirements for the grade level and subject taught
 Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status
 The teacher’s undergraduate and graduate degrees, including majors or areas of concentration
 Whether paraprofessionals provide instructional support and, if so, their qualifications.

Highly Qualified Teachers

WUHS maintains procedures to monitor staff licensure assignments through annual verification using DPI’s licensing database. Building administration reviews assignments prior to the start of each school year to ensure proper certification alignment.
If a student is assigned for four or more consecutive weeks to a teacher who is not properly licensed for the grade level and subject area, WUHS provides written notification to parents
within the required timeline. The notification includes:

 The subject area involved
 The status of licensure
 Assurance of the district’s plan to remedy the assignment
 Contact information for further questions

Copies of such notices are maintained in district records.

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