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October 29, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

WEM is partnering with Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota to provide online support groups via Zoom for WEM teachers, parents, and students in grades 1-6 and 7-12 to come together and provide support to each other, have time to relax, discuss troubling topics during t....

Public Library Events

November 23, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

The Waseca LeSueur Regional Library System is offering COVID-19 Weekly Updates with Q&A for the community and the You've Been Booked program for kids age birth to 6. See below for more information on these two items. The Waseca LeSueur Regional Library S....

Free Breakfast and Lunch

November 18, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

During distance learning, parents/guardians have the option to pick-up FREE breakfast and lunch for WEM students. This includes Friday, November 20, 2020 and school days from Wednesday, November 25 until students are back in the buildings for in-person le....

Financial Aid Guidance for Seniors

November 16, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

Seniors, do you need assistance on financial aid and the FAFSA? Here are some resources for you and your family to guide you through the process and answer the questions you might have. What You Need to Know About Financial Aid presentation Watch the video .

SAC Parent Survey Results

November 16, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

WEM School Age Care (SAC) values the communication shared between us and the families of the program. This communication helps us in many ways. We like to hear how we are doing as well as if there is something that we can do to better accommodate children and families. Thank....

Transition to All Distance Learning

November 16, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

June Rezac Elected to School Board

November 13, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

There were three open seats on the WEM school board in the 2020 election held in November. Congratulations to Jeff Stangler and Jay Schneider on being re-elected. The third seat was filled by the person who received the most write-in votes, June Rezac. Welcome, Jun....

Musical Tribute to Veterans

November 12, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

Mrs. Gorski's 3rd-grade elementary music students created this video to thank our Veterans for Veterans' Day. Students worked hard and are proud to share the "Liberty Bell March" desk drumming with everyone. For this piece they have practiced desk drumming,....

Youth Snowmobile Training

November 24, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

Classroom and Riding Test Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Postponed temporarily due to executive orders of Governor Walz Elysian Fire Hall This is for youth ages 11 to 15. Registration is required. Contact Chris or Megan Lamont at 507-381-8964 ....

Early Childhood Family Education

November 12, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

Parents: how can you get your little ones involved in school? Try WEM ECFE. The program is for all Minnesota families with children from birth through the start of kindergarten. ECFE is provided by teachers who are licensed in early childhood and/or parenting education by....

Order Basketball Gear

November 9, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

From Coach Kaus, girls and boys basketball clothing and shoes are available to order. Think about who might enjoy these as Christmas gifts! The clothing store closes Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. and is expected to ship by December 11. We also have opened a ....

AARP Smart Driver Courses

November 4, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

From the WEM Community Education Department: AARP has extended in-person Defensive Driving Courses until March 2021. The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. Why take the course....

School-Age Care (S.A.C.) 2020-2021

October 30, 2020 | Margo Kulseth

School-Age Care is a child care program for children in Kindergarten through age 12. We offer children the chance to make the most out of their time out of school with opportunities to explore new interests, learn new skills, and develop new friendships. Children can registe....

Transition to All Distance Learning Nov. 30

On November 16, 2020, WEM Administration sent a letter to families explaining the transition to all distance learning for PreK - Grade 12. The following is the timeline for the transition.
> Thursday, November 19 — Parent-Teacher Conferences (Virtual/Teleconference)
> Friday, November 20 — No School (Teacher Transition Day)
> Monday, November 23 — Last Day of Hybrid for A-Day Students
> Tuesday, November 24 — Last Day of Hybrid for B-Day Students
> Tuesday, November 24 — Parent-Teacher Conferences (Virtual/Teleconference)
> Tuesday, November 24 — Last Day of In-Person Instruction for PreK - 6th-Grade Students
> Wednesday, November 25 — No School (Teacher Transition Day)
> Thursday, November 26 — Thanksgiving Break - No School for WEM Students or Staff
> Friday, November 27 — Thanksgiving Break - No School for WEM Students or Staff
> Monday, November 30 — Distance Learning Begins for all WEM students and staff PreK - 12

Parents are encouraged to check their email messages often as details and developments will be forthcoming. Please contact your child's school office if you have any questions.
507-362-4439 Elementary Office
507-685-4222 Middle School Office (Morristown)
507-362-4431 High School Office

Relevant Links

WEM School Age Childcare (SAC) During Distance Learning
SAC provides this informational document, which also contains the link to register. See the SAC page of our website to learn more about the program.

WEM COVID-19 page
WEM provides this page full of resources and links related to the pandemic.

WEM Safe Return to School Plan 2020-2021
Created at the beginning of the school year, this document contains details on the various learning model scenarios, transportation, sanitation/safety, food service, mental health, health/safety, School Age Care (SAC), and MSHSL-sponsored activities.

2020-2021 Academic Calendar
Created at the beginning of the school year, this calendar has important dates, but please remember that things may change.

COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families
The Minnesota Department of Health offers this helpful guide.

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Community Education

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timeline of returning to social activities, we have no definitive details about upcoming Community Education.

Follow the Community Ed page for information about programming as it develops.

Athletics / Activities

The WEM athletics calendar, upcoming events, registration information, and scores are available on the WEM Gopher Conference Website.

COVID-19 Response

WEM has documents, links, graphics, and resources related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and our plans for the 2020-2021 school year.

Visit WEM's COVID-19 page for all related information.

Order your 2019-2020 Yearbook

The 2020 Buc Log is for sale on the WEM JMC website. Parents, log on to your JMC account, select Tuition/Fees, and then select the Purchase Items button under Student ID in the middle of the page. From there the 2019-2020 Buc Log Yearbook is available for selection and purchase. You may also send payment or pay in person at the HS Office.

Grades 9-12

WEM High School

500 East Paquin Street
Waterville, MN 56096
507-362-4432

Grades 5-8

WEM Middle School

23 Ann Street
Morristown, MN 55052
507-685-4222

Grades PreK-4

WEM Elementary School

500 East Paquin Street
Waterville, MN 56096
507-362-4439

About Us

The Mission of the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District is to inspire everyone who enters to achieve academic, social, and personal skills to become career, college, and community ready.

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500 East Paquin Street
Waterville, MN 56096

507-362-4432 District Office
507-362-4439 Elementary Office
507-362-4431 High School Office
507-685-4222 Middle School Office (Morristown)
507-362-4403 Community Ed / Athletics

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