Students in Watertown returned to class this month, including a large number of kindergartners on one campus. Back to School nights will be held this week, and the School Committee also heard about a proposal that would prevent students from using cellphones and other devices anytime during the school day.

At Monday’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Dede Galdston thanked the Watertown Schools’ faculty and staff for preparing the schools to welcome students to the 2025-26 School Year. The first day of class was Sept. 2 for grades 1-12 and Sept. 3 for Pre-K and kindergarten.

“I think our opening days with our staff were very strong, and I think that the people got a lot out of them,” Galdston said “But I think more importantly, the week that we opened was just filled with joy and

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