Watertown Students Stranded at New York Airport

Flight cancellations leave Wisconsin group stuck in NYC

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A group of students and teachers from Watertown High School in Wisconsin are stranded at a New York airport after their flight back home was canceled for the second time. The group had been on an educational trip to the East Coast when their travel plans were disrupted by the flight issues.

Why it matters

Flight cancellations and delays can be extremely frustrating for travelers, especially students on school trips who are eager to return home. This incident highlights the challenges that can arise when unexpected travel disruptions occur, and the importance of having contingency plans in place.

The details

The Watertown High School group had been visiting sites in New York City as part of an educational trip. Their original flight back to Wisconsin was canceled, and a rescheduled flight also ended up being canceled, leaving the students and teachers stranded at the airport.

  • The group's original flight back to Wisconsin was canceled.
  • A rescheduled flight was also canceled, stranding the students and teachers at the New York airport.

The players

Watertown High School

A high school located in Watertown, Wisconsin, whose students and teachers were on an educational trip to New York City.

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What they’re saying

“I can't wait to go to a Kwik Trip again”

— Watertown High School student (wmtv15news.com)

What’s next

The school district is working to make alternative travel arrangements to get the students and teachers back home as soon as possible.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of having backup plans and being prepared for unexpected travel disruptions, especially when dealing with student groups on educational trips.