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Watterson Wednesday News Schedule
We will conclude the 2020-21 school year for Watterson Wednesday News on June 9 and will begin again in early August for the 2021-22 school year.
Senior/Class of 2021 Parents: Please do not unsubscribe. You will receive the June 9 Wednesday News and then will be moved to a distribution list for alumni parents.
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Class of 2021
Always An Eagle
Congratulations to our Class of 2021! We are proud of the perseverance demonstrated by all of our students during this school year and would like to recognize our latest graduates in particular by sharing some of their impressive statistics.
The 219 members of the class together earned $23.5 million in college merit scholarships and totaled more than 17,000 hours in service to the community, separate from their sophomore service projects.
Members of the Class of 2021 were accepted at more than 150 colleges and will be attending 61 of those schools.
Congratulations, Class of 2021! We are proud of you!
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School Counselor News
Summer Office Hours
Our school counselors will be in the building until June 11 following the same hours as the main office which can be found below under Worth Repeating.
The counseling office is closed June 12-August 15, but counselors periodically check email.
The counseling office will reopen on August 16. Have a great summer!
Summer School Information
Abbreviated virtual summer courses are offered through Educere for students in need of credit recovery. Students must earn credit in all core courses prior to the start of the next school year.
Course and Program Information: All courses are self-paced. All coursework needs to be completed before students take a required final exam in person at Watterson. For half credit courses, the final exam will be given on July 6. For full credit courses, the final exam will be given on August 2. Students should report to the main office at 9:00 am on the day of the exam.
Contact Information: If you have questions about registration or the final exam contact Jenny Sponseller, jsponseller@cdeducation.org. To speak to an Educere Personal Learning Coach call (866) 433-8327.
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Our girls and boys lacrosse teams are in the state semifinals this week! Both teams face Mariemont with the girls playing as we went to deadline with Wednesday News and the boys playing tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Centerville. |
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The BWHS track team has had an awesome year, with the boys and girls both winning the District Championship and finishing as the runners-up at Regionals. Numerous individuals and relay teams will be competing at the State Championship prelims on Friday. Go, Eagles, Go! |
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Diocese Guidance on Summer Activities
The Diocese of Columbus has provided guidance to schools for summer activities. Click here to read the letter from the superintendent.
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National Catholic Youth Conference 2021
Students interested in attending the 2021 National Catholic Youth Conference in November should contact Campus Minister Beth Simmonds, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org. We have a limited number of tickets so early registration will ensure a spot with the Bishop Watterson contingent.
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Blood Drive at St. Agatha
St. Agatha Church will be hosting a blood drive in honor of 2020 BWHS graduate Troy Stemen. The blood drive will be held on Friday, June 11 from noon-6:00 p.m. in the parish hall at 1860 Northam Road, Upper Arlington. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: StAgatha, call (800) RED CROSS/733-2767 or email mschirt@st-agatha.org.
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Last Scrip Deadline to Count for 2021-22 School Year Tuition
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The last order deadline to receive credit for the 2021-22 school year will be June 6. NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines, click here.
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2021-22 Kairos Retreats
Deadline for July Retreat: June 4
We are excited to announce that current juniors, the class of 2022, will have the opportunity to attend a Kairos Retreat this summer from July 25-28. Kairos is a three-and-a-half day optional retreat for seniors which students say is a highlight of their senior year.
The deadline to register and pay for the July retreat is Friday, June 4.
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Grades 9-11 Laptops
Students who will be attending Bishop Watterson next year should keep their computers over the summer. As a reminder, every student was given a computer, charger, and protective case. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of these items and keep them in good condition.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Upcoming Juniors or Seniors who are testing on any of the ACT, PSAT or SAT test dates (June, July, August, September, October), please contact Karen Gallo for any college entrance test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
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ALEKS Program Available Over Summer
Our Math Department is happy to announce that the ALEKS program in use with students will be available to them over the summer. This is completely optional and will not count toward any BWHS grades.
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Bus Service for 2021-22
It is time to register for bus service from Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard or Worthington for the 2020-21 school year. Links to the district transportation information can be found on our website under Student Life, Forms & Flyers. Or, click on the button below.
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Summer Office Hours
June 4 - July 1
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays
Week of July 5-9
Closed
July 12-30
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
August 2-August 24
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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2021-22 Tuition
Tuition Rates for 2021-22
Email letters to families who applied for tuition assistance through the Columbus Diocese went out last week. Additional scholarship and financial aid awards from Bishop Watterson will be sent in the mail.
Participating Member of a Parish
1st student - $10,475
2nd student - $9,975
3rd student and on - Free
Non-Participating
1st student - $11,965
2nd student - $ 11,465
3rd student and on - Free
Additional Fees
Building Facility Fee: $200.00
Technology Fee: $100.00
Your parish determines whether or not you are a participating member. If you have changed your parish, please email Traci Byas, tbyas2@cdeducation.org.
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Athletic News
Information on fall sports tryouts will be posted on each team's page at bishopwatterson.com. On the Athletics menu click Eagle Sports.
Boys Basketball Summer Workouts
Incoming 9th grade boys are invited to join us for our summer basketball workouts. Our first two workouts will be Sunday, June 6 and Sunday, June 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A complete summer schedule will be available soon.
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Uniform Updates for 2021-22
As our families prepare to purchase uniforms for next school year, we wanted to inform you now of a few additions and changes. The uniform stores have been notified of these changes.
Warm weather attire for boys will include a drifit polo option. In addition, now that all classrooms are air conditioned, and in an effort to enhance our uniform dress code, shorts will no longer be permitted. Black pants will be required all year and must have the BWHS embroidery.
Uniform quarter zips are gray, white or our cardinal red with the school logo. Any other sweatshirts, including team spirit wear, are not permitted.
Please make sure your child is complying with hairstyles as per the student handbook regulations.
We’re grateful to Mothers’ Club for collecting gently used uniforms for our families and we will be sharing details regarding their summer uniform swap in the coming weeks.
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2021-22 School Year Key Dates*
*More Dates Added
August 22, 2021: Freshman Parent Meeting
August 23, 2021: Freshman Orientation
August 25, 2021: First Day of School
September 6, 2021: No School - Labor Day
November 25-26, 2021: Thanksgiving Vacation
December 20, 20-21-January 2, 2022: Christmas Vacation
January 17, 2022: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 21, 2022: No School – Presidents’ Day
March 12-20, 2022: Spring Break
April 15-18, 2022: Easter Break
May 26, 2022: Baccalaureate
May 28, 2022: Graduation
May 30, 2022: No School – Memorial Day
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Eagle Store Hours
The BWHS Eagle Store will be open by appointment only for the remainder of the school year. To make an appointment, email
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Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop |
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon!
We are participating in the Amazon Smiles program and will
receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program.
To sign up, go to kroger.com, log into your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.
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