Parents,
We all want to return to normal but we aren't there yet. With that in mind, Bishop Watterson’s plan for the 2021-22 school year is to operate with all students in attendance in the building each school day. Our students and staff did a fantastic job last year in following the safety protocols, resulting in a year of successful educational progress for our nearly 1,000 students. I know we will pull together again this year to maintain the standard of excellence you expect.
Our Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Columbus has released a letter to parents which you can read by clicking on the button below. You will also find a link to the 2021-22 Bishop Watterson COVID-19 Plan.
A few important points:
- A daily home health check is required of all students. Students who are experiencing illness of symptoms MUST stay home.
- Any positive cases of COVID-19 must be reported to the school nurse and the policies of the local health department for quarantining and reporting must be followed.
- Masks are strongly recommended indoors.
- Masks are required on all buses by federal government mandates.
- Hybrid, digital or all-remote learning options will not be offered.
While we understand that vaccination is a personal decision, please keep in mind that we are required to follow the direction of local and state health departments in regards to positive COVID-19 cases. That means that quarantine cases due to close contact may differ for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. According to Ohio Department of Health guidelines for schools at this time, unvaccinated individuals who choose not to wear a mask will be subject to a 7-10 day quarantine.
I respectfully ask for your continued prayers for our school community, for an end to the pandemic, and for peace in our nation and world.
St. Pius X, patron of our school, pray for us.
Deacon Chris Campbell
Principal
