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Key Dates

November 20

Open House, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

November 23-27

Thanksgiving Break

Conference Survey

Please take a moment to complete this simple one-question survey regarding parent-teacher-student conferences.

Welcome Mr. Shrum

Welcome to our new Choral Director, Zechariah Shrum. Mr. Shrum holds a degree in vocal music education from Western Michigan University. For the past eight years he has been a private music educator with Powell Academy of Music and Hilliard Music Academy as well as Choral Scholar at St. Joseph Cathedral after teaching at Plant City High School in Florida for four years.

FOOD DRIVE THIS FRIDAY

Benefits St. Francis Center in McArthur

We are asking students to bring five (5)

non-perishable items (no money) for the St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio. Items will be collected in Dominican Hall on Friday morning.

Open House THIS SUNDAY

NOTE: BWHS students who have been asked by a staff member to assist at Open House must wear their school uniforms. We ask that they park in the weight room lot and far end of the tennis court lot.

Do you know families considering high school options for their children?

Your testimony to family and friends about your personal experience or your children's experience at Bishop Watterson can make a difference! You know firsthand how Bishop Watterson prepares our students to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ beyond high school, through our focus on faith, academics, service, athletics and co-curricular activities. Our current parents, past parents and alumni are uniquely qualified to speak to why we encourage families to Choose Faith, Choose Community, Choose Excellence and Choose Bishop Watterson.

We invite you to share this link with friends and relatives who are looking ahead to high school! You can help us spread the word even further by sharing/re-tweeting our Open House information on social media!

Health Office Update

Eagle Store Grand Reopening

The Eagle Store re-opened yesterday with new items!

The Eagle Store will be open from 3:00-3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays or by appointment (email mrs.geswein@bwhs.org).

Mothers' Club Corner

Faculty Luncheon December 8

Mothers Club is hosting a Christmas Lunch for the BWHS teachers and staff on December 8. Please consider donating a food item or volunteering to set up and serve. Baked pasta and meatballs will be catered. We are in need of salads, beverages and desserts. The luncheon will be held after the 10:30 a.m. all-school Mass for the feast of the Immaculate Conception. 

Butter Braid Sale

Athletics

Girls Volleyball

The girls volleyball team finished the season at the state final four, losing to eventual state champion Ursuline 25-16, 25-15, 25-23 in the semifinals last Friday. Congratulations on a fantastic season!

Football

The football team defeated Jackson on Friday, 24-22, in a regional semifinal on Friday. The team now plays Bloom-Carroll in the regional final this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis DeSales.

Three Sign to Play College Sports

Three Bishop Watterson seniors committed to play college sports last week.

• Grace Rider, swimming, University at Buffalo, St. Brendan
• Amarian Hegenberger-Ellars, baseball, University of Michigan-Dearborn, St. Brigid
• Ava Hoying, volleyball, Northern Kentucky University, St. Brigid

Worth Repeating

Counselor Corner

Tuition Scholarship: Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is offering a $1000 scholarship to be used towards this year’s tuition. Students must be a practicing Catholic

with church and community involvement and a 2.5 or higher GPA. For more information and to apply, visit https://ohiocharityfoundation.org/scholarships/.

Application deadline is November 25.

ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep

Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT or SAT test dates, 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.

All juniors will be taking the ACT on February 28 during the school day. There is no registration needed for this test .

Contact Mrs. Gallo with questions about tutoring at KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com.