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Key Dates

TODAY

PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors (No dress down.)

No school for freshman and seniors.

October 11

School Picture Re-Takes

October 16-20

QUARTERFINALS

Monday: English and Social Studies

Tuesday: Science and Non Core A (Music, Health, PE, Industrial Arts, SS Electives)

Thursday: World Language and Theology

Friday: Math and Non Core B (Business, Art, Computer, English electives)

Accreditation Survey OPEN NOW



Bishop Watterson is in the process of beginning a new accreditation cycle for the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. One of the requirements for our accreditation is to survey the school community regarding different aspects of our school culture. We ask that parents of current sophomores, juniors, and seniors please take the time to complete the survey as it is integral to maintaining our school's accreditation.

The survey will be open until October 18.



Thank you in advance for your time and participation!

PSAT/NMSQT Testing TODAY

Sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT today. Students must be in uniform in their assigned rooms by 7:45 a.m. Students who are late may not be permitted in the room to take the exam and this will be counted as an unexcused absence. Room assignments were sent to the students' bwhs.org emails along with information pertinent to test day.

Freshmen and seniors have today off from school.



Students will be dismissed between 10:45-11:00 a.m. Students who have extended time accommodations will finish between 11:40 a.m.-noon.  Please make transportation arrangements with these times in mind.

Mothers' Club Corner

Fall Dinner Registration is OPEN

Fall Dinner Wine Pull

Mothers' Club is now accepting donations for a wine pull to be held at the Fall Dinner. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Fall Dinner Raffle Baskets

If you own a business and would like to donate a basket or sponsor a basket for our raffle at the Fall Dinner, please email mothersclub@bwhs.org.

Teacher Luncheon Helpers

Join us by volunteering for an upcoming teacher luncheon! Options to get involved are to donate a side item or by volunteering to set up, serve and clean up at the luncheon. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Trick-or-Treat Set for October 29

For Little Ones Ages 10 & Under

We are hosting a new event this year ... Trick-or-Treating in freshman hall for children ages 10 & under. All are welcome! We will also have face painting, coloring and a snack!

Athletics

Girls Lacrosse Meeting TONIGHT

The girls lacrosse team will have a meeting TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria for athletes and parents.

Swim & Dive Meeting

The Swim and Dive parent meeting will take place on Monday, October 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Open House is Sunday, November 19

We're excited to welcome our future Eagles at our 2023 Open House, set for Sunday, November 19 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Teachers and coaches will be available to talk with visitors and tours will be available with our Student Ambassadors This year we are offering three information sessions (1:15, 2:00, 2:45 p.m.) with Deacon Campbell, with seating limited for each session. If you would like to attend an information session, we suggest you sign up now! Please note that tours will not be available after the 2:45 information session so plan to tour early if you choose that session time.

Worth Repeating

Little Siblings 8th Grade Visit

Siblings of BWHS students who are currently attending 8th grade at a non-feeder school are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 8 when we host our 8th Grade Visit Day!

Eighth graders in our feeder schools will be attending 8th Grade Visit Day with their classes so please do not click to sign up if your 8th grader attends a feeder school.

Campus Ministry

NCYC

Bishop Watterson will be sending a group to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis November 16-19. We have a couple of open spots to join this pilgrimage. NCYC is a gathering of 12,000 Catholic high school students from all over the country. It offers inspirational speakers, amazing music, and a time to grow in faith. One of the many bishops in attendance called it a “Catholic family reunion.” The cost of the trip is $575, including bus transportation, hotel and the conference fee. Please email Mrs. Simmonds to a registration form or more details.

Junior Telos Retreats

Planning ahead: Registration is underway for Junior Telos Retreats. Juniors are hearing more about the retreat this week in Theology classes.

Please see the registration form here.

Freshman Retreat

Freshmen Retreat will be held on October 25 during the school day on the BWHS campus. More details to come.

Parents in Partnership Save the Date

On Monday, October 23 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. we are bringing back our annual Parents in Partnership meeting. The evening will include sessions with guest speakers on topics of interest to parents of teens. More information will be coming soon!

Health Office

Vaccine Clinic

Bishop Watterson will be hosting a vaccine clinic on Friday, November 3. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital school-based health clinic team will be on site to provide flu and other required back-to-school vaccines.

For 11th grade students NCH will also provide the meningococcal vaccine that is required before the start of 12th grade.

Parents must complete the consent form found by clicking here.

Marching Band 

Fall Sub Sale

Enjoy a 9" sub sandwich handmade by our Marching Eagles!

Ham, salami, pepperoni & provolone cheese on a freshly baked Auddino's bun for $6.50 each.

Order: September 29 - October 19

Pick-up: November 11 (BWHS Cafeteria 11:00 a.m.-noon)

Contact any band member or place your order or order online here.

New Eagle Store Hours

Hours

Thursday 2:30-3:30 p.m.

or by appointment

Check in at the main office entrance on Cooke Road if arriving before dismissal.

In addition, our online spirit store offers activity/sport-specific items shipped directly to your home. Click here.

Take Your Seat

The Little Theatre renovation is underway and there’s still time to honor your favorite thespian, musician, dancer, or singer by purchasing an engraved nameplate on a new Little Theatre seat! The cost of $300 per seat will go toward supporting the theatre program and maintaining the Little Theatre. For more information, click on the link below.

Eucharistic Adoration

One of the efforts to nurture and encourage the spiritual life of our students here at Bishop Watterson is weekly exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Each week, one of the different classes is assigned to spend some time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament with their Theology class. On Wednesdays, we expose the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 a.m. and remain in prayer until Benediction at 1:30 p.m. We would like to invite parents to join us.

If you have completed the “Protecting God’s Children” requirements of the Diocese and are interested in joining us for prayer, please click on the button below to sign-up for a particular Holy Hour.

We would like to thank you for your cooperation with this effort and we look forward to your joining us in prayer.

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.

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

Diocese News

FAQs on Issue 1

Register to Vote by October 10

This November, Ohioans will vote on Issue 1, a proposed change to the Ohio Constitution that would enshrine abortion into law. Check out this Frequently Asked Questions document to help answer questions such as:

Register to vote or update your information by October 10 at www.voteohio.gov.

The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on public policy, advocating for the dignity of life at all stages, immigrants, Ohioans in need, and Catholic education. www.ohiocathconf.org.