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Dear Parents,

It’s hard to believe school starts in two weeks! We are getting excited to start a new school year with your children.

Our first week of school looks a little different this year due to a Diocesan meeting for teachers. The first day of school, Wednesday, August 23, will be Freshman Orientation. Only freshmen will attend that day. On Thursday, August 24, we will welcome back the seniors, juniors and sophomores as well as the freshmen. Both Wednesday and Thursday will be 1:48 p.m. dismissal days. Friday, August 25 will be a normal 2:57 dismissal day.

Enjoy the remaining days of summer break with your family and please join our faculty and staff in prayers for a smooth and faith-filled school year!



Deacon Chris Campbell

Principal

Key Dates

August 20

Freshman Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m. in the Main Gymnasium

Freshman Parent Social in Dominican Hall following the meeting

Eagle Store will be open following the meeting

August 23

First Day: Freshmen Only, full uniform, 1:48 p.m. dismissal

August 24

All Students, full uniform, 1:48 dismissal

August 28

School Picture Day

Senior College Planning Meeting

Graduation Slide Show

Our Class of 2023 earned numerous academic recognitions as well as $22.3 million in college scholarships. Here's a slide show, in alphabetical order, of their achievements.

Final Forms for All Students



Now is a great time to get ahead on completing your student's required paperwork for the school year. All families must complete final forms for each student. These are not just for athletics but include emergency medical information, handbook and technology acceptance, and more. Freshman families new to the school need to create an account. 

Email Communication



We have updated our parent email list for 2023-24 based on what we have listed in PowerSchool. Email/phone/address changes should be sent to Mrs. Claprood, ms.claprood@bwhs.org.

Watterson Wednesday News will arrive from bwhsinfo@bwhs.org.

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Early Release Wednesdays

Bishop Watterson will continue our early release Wednesdays as we did last year.

Each Wednesday, students are released at 1:48 p.m. On the second and third Wednesday of each month, students should be meeting with teachers for extra help. There may also be opportunities for clubs to meet.

Students will also be released early during semester finals,

around 12:30 p.m.

Bus Service for 2022-23

It is time to register for bus service from Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard or Worthington for the 2022-23 school year. Links to the district transportation information can be found at bishopwatterson.com. On the Student Life menu click Forms & Flyers. Or click on the button below.

Counselor Corner

Outlined below is the counseling department structure for the 2023-2024 school year. Counselors are assigned to students by grade level and last name. 

Grades 9-10 School Counselors

A-K - Mrs. Sponseller, jsponseller@cdeducation.org

L-Z - Mr. Johnson, mr.johnson@bwhs.org

Grades 11-12 School Counselors

A-K - Ms. Creighton, ms.creighton@bwhs.org

L-Z - Mrs. Zirkle, mrs.zirkle@bwhs.org / Mrs. Fontaine, mfontaine@bwhs.org

CLICK HERE for a letter from counselors to 11th and 12th grade families further explaining the 11th and 12th grade counselor support. 

Dominican Program Director and Counselor

Mr. Teeters, mr.teeters@cdeducation.org

Wellness Counselors

Ms. Gazdik, sgazdik@bwhs.org

Mrs. Vogel, ms.vogel@bwhs.org

Schedules Available in Schoology

Student schedules are available. Please note this information about schedule changes:

• No schedule change requests will be accepted before August 28 unless there is an error (missing or incorrect class) on your schedule. If there is an error on your schedule, please email your counselor.
• Alternate choices may have been put in place of first choice electives if there was a scheduling conflict or a class was at maximum capacity - those are not scheduling errors.
• Students must follow their schedule as is through the first two days of school, and then will be able to request changes from August 28 through September 2.
• At that time, electives may be changed to another elective offered the same period or study hall period and honors may be changed to CPI. 
• Core classes will not be rearranged for elective requests.
• Changes are not made for teacher, period, or lunch preference.

School Pictures: Monday, August 28

HR Imaging will be mailing a bar-coded prepay flyer to each student that contains all of the information needed for picture day. The envelope on the flyer actually serves as their personal pre-filled camera card. Students should bring the envelope portion of the flyer to school on Monday, August 28 so that photos happen efficiently.

New for Seniors: Monday, August 28 will be the official senior portrait photo day. More information regarding attire will be emailed to senior parents soon.

Eagle Store & Online Spirit Store

The Eagle Store is stocked for the start of the school year!

Upcoming store hours:

August 10, noon-1:00 p.m.

August 15 & 17, noon-1:00 p.m.

August 23 & 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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

Athletics

Sports Passes

Annual sports passes are now on sale at the link below. Take advantage of a one-time processing fee and savings compared to

per-game prices of $7.00 for all ages. BWHS students will need their student ID# to purchase.

Campus Ministry

Fall Kairos Registration Going On Now

It's time for seniors to register for the Fall Kairos, October 3-6. Kairos is a 3½ day experience for seniors which invites them to encounter themselves, others and God in new, meaningful and unexpected ways. For more information or scholarship information, email Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.

Click here for the registration form.

Registration is also being accepted for winter and spring dates.

Summer Office Hours

August

August 1-22: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Starting August 23: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Study Skills Workshop

Bishop Watterson will be holding a Study Skills Workshop on Wednesday, August 15 from 9:00 a.m. - noon.

The cost is $40 per student and the deadline to register is August 11.

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.