Key Dates

TODAY

Freshmen: no school

Sophomores: PSAT, 12:00 dismissal

Juniors: PSAT, 12:00 dismissal

Seniors: no school/senior portraits

October 17-21

Quarterfinals

October 26

Freshman Retreat (at school)

Counselor Corner

Seniors: Transcript Request Deadline

Students who have a November 1 college application deadline must have their transcript requests and teacher recommendation requests (if needed) submitted in Naviance by October 17. Students must also have their counselor recommendation survey and resume completed in order for transcripts to be sent. See your counselor if you need help with any of those items.

Counselor Classroom Visits

11th-12th grade counselors are presenting in senior Theology classrooms this week on stress management in the college application process.

9th-10th grade counselors are presenting in sophomore English classrooms this week on self-discovery; who am I, and where am I going?

School Closure Notifications

While winter will be on the way, but not for a while (we hope), we wanted to share how families are notified in the event school is cancelled for weather-related reasons as well as an unforeseen reason.

We use the School Messenger system to send a phone message to parent cell phones on file with the school office. We will also get the word out through our social media accounts.

For weather-related closures, Bishop Watterson follows the Diocese of Columbus.

Freshman Retreat October 26

Freshman Retreat will be Wednesday, October 26 at Bishop Watterson during the school day. The retreat will be facilitated by senior retreat leaders along with Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds. This is a wonderful opportunity for the freshmen to grow as a Christ-centered community. Freshman parents will receive an email soon with more details about the day.

Podcast: Be Vulnerable in Healing

This episode of Ave Explores Podcast features Roy Petitfils, a licensed professional counselor, discussing how healing occurs when we recognize that we've become disconnected from ourselves and others, and then work to restore those connections by acknowledging our wounds, leaning into our faith, and being vulnerable, especially with ourselves. Petitfils’ experience in working with teenagers makes his advice very helpful.

Click here to listen.

Health Office Update

If your student needs over-the C-counter medications (i.e. Tylenol, ibuprofen) available during the school day we require a medication authorization form in order to administer these. The form can be found on the BWHS website under Student Life> Health Office>Medication Authorization Form or by clicking on the button below.

This form is to be completed by both the parent/guardian and the student's primary care provider. The completed form can be returned to the Health Office or faxed to (614) 268-0551. Feel free to email the school nurse with questions or concerns at aspangler@columbus.k12.oh.us.

Athletics

Spirit Sign Pickup

Spirit signs ordered this fall are in and available for pickup in the main office.

Girls Basketball Tryouts 

Friday, October 21

sophomores, juniors, seniors: 3:15-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22

sophomores, juniors, seniors: 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.

freshmen: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Monday October 24

sophomores, juniors, seniors: 3:15-6:00 p.m.

freshmen: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wrestling for Little Eagles

Worth Repeating

BWHS Car Magnets

Show your Bishop Watterson spirit with magnets for your vehicles, refrigerator, filing cabinets, doors, etc.!

To get yours, send $5/magnet in an envelope with the following information written on it:

CAR MAGNET

Student Name

Student Homeroom #

Band Sub Sale

Band members are taking orders now for the twice-yearly Sub Sale.

What: 9" long sub sandwich filled with ham, salami, pepperoni

& provolone cheese on a

freshly-baked Auddino's bun with dressing packet included

Cost: $6.50 each

Double meat option, extra $2.50

Donations accepted for Holy Family Soup Kitchen.

Order Dates: now through Thursday, October 20

Delivery: Saturday, November 12

Questions? Contact Mary Anne Read, marmar@columbus.rr.com or (614) 353-5000; or Mits Novelo, the.aguilars.pack@gmail.com or (614) 772-9752.

Mothers' Club

Yearbook Orders Underway for

2022-23 Edition

It’s time to pre-order the 2022-23 Bishop Watterson yearbook!

Click here for ordering options.

Eagle Store

Eagle Store Hours

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

ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep

Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT, PSAT 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.

If you are taking a college entrance test in the next few months, registration is required.

KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com

Sacred Heart Congress