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Key Dates

September 8 or 15
Meet the Teacher Night
September 9
Senior College Planning Meeting
September 20
Junior College Planning Meeting
September 27
College Financial Aid Meeting
Today is a 1:48 early release day.
Welcome New Staff

We are happy to welcome new staff members who joined us recently.

Lisa Axene joined the staff as the Administrative Assistant in our Athletic office. Most recently she was the Human Resources Manager in the Office of Catholic Schools. Mrs. Axene holds a B.S. in Business and Human Resources Management from Franklin University. She has worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Kilee Claprood is our new Administrative Assistant in the main office. She joins us from Ohio Health where she was an Executive Assistant. Her three children attend St. Andrew.
Meet the Teacher A-L
TONIGHT at 7:00
Last Names M-Z Join Us on September 15

We hope you can join us for Meet the Teacher Night! We ask families with last names A-L to attend this evening and those with last names M-Z to attend next Wednesday. Attending according to alphabet will help with parking but if you cannot be here on the night assigned to you, feel free to attend on the opposite evening. Start in your child's homeroom at 7:00 p.m. You will walk through your child's schedule with an opportunity for the teachers to introduce themselves. The evening finishes around 8:30 p.m.
 
Free Yard Signs Available at Meet The Teacher
Show your BWHS pride and pick up a yard sign for your home this fall! Stop by our table in the main office during Meet the Teacher to pick one up!


Car Magnets For Sale at Meet the Teacher
Back by popular demand! We will be selling these car magnets for $5 at Meet the Teacher Nights. Stop by the main office lobby to purchase one for each of your cars! Or your fridge!
Club Day on September 23

Club Day will be held on Thursday, September 23, during all lunches, in the Library and Cafe B. Club Day is an opportunity to learn about the active clubs at BWHS, meet club moderators and current club members, and get involved.
Counselor Corner

Senior College Planning Meeting September 9
The Senior College Planning Meeting for students and parents is on Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. An email will be coming from Ms. Creighton to senior families with the Zoom link.

Counselor Classroom Sessions
Counselors will be in classrooms the week of September 7 and September 13. Students will be provided with an overview of counseling services for the year, informed about how to schedule an appointment with their counselor, and will set goals for the first semester. Each grade level will participate in the following activities.

9th - Students will receive their Naviance logins and complete the Learning and Productivity self-assessment.
10th - Students will participate in a
study skills lesson.
11th - Students will learn how to sign up for college rep visits and complete a Strengths Explorer self-assessment. 
12th - Students will receive
information regarding college applications and connect their Naviance and
Common App accounts
Athetics

Wrestling Team
The wrestling season begins in November and off-season training is underway now! Students interested in joining the boys or girls wrestling teams should email coach Felix Catheline at Felix.Catheline96@gmail.com for more information.

Gymnastics Meeting
There will be an interest/informational meeting for anyone who might be interested in participating in gymnastics this winter on Thursday, September 9 at 3:15 p.m. in the guidance classroom (across from athletics). 
Family Scholarship Plaque

Thanks again to all families who donated to the Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship this spring. The Family Scholarship brought in $155,767 to help aid families with tuition assistance, especially for those affected by the pandemic. If you’re attending Meet the Teacher Night tonight or next week, check out the sign that highlights donor families in senior hall near the elevator. The scholarship replaced the Eagle Gala for the 2020-2021 school year.
Scrip Deadline is Sunday September 12

Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
To check out the current bonuses click here.

The next order deadline is Sunday, September 12. NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order. 
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines, click here.

For more information, contact Scrip Coordinator Wendy McPherson at wmcpherson@ecole-maison.com.
Worth Repeating
Spirit Sign Sale On Now
Spirit signs are now for sale with the first order deadline on September 19. Click on the button below for the order form.
All Are Invited to the Blue Mass at St. Timothy
New Pickup Pattern

Click on image for PDF.
ACT-SAT-PSAT

Upcoming 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.
Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop
Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon!
We are participating in the Amazon Smiles program and will
receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program.
To sign up, go to kroger.com, log into your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.