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Early Release TODAY
Today is a 1:48 early release day. All Wednesdays during the third quarter will be 1:48 early release.
If you are picking up, please delay your arrival until 2:05 p.m.
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Key Dates
Friday, February 26: Flex Day (see note below)
Friday, March 5: Flex Day
Monday, March 15: No School
Friday, April 30: Flex Day
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Schedule Update
Friday, February 26, will be a Flex Day as we have many teachers who will be receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine that day.
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Two Named National Merit Finalists |
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Bishop Watterson seniors Ellen Haggerty and Keegan Whitacre have been named National Merit Finalists and will now be considered for 2021 National Merit Scholarships. More than15,000 finalists are in the running for 7,500 Merit Scholarships. Bishop Watterson announced that Ellen and Keegan were semifinalists in the fall of 2020. |
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Prayers for BWHS Family
Please keep in your prayers the Moore family. Fenton Moore, father of Michael ’18 and Katie ’23 passed away unexpectedly last week. Mr. Moore was very involved at St. Andrew and was a veteran of the National Guard. May he rest in peace with the risen Lord.
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Campus Ministry Cues
Eucharistic Adoration
We will hold Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday during Lent. In an effort to maintain social distancing we have designated each week for a different class. Today the sophomores will visit, followed by the freshmen on March 3, seniors on March 10, juniors on March 17, sophomores on March 24 and freshmen on Thursday, March 25.
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Fr. Josh Johnson provides some direction for what to do in adoration. |
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Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses why prayer can be difficult. |
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K-15
Our 15th Kairos Retreat for seniors began yesterday so please join us in praying for the 11 leaders, 42 retreatants and five staff members. Let their hearts be open, give them grace to grow and bring them all closer to each other and to you, Lord.
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Annual Eagle Fund
St. Teresa of Calcutta said, “Intense love doesn’t measure, it just gives.” The Bishop Watterson community continues to be supportive of the many financial challenges facing our families. If you already made a gift to the Annual Eagle Fund, thank you! If not, there is still time to make a difference. All proceeds benefit tuition assistance.
To make a gift, click on the button below.
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2021-2022 Course Scheduling Update
All students should have met with their counselor for a scheduling appointment. Students who have not yet met with their counselors need to contact their counselor ASAP. Students whose original
meetings were cancelled due to snow days were contacted by email from their counselor to reschedule.
Signed scheduling forms must be turned in to the counselors by Friday, February 26. Elective options for current students will begin to close after that date.
Level placement in core classes will be made by teacher recommendation. Students should discuss their placement with their current teacher.
Information about incoming freshman scheduling will be
available in March.
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Athletics News
Attention Senior Athletes
If you would like to be considered for any end-of-year Scholar Athlete Scholarships and meet the requirements listed below, contact Ms. Byas in the office for a form before Friday, March 12.
- Must be a graduating senior, class of 2021
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Have taken the ACT or SAT tests
- Have received a minimum of 3 varsity letters in the same sport or 4 varsity letters combined of any two or more sports
- You are not receiving any athletic scholarship (full or partial) to a NCAA division I or II institution
- You are not an appointee to a military academy
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Swimmers Headed to States
Congratulations to our swimmers who advanced to the state meet by placing in the top 24 of all swimmers in the state at districts on Feb 21. They will swim Friday in Canton. Go Eagles!
Olivia Oyster: 50 free and 100 free
Grace Rider: 100 breast
200 Medley Relay (Lucia Cherok, Grace Rider, Molly Shanhan, Olivia Oyster)
400 Free Relay (Teagan Price, Lucia Cherok, Grace Rider, Olivia Oyster)
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Social Media & Technology Tips
Clubhouse is a new social app … it is by invitation, audio only with constant, live conversation with a 17+ rating. If you haven’t heard of it yet, click here for a Protect Young Eyes review of this audio app.
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Scrip Order Deadline: February 28
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, September 20. 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.
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2021-22 School Year Registration
Current students do NOT need to register for the 2021-22 school year. Registration is intended for incoming and transfer students.
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College Credit Plus
If your child is planning to take a College Credit Plus course in 2021-2022, you must review all information on the Bishop Watterson website: click here.
There is no College Credit Plus meeting this year. Our website contains all of the information usually reviewed at the meeting.
It is the family’s responsibility to complete all application requirements by the deadlines for a student to take College Credit Plus courses.
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Uniform Store Sale
School Closet/School Days Sale
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2021 Catholic Men's Conference |
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The annual Catholic Men’s Conference is among the largest gatherings of its type in the nation for men of faith. This year instead of gathering in one place, various parishes throughout the Diocese of Columbus will host smaller groups to view the 2021 conference video on Saturday, February 27. Men can also choose to attend the conference by watching from home. For more information and to register, click on the button below. |
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Dates and Deadlines for the
Class of 2025
March 15, 2021
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Diocesan Tuition Assistance online application due. Click here.
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BWHS Scholarship Application deadline. Click here.
June 9 or June 21
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Summer Physical Education participants must have a completed Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form on file by the first day of Summer P.E. The 2021-22 form, when it becomes available, will be found on the Admissions and Athletics menus at bishopwatterson.com.
- Summer PE dates for 2021 are June 9-18 and June 21-30
July 31, 2021
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Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form must be completed for all freshmen, found on the Admissions and Athletics menus at bishopwatterson.com.
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2021-22 School Year Key Dates*
*subject to change
August 25, 2021: First Day of School
September 6, 2021: No School - Labor Day
November 25-26, 2021: Thanksgiving Vacation
December 20, 20-21-January 2, 2022: Christmas Vacation
January 17, 2022: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 21, 2022: No School – Presidents’ Day
March 12-20, 2022: Spring Break
April 15-18, 2022: Easter Break
May 30, 2022: No School – Memorial Day
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
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Eagle Store Hours
The BWHS Eagle Store is now open after school each day for 30 minutes to both students and parents.
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Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop |
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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.
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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.
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