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Early Release TODAY
Today is a 1:48 early release day. All Wednesdays through the end of fourth 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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Drop-Off and Pickup Procedures
Reminder: After school pick-up of students should not occur in private business lots, neighbors’ driveways, or along Cooke Road. Please help us respect our neighboring residents and businesses by following the pick-up procedures. The business lots behind the school and field are not Bishop Watterson property and no parking or pick-up should occur in those lots.
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Uniform Updates for 2021-22
As our families prepare to purchase uniforms for next school year, we wanted to inform you now of a few additions and changes. The uniform stores have been notified of these changes.
Warm weather attire for boys will include a drifit polo option. In addition, now that all classrooms are air conditioned, and in an effort to enhance our uniform dress code, shorts will no longer be permitted. Black pants will be required all year and must have the BWHS embroidery.
Uniform quarter zips are gray, white or our cardinal red with the school logo. Any other sweatshirts, including team spirit wear, are not permitted.
Please make sure your child is complying with hairstyles as per the student handbook regulations.
We’re grateful to Mothers’ Club for collecting gently used uniforms for our families and we will be sharing details regarding their summer uniform swap in the coming weeks.
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National Business Honor Society Inductees |
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Our National Business Honor Society chapter inducted seven new members for 2021. The Bishop Watterson NBHS Chapter, created in 2013, was the first in central Ohio and just the second in the state.
The National Business Honor Society recognizes academic achievement in business education, fosters and recognizes leadership skills and character development, encourages growth ethically and socially by promoting interest in business and encourages member involvement in service learning initiatives.
2021 Inductees
Andrew Bettendorf, St. Agatha
Joseph Haemmerle, St. Agatha
Lance Hall, St. Peter Parish
Leo Pavell, St. Brigid
Audrey Schroder, St. Agatha
Sophi Snyder, St. Mary Delaware
Mark Sullivan, St. Brendan
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2021-22 Parking Assignments
Parking space assignments for the 2021-22 school year have been posted. Payment is due by Friday, May 28. We have a substantial waitlist in place already. If you are unable to pay by May 2, please let Mrs. Bowman know ASAP or you will potentially forfeit your parking spot to a member on the waitlist.
Parking Tags can be picked up in the Theology office, once the spot has been paid in full, May 21-28, June 2 and June 3.
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Senior Computer Collection
May 21-26
A reminder that seniors need to turn in their computers and related equipment on these dates.
- You must confirm with your teacher that you have no upcoming online tests or assignments.
- You must have the following items to successfully turn in: computer, charger and case.
- Bring all items to room 118 during normal school hours.
- Failure to return items may affect graduation eligibility.
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On Evangelizing
Ave Explores podcast features an interview with Leah Libresco Sargeant about her conversion from atheism to Catholicism, highlighting how she used math and science to reconcile the ideas of objective moral truth and God's existence. She reflects on how we can help others to convert by answering questions, opening our homes, and being a witness to faith in everyday life.
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Encouraging Faith in Youth
This short video details three research-based practices for encouraging young people to remain in the faith from Robert Feduccia of EQ Saints.
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2021-22 Kairos Retreats
Summer Option Added
We are excited to announce that current juniors, the class of 2022, will have the opportunity to attend a Kairos Retreat this summer from July 25-28. We are offering this opportunity for students who are interested in a possible campus ministry leadership role, for students who prefer not to miss school and for multisport athletes. Kairos is a three-and-a-half day optional retreat for seniors. Students say it is a highlight of their senior year. There will also be opportunities to attend Kairos in late September, early February and early April. Dates are listed on the flyer at the button below. Each retreat has limited spots, so it is beneficial to consider now which retreat dates work best based on extracurricular and family commitments.
The retreat provides an opportunity to spend time reflecting on life, getting to know others more deeply and growing in relationship with God. The cost is $275 and a $100 deposit will save a spot for your student on the date of their choice. Scholarships are available through the Brendan Foley Memorial Scholarship Fund. Registration forms, available at the link below, can be sent to Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds.
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2021-22 School Year Key Dates* More Dates Added
August 22, 2021: Freshman Parent Meeting
August 23, 2021: Freshman Orientation
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 26, 2022: Baccalaureate
May 28, 2022: Graduation
May 30, 2022: No School – Memorial Day
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Band Concert
The BWHS concert and jazz bands will hold a concert on Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.on
the back field. Food trucks will be on site from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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Athletic News
Information on fall sports tryouts will be posted on each team's page at bishopwatterson.com. On the Athletics menu click Eagle Sports.
Cross Country Meeting
There will be a meeting after school on Monday May 24 in the cafeteria for anyone interested in joining the Cross Country team and whose spring sport is completed. Anyone still competing in a spring sport can contact Coach Taliaferro at their convenience, stephen.taliaferro@yahoo.com.
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Scrip Deadline is Sunday, May 23
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, May 23. 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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Eagle Store Hours
The BWHS Eagle Store will be open by appointment only for the remainder of the school year. To make an appointment, email
Sheri Cook, mrs.cook@bwhs.org.
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Quarter Finals
We have decided to use the quarter finals format for our semester final exams given the unique circumstances of this school year.
Students with a study hall period will be permitted to arrive late/leave early. We will operate on the understanding that they will arrive late if their study hall is the first exam time or leave early if their study hall is the second exam time. If you wish for your child to remain at school for the study hall period, please contact the main office.
Students should direct questions about finals to their teachers.
Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. We will not have cafeteria service so students should plan to bring a snack for their break/study time between finals.
Senior finals will be held May 21-26.
Note for Students on Gray Plan: Textbooks and school equipment must be returned prior to taking the exam. Remote learners must complete finals during their scheduled class periods.
A Reminder About Semester Finals Attendance
Final exams will not be rescheduled for any reason other than extreme illness or permission from an administrator. Note: early vacations, club sports, student work schedules, etc. are not acceptable reasons to reschedule exams. In the event a teacher reschedules an exam, it must be completed by the end of the academic year on June 3 in order for final grades to be calculated.
Finals Schedule
May 28
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 1 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 2 study time, book collection and exam
June 1
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 3 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 4 study time, book collection and exam
June 2
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 5 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 6 study time, book collection and exam
June 3 (Last day of school)
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 7 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 8 study time, book collection and exam
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Cheer Tryouts
Information on cheerleading tryouts has been posted on our website.
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Mothers' Club Uniform Swap
Mothers’ Club is collecting uniforms and spirit wear that your children no longer need. We will have collection boxes outside the school office and Dominican Hall throughout the month of May. Please send your clean, folded clothing to school with your son or daughter. Senior parents, especially: please consider donating any uniforms in usable condition. Garments will be sorted and made available for a Uniform Swap sometime this summer.
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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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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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