Key Dates

October 17-21

Quarterfinals

October 24

Start of Quarter 2

October 26

Freshman Retreat (at school)

November 1

All-School Mass, 10:30 a.m.

(No birthday dress down.)

Our annual Season of Giving drive will take place this year on two Fridays in November. Our efforts benefit various Catholic Charities. Students who choose to participate each week with at least the minimum requested donation will receive a dress down day that Friday.

November 1-4

St. Lawrence Haven Toy Drive

A $5 donation, collected by Student Council in homerooms, will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for the St. Lawrence Haven Toy Drive. St. Lawrence Haven families will then "shop" at St. Lawrence Haven for Christmas presents for their children at a heavily discounted price.

November 18

St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio

We are asking students to bring five (5) non-perishable items (no money) for the St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio. Items will be collected in Dominican Hall the morning of November 18.

Watterson Wear Dress Down

This Friday

In celebration of our fall activities and teams, we are having a WATTERSON WEAR dress down day this Friday, October 21. A WATTERSON WEAR dress down day means just Bishop Watterson apparel (per Student Handbook rules), not OSU or plain red or plain gold so please check in with your student on this so that everyone is dressed appropriately to celebrate the Eagles this Friday!

Athletics

Track Meeting for Students

The boys and girls track team is having a meeting for any athlete interested in running track this year on Monday, October 31 at 3:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. The meeting should only take about 30 minutes. This is for students only who are interested in track for winter through the spring.

Bowling Team

Bowling is a great way for students to participate in a varsity sport at the high school level! Many bowlers have the opportunity to participate at the collegiate level and some even receive scholarships. The high school season runs from November through March. Any students interested in bowling for the Eagles this year can contact Coach Kelly Bishop, Kellybishop96@yahoo.com. 

Signing Day

Fall Signing Day for Division I and II athletes will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 8:00 a.m. in Dominican Hall. The national signing day is scheduled for November 9 but we are moving ours due to 8th grade visit scheduled at BWHS that day. Students should stop by the Athletic Office on the lower level, and pick up an information sheet and form, which will need to be completed and submitted NO LATER than November 7. Please contact the Athletic Office if you have questions!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Wrestling for Little Eagles

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 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.

All juniors will be taking the ACT on February 28 during the school day. There is no registration needed for this test through ACT.

Contact Mrs. Gallo with questions about tutoring at KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com.

Sacred Heart Congress