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Key Dates
October 8
No School
October 13
PSAT for sophomores and juniors
No School for freshmen and seniors
SENIOR YEARBOOK PORTRAITS
October 18-22
First Quarter Finals
Today is a 1:48 early release day.
Bishop Brennan Named Bishop of Brooklyn

After two and a half years leading the Diocese of Columbus, Bishop Robert Brennan is returning to New York to head the Diocese of Brooklyn. For more on this news, click here.
Homecoming Dance Rescheduled for Saturday, October 23

We will hold a western-themed Homecoming Dance for Bishop Watterson students only on Saturday, October 23 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at BWHS.

Tickets are $20 per student and go on sale today at the link below. Students must present their IDs.

Please read the Student Handbook for dance attire at link below.
Note: Masks are required to be worn during the dance. Comfortable shoes are recommended as shoes must be worn throughout the dance due to a breakout of hand foot and mouth disease in Franklin County.
Senior Portraits SIGNUPS CLOSE MONDAY

October 13 at Bishop Watterson
Seniors will be photographed for their senior portrait on Wednesday, October 13. They do not have school that day and will schedule a time to come to school to be photographed for the yearbook, wall composite and graduation slide show.
For planning purposes, here are the guidelines:
Boys: jacket, shirt and tie, clean shaven, hair and piercings must meet handbook guidelines
Girls: modest top that is above the collar bone and not sleeveless, hair and piercings must meet handbook guidelines
Send Photos for Yearbook

Yearbook photographers can’t be everywhere … sending your photos is a snap!

Here's how:
• Download the Yearbook Snap app from the App Store or Google Play and open it.
• Enter your school name and select it in the list.
• Type in your school’s access code (Eagles) and click Enter.
• Tap Submit Photos.
• Select your photo(s) for upload, and tap the Upload button.
• Tap on the photo and enter a description of the photo in the Add a Note field. Be sure to include the names of people shown.
• Tap Done, Save and then Upload.
Athletics

Little Eagles Wrestling Club
The Little Eagles Wrestling Club will hold a parent meeting on Tuesday, November 9 with practices starting on Wednesday, November 10. For more information, click here.
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.
Scrip Orders Due Sunday Oct. 11

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, October 11. 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
Senior Sweatshirt

Order by October 11
Business Club has designed a sweatshirt for the Class of 2022!
Sweatshirts are $45.00 and can be pre-ordered online through the Eagle Store at the link below. Students can also pick up a
pre-order form at the Eagle Store or
Room 205.

Payment is due at the time of order.

Deadline for the order form and payment is October 11.
Back to Regular Uniforms

We will make the switch to regular uniforms on Monday, October 11 this year. Boys will be wearing ties.
For the complete dress code found in our Student Handbook, click here.
The Student Handbook can be found on our website 24/7 by clicking on Student Handbook on the Student Life menu.
Parking/Dropoff Reminders

  • The visitor parking spaces are not intended as morning drop-off spaces as students should be dropped off in or near the Dominican Hall traffic circle.
  • Remember that the non-visitor parking spaces along Foster Street and in the school lots are assigned to teachers and students during the school day.
  • If you need to park before or during the school day, please use the assigned visitor parking spaces instead of parking in an assigned spot. 
ACT-SAT-PSAT

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.
Mothers' Club Corner

Save the Date! Mothers' Club is excited to announce that the Fall Dinner is back this year.
 
It will be held Thursday, November 11 at Wedgewood Country Club. 
Italian Festival
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.