Class of 2021 News
March 2021
We are very happy to announce our plans for this year’s prom, baccalaureate, and graduation. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this has been a challenging time for all of us and although these special events cannot take place in a completely normal way, we feel very fortunate to be able to have an in-person option for our Class of 2021. Just like all decisions that we have made during this school year, we understand there will be mixed reactions. We have worked diligently to come up with a plan that is meaningful and has the health and safety of students, their family members, and our faculty and staff as our top priority.
Prom
Prom will be held on Saturday, May 1 at The Valley Dale Ballroom from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  • This event will be for BWHS seniors only with no outside guests permitted.
  • All current COVID-19 protocols will be enforced: all attendees must wear masks at all times and wash hands often; anyone who is under quarantine is not permitted to participate.
  • Students do not need to form prom groups for tables as there is no seated dinner this year.
  •  Tickets will be sold for $25.00 per person; sales will be online only and begin one week prior to prom.
Baccalaureate Mass
Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, May 27 with Bishop Brennan as our celebrant. The location of this Mass is to be determined. Depending on the location capacity, this event may be for seniors only. Watch for more information.
Graduation
Graduation will be held on Saturday, May 29 at Bishop Watterson High School in the main gymnasium. At this time, we have different tentative plans based on state guidelines for indoor events. Please note that we have considered an outdoor ceremony and, due to capacity restraints and weather concerns, we have determined that an outdoor graduation is not an option for Bishop Watterson.

Plan A (based on current State of Ohio limit of 25% of fixed, seated capacity)
TWO hybrid in-person graduation ceremonies that will also be live streamed; one at 9:00 a.m. and the other one at noon.
  • Seniors will be split based on last names A - K / L - Z
  •  2 tickets provided per student (more info to follow on how to obtain tickets through our website)
  • Guests will be seated in the bleachers, distanced from other parties.
  • Masks must be worn at all times by all who attend.
Plan B (in the event of 50%+ capacity)
ALL students attend ONE in-person graduation ceremony that will also be live streamed at 9:00 a.m.
  • 2 tickets provided per student (more info to follow on how to obtain tickets through our website)
  • Guests will be seated in the bleachers, distanced from other parties.
  • Masks must be worn at all times by all who attend.

We will communicate more details as they become available with a final determination on May 14 in accordance with state guidelines for indoor events/graduation at that time.
 
Ceremonies Participation
Students are not required to participate in baccalaureate and graduation. However, attendance at both events is mandatory for those who choose to participate. In order to opt out of the graduation ceremonies, a note from the parents approving the decision is required prior to May 21 Expectations for those who choose to participate: positive code of behavior, be PRESENT and ON TIME at all practices and at baccalaureate.

Cap and Gown
Bishop Watterson provides these based on the height provided by seniors earlier in the year.

Graduation Coordinator
Mrs. Heather Law
mrs.law@bwhs.org
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