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Early Release TODAY
Today is a 1:48 early release day.
If you are picking up, please delay your arrival until 2:05 p.m.
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Class of 2021 Commencement
Commencement events for the Class of 2021 will be live streamed.
To watch, go to our home page!
Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 27, 7:00 p.m., Bishop Brennan celebrant
Graduation: Saturday, May 29, 9:30 a.m.
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Class of 2021 Valedictorians |
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Bishop Watterson has announced the valedictorians for the Class of 2021. These graduating seniors achieved a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or greater and have taken a minimum of 12 accelerated, honors or Advanced Placement courses over the four years of high school: Alex Altier, Samantha Badertscher, Aubrey Bower, Brooklyn Brush, Alexander Casper, Erin Connors, Fionnuala Criswell-Carder, Emily Davidson, John DiOrio, Olivia Frisone, Anthony Fultz, Caroline Goodlive, Joseph Haemmerle, Ellen Hagerty, Katelyn Hunter, Grace Jenkins, Sydney Johnson, Anna Kessler, Morgan Kuehl, Clare Mackin, Samantha Matthews, Anne McGraw, Madelyn Moore, Grace Orians, Isabella Roscoe, Spencer Ruff, Audrey Schroeder, Catherine Supron, Magdalen Thieken, Emily Vais, Ashley Ward, Tessa Whittaker.
Click on the button for more information about these graduates.
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Class of 2021 Service Charity Cord Recipients |
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The Service Charity Cord celebrates seniors in the Class of 2021 who have completed 220+ hours of community service above the Sophomore Service requirement during their time at Bishop Watterson. The Service Charity Cords, first awarded in 2017, are blue and white in honor of St. Teresa of Calcutta, who was canonized during the 2016-17 school year.
2021 Recipients: Andrew Bettendorf, Helen Ciesinski, Erin Connors, Kendall Eagle, Charlotte Elliott, Olivia Frisone, Clare Galuzny, William Garey, Natalie-Soleil Geoffrion, Jordan Graf, Elisabeth Hanson, Rachel Hare, Julie Jacko, Charles Kuypers, Margo Lawson, Anne McGraw, Meghan Means, Madelyn Moore, Angelo O’Dorisio, Vincenza Paradiso, Krishna Patel, Adam Pavliga, Cole Petrilla, Sylvia Rinderle, Anna Sears, John Sullivan, Sydney Taylor, Sally Walling, Tessa Whittaker, Tyler Young.
Click on the button for more information about these graduates.
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Grades 9-11 Laptops
Students who will be attending Bishop Watterson next year should keep their computers over the summer. As a reminder, every student was given a computer, charger, and protective case. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of these items and keep them in good condition.
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We welcome our New International Thespian Society Members to Troupe 4688 at Bishop Watterson!
Theatre Projects will be happening over the summer for students who wish to collect points to qualify for induction or upgrades in 2022!
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Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Officers!
President: Natalie Cottrell
Vice President: Christian Divierte
Secretary: John Agan
Treasurer: Kate Drab
Historian/Fundraiser: Molly Rafferty
Sunshine Committee: Logan Knapp
Representatives: Jake Bramlish & Olive O'Dorisio
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Upcoming Juniors or Seniors who are testing on any of the ACT, PSAT or SAT test dates (June, July, August, September, October), 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.
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ALEKS Program Available Over Summer
Our Math Department is happy to announce that the ALEKS program in use with students will be available to them over the summer. This is completely optional and will not count toward any BWHS grades.
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2021-22 Kairos Retreats
Deadline for July Retreat: June 4
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.
The deadline to register and pay for the July retreat is Friday, June 4.
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Dinner Conversation Questions
The Archdiocese of Denver is sharing this resource with a before and after dinner prayer and a month of faith-based family conversation prompts.
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The Difference Your Soul Makes
Why does it matter, that we are more than matter? In this short video, Catholic Evangelist Chris Stefanick explores what it means that we have a soul.
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BWHS Sports Medicine Program
Bishop Watterson offers a student sports medicine program that lets students get involved in the field of Athletic Training. Students will assist the head athletic trainer with the day to day activities during the fall football season. While working in the program students have the opportunity to earn service hours or tuition assistance. Please contact Mr. Boucher by email at eboucher@cdeducation.org if you are interested.
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Congrats to Junior Brooke McPherson
Congratulations to junior Brooke McPherson, who was a member of the Columbus Cheer Athletics AlphaCats team that finished fifth in the United States at The Summit All-Star Cheerleading Championship earlier this month. It was the sixth straight year that Brooke’s team has qualified to compete at this event.
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2021-22 Tuition
Tuition Rates for 2021-22
Email letters to families who applied for tuition assistance through the Columbus Diocese went out last week. Additional scholarship and financial aid awards from Bishop Watterson will be sent in the mail.
Participating Member of a Parish
1st student - $10,475
2nd student - $9,975
3rd student and on - Free
Non-Participating
1st student - $11,965
2nd student - $ 11,465
3rd student and on - Free
Additional Fees
Building Facility Fee: $200.00
Technology Fee: $100.00
Your parish determines whether or not you are a participating member. If you have changed your parish, please email Traci Byas, tbyas2@cdeducation.org.
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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.
Boys Basketball Summer Workouts
Incoming 9th grade boys are invited to join us for our summer basketball workouts. Our first two workouts will be Sunday, June 6 and Sunday, June 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A complete summer schedule will be available soon.
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Bus Service for 2021-22
It is time to register for bus service from Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard or Worthington for the 2020-21 school year. Links to the district transportation information can be found on our website under Student Life, Forms & Flyers. Or, click on the button below.
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Summer Office Hours
June 4 - July 1
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays
Week of July 5-9
Closed
July 12-30
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
August 2-August 24
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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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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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.
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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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 28, 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, through June 3.
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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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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
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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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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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