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Key Dates

December 14, 15, 18, 19

Semester Exams

See attendance policy below.

December 20-January 2

Christmas Break*

*December 20 is Semester Exam Make-Up Date (See attendance policy below.)

No Wednesday News on December 27.

January 3

Quarter 3 begins

Teacher Feature

We have an amazing faculty who love to teach, embrace the spirit of community and want to help our students grow in their faith. With that in mind, we will occasionally spotlight a teacher here in Wednesday News. Check out Facebook and Instagram for answers to student questions and other fun facts.

He’s the embodiment of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol character Mr. Fezziwig … jovial, intelligent and a good dancer. That’s our Mr. Schmidt, who joined the faculty this year to teach chemistry and physics.

Mr. Schmidt came to BWHS from Columbus City Schools, where he taught chemistry and physics for 18 years. Prior to that he was a chemical engineer for B.P. Oil and Battelle’s Chemical Engineering Group. In fact, from his time at Battelle, he is named on several patents involving novel microchannel chemical reactor technology. He also helped create a start-up company while at Battelle.

So how does a guy who in high school ran cross-country and track, and who was a national merit semifinalist, first chair trombone, band field commander and national merit semifinalist get into dancing?

“I had no previous dance experience of any kind and first ballroom danced during my freshman year at Ohio State,” said Mr. Schmidt. “I joined the social dance club just for fun and to unwind after all of my math and science classes. But I liked it a lot and eventually joined the competition team, learned more dances and continued to dance all five undergraduate years at Ohio State.”

He also served as president of OSU’s Ballroom Dance Association during that time.

Which leads us to this coming weekend when Mr. Schmidt and his wife, Amy, will play the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig for the Xclaim Dance Company presentation of The Carol, December 15-17 at the Columbus Dance Theatre. Instead of wishing Mr. Schmidt good luck we will quote Charles Dickens.

“The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.”

– Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol

Counselor Corner

Attention Junior Families

ACT Crash Course

When: January 6, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m.-Noon

Where: online

Cost: Free

Click here for more information.

ACT Review Course 

When: January 20, 2024

Time: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Bishop Watterson in Dominican Hall

Cost: $90

Click here for more information.

ACT Prep Course

When: January 27, 2024

Time: 9:00-11:00

Where: online

Cost: $50

Click here for more information.

Turn Your Ohio Tax Dollars into BWHS Scholarships

Campus Ministry Cues

Kairos Shirt Orders Due December 20

Kairos t-shirts and sweatshirts are available online thru December 20 by clicking here. 

For those who have attended Kairos already, the items will be delivered in early January. For those attending the Winter Kairos, this is the opportunity to order and receive an item during the retreat.  

Eagle Store

Finals Week Store Hours

Due to exams, the Eagle Store is open by appointment only now through December 20. Email Mrs. Law, mrs.law@bwhs.org, if you would like to grab one (or more!) of these cute Christmas ornaments! $8 while supplies last!

Drop Off and Pick Up Guidelines

For the safety of students and staff outside during dismissal, please be distraction free during pick-up, and follow the directions of those staff working the pick-up process. The staff's goal is to get students and cars out as quickly and safely as possible.

Worth Repeating

Semester Finals Attendance

With semester exams approaching before our Christmas break, we wanted to remind parents of our policy from our Student Handbook:

Testing and Absence–Semester Final Exams

Students must be present during all scheduled finals. The only excused absence is one due to extreme illness. A doctor’s note is required for verification. If a student is ill and needs to reschedule an exam, they must contact Vice Principal Abby Teeters, abteeter@cdeducation.org, for permission and arrangements. Exams will not be rescheduled for vacations, club sports, etc. Absences due to reasons other than illness may result in the student receiving 80% of the grade earned.

Please examine our finals schedule closely and plan vacations accordingly. Inform family members, club coaches, employers, parish leaders working on service trips, retreats, etc. that students are not available until exams are over. Please do not schedule doctor’s appointments, elective surgery, etc. during this time. 



Semester Exams:

Thursday, December 14-Tuesday, December 19

Semester Exam Make-Up Date:

Wednesday, December 20

Senior Final Exams:

Friday, May 17-Wednesday, May 22

Underclassmen Final Exams:

Friday, May 24-Thursday, May 30

Eucharistic Adoration

Parents are welcome to join us for Eucharistic Adoration, held most Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

If you have completed the “Protecting God’s Children” requirements of the Diocese and are interested in joining us for prayer, please click on the button below to sign-up for a particular Holy Hour.

We would like to thank you for your cooperation with this effort and we look forward to you joining us in prayer.

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.

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