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Key Dates

April 19

Grandparents Day

All-School Mass (no birthday dress down)

April 26

Senior College Scholarship Letters

May 3

All-School Mass (no birthday dress down)

Watterson 101

Did you know? The average teaching experience of our faculty is 16.9 years and 69% of the faculty, administration, and counseling staffs combined hold advanced degrees.

All In Starts TODAY!

ALL IN for the Eagles 2024 kicks off at 7:00 a.m. this morning and closes at 8:00 p.m. on Friday! This year our goal is 500 donors. Any gift amount counts.

This year we have a friendly competition for our current classes! The class that generates the highest number of donations wins a Sunrise Breakfast from McDonald's, coupons for McDonald's ice cream, and a free dress down day by promoting the event with your friends and family. (This is not a total dollar amount, but a total number of actual donations given.) 

Click on the links below to give.

When you click you can choose to direct your gift toward Faith, Community or Excellence here at BWHS!

Thank you for your support of our school!

Thank you to the Holowicki family for providing the McDonald's class challenge for our students and families!

Grandparents Day is FRIDAY

Students NOT BRINGING a grandparent 

• Students with parking spaces will not be parking in their assigned spaces and will be directed by staff to park in the furthest lots.
• Students will follow their schedule as normal. 
• Classes will be 25 minutes long.
• School mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch will not be served.
• School will dismiss at 12:30 p.m.

Students BRINGING a grandparent 

Grandparents are to arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. and check in in the Dominican Hall lobby.

Parking is limited and it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that students arrive with their grandparents. Students arriving with their grandparents will not be considered tardy. Staff members will direct grandparents to available parking. Handicap spots will be limited.

Students meeting their grandparents at school will begin the day following their schedule as normal and will report to Dominican Hall to meet their grandparents at 8:30 a.m. 

Once checked in students and grandparents can enjoy the following activities.

• Bingo with donuts and refreshments in the cafeteria
• Performances in the Little Theatre by the cast of our spring musical, as well as our choir, jazz band, and dance team
• Art Show in the Aux Gym
• Complimentary picture in Dominican Hall
• Shop at the Eagle Store
• Self-guided tour of the school

Lunch will not be served. Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by dismissal after Mass.

Art Show TOMORROW!

Job Fair for Students Next Wednesday

Still Have Space for Employers

Bishop Watterson will be hosting its 3rd Annual Job Fair for students during lunch periods on Wednesday, April 24. Parents: if you know a company that would like to reserve a table, please contact Mr. Smith, dsmith@bwhs.org, or Mr. Johnston, tjohnston@bwhs.org. More information to follow.

Diaper Drive

Bishop Watterson is hosting a Bottoms Up Diaper Drive on Friday, April 26. Bottoms Up is a great organization which helps single mothers by providing diapers for their children. On average, 1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to provide diapers for their children, so these donations will be extremely helpful. We ask that on donation day, April 26, each student brings in one (or more) package of diapers or baby wipes. Students that participate will receive a dress down day on April 26. 

Counselor Corner

Counselors in Classrooms

11th and 12th grade school counselors have been in junior classrooms teaching a lesson on College Essay Exploration and a lesson on Resume Writing and Interviewing. 

SENIORS: Bring in ALL Scholarship Offers by Next Friday, April 26

It's time to turn in scholarship letters to your counselor!  Please turn in all scholarship letters that you have received, even if you do not plan to attend the college, as soon as possible but no later than Friday, April 26.  

They are needed for the graduation program and slides displayed during graduation.  

SENIORS

Jazz Night Registration Closes TOMORROW

2024-25 Dance Team

Corrected Tryout Dates

There will be an informational Zoom meeting for parent and dancers who are interested in trying out for the 2024-25 Bishop Watterson dance team on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Zoom Meeting CLICK HERE

Meeting ID: 875 047 8799

Passcode: BWDT

CORRECTED TRYOUT DATES: 2024-25 dance team tryouts will be Wednesday, May 1 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and Friday, May 3 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre.  

Questions can be sent to bwdanceteam@gmail.com.

Paris Trip Meeting Tuesday, April 23

Zoom Meeting Link Below

Mme. Jouikova is planning a trip to Parish for June 2025. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.

CLICK HERE for the Zoom link.

Email ms.jouikova@bwhs.org for more information.

Live N Learn - Opportunity to Host A Student From Spain

Please join us Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. when Live N Learn, an Ohio-based non-profit, hosts a Zoom meeting for Bishop Watterson families. The Zoom meeting will give families information about a four-week summer hosting program planned for this July. Families can host a student from Spain for one to four weeks during the program which lasts June 28-July 26. Live N Learn will match your family with a Spanish student based on age, gender, interests, and personalities. The students speak English so no Spanish knowledge is needed. It's the perfect way to have a cultural experience without leaving your home.

Here is the new full Zoom invitation:

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 752 4425 8439

Passcode: 7BAM35

2024 Prom for Seniors and Juniors

Date: Saturday, May 4

Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Ticket Cost: $55.00

Dinner Served and Doors Closed: 6:30 p.m. (Students will not be permitted to leave until the end of prom.)

Location: Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Rd. Columbus, OH 43229

Theme: Casino Night

Bishop Watterson prom is open to juniors and seniors. Outside guests are permitted with our guest form that requires the signature of a school administrator. Outside guests must be a junior or senior or under the age of 21. Ticket sales and table selection will open Monday, April 22 and close Monday, April 29 at 3:00 p.m. No tickets can be purchased after that date. Student ID's and guest ID’s are required for admission for all students.

At this time students should review the dress code guidelines and begin planning tables of 10.

The Lakes Golf and Country Club has communicated to Bishop Watterson that no one will be permitted to take prom photos there this year.

Prior to making plans to take photos before prom, please check with the facility you are considering.

Athletics

Uniform Sale

Parish News

St. Agatha Job Opportunity

Worth Repeating

Parking for 2024-25

It's time to start thinking about carpools for the 2024-25 school year! Only rising juniors and seniors are eligible for a Bishop Watterson parking lot spot. Primary registration for the 2024-25 parking lottery will be held digitally May 7-8. Only carpools with three or more students may be registered during this window. We will open up waitlist only spots to carpools of 2 or less the week of May 13. We are conducting the lottery process in May again this year in order to ensure that students have the best chance of filling their carpools.

Looking for your child to join a carpool? While BWHS does not arrange carpools, we can pass your information along to upperclassmen who are looking to fill their cars for the 2024-25 school year. If you are interested in joining a carpool, click here to complete a Google form. If you already have an established carpool, please do not complete this form.

Mothers' Club Corner

Mothers' Club will be hosting a faculty and staff luncheon on Thursday, May 2.

To volunteer at the luncheon or donate items, click here.

Eucharistic Adoration

Parents are welcome to join us for Eucharistic Adoration, held most Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. With the chapel closing for construction we will hold Eucharistic Adoration in Dominican Hall. Click on the link below for dates.

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 look forward to you joining us in prayer.

2024-25 Important Dates

Next School Year

August 18: Freshman Parent Meeting

August 21: Freshman Orientation

August 22: First Day of School, all grades

September 2: No School, Labor Day

September 27: No School

November 27-December 1: Thanksgiving Break

December 16-19: Semester Exams*

  *Students are required to take exams on these dates, per Student Handbook policy. Students who are sick on an exam day will be expected to make-up their missed exam on December 20 (Teacher PD day)

December 20-January 5: Christmas Break

January 20: No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 14-17: No School, Presidents Day Weekend

March 8-16: Spring Break

April 17-21: Easter Break

May 24: Graduation

May 26: No School, Memorial Day

May 27-30: Semester Exams, grades 10-12*

 *Students are required to take exams on these dates, per Student Handbook policy. Students who are sick on an exam day will be expected to make-up their missed exam on June 2-3.