Watterson Wednesday News

Important Dates

November 26-30

Thanksgiving Break

December 8

All-School Mass (no birthday dress down)

December 9, 11, 12

Non-Core Semester Exams

See schedule below.

December 15, 16, 17, 18

Semester Exams

See attendance policy below.

December 19

Semester Exam Make-Up Date

Teacher Professional Development

December 20-January 4

Christmas Break

January 5

Quarter 3 begins

Semester Finals Attendance

Non-Core Finals Schedule Adjusted

With semester exams approaching before our Christmas break, we want 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 Heather Law, mrs.law@bwhs.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, and 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.

All non-core/elective classes will give 45-minute finals the week of December 8. This includes Music, PE, Arts, Health, Social Studies electives, English electives, Business and Computer classes. 



Core classes and all AP classes will still give 90-minute finals the week of December 15. This includes English, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Social Studies and Theology.

NOTE Adjusted Non-Core Finals Schedule

Tuesday, December 9: Music, Art, Computer Science, English electives

Wednesday, December 10: No finals due to early release schedule

Thursday, December 11: PE, Business and Science electives 

Friday, December 12: Health and Social Studies electives

Monday, December 15: 1st and 2nd core/AP

Tuesday, December 16: 3rd and 4th core/AP

Wednesday, December 17: 5th and 6th core/AP

Thursday, December 18: 7th and 8th core/AP

Advent Starts This Sunday

Join Chris Pratt, Gwen Stefani, Jonathan Roumie, Sr. Miriam and more alongside millions of others for Hallow's Advent Pray25: Be Still.

Hallow is offering three months free by clicking here.

Giving Tuesday is December 2!

Thanks to a generous donor, gifts to Bishop Watterson on Giving Tuesday will be matched up to $20,000. If you’re planning to participate in Giving Tuesday, why not give to support the Eagles? Your gift makes a difference, helping Bishop Watterson to grow in academic excellence, provide tuition assistance and maintain quality facilities.

Mothers' Club

Mothers' Club will be hosting a faculty and staff holiday luncheon on Thursday, December 11. To volunteer at the luncheon or donate items click here.

Athletics

Football Team Wins Regional Championship

The Eagles routed Steubenville 43-0 in the Division III, Region 11 Championship to advance to the State Semifinals.

They now face Tipp City Tippecanoe (13-0) at Mason on Friday at 7:00 p.m. All ticketing is through the OHSAA website.

Listen to the game live here.

OHSAA Tickets

Eagle Store

Black Friday Sale!

Friday, November 28: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Mondays: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Mother’s Club Christmas Social on December 1 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Polar Express Breakfast on December 6 from 10:00 a.m.-Noon

Or email Ryan Schwieterman, rschwiet@cdeducation.org, or Heather Law, mrs.law@bwhs.org, to make an appointment!

Counselor Corner

Mr. Woodford Presents at Conference

Tom Woodford presented at the Ohio Alliance of Dual Enrollment Partnerships State Conference earlier this month. Woodford’s talk was on the 10-year history of College Credit Plus.

Musical Auditions

Belize Trip Update

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Athletics

SAVE THE DATE! Athletics Signing Day

Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the MAIN GYM

We will be honoring all Division I, II and III athletes on this day. Come celebrate with your athlete, and bring friends, coaches and family! 

More details to follow!

Spirit Sign Orders

It’s time to order your spirit signs! Click on the button below and scroll down for the order form and list of icon options.

Student Trip To Spain

Sra. Geers is planning a trip to Spain, June 7-16, 2027! The trip will start in Madrid and end in Barcelona with several stops along the way.

For trip details, click here.

Have You Considered This Donation/Tax Credit Option?

Mothers' Club Campus Beautification

Polar Express Breakfast

Class of 2030 Registration

If you have a current 8^th grader planning to attend Bishop Watterson next year, now is the time to apply! Our application fee is reduced to $100 through November 30 and will be $150 from December 1-January 15.

Click on the buttons below to apply and for all the important dates and deadlines for the Class of 2030.

The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Choir Christmas Greenery Sale

The choir's annual poinsettia and Christmas greenery sale is underway! Order at the link below and pick up on Monday, December 8.

Save the Date: A Night for the Eagles!

Mothers' Club Corner

Save the Date for Christmas Social

‘Tis the season! Mark your calendars for Monday, December 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Dominican Hall. Mothers’ Club is hosting our annual Christmas Social! Spend some festive time socializing and shopping with other BWHS moms while participating in a charitable project benefitting Flying Horse Farms.

Campus Ministry Corner

Eucharistic Adoration

Parents Are Invited to Join Us

One of the efforts to nurture and encourage the spiritual life of our students here at Bishop Watterson is weekly exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays. Each week, one grade level is assigned to spend some time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during Theology class. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the chapel at 7:30 a.m. and remains until Benediction at 1:30 p.m.

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

Uniform Stores

Educational Apparel will be having an online only Black Friday Sale of 20% off, November 28-30. Use code BLKFRIDAY20.

Click here to go to the website.

Winter Weather Closure Notifications



Bishop Watterson follows the Diocese of Columbus in determining weather-related closures. In the event of a closure, we use the School Messenger system to send a phone message to parent cell phones on file with the school office. We will also get the word out through our social media accounts. 

Cold & Flu Season is Here

The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us and we can all make efforts to prevent widespread flu in the school. The following is helpful information in determining whether to send your child to school:

Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:

• Fever (greater than 100 degrees; your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, unmedicated, for a minimum of 24 hours)
• Vomiting (even once in the last 24 hours)
• Diarrhea
• Chills
• General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
• Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough

Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
• Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
• Headache
• Stomach ache

To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:

• Wash hands frequently
• Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
• Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash or sanitize hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Colds are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has a fever should remain at home until fever free for a minimum of 24 hours. Often when a child awakens with vague complaints (the way colds and flu begin) it is wise to observe your child at home for an hour or two before deciding whether or not to bring him or her to school. Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities on return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom.

Our custodians and the evening cleaners work to provide a clean and healthy environment for our students and staff. Thank you in advance for helping make this year at school as healthy as possible.

The Flu: A Guide for Parents

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