Watterson Wednesday News Schedule



We will conclude the 2021-22 school year for Watterson Wednesday News on June 8 and will begin again in early August for the 2022-23 school year.

Senior/Class of 2022 Parents: Please do not unsubscribe. You will receive the June 8 Wednesday News and then will be moved to a distribution list for alumni parents.

Key Dates

June 2

Semester Finals/Last Day of School

Class of 2022

Congratulations to the 234 members of the Bishop Watterson Class of 2022 who graduated this past Saturday! We are proud of your hard work and pray for you as you find your path in life.

The Class of 2022 earned a combined $35.9 million in college merit scholarships, including a Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship to Notre Dame for Tommy Marino.

The class totalled more than 10,000 hours in service to the community, separate from their sophomore service projects.

Members of the Class of 2022 were accepted at 194 colleges/universities and they will be attending 63 schools. Several class members have chosen to serve our country in the armed forces.

Congratulations, Class of 2022! Time to soar!

Welcome Bishop Fernandes



Bishop Watterson extends a warm welcome to Bishop Earl Fernandes, installed yesterday as the 13th Bishop of Columbus.

Please keep Bishop Fernandes in your prayers, that his leadership blesses the diocese with the grace that comes from God's presence.

To learn more about Bishop Fernandes,

click here.

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.

Tippett Earns Eagle Scout

Congratulations to Blake Tippett, who recently earned his Eagle Rank at Immaculate Conception Church. Eagle is the highest rank earned through Boy Scouts of America.

In addition to Eagle, Blake was awarded eight Eagle Palms, 1 gold and 2 silver, for earning 40 Merit Badges beyond the 21 required for Eagle Rank.

For his service project, he led a team of volunteers to build a retaining wall at Congregation Beth Tikvan in Worthington. His team removed overgrown bushes and greenery and installed a 100 feet long by 3 feet tall retaining wall.

Athletics

Girls Lacrosse Team Wins Second Straight Regional Championship, Play Tonight in State Semifinal

The girls lacrosse team won its second straight Regional Championship, defeating Columbus Academy 15-12 last Friday at BWHS. The girls now face defending state champion Mariemont in the state semifinal on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at Centerville High School. Go Eagles!

Click here to purchase tickets.

Track Team Moving on to States

Members of the track team will be competing at the state meet this week at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Go Eagles!

Boys

Max Latshaw, 3200 Regional Champion

Owen Samenuk, District Long Jump Champion

Cris Kubatko, 1600 Regional Runner-Up

Mason Bermudez, 400 District Champion

Finn Kephart, 3200 District Champion

The boys team overall won the District Championship.

The boys 4x800 relay team of Max Latshaw, Max Hall, Alex Spiers and Cris Kubatko won the District Championship but did not advance to states.

Girls

Erin Karas, 1600 Regional & District Champion

Hannah Brady, Regional & District Long Jump Champion

Girls 4x400 Relay Team (Jordan Morales, Hannah Brady, Claire Sugar, Sydney Workman), Regional Champions

Sydney Workman, 200 District Champion

Girls 4x200 Relay Team (Jordan Morales, Hannah Brady, Rosie Kessinger, Sydney Workman), District Champions

The girls team overall finished second at Districts.

Boys Basketball

Incoming ninth grade boys interested in basketball are invited to join Coach Vince Lombardo and the Eagle coaching staff for summer workouts. The first three dates incoming 9th graders can attend are June 9, 12, and 14. These open gyms will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at approximately 8:30 p.m. A complete summer schedule will be available soon. We hope to see you there!  

Bus Service for 2022-23

It is time to register for bus service from Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard or Worthington for the 2022-23 school year. Links to the district transportation information can be found at bishopwatterson.com. On the Student Life menu click Forms & Flyers. Or click on the button below.

Reading Literacy & Writing Camp

Counselor Corner

Summer School Information

On June 3, Counselors will provide summer school information to parents of students who fail a course. Course registration will be June 6-10. Summer school courses are online, self-paced, and eight weeks long. Final exams for summer school courses will be administered in person at school on August 4. If you have questions or concerns regarding summer school, please reach out to your student’s counselor. 

ITS 2022 Inductees

Campus Ministry

Kairos Registration Open for July, September

Registration is open for our Kairos Retreats for the Class of 2023! The July 24-27 and September 26-29 retreats will be here before you know it and space is limited, so now is the time to get your senior registered. 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 early February and late March. 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.

Student Trip to Spain

Madrid and Barcelona        

June 12-19, 2023

Registration is open for students to join us for this exciting trip! Access the trip link for the details. Questions? Contact Sra. Geers at mrs.geers@bwhs.org or the trip company, Worldstrides at this link: www.worldstrides.com/enroll                  

Trip ID: Geers-2021

Health Office Updates

As a reminder, if your student has medication in the Health Office it must be picked up prior to end of school day on June 2 or it will be disposed of.  Please remind your student to stop in the clinic and pick up! If you do not wish to have your student transport these medications home, please arrange for pick up with Nurse Angela Spangler at aspangler@columbus.k12.oh.us. 

Also, please remember that your student will need a new medication authorization form completed for the 2022-2023 school year. This form can now be found on the BWHS website under Forms & Flyers. 

Call Nurse Spangler at (614) 268-8671 ext. 290 with questions or concerns regarding your student's medication needs. Have a wonderful and safe summer! 

Uniform Stores Suggest Purchasing Early for 2022-23 School Year

We have been notified by uniform companies that they are recommending early shopping for the 2022-23 school year due to supply chain issues. Sale flyers are posted on our website under Student Life> Forms & Flyers.

Collecting for Uniform Swap

Mothers' Club is collecting uniforms and spirit wear that your children no longer need to help parents stretch their clothing budgets and help our environment. We will have collection boxes outside the school office and Dominican Hall through the end of the school year and immediately after school is out for the summer. Please send clean, folded clothing to school with your student or drop off during office hours. Senior parents especially: please consider donating any uniforms in usable condition to this good cause! 

Study Skills Workshop

We will be offering a Study Skills Workshop for any student enrolled in grades 9 - 12.

Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: School Cafeteria

Cost: $40 per student​

Registration Deadline: August 12, 2022

Course Content

• Organizational skills/time management
• Note taking
• Procrastination/motivation
• Test taking strategies/test anxiety
• Memory aids/Mnemonic devices
• Transition to high school
• Learning to study for different subjects
• Listening skills
• Reading for a purpose
• Vocabulary development

Main Office Summer Hours

June

June 6 - June 30 

Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm / closed Fridays 

July

week of July 4: Closed

July 11 - July 29 

Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday

August

August 1 - August 23, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

August 24 1st day of school, regular time

ACT-SAT-PSAT

Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT, PSAT 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.

KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com