Bishop Watterson 
Wednesday News

Important Dates

January 24 or 31

Class of 2030 Entrance Exam Dates (choose one)

February 4

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

February 13-16

No School: President's Day Weekend

ACT All Stars

Congratulations to the following students who earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT (composite and/or section) from the spring, summer or fall 2025 testing dates!

The ACT consists of four sections: English, Math, Reading and Science. The highest score a student can receive for a section is 36. A student's composite score is the average of the four section scores. 

* indicates student's second perfect score in this subject

Laura Adams

Reading*

Elise Efkeman

Reading

Ethan Farnham

Reading

Anna Rose Gradisar

Reading*

English

Katie Graff

Reading*

English

Science

Claire Heise

English

Reading

Sophie Rowland

Reading*

Madison Shanfield

Reading

Brady Spears

Reading*

Felix Vijay Amirtharaj

Reading

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 4 from 3:00-7:00 p.m.

These conferences are intended for students who may be struggling in a class. If your child is doing well but you still wish to learn more, we encourage you to email the teacher or to set up a phone call. You can keep tabs on your child’s academic progress by logging into PowerSchool.



While conferences are in person, all sign-ups for conference night need to be scheduled online at the link which will be included in the January 28 Wednesday News. Teachers are listed under their departments. If a teacher's available slots are full, or if you have a conflict on conference night, please don't hesitate to email the teacher. 

No walk-in appointments will be available.

Students are expected to participate in conferences.

Online sign-ups will begin on Wednesday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Tuesday, February 3 at 3:00 p.m.

College Credit Plus

Any parent of a student who plans to take a College Credit Plus course next year must get an OH ID number before applying for funding. Below is a link for instructions.

How to create a New OH|ID account and Department of Education Profile

Once parents have their OH ID account set up, parents can request funding for next school year. Bishop Watterson hosted a CCP meeting on January 20. On February 11, BWHS will host a "request CCP Funding Workshop" in Dominican Hall from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Parents will need to bring their OH ID number to complete a funding application. Mrs. Wendy Casterline from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will be here to assist parents requesting funding.

For parents of students who have taken a CCP class before, you will need to attend both meetings and request CCP funding with a letter of good standing from the university.

Click here for the slides from last night's CCP meeting at BWHS.

Camino de Santiago Trip

Bishop Watterson High School is planning its first student pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. This pilgrimage will be organized through Verso Ministries and is scheduled to take place during Spring Break 2027. An informational meeting for interested students and families will be held on Tuesday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. at BWHS. For additional information prior to the meeting, please contact Mr. Eric Stanek, mr.stanek@bwhs.org, Mrs. Karissa Bowman, mrs.bowman@bwhs.org or Mr. Billy Olson, wolson@bwhs.org.

Save the Date for Jazz Night Out 2026

The Bishop Watterson Band Program is excited to announce its 16^thAnnual Jazz Night Out Fundraiser Gala will take place on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scioto Reserve Country Club. Tickets for the event will go on sale in March. We hope you can join us for a night of fun, food and live music!

 

Interested in helping? We are looking for businesses to partner with us for the event; we are currently accepting products and services for the silent auction. Donation items, or questions, may be directed to Band Director Mike Renzi, mr.renzi@bwhs.org. Thank you for your support!

Worth Repeating

Recognize Faculty/Staff!

Please help us recognize teachers and staff members who have gone above and beyond here at Bishop Watterson. Your help in "sharing the good news" will provide the administration an opportunity to recognize and thank these staff members.

You're Invited to Join Us at Night for the Eagles

Night for the Eagles is a fresh take on Bishop Watterson's beloved Gala tradition, set for Saturday, February 21 from 6:00-11:00 p.m. at Ohio Brewing Company.


Revived for the first time since 2019, this reimagined "night out" celebration will bring our community together for an elegant, high-energy, cocktail-style gathering. This evening will be dedicated to uplifting and expanding opportunities for the Bishop Watterson student body and supporting tuition assistance.

Guests can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, meaningful moments, and the chance to directly support the programs and experiences that help our students soar.



What to Expect:

• meet and socialize with the BWHS community
• heavy hors d'oeuvres
• full bar
• DJ
• silent auction

Counselor Corner

Upcoming Test Prep for Juniors  

In-Person Prep at Bishop Watterson High School

College Prep Professionals, LLC

Saturday, January 17, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Dominican Hall

Cost: $85

Click here to register.

Virtual Prep for Bishop Watterson High School

The College Review, LLC

Saturday, February 7, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Click here to register.

NACAC National College Fair

Saturday, February 7, 
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Columbus Convention Center

Click here to register.

Save the Date!

Yearbook News

2025-26 Yearbook Sales

Purchase a 2025-2026 yearbook at the link below before it is too late.

Senior Parents

Senior parents are asked to send in your son/daughter's baby and freestyle pictures for the senior section of the yearbook. The freestyle picture is simply one that shows your senior's own style. It doesn't have to be professional; it can be sports- or activity-related, or any other photo besides the official one from school. Please make sure it is a modest picture. 

Homerooms

200 (Lauer) 226malynnarrey@bwhs.org and 226elizabethbimler@bwhs.org

205 (Dz) 226katelynhite@bwhs.org

204 (Rush) 226miagalden@bwhs.org

315 (DiFeo) 226meghanjohnson@bwhs.org

317 (Musilli) 226kenziemckerns@bwhs.org

319 (Barrett) 226lucyogrady@bwhs.org and 226alainafisher@bwhs.org

321 (Brown) 226lilianboateng@bwhs.org and 226anissarhoades@bwhs.org

323 (Stanek) 226lotiswert@bwhs.org

Eucharistic Adoration

With the new year come new opportunities to grow in our faith lives. With that in mind, we invite parents to join us for Eucharistic Adoration, held on most Wednesdays.



The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the chapel at 7:30 a.m. and remains until Benediction at 1:30 p.m. Each week, one grade level is assigned to spend some time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during Theology class.

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.

Important Dates for 2026-27 School Year

August 19: First day for FRESHMEN

August 20: ALL students begin school

September 7: No School-Labor Day

September 25: No School-Administrator Retreat

October 23: No School-Teacher PD

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

December 14-17: Core Semester Exams

December 18: No School-Teacher PD

December 19-January 3: Christmas Break

January 18: No School-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 12: No School

February 15: No School-Presidents Day

March 8-12: Spring Break

March 25-29: Easter Break

April 23: No School

May 20: Baccalaureate

May 22: Graduation

May 24-27: Core Semester Exams

May 27: Last day of school

Eagle Store



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

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

Health Office

When Your Child is Sick

Please do NOT send your children to school if they have been vomiting or have had a fever (unmedicated) over 100 degrees within the last 24 hours. They are still contagious within 24 hours of these symptoms and put others around them at risk of also becoming ill.

Support BWHS Through Kroger Purchases

Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program.

To sign up, go to kroger.com, log into your account and under your settings click Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154. Thank you!