Watterson Wednesday News

Important Dates

October 1

PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors

No school for freshmen and seniors

October 6

All-School Mass, 10:30 a.m.

No birthday dress down

October 8

School Picture Makeup Day

October 13-17

Quarterfinals

Message from Deacon

The Church dedicates the month of October to Our Lady of the Rosary. I encourage you to take the opportunity to pray the rosary each day this month and beyond. I have been praying the rosary every day for most of my life and it makes all the difference in the world. If you haven't tried praying the rosary daily, give it a try. I have found that it is one of the most powerful prayers for our spiritual growth.

Deacon Chris Campbell '77

Principal

We have rosaries and a Pray the Rosary pamphlet available to students here at school. They can be found in the confessional.

For a PDF of our Pray the Rosary pamphlet, click on the button below.

Six Seniors Named National Merit Commended Scholars

Six Bishop Watterson students have been named National Merit Commended Scholars based on their performances on the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Congratulations to Grant Clark, Alex Das, Anna Rose Gradisar, Claire Heise, Erin Meury and Nick Powell!

Read more about these scholars here.

Our Librarian Wrote a Book :)

BWHS Librarian Kelly Meineke has published a handbook for librarians, “The Quick-Start Library Guide” (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited). Mrs. Meineke, writing as Kelly Mayfield, with Amy G. Milstead, drew on her experience here at BWHS and at St. Michael. The book has been endorsed by Amanda Jones, 2021 School Librarian of the Year and author of the best-selling book “That Librarian.”

Click here for the publisher's page for the book.

Important Note About Morning Drop Off

Parents: please do not drop your students off at the corner of Cooke and Foster as it is a dangerous location for drop off and also prevents others from turning from Cooke onto Foster.

Counselor Corner

Senior College App Help Sessions

Today, Wednesday, October 1, seniors may come to Dominican Hall from 8:00-11:00 a.m. to work on college applications with the support of counselors. 

Counselors will be offering drop-in application help throughout the month of October on Wednesdays in the library. Students can drop in during their study hall periods to ask questions and seek help on their college applications.

IMPORTANT Reminders for Seniors

1. Senior Meeting: Remind your students to sign up for their senior planning meeting with their counselor. Parents are encouraged to attend.
2. How to Request a Transcript:

•  You MUST have your “Release Authorization Form” completed in SCOIR (required by the parent if child is under 18)
•  You MUST have your “FERPA” release form completed on SCOIR AND in the Common Application (if your college uses the Common App)
• Add the college to your Common Application (CA) or SCOIR (if the college is not a CA school).
• Complete the Admission “Preferred Start Term” AND your “Preferred Admission Plan” (ie- Early Action, REA, Early Decision, Regular Decision, Rolling, etc.) for each individual college.

* Once all of these steps are complete, we will be notified of your application, deadline and materials that need to be sent. Counselors are NOT able to send documents until these steps are completed.



3. Requesting a Teacher Letter of Recommendation: If your student has not talked with the teacher and added the request into SCOIR, the teacher will NOT be able to see deadlines and/or write the letter. Your student must add the teacher request into SCOIR under “My College”/ ”Docs.”

4. Requesting Transcripts Deadlines:

Financial Aid Night for Seniors

Thank you to all who attended the Financial Aid Night for seniors. If you were unable to attend, please click here click here to review the slides. If you have a question please contact your student’s school counselor. 

NHS Tutoring

National Honor Society is now offering drop-in peer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays during study halls. This is a great opportunity for students to ask questions on homework or receive help studying for an assessment. 

Lunch and Learn for Students

The next Lunch and Learn, scheduled for October 8, will focus on “All Things Business.” This Lunch and Learn is open to students in grades 10-12. Students should sign up in their Scoir account.

Parent Speakers

Do you have flexibility in your schedule to come share your professional experience with our students?  We have two great ways for you to be involved this school year: Our Lunch and Learn Program and the Alternative Career Pathway Event!  

Lunch and Learns are held monthly on a specific topic, giving students a brief taste of a career path of interest. The Alternative Career Pathway Event is an evening event for students and families to explore options outside of the typical four-year college path. This year we will be opening the Alternative Career Pathway Event up to other Diocesan schools for more students to take part in the offerings.

Click here if you would like to participate.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship application is available for students in grades 9-12 currently attending a Catholic High School in Ohio who need financial assistance and who have a good academic record. The scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000 check made payable to the high school towards tuition for the 2025-2026 school year on behalf of the student. Students may pick up applications in the counseling office. Applications must be submitted to the counseling office by Friday, November 21.

Eagle Store

New flags are now available in the Eagle Store! Stop in and pick up a new 3’x5’ single-sided flag for only $35 or a garden flag for $18. 

Athletics

The track team is having a parent/student informational meeting for anyone interested in participating in track this spring. If you are interested please have someone from your family attend the meeting on Monday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the BWHS cafeteria.  

Worth Repeating

School Picture Retakes

School picture retake day is set for lunch periods on Wednesday, October 8.

A couple of notes for seniors:

•  Seniors choosing to do a retake will only be able to select pictures taken from this date.
• Seniors doing retakes will wear nice pants and dress shirt for girls and nice pants and dress shirt, tie and jacket for the boys. All other seniors will be in school uniform on October 8.

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.

Flu Clinic Offered October 27

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is coming to Bishop Watterson to provide flu shots to students on October 27.

Click on the button below for the consent form and return it to BWHS nurse Tonya Friend 
by October 13.

You will receive a phone call prior to your child’s appointment to discuss medical history and any concerns. The services provided are not meant to replace your pediatrician or family doctor. When you have any medical needs, your first call should always be to your pediatrician or family doctor who knows you best. No child will be denied care due to inability to pay for services.

Campus Ministry Corner

Telos Junior Retreat Registration Open

Registration for the November 2-3 Telos Junior Retreat is now open. The retreat offers an opportunity for students to grow in faith and in community. The retreat will be held at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein and is facilitated by BWHS faculty and senior leaders. The cost is $75 and scholarships are available.

A registration form is available at bishopwatterson.com>Forms & Flyers or click here.

Class of 2030 Application is Open

If you have an 8^th grader who will be attending Bishop Watterson next year, we invite you to take advantage of our Early Decision application fee of $100 by applying now through November 30. The fee will increase after that date.

Current students do not need to apply each year.



Questions? Contact our Admissions Department, admissions@bwhs.org or (614) 268-8671 x284.

Spirit Shirt Orders Due October 3

Students are invited to order a 2025-26 spirit shirt through October 3! This year’s shirt options are great for Watterson Wear Dress Down Days!

Additionally, we are offering a special senior shirt for the class of 2026. 

Mothers' Club Corner

Faculty & Staff Luncheon

Mothers' Club will be hosting a faculty and staff luncheon on Friday, October 10. To volunteer at the luncheon or donate items click here.

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.

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