Bishop Watterson 
Wednesday News

Important Dates

TODAY

Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

(sign ups closed yesterday)

October 30

Mass, 7:15 a.m. (parents welcome)

November 2

All-School Mass, 10:30 a.m. (no birthday dress down for students/parents welcome)

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

If you signed up for conferences, you should have received a confirmation email when you signed up. Please check that and plan to to park and arrive at the classroom by your appointment time.

Parent Packets

All Kairos parent packets should have been submitted last week. If you need additional information or did not receive the email, please reach out to Mrs. Simmonds right away, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.

Season of Giving

Holy Family Soup Kitchen

A minimum $5 donation, collected by Student Council in homerooms on Friday, November 6, will benefit Holy Family Soup Kitchen. 

Holy Family operates a soup kitchen for up to 200 people each day (Monday through Friday) in which they can obtain lunch bags and carry-out hot meals, in addition to personal hygiene, canned goods and box items, and new or gently used shoes and clothing for themselves and family members. Our donation will help further their mission and service! 

Students who participate by donating $5 will have permission to dress down per student handbook guidelines on Friday, November 6.

November 23: Food Drive for St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio

We are asking students to bring in non-perishable items (no money) for the St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio. Items will be collected in Dominican Hall the morning of November 23.

Students who participate by donating will have permission to dress down per student handbook guidelines on Monday, November 23.

We are asking each class to focus on a specific need:

Freshman: 2 Jars of Peanut Butter

Sophomores: 10 Cans of Fruit and/or Vegetables

Juniors: 5 Boxed Meals or Canned Meat

Seniors: 5 Cans Hearty Soups

Counselor Corner

NHS Tutoring

Just a reminder that NHS tutoring is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays during study hall in the library for drop-in support. Students who want to be connected with an individual tutor should see their school counselor.

Diocesan Trades Night

Join the Diocesan High Schools at Bishop Hartley High School on Thursday, December 3, for an evening dedicated to learning about professional trades. The panel begins at 6:30 p.m. with one-on-one time to meet with specific groups after the panel.

Click here for the FLYER.

Click here to REGISTER.

Senior Families

November 1 is a major college application deadline. By now, students applying with a November 1 deadline should have made all transcript and letter of recommendation requests. Additionally, students applying with test scores must send them via ACT and College Board, requesting them two weeks prior to their application deadline to ensure they arrive on time.

Counselors are currently sending out transcripts and application materials.

Sophomore Families

The sophomore class will receive a presentation from the counseling department on substance abuse on Friday, November 6, and will not have cafeteria service on this day. They will have the option to pre-order pizza ($5 for two slices) or pack a lunch. Pizza orders will be taken, with payment, during lunch periods November 2, 3, and 4.

Spring College Credit Plus Students

Students who are signed up to take a College Credit Plus course in the spring should sign into their Columbus State Work Day account and complete the required tasks.

Fall Drama: Little Women

Grand Champion Band

Congratulations to our Marching Eagles on winning the title of Grand Champion of classes A, B, C this past weekend at the Thomas Worthington contest. They will compete at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) state contest this Saturday at Hilliard Bradley at 9:15 p.m. Go Eagles!

Eucharistic Adoration

Each Wednesday, adoration will be held from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. If you have taken Protecting God's Children, please feel free to sign up for a time that works for your schedule.

June 2027 Student Trip to Spain

Save Now Through October 29

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

Sign up by October 29 for early bird savings!

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Geers, mrs.geers@bwhs.org.

http://educationaltravel.com/Geers-2059

AP Exam Payments Due November 6

For students who are currently enrolled in AP classes, the payment deadline is Friday, November 6. Students must be joined into their AP classroom and registered for the exam. There is a different payment deadline for students who are taking AP Macroeconomics, but families may pay now along with any other AP exams.  

Click here to go to our online payment page. 

Families can also pay with a check made out to Bishop Watterson High School, cash or money order, turned into Mrs. Forker in the tech lab by the due date.  

Exam cost:

$103 - if paid online (additional cost covers processing fees)

$99 - if paid with a check, cash, or money order

Uniforms

School Closet Sale

School Closet is having a 15% off sale through October 31. The sale is happening in-store and online at www.schoolcloset.com with code FALL15.

Yearbooks

2026-27 yearbook sales have begun!

The cost is $75. All orders must be completed online. Every yearbook will be mailed directly to your home. Several customizations and add-ons available too!

Click here to order.

Coming Soon!

Senior parents be on the lookout for a cute baby picture of your son or daughter for the senior section of the yearbook. These can be up to age 6. 

Eagle Store

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!