Watterson Wednesday News

Important Dates

October 13-17

Quarterfinals

October 29

Freshman Day of Reflection (see below)

Freshman Day of Reflection

The Freshman Day of Reflection is planned for Wednesday, October 29, at Bishop Watterson during the school day.

This is a day to build our Catholic School community and come to know ourselves as deeply loved by God and called to share that love. The retreat will be facilitated by senior leaders, along with Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds and several teachers.

Freshmen should bring a bag lunch with a drink and may dress down according to school guidelines. Please plan for your freshman to be in school the entire day and reschedule any appointments you may have set for that day.

Freshmen will complete a service project for Run the Race Club and the St. Stephen Community Center. With that in mind, we are asking freshman to bring the following items anytime between now and October 29:

Homerooms 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 119: a bag of Halloween candy

Homerooms 15, 16: a box of granola bars



Email Bishop Watterson Campus Minister Beth Simmonds with any questions, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.

Eagle Store



We shift to cool weather uniforms next week, so stop by the Eagle Store for your BWHS tie! The tie has alternating BWHS shields and Eagles.

The Eagle Store is open on school days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 
2:30-3:30 p.m.



Or by appointment by emailing Heather Law, mrs.law@bwhs.org or Ryan Schwieterman, rschwiet@cdeducation.org.

PCJ Seminarians

Theology teachers Mike Fry and Michelle McCulloch will host visiting seminarians from the Pontifical College Josephinum in their clases on Thursday afternoons. Matthew Waldman is in his second year of Theology studies for the Diocese of Columbus. John Paul Gan is in his first year of Theology studies for the Diocese of Steubenville. Welcome to Bishop Watterson!

Left to right: Mike Fry, Matthew Waldman, John Paul Gan, Michelle McCulloch

Counselor Corner

Senior College App Help Sessions

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.

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.

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. Students may pick up applications in the counseling office. Applications must be submitted to the counseling office by Friday, November 21.

Mothers' Club Corner

Luncheon Thank You

Thank you to everyone who contributed drinks, salads, side dishes, desserts and volunteer time for last week's Faculty & Staff Luncheon! It is a gift to be able to enjoy a meal with our co-workers and for that we are grateful!

AP Exam Payments Due November 7

For students who are currently enrolled in AP classes, the payment deadline is Friday, November 7. Students must be joined into their AP classroom and registered for the exam. 

Click here to go to our online payment page.

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

Fall Drama

Athletics



Gymnastics Meeting TONIGHT

The girls gymnastics team will hold a 
pre-season meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Worthington Youth Boosters Gymnastics at 250 Graceland Blvd., Columbus. Questions? Contact Coach Shea Stammen, shazy13@aol.com.

Swim Team Meeting TONIGHT

The swim and dive team will have a parent meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Track Team Meeting

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

Campus Ministry Corner

TELOS JUNIOR RETREAT Registration Deadline is October 22

It is time to sign up for the November 2-3 Telos Junior Retreat. This amazing retreat offers an opportunity for students to grow in faith and in community. It is a great step in preparation for the Senior Kairos Retreat. 

The Telos 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.

Fall Dinner Registration is Open

You are invited to attend the Bishop Watterson Mother's Club Fall Dinner on Thursday, November 6, at Brookside Country Club. It is a fun night with other moms and one of our favorite events of the year so we hope to see you there!

There are many ways to get involved with the Fall Dinner:

1) Plan to attend! Get your ticket here.

2) Donate to your parish/feeder school themed auction/raffle basket.

3) You can also volunteer for the event or donate wine ($25+ value) to the Wine Pull by clicking here.

Band Sub Sale

Help support the Bishop Watterson Band Program by ordering during our Fall Sub Sale, October 8-22. Subs will be prepared by students and ready for pickup in the cafeteria on November 15 from11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Your support helps the band with transportation and uniform and instrument maintenance. Thank you and GO EAGLES!

Click here to order subs.

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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