Bishop Watterson 
Wednesday News

Important Dates

April 30

Diaper Drive

May 1

All-School Mass (no birthday dress down)

May 5

Parking Registration Opens

May 15-20

Senior Exams

Volunteer of the Month



Congratulations to our April Volunteer of the Month, Audrey Harsh!

This past fall, Audrey was at Worthington Mall when she came across a pop-up event for Fairy Godmothers, an organization dedicated to promoting confidence and self-esteem among Central Ohio youth. Audrey felt a strong desire to give back more to her community, so she signed up to help with the organization’s signature event, Cinderella’s Closet Boutique.

At the event, nearly 1,300 high school students in need were invited to “shop” free of charge for a prom dress and accessories. Audrey volunteered as a personal shopper, helping her peers find outfits that fit well, flattered them and made them feel confident and celebrated. Audrey said her favorite moment was watching a student leave with a dress Audrey had chosen because she knew it would help her feel beautiful and confident.

In addition to this work, Audrey has been a regular volunteer with the Our Lady of Peace School After Care program. After completing her Sophomore Service requirement at OLP, Audrey was offered a paid position to continue, but she politely declined and instead continued to volunteer. She loved working with the children and felt it was more meaningful to give back to a program that had been such an important part of her own elementary school years. Audrey also finds ways to volunteer with the Bishop Watterson girls golf team, of which she has been a member since her freshman year.

Audrey, your service shines as a powerful example of Christ’s love in action. Thank you for all you do!

Diaper Drive TOMORROW, April 30

Bishop Watterson is hosting a Bottoms Up Diaper Drive tomorrow. Bottoms Up Diaper Bank helps single mothers by providing diapers for their children. On average, one out of every two U.S. families struggles to provide diapers for their children, so these donations are extremely helpful. We ask that each student bring in at least package of diapers or baby wipes. 
Most needed right now: size 4 diapers.

Students who participate by dropping off donations in the auxiliary gym tomorrow will receive a dress down day tomorrow. 

All IN for the Eagles

We are grateful to everyone for making the ALL IN for the Eagles days a massive success. Your dedication demonstrates the strength of our community and supports our mission of faith-filled excellence.

Parking for 2026-27

Instructions and Form Available!

Primary registration for the 2026-27 parking lottery will be held digitally via Google form on May 5-6. Only rising juniors and seniors are eligible for a Bishop Watterson parking lot spot. Only carpools with three or more students may be registered during this window. Students should look for an email sent to their BWHS account the morning of May 5 to register. 

Instructions for carpools of fewer than three students will be issued after the initial registration window. Please note any primary driver must have a valid license by October 31, 2026, to be considered for a spot.

Click on the button below to go to the Forms & Flyers page of our website for instructions and application.

Looking for your child to join a carpool?

While BWHS does not arrange carpools, we can pass your information along to upperclassmen who are looking to fill their cars for the 2026-27 school year. If you are interested in joining a carpool, click on the button below to complete a Google form. If you already have an established carpool, please do not complete this form.

Looking to fill your carpool?

Students looking to add students to their carpool should contact Mrs. Bowman to access the google form. 

Campus Ministry

Class of 2027 Summer Kairos Registration Open

Current juniors are able to sign up to attend summer Kairos, July 13-16.



Kairos is a powerful experience of community and of God's love. Seniors often say it is one of their best experiences during their time at Bishop Watterson.

A deposit of $100 is due with registration. The total cost is $275 and scholarships are available. Registration form is available at the button below.

Counselor Corner

Counseling Classroom Lessons Recap

Over the past few weeks, counselors have been busy spending time with all grade levels in the classrooms. See what we’ve covered with your child(ren) below:

9th Graders

Career Exploration

Students have begun learning about career clusters and researching top career clusters of

interest. Students are in the process of completing a career interest

assessment in their Scoir account. Students should continue researching careers in their Scoir account and adding careers of interest to their favorites.

10th Graders

All sophomores received their PreACT results back last week. 

Click HERE to see the video they watched to understand their

results. This Practice ACT can be used to help prepare your child for

the actual ACT they will take junior year.

YouScience Aptitude and Career Exploration Results

YouScience is a research-based, aptitude-driven career assessment. All sophomores completed the assessment in February. Counselors provided classroom lessons on interpreting their aptitude and interest results and how this relates to their future career paths. Parents, please ask your son or daughter to share their results with you. See the lesson details HERE. 

Substance Use and Misuse 

The counselors presented a lesson during Theology classes about substance use and misuse. All sophomores learned about teen substance use statistics, effects on the brain and body and psychological and social impacts of misuse. Students were provided with healthy decision-making strategies, refusal skills and resources. See the slides from the lesson HERE.

11th Graders

College Essay Brainstorming

All juniors received an hour-long college essay brainstorming lesson. We provided an overview of the differences between a college essay versus a traditional English essay, then walked students through a detailed brainstorming mini-workshop. See the slides from the lesson HERE. 

12th Graders

Healthy Relationships & Transitioning to Life after High School

All seniors participated in a lesson geared toward healthy relationships and transitioning to life after high school, whether they are headed to college, the work force, or living on their own. Students discussed the following questions: What are you most excited about? What are your fears? How will you step out of your comfort zone? What are you leaving behind? 

Scholarship for Seniors

The Alumni Association is pleased to award the Hoppers Family Scholarship to a Bishop Watterson High School graduating senior who will attend a college, university, or vocational school. This $5,000 non-renewable scholarship will be given to a student who meets the application requirements (see details HERE). The deadline to apply is May 20, 2026 (see application HERE). Students can reach out to Mr. Johnston in the Development Office, tjohnston@bwhs.org, or their counselors with any questions. 

College Credit Plus

All students registered to take a College Credit Plus course at Bishop Watterson next year must attend a work session on Wednesday, May 6, in Dominican Hall from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Students will complete the onboarding process, uploading and submitting the following forms in their Columbus State Workday accounts:

• Registration Agreement
• Parent Permission Form
• Funding Letter

 Students must bring: 

• Computer
• Columbus State Login
• Download Funding Letter (released next week)

Students unable to attend should click here for resources to assist them in

completing all of these tasks before summer break. Questions can be directed to Mr. Woodford, twoodford@bwhs.org.

Lunch & Learn Speaker Signups for 2026-27

Do you love the Bishop Watterson community and want to find a new way to give back? Do you have flexibility in your schedule to come share your professional experience with our students? Are you new to BWHS and want to find a unique way to get involved? Join us for a Lunch & Learn!

Bishop Watterson's Lunch and Learn program is held monthly on a specific topic, giving students the opportunity to hear about and ask questions regarding a career path of interest.

Click here to help at a Lunch & Learn!

Athletics

Boys Soccer Meeting for 2026-27

The boys soccer team will hold a meeting for parents and players on Thursday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Cheerleading Meeting for 2026-27

This will be a parent and athlete information meeting for rising 9th-12th graders interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Worth Repeating

May 1 Change to Cafeteria Balance Limit

Parents, please check your student’s lunch balance to ensure the account has funds.

Starting May 1, students with a negative balance of more than $5 will not be able to make purchases from the cafeteria.

At the end of this school year, balances for students in grades 9-11 will carry over to the 2026-27 school year.

Bus Service for 2026-27

Students who live in Columbus, Dublin and Hilliard may be eligible for bus transportation to Bishop Watterson. To request transportation, please click on the appropriate link below.

Columbus

Dublin

Hilliard

Worthington: Application open May 1-June 1. Complete a Non-Public transportation request form, found at this link. If Worthington Schools deems it impractical to transport the students, they will send additional information to the parents who have requested transportation.

Families in other school districts that do not provide transportation can check with your district about how to apply for in lieu of transportation reimbursement.



Questions? Contact Mr. Lombardo, vlombard@cdeducation.org, or (614) 286-8671 ext. 226.

Mothers' Club

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Lunch 

Mothers' Club will be hosting a faculty and staff luncheon tomorrow, April 30. To volunteer at the luncheon or donate items, click on the button below.

If you would like to help Mothers' Club with spring beautification, click on the button below to sign up.

Eucharistic Adoration

Can you schedule an hour with us?

Parents are invited to spend a holy hour with Jesus during Eucharistic Adoration in our newly renovated chapel. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the chapel on most Wednesdays 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!

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!