Bishop Watterson 
Wednesday News

Important Dates

TODAY

Ash Wednesday

All-School Mass, 9:45 a.m.

(no birthday dress downs)

February 24

ACT for juniors, 11:30 a.m. dismissal

Pre-ACT for sophomores, 11:30 a.m. dismissal

No school for freshmen and seniors

PreACT for Sophomores and ACT for Juniors Next Tuesday, February 24



On Tuesday, February 24, sophomores will take the PreACT (paper format) and juniors will take the ACT, no writing (paper format). Freshmen and seniors will not have school that day.

Room assignments will be sent to the students' bwhs.org emails along with information pertinent to the test.

Sophomores and juniors should arrive at their regular time and report to their assigned rooms by 7:45 a.m. Students who arrive after the exam has begun will not be permitted to test that day and it will be counted as an unexcused absence. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. except for juniors receiving testing accommodations who will be dismissed later. Sophomores with extra breaks as part of their accommodations will also be dismissed later.



Please click on the FAQ links for additional information about the PreACT and ACT.  

Health Office

Is your child not feeling well? In doubt on when they should stay home?

We are seeing a rise in influenza cases and strep. To help keep our students and staff healthy, please follow the following recommendations regarding when to keep your child home.

When to Keep Students Home

Fever-Temperature 100.0 F or higher: A student needs to be fever free for a minimum of 24 hours without the help of fever-reducing medication before returning to school.

Diarrhea, Stomachache and/or Vomiting: Student must remain home for 24-48 hours after stomachache, diarrhea, and/or vomiting has stopped. The student should be feeling better with food intake returning to normal before returning to school.

Difficulty Breathing/Wheezing: Student should stay home until feeling better and back to a normal activity level.

Sore Throat: Student should stay home if he or she has a red throat, swollen glands or difficulty swallowing.

Red Eyes and/or Eye Discharge: Student should stay home until recovered or seek evaluation by a healthcare provider

Undiagnosed Rash: Students should seek evaluation by a healthcare provider.

Uncontrolled cold symptoms that interfere with the student’s ability to learn (persistent coughing and/or persistent/active runny nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue): Students should stay home until symptoms are improving and they are able to participate in class.



Please email a copy of any diagnosis or report any communicable disease to our nurse, Tonya Friend, at tfriend@bwhs.org or (614) 268-8671 ext.290.

Campus Ministry

Telos Junior Retreat Registration Due FRIDAY

It is time to sign up for the March 1-2 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 optional 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.

Athletics

2026-27 Cheer Tryouts

Save the dates for cheer tryouts. Watch Wednesday News for more information.

Clinic

June 10 and 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Tryout

June 12, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Scholarship Opportunities

Senior athletes interested in applying for a college scholarship should pick up an application in the Athletic Office. Minimum requirements: 3.0 GPA and awarded at least three varsity letters.

The submission deadline is Friday, February 20.

Counselor Corner

Buckeye Girls and Boys State

Juniors interested in participating in Buckeye Girls or Boys State should follow up with their school counselor for application information. The annual event was created as a landscape for a nonpartisan approach in addressing the needs of “rising Ohio high school seniors” on their privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship and government. 

• Buckeye Girls State takes place June 7-13 at Bowling Green State University
• Buckeye Boys State takes place June 14-21 at Miami University

Scheduling

February 20 is the deadline for sophomores to turn in their course scheduling sheets which must be signed by a parent. Individual scheduling meetings with counselors are currently taking place this week for both freshmen and juniors. 

College Credit Plus

Students interested in taking College Credit Plus courses should contact their school counselor. Resources are available on the school website to assist families by clicking here.

The deadline to complete a funding application with the state is April 1. Students must obtain an acceptance letter or letter of good standing from the college prior to submitting the application. 

Lunch and Learn

The next Lunch and Learn is approaching on February 25. This Lunch and Learn is centered on local summer programs and is open to students in grades 9 through 11. There is no sign up for this event; students are encouraged to visit the Aux Gym during lunches.

College Night for Juniors

Camino de Santiago Deadline is February 23

Students are invited to join Bishop Watterson on its first-ever pilgrimage as we journey on the Camino de Santiago. Commitment is required by Monday, February 23, with a deposit of $150 that will go towards the price of the final trip. For additional information, please contact Mr. Eric Stanek, mr.stanek@bwhs.org, Mrs. Karissa Bowman, mrs.bowman@bwhs.org, or Mr. Billy Olson, wolson@bwhs.org.

Worth Repeating

Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Deadline is Sunday, March 15

The deadline to apply for tuition assistance and/or scholarships for the 2026-27 school year is Sunday, March 15.

Tuition Assistance: please click on the FACTS link below to apply.

Scholarships: Please complete both the FACTS application and the scholarship application at the links below.

Apply for EdChoice by March 15

If you currently have an EdChoice Scholarship, please complete the renewal application.

If you are applying for EdChoice for the first time, complete the new application.

Follow the instructions found at the 
button below.

Eucharistic Adoration

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.

June 2027 Student Trip: Castilla to Barcelona, Spain

Take advantage of the $300 savings provided by the tour company now through March 26.

If you have any questions you can reach out to Mrs. Geers at mrs.geers@bwhs.org.

Registration Now Open For Men's Night 2026

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!