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Important Dates

April 1 and 3

IOWA Testing for freshmen;

LATE START for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Watterson 101

Bishop Watterson’s Dominican Program team is focused on helping students who need academic, emotional and transitional support. The team, in collaboration with teachers, provides additional resources and instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, with the ultimate goal of preparation for college and life after high school.

Report Cards Posted

Third quarter report cards are now available online through your PowerSchool parent account.

To access your student’s report card, click on Student Reports on the left side of the screen to view archived report cards.

Report cards should be considered a snapshot in time, taken after final grades are received each quarter. Any changes to those grades will not be reflected until the next quarter's report cards are available.

If you are having trouble accessing your student’s report card or have any additional questions, feel free to contact Jay Forker at mr.forker@bwhs.org.

Quarter 3 Honor Roll

Third quarter honor roll has been posted on our website under Latest News. Congratulations to our honor roll students!

Sock Drive Ends Friday

Bishop Watterson Student Council is hosting a sock drive this week. Students can drop their donations off in Dominican Hall or the Chapel Lobby. The drive benefits Holy Family, a local charity that helps families in need right here in our own community. We ask that all socks donated be new and in their original packaging. On Friday, March 28, we will have an all-school crazy sock day; all students are invited to come to school wearing fun and crazy socks!

Counselor Corner

College Credit Plus Deadline

A reminder to families whose students are signed up to take a College Credit Plus course for the 2025-2026 school year: the deadline to complete the funding application is April 1 at 5:00 p.m. For instructions please see the "Steps to Apply" document and follow up with your students' school counselor as questions arise. 

In Classrooms

School counselors are visiting sophomore classrooms this week to begin exploring students' YouScience results. Students will focus on exploring their natural talents and aptitudes. Results will be shared with families this spring. 

College Night for Juniors is April 9

The Columbus Catholic Schools College Night for Juniors is approaching on April 9 from 6:30-8:35 p.m. at Ohio Dominican University. All junior families are encouraged to attend.

Click here for flyer.



Click here to register. 

2025 Student Learning Lenten Service Projects

As we continue the Lenten season, we are asking students to embody the true spirit of Lent by embracing sacrifice, reflection, and a profound sense of community. During study halls on Friday, April 11, students will be invited to take part in various Bishop Watterson Student Learning Service Projects.

Service Project Student Donations

While Student Council will be covering some costs for each project, all students are asked to donate snack items. Please see the list for the items each grade level is asked to bring. Donations will be collected in Dominican Hall before school on Thursday, April 10.

Freshmen: applesauce pouches

Sophomores: granola bars

Juniors: goldfish or snack equivalent

Seniors: fruit snacks



Thank you for your support of our efforts to help our students take care of those who are less fortunate.

Save the date: Grandparents Day is April 25

Spring Musical Tickets On Sale

Athletics

Track Videographer Needed

The track team is looking for a student willing to volunteer to help video races. Students can use this for service hours. Please contact Coach Kessler at wattersontf@gmail.com as soon as possible if you are interested .



Boys Soccer Meeting

The boys soccer team will hold a parent/player meeting on Thursday, April 10 in the cafeteria from 6:15-7:00 p.m. before lifting. Attendance is optional and incoming freshmen are encouraged to attend.

Wrestling State Champs Gear

Order state wrestling champs gear through March 30 here!

Cheer Tryouts for 2025-26

Mothers' Club Corner

New! Buckeye Making

It has become a tradition for Mothers’ Club to sell homemade buckeyes at the Spring Luncheon & Style Show. We make this happen with ingredient donations and LOTS of help! Click here to sign up to help or donate ingredients.

Registration Open

Registration is open for the Mothers' Club Spring Luncheon and Style Show, set for Sunday, April 27, at Villa Milano. Seniors and their parents will walk the runway in some fresh spring fashions!

Silent Auction Donations

As a part of the Mothers Club Spring Style Show we are organizing a silent auction fundraiser. To help make the auction a success, please consider donating a NEW purse or wallet, a bottle of bourbon or a gift card! If you'd rather leave the shopping to us, cash donations can be made via Venmo or Zelle. Donation details can be found in the Signup Genius.

Save the Date: Art Show is April 24

Worth Repeating

IOWA Testing April 1 & 3

We will be administering the IOWA assessment to freshmen on Tuesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 3. That means a late start for sophomores, juniors and seniors on those days. Please see the schedule below. 

Bus service: Buses will run as usual, so any students arriving early and not testing will have a study hall in the cafeteria.

Tuesday, April 1

7:45-10:20 a.m. -- Freshmen take IOWA Math, Social Studies & Written Expression

10:20 a.m. -- sophomores, juniors and seniors report to homeroom

Thursday, April 3

7:45-10:20 a.m. -- Freshmen take IOWA Reading, Vocab, Science & Computation

10:20 a.m. -- sophomores, juniors and seniors report to homeroom

Senior Scholarship Letters

It's time for seniors to turn in scholarship letters to their counselors!  

Please turn in all scholarship letters that have been received, even if you do not plan to attend the college. 

 

They are needed for the graduation program and slides displayed during graduation.  

Band Jazz Night Out

BWHS Bands are gearing up for the 15^th annual Jazz Night Out fundraiser, and you are invited! Tickets are now on sale for this annual event, scheduled for Friday, April 25, at Scioto Reserve Country Club. Plus, do not miss out on your chance at winning the Golden Ticket drawing -- there will only be 25 golden tickets sold!

Spring Woodshop Workshop

Yearbook News

Be sure to order your yearbook before April 1. Prices increase after that date.

Go to www.yearbookforever.com before it is too late. Last year's edition SOLD OUT!

Check with Mrs. Rush, mrs.rush@bwhs.org, before ordering if you think you might have ordered already.

Senior Baby Pics

The yearbook staff is requesting that parents send two pictures for each senior: 1) a baby picture and 2) a current photo, either from a senior picture session or another quality photo. Please email the yearbook student assigned to your child's homeroom.

HR 200: 225kaitlynbernotas@bwhs.org

HR 203: 225edithdeberson@bwhs.org

HR 204: 225lydiasteinbauer@bwhs.org

HR 205: 225avakennedy@bwhs.org

HR 315: 225avaliedtke@bwhs.org

HR 317: 225brynmcclain@bwhs.org

HR 319: 225isabellamuetzel@bwhs.org

HR 321: 225sydneyschultheis@bwhs.org

HR 323: 225hallivalus@bwhs.org

Summer Activities Registration

Registration is open now for Bishop Watterson's art, dance, sports and woodshop camps! Dance camp and theatre camp registrations are coming soon! Click on the button to learn more about our summer camps.

Important Dates for 2025-26 School Year

August 20: First day for FRESHMEN

August 21: ALL students begin school

September 1: No School-Labor Day

September 26: No School-Diocesan Professional Development

November 26-30: Thanksgiving Break

December 8-12: Non-Core Semester Exams

December 15-18: Core Semester Exams

December 19: Contingency Day

December 20-January 4: Christmas Break

January 5: School Resumes

January 19: No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 13: No School

February 16: No School-Presidents Day

March 16-20: Spring Break

April 2-6: Easter Break

May 21: Baccalaureate, 7:00 p.m.

May 23: Graduation, 9:30 a.m.

May 25: No School-Memorial Day

May 18-22: Non-Core Semester Exams

May 26-29: Core Semester Exams

May 29: Last day of school