Watterson Wednesday News

Important Dates

September 20

Homecoming Dance (see below)

September 26

No School

October 1

PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors

No school for freshmen and seniors

It's Homecoming Week!

Homecoming Dance

Date: Saturday, September 20

Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Cost: $25

Location: BWHS Auxiliary Gym

Attendees: BWHS students only, grades 9-12

*See the student handbook for dress code.

*Students must have their BWHS ID to check in.

*Doors close at 7:30 p.m. and remain closed until the end of the dance

Purchase tickets here.

The Lakes Golf and Country Club has again this year informed us that groups are not permitted to take photos at their facility. Click here for a letter from The Lakes.

Signs and Magnets Still Available

We still have some yard signs available and would love to get them out into the community! Email mrs.mar@bwhs.org with your student's name and we'll send a sign home.

If you missed Meet the Teacher and would like a magnet, send $5 in an envelope with "magnet" and your child's name and homeroom on it and we'll send a magnet home!

Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Cecilia Keller ‘26, Bishop Watterson Volunteer of the Month for the summer months! Cecilia spent her summer supporting numerous agencies including Ganzhorn Suites, Whetstone Library, Ohio Senior Olympics, Immaculate Conception Parish and Bishop Watterson. When asked about memorable moments from her volunteer work Cecilia said a favorite was definitely leading Cheer Yoga with the Ganzhorn Suites Residents. Not all residents were as enthusiastic as Cecilia for a Sunday morning workout, but everyone always left feeling refreshed and with big smiles. Another highlight included keeping time and results for the Ohio Senior Olympics track event. The oldest runners were over 90 years old and Cecilia, a varsity cross country and track athlete, was impressed they could keep a competitive pace not too far from her own!  

Cecilia, thank you for being an expression of Christ’s love in action! 

Campus Ministry Corner

Parent Packets Due Friday for Fall Kairos

Parents of seniors attending the Fall Kairos should have received an email from Mrs. Simmonds with the required forms. If you did not receive the email, please contact Mrs. Simmonds, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org, as soon as possible.

Registration is open for the Winter and Spring Kairos Retreats.

Save the Date!

Legends Thank You

It was a great day for our 2025 Legends Golf Classic on Monday! We are grateful to our presenting sponsors: Phil Anglim '77 & Family, Al Washington '02 & Family and Jack Spiers & Family.

Thanks also to everyone who bid on items in the silent auction and to our Shay & Scholl Sponsors: Ashi Parikh '84 & Family, John & Kelly Scott and Mike Fitzpatrick & Family.

Mothers' Club Corner

Monthly Meeting Dates:

October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Dominican Hall

January 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Dominican Hall

February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Dominican Hall 

March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Dominican Hall 

April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Dominican Hall

Yearbooks

Yearbooks for 2024-25 have been delivered to students in homeroom.

Orders are now being taken for 2025-26 yearbooks! Click here to order.

Counselor Corner

Parent Meetings

Sophomore Parent Meeting slides: click here.

Junior Parent Meeting slides: click here.

Parents and guardians: check your emails for access to your Scoir account. Questions? Follow up with your child's counselor.

FAFSA - Financial Aid Night

Senior parents: there will be a Financial Aid Meeting on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. via Teams. Please plan to attend if your schedule allows. See the link to the meeting below. 

Join the meeting here

Meeting ID: 242 993 478 511

Passcode: ZV3fP7uV

Test Prep

Susan Henschel with The College Review is offering Bishop Watterson students a 2-hour virtual PSAT prep session on Saturday, September 27, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. See the link below to register for the event.

PSAT Test Prep

Counselors at College Admissions Conference This Week

Keep the counseling team in your prayers as they take time away from Bishop Watterson this week to continue to grow the college counseling program and network with colleges across the country by attending the 2025 National Association for College Admission Counseling Conference. 

Suburban College Fair

Save the date for the upcoming Suburban College Fair on Sunday, September 21, at Capital University. Bishop Watterson is a sponsor of this college fair with more than 200 colleges represented. Seniors and juniors are strongly encouraged to attend and are asked to wear their Bishop Watterson gear.

Click here for the flyer.

Athletics

Swim & Dive Meeting

The swim and dive team will hold an athlete meeting on Monday, September 22, after school at 3:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Bowling Team Meeting TONIGHT

The bowling team will have a meeting for students on Wednesday, September 17, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 107.

Girls Lacrosse Meeting

The girls lacrosse team will have a meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

PGC Pamphlet

If it has been awhile since you took the Protecting God's Children course through Virtus, click here for a quick reference guide.

Worth Repeating

Campus Ministry

NCYC

We have a few remaining spots for students to join our pilgrimage to the National Catholic Youth Conference November 20-23 in Indianapolis. We were able to lock in the price of $575. NCYC is an excellent opportunity to encounter Christ and his church through inspiring talks, music, adoration, liturgy, interactive experiences and service opportunities.

The registration form is available at the button.

PSAT/NMSQT

Sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 1. This is a uniform day and students must be in their assigned rooms by 7:45 a.m. Students who are late may not be permitted in the room to take the exam and this will be counted as an unexcused absence. Room assignments will be sent to the students’ bwhs.org emails along with information pertinent to test day. Freshmen and seniors have this day off from school.

Students will be dismissed at approximately 11:00 a.m. Students who have extended time accommodations may finish by noon. Busing information will be shared with bus riders.  

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.