Watterson Wednesday News

Important Dates

November 14

Season of Giving Food Drive (see below)

November 23

Open House

November 26-30

Thanksgiving Break

Winter Weather Closure Notifications



Bishop Watterson follows the Diocese of Columbus in determining weather-related closures. In the event of a closure, we use the School Messenger system to send a phone message to parent cell phones on file with the school office. We will also get the word out through our social media accounts. 

Cold & Flu Season is Here

The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us and we can all make efforts to prevent widespread flu in the school. The following is helpful information in determining whether to send your child to school:

Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:

• Fever (greater than 100 degrees; your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, unmedicated, for a minimum of 24 hours)
• Vomiting (even once in the last 24 hours)
• Diarrhea
• Chills
• General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
• Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough

Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
• Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
• Headache
• Stomach ache

To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene

habits:

• Wash hands frequently
• Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
• Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash or sanitize hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Colds are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has a fever should remain at home until fever free for a minimum of 24 hours. Often when a child awakens with vague complaints (the way colds and flu begin) it is wise to observe your child at home for an hour or two before deciding whether or not to bring him or her to school. Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities on return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom.

Our custodians and the evening cleaners work to provide a clean and healthy environment for our students and staff. Thank you in advance for helping make this year at school as healthy as possible.

The Flu: A Guide for Parents

Season of Giving Food Drive is Friday

November 7: Holy Family Soup Kitchen

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's collection for Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Bishop Watterson students raised XX

November 14: Food Drive for St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio

We are asking students to bring in non-perishable items (no money) for the St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio. Items will be collected in Dominican Hall on the morning of Friday, November 14.

Students who participate by donating will have permission to dress down per student handbook guidelines on Friday, November 14.

We are asking each class to focus on a specific need:

Freshman: 10 cans of fruits or vegetables

Sophomores: 5 protein-based soups

Juniors: 5 boxed meals and/or granola bars

Seniors: peanut butter (three 16 oz jars OR two 40 oz jars)

Open House is November 23

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Do you know families considering high school options for their children?

Your testimony to family and friends about your personal experience or your children's experience at Bishop Watterson can make a difference! You know firsthand how Bishop Watterson prepares our students to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ beyond high school, through our focus on faith, academics, service, athletics and co-curricular activities. Our current parents, past parents and alumni are uniquely qualified to speak to why we encourage families to Choose Faith, Choose Community, Choose Excellence and Choose Bishop Watterson.

We invite you to share the link at the button below with friends and relatives who are looking ahead to high school! You can help us spread the word even further by sharing our Open House information on social media!

Class of 2030 Registration

If you have a current 8^th grader planning to attend Bishop Watterson next year, now is the time to apply! Our application fee is reduced to $100 through November 30 and will be $150 from December 1-January 15.

Click on the buttons below to apply and for all the important dates and deadlines for the Class of 2030.

The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Athletics

Boys Soccer Team Wins State Championship

Our boys soccer team won the Division III State Championship on Sunday night, braving the falling rain and snow to shut out Aurora 3-0 in the title matchup. It is the first-ever state title for the BWHS boys soccer team!

Football Team Defeats Granville in Playoffs

After a bye in the first round, the football team began its playoff run with a 56-0 defeat of Granville last Friday at Ohio Dominican.



The Eagles move on to face Tri-Valley this Friday in the Division III, Region 11 bracket. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. at Ohio Dominican. All ticketing is through the OHSAA website.

Counselor Corner

College Athletics Lunch and Learn

The next Lunch and Learn is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 19, with a focus on college athletics. This Lunch and Learn is open to all grade levels. Interested students can sign up via Scoir and/or the Google form sent to their email.

Junior Families

Counselors will be visiting classrooms on November 20 to review students' PSAT results and to complete a career and college match activity using Scoir. New this school year, counselors will be providing an individual college/post-secondary planning meeting for students and their families.
Be on the lookout for a meeting sign up.

Save the Date: A Night for the Eagles!

Choir Christmas Greenery Sale

The choir's annual poinsettia and Christmas greenery sale is underway! Order at the link below and pick up on Monday, December 8.

Marching Band Sub Sale Pickup

If you ordered subs, please pick them up from the cafeteria on Saturday, November 15, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Thank you so much for supporting the marching band!

Campus Ministry Corner

For the first time, a pope will directly engage in a 45-minute live digital dialogue with young people at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). The encounter will take place on Friday, November 21, at 10:15 a.m. during NCYC’s morning general session at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Broadcast globally by EWTN, the exclusive multi-cast provider, this event isn’t just a speech, it’s a true encounter, as Pope Leo XIV listens and responds to young people’s hopes and struggles, affirming that their voices matter in the life of the Church.

Register to watch here.

Uniform Stores

Educational Apparel will be having an online only Black Friday Sale of 20% off, November 28-30. Use code BLKFRIDAY20.

Click here to go to the website.

Worth Repeating

Mothers' Club Corner

Attention Bread Bakers!

As a gesture of gratitude for the BWHS teachers and staff, we are continuing our tradition of giving them a gift of homemade quick bread at Thanksgiving. We are looking for bakers to donate four MINI individually wrapped and labeled homemade quick breads. Breads are to be dropped off during school hours on Monday, November 24. If you can share your baking skills, please sign-up at the button below.

Save the Date for Christmas Social

‘Tis the season! Mark your calendars for Monday, December 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Dominican Hall. Mothers’ Club is hosting our annual Christmas Social! Spend some festive time socializing and shopping with other BWHS moms while participating in a charitable project benefitting Flying Horse Farms.

Student Trip To Spain

Sra. Geers is planning a trip to Spain, June 7-16, 2027! The trip will start in Madrid and end in Barcelona with several stops along the way.

Interested students and their parents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, November 13, at BWHS in room 106 at 6:00 p.m.

For trip details, click here.

Senior Friendsgiving November 21

Student Council and Mothers' Club are teaming up to host a Friendsgiving Lunch for the senior class on Friday, November 21. Watch for a signup to donate or volunteer at the lunch.

Campus Ministry Corner

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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