Bishop Watterson 
Wednesday News

Important Dates

March 9-13

Quarter Finals

March 11

Incoming Freshman Parent Meeting,

choose 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.

March 16-20

Spring Break

Watterson Wednesday News will take a break this week, too. The next edition will be out on March 25.

March 30

All-School Mass (no birthday dress down)

National Honor Society

Congratulations to the 58 students inducted to the National Honor Society this past weekend!

National Business Honor Society

Congratulations to the 29 students inducted to the National Business Honor Society this past weekend!

Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Deadline is this Sunday, March 15

The deadline to apply for tuition assistance and/or scholarships for the 2026-27 school year is this 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.

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Athletics

Boys Basketball District Champions

The boys basketball team defeated Walnut Ridge 45-41 to win the District Championship last Friday.

Gymnastics

Maria D’Orazio and Alaina Fisher represented BWHS at the gymnastics state meet last weekend with Maria finishing 15^th in the all-around. Maria also finished 7^th on floor, earning all-state honors, and was 13^th on vault and 24^th on beam. Alaina competed on vault, finishing 23^rd. Congrats on a great season!

Wrestling

The boys wrestling team finished second and junior Michael Boyle earned his 100th career win at the district tournament this past weekend.

First place finishers for the Eagles at districts were Boyle at 215, AJ Demassimo at 285, Tommy Rowlands at 157 and James Lindsey at 150.

Sid Hunt at 106, Thomas Lindsey at 138 and Landon Lucas at 190 all finished second and Miles D’Orazio finished 4^th at 165 and James Krzyzewski was 5^th at 175.

Dance Team Tryouts

Learn about our competition team option designed for dancers who also participate in a fall sport at a parent/student information meeting on Monday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The meeting will cover tryouts, expectations and requirements. 

Optional Dance Clinics will also be offered to help dancers prepare for tryouts. These clinics will be led by the BWHS dance coaches and will include a warm-up, technique work, a short combo and time to ask questions. Clinics are not tryouts and no scores are taken. They are open to any current or prospective BWHS student interested in trying out.

Tryouts:

April 29 & May 1

4:30–6:30 p.m.

BWHS theater

Click here to stay informed about upcoming tryouts, clinics, and important dates. Please complete this form so we can make sure you receive all updates and information about BWHS Dance Team tryouts.

Questions? Email bwdanceteam@gmail.com.

Spring Kairos Registration Open

It's time for seniors to register for the Spring Kairos, April 19-22. Kairos is a 3½ day experience for seniors which invites them to encounter themselves, others and God in new, meaningful and unexpected ways. For more information or scholarship information, email Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.

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.

AP Macroeconomics Exam Payment Due on March 27

For students who are currently enrolled in AP Macroeconomics, the payment deadline to take the exam is Friday, March 27. Students must be joined into their AP classroom and registered for the exam.



Click on the button below to go to our online payment page. Families can also pay with a check (made out to Bishop Watterson High School), money order or cash, turned in to Mrs. Forker in the tech lab by the due date.

Save $300 on June 2027 Student Trip to Spain through March 26

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

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Geers, mrs.geers@bwhs.org.

Summer Camps

Sports offered are baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, boys soccer, girls soccer, softball, track & field, boys volleyball and girls volleyball.

Make an Adirondack chair or cornhole set at one of Mr. Long's wood shop camps this summer.

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School Counselors

College Credit Plus

Students interested in taking College Credit Plus courses for the 2026-27 school year should contact their school counselors. Click here for resources on our website. The deadline to complete a funding application with the state is April 1. Prior to submitting the application, students must have an acceptance letter or a letter of good standing from the college.

Class of 2026 Scholarship Letters

Seniors are required to submit all financial aid and scholarship award letters. Please turn in a hard copy (preferred) or email your counselor these documents as soon as you receive them. April 24 is the last day to turn in scholarship letters.

Please submit all scholarship letters that have been received, even if not planning to attend the college. 

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

2026 Mothers' Club Style Show and Luncheon

Spirit Signs Order Deadline is March 24

Spirit signs are now for sale! Signs can be personalized with your child's class year, jersey number and sports/arts icons.



Click on the button for the order form and list of icon options.

Questions? Contact Erin Gruver, mrs.gruver@bwhs.org.

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.

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!