Bishop Watterson 
Wednesday News

Important Dates

March 9-13

Quarter Finals

March 16-20

Spring Break

March 30

All-School Mass (no birthday dress down)

Night for the Eagles Gratitude

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Night for the Eagles last weekend! We are especially grateful to the Veliu family’s Ohio Brewing Company for hosting this opportunity for our community to gather, enjoy delicious food and a fun evening of dancing and commaraderie!

Boucher Athletic Trainer of the Year

Congratulations to Erick Boucher who has been named an Athletic Trainer of the Year for 2026 by the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association! Thank you for your conscientious, steady and kind care of our student athletes! 🦅❤️

Athletics

Cheerleaders 7^th at State Championship

Our cheerleaders had another excellent competition season, finishing 7^th in the Game Day Building category at the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators State Championship this weekend. Congratulations!



Swim/Dive Team Headed to States

Good luck to the following members of the Swimming & Diving Team on qualifying to compete at the state meet this week:

Kevin Feehan, diving

Eloise Gerlach, 100 free, 100 breaststroke

Cameron Graham, 200 IM, 200 breaststroke

Zander Keyser, 100 backstroke, 50 free

Maryn Weaver, 100 breaststroke

Julia Ybarra, 100 butterfly

200 medley relay team (Eloise Gerlach, Cameron Graham, Maryn Weaver, Julia Ybarra)

200 freestyle relay team (Karine Bhowmick, Eloise Gerlach, Cameron Graham, Maryn Weaver)

400 freestyle relay team (Nichole Bhowmick, Karine Bhowmick, Maddy Thomas, Julia Ybarra)

School Counselors

College Night for Juniors

What: Counselors are hosting a follow-up college planning meeting (part 2) for junior parents. Students are not required to attend, as we will be sharing this information in classroom lessons. We will focus on the next steps in the college application process from March through August.

Why: Reaffirming that students and parents understand the next steps and requirements for the college search and application process.

When: Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.

Where: BWHS Theater

Campus Ministry

Telos Junior Retreat Registration Extended to TOMORROW

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.

Camino de Santiago Deadline is TODAY

Students are invited to join Bishop Watterson on its first-ever pilgrimage as we journey on the Camino de Santiago. Commitment is required by today, 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.

Band Sub Sale Going On Now

Help support the Bishop Watterson Bands Program during our Spring Sub Sale! The sale runs through Sunday, March 1. Subs are $7.50 each and can be purchased through individual band members or at the button below. Subs will be student-made and ready for pickup in the cafeteria on Saturday, March 28, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thank you for your support. GO EAGLES!

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.

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.

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

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. 

College Night for Juniors

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.

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!