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Important Dates

February 3

College Credit Plus Meeting

February 5

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

It's Catholic Schools Week!

It’s Catholic Schools Week and we’re celebrating!

Afternoon announcements this week include a special prayer for each grade.

Students and staff will have a Bishop Watterson or feeder school dress down day on Friday and Mothers’ Club will have a treat for students at lunchtime. Mothers' Club is also drawing names to give out gift cards each day this week.

We will be delivering a gift to our feeder schools, and today some students are going out to read to the little ones.



We are grateful that your children and families are a part of Bishop Watterson, united in faith and community!

Time to Submit EdChoice Applications

It is now time to renew or apply for your Ohio EdChoice Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.

FAQs

Are families required to participate in this state scholarship program?

No.

We currently have EdChoice at our feeder school. Are we a renewal? 

Yes, unless your assigned public high school now makes you eligible for EdChoice Traditional. In that case you complete a new application.

Do I complete one application for my family or one application per child?

You must complete one application for each child for whom you are applying for the scholarship.

Will I have to pay tuition?

Yes, there will be a balance on all family accounts that need to be paid after the EdChoice Scholarship except for those families who the state approves for low income. The scholarship does not cover the full tuition and fees. 

Where do I send my application materials?

Email to edchoice@bwhs.org. Paper copies mailed or dropped off to school will not be processed due to the volume of applications that need to be submitted by our team. Note that your submitted utility bill must be dated within 90 days and include BOTH the mailing and service addresses.



If you are applying for low income status for the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship, you must also have your income verified. To complete the Income Verification process with the state of Ohio, parents must submit the form online using the secure Income Verification system, or complete and mail the paper form to the address provided. Emailing documents is not permitted. Instructions can be found here.

If my child receives a Jon Peterson scholarship, can we also receive an EdChoice scholarship?

State law permits a family to receive only one state scholarship, either EdChoice or Jon Peterson.

Are there any requirements in addition to the application documentation?

A student may not be absent more than 20 days in the preceding school year.

Parent-Teacher-Student Conference

SIGNUPS OPEN NOW

Conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 5 from 3:00-7:00 p.m.

These conferences are intended for students who may be struggling in a class. If your child is doing well but you still wish to learn more, we encourage you to email the teacher or to set up a phone call. You can keep tabs on your child’s academic progress by logging into PowerSchool.



While conferences are in person, all sign-ups for conference night need to be scheduled online at the link which will be included in the January 29 Wednesday News. Teachers are listed under their departments. If a teacher's available slots are full, or if you have a conflict on conference night, please don't hesitate to email the teacher. 

No walk-in appointments will be available.

Students are expected to participate in conferences.

Online sign-ups will begin on Wednesday, January 29, and will close on Tuesday, February 4, at 3:00 p.m.

Athletics

Signing Day February 5

Winter Signing Day for Division I and II athletes will be held on Wednesday, February 5, at 8:00 a.m. in Dominican Hall. Students should stop by the Athletic Office on the lower level, and pick up an information sheet and form, which will need to be completed and submitted NO LATER than Friday, January 31. Please contact the Athletic Office if you have questions.

Last Call for State Championships Gear from Pep Rally Apparel



Pep Rally Apparel has a few football State Championship shirts and sweatshirts for sale.

If you missed the opportunity to order, now is your chance!

Click here to order.

Mothers' Club Corner

March 3: Evening of Reflection

This Lent, join Mothers’ Club for an Evening of Reflection on March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Dominican Hall. All are welcome to hear about Run the Race from the perspective of someone who has been in the program.

April 27: Mothers' Club Spring Luncheon and Style Show at Villa Milano

Save the date!

It was a late night for the news crew so this week's BWHS News edition will be available on our YouTube channel and on the BWHSNation Instagram account. Tune in!

Woodshop Workshop for Adults

Worth Repeating

Senior Research Paper Due Tuesday, February 18

The senior research paper is due on Tuesday, February 18. A hard copy of the paper must be turned in at the beginning of the student’s English class period. No late papers are accepted for any reason. Failure to turn in the paper along with all preliminary work at that time will result in required attendance at a summer session during which the student will write a different research paper in order to receive a diploma. The cost for the summer session is $300.

Counselor Corner

College Credit Plus Meeting Change

Due to the snow days, the annual College Credit Plus informational meeting was moved to Monday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting is open for any students and families wanting to learn more information about the College Credit Plus program. Students planning to take College Credit Plus courses this summer or next school year please plan to attend.  https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/85685409330 

Junior ACT Prep

The juniors will be administered the state ACT on February 25. We encourage students to take advantage of the upcoming test prep opportunities. 

February 8

The College Review

Location: Online

Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Cost: $99

Click here for the flyer for more details and information on registration

These flyers can also be found by clicking here.

Campus Ministry

Winter Kairos Update

Parents of seniors attending the February 4-7 Kairos Retreat should have received an email from Campus Minister Beth Simmonds. The email will contain forms that are required to be returned by TODAY. Thank you for your help to make this retreat a time of spiritual growth for our seniors!

Junior Telos Retreat

Registration is now open for the next Telos Retreat for juniors, February 23-24. The retreat offers an opportunity for students to grow in faith and in community. The 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 on the button below.

Eagle Store Sale

Store hours are Monday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appointment by emailing Ryan Schwieterman, rschwiet@cdeducation.org, or Heather Law, mrs.law@bwhs.org.

2nd Annual Pickleball Social

Saturday, February 8

6:00-10:00 p.m.

The Pickle Shack, Delaware, Ohio

Enter the competition or learn to play at our 2^nd Annual Pickleball Social! There's a pickleball category for everyone age 21 & over.

Play already? Get a partner and register your team for beginner, intermediate or advanced competitions.

Want to learn? Individuals can register for our one-hour Learn-to-Play clinic.

Registration is open now!

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 click Kroger Community Rewards under Savings & Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.