Bishop Watterson 
Wednesday News

Important Dates

TODAY

Club Day during lunch

October 2

All-School Mass (no birthday dress down/parents welcome)

October 7

PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors (11:00 a.m. dismissal)

Freshman Day of Reflection (11:30 a.m. dismissal)

No school for seniors

Health Office

Note Corrected Phone Number
(614) 268-8671

When students are sick and need to go home, our nurse, Mrs. Friend, will have them call a parent from the school phone in the health office. It has been noted that parents frequently do not answer because the number shows up as a potential spam call.

Parents: please add Bishop Watterson’s main phone number, (614) 268-8671, to your contacts so that calls from the school display as Bishop Watterson on your phone screen.

National Merit & Commended Scholars

Three Bishop Watterson students have been named a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Scholar based on their performances on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).



Left to right: Daniel Schmidt, Ilse Williams, Julia Darnieder.

Ilse Williams (Our Lady of Peace School and Parish) is a National Merit Semifinalist who is a BWHS Student Ambassador, National Honor Society officer and Student Council charity committee chairperson. In addition, Ilse is a cellist in the Columbus Symphony’s Youth Orchestra, a student leader for Chamber Music Connection and a member of the BWHS pit orchestra and jazz band. She also plays cello for Our Lady of Peace Masses and is a leader of the Student Music Initiative for Local Elderly, playing music in small groups for senior homes. Ilse did materials science research during a welding engineering internship at Ohio State and plans to major in biochemistry and music in college.

Julia Darnieder (Columbus Gifted Academy/Our Lady of Peace Parish) is a Commended Scholar who volunteers weekly with 8th graders in the parish school of religion program at Our Lady of Peace. She is the flute section leader and a vice president of the marching band as well as serving as the building crew lead for the Little Theatre at BWHS. Julia also does studio dance in ballet, tap and jazz and plans to be a pre-med major at Ohio State next year.

Daniel Schmidt (St. Michael School and Parish) is a three-year varsity athlete for Bishop Watterson in swimming and tennis. He completed his Eagle Scout project this fall, building a garden at St. Sophia Orthodox Cathedral, and has served as a senior patrol leader as part of Boy Scout Troop 123. Daniel has also volunteered at The Ganzhorn Suites Specialized Memory Care and with Buddy Up for Life. He is undecided on his college plans at this time.

Fall Junior Telos

Parents and Students Who Registered: Check Your Email

For anyone who has sent a registration form for the Fall Telos, check for an email from Mrs. Simmonds to learn whether your child is confirmed to attend or waitlisted.

Registration is currently open for the Winter Telos, Feb. 28-March 1, 2027. Click here for the form or go to our website >Student Life >Forms & Flyers.

Mothers’ Club

October Meeting

Please join us for our October meeting on Monday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. in Dominican Hall. All are welcome!

Questions? Email mothersclub@bwhs.org.

Luncheon Volunteer Opportunity

Mothers' Club will be hosting a 
faculty and staff luncheon on 
Friday, October 9. To volunteer at the luncheon or donate items, click here.

Athletics

Wrestling Meeting

The wrestling team will have a parent information meeting on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. in room 203. Questions? Contact Coach Kevin Petrella, bwwrestlingcoach@gmail.com.

Track Meeting

The boys and girls track team will be holding an informational meeting for any parents and athletes who are interested in participating this year on Monday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Questions? Contact Coach Adam Kessler, adam@fitnessplanning.com.



Girls Lacrosse Meeting

The girls lacrosse team will have an information meeting for current and new players and their parents on Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Questions? Contact Head Coach Abbey Shrake, (614) 595-0019.

Counselor Corner

Senior Families

See the PowerPoint slides from the College Financial Aid Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, by clicking here.

Sophomore and Junior Families

In preparation for the PSAT on Wednesday, October 7, students should continue familiarizing themselves with practice questions on Bluebook. Students interested in additional test prep are encouraged to use Khan Academy.

Freshman Families

The counselors will give a presentation on social media use to the freshman class on Friday, October 9, during lunch/5th period. Students will have the option to bring a packed lunch or pre-order pizza ($5 for 2 slices). Pizza orders will be taken on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, in health class.

Band Sub Sale

The Marching Band’s Fall Sub Sale runs from September 30-October 19. Subs are $8 each and can be purchased through individual band members or via our online store by clicking here.

Subs will be student-made and ready for pickup in the BWHS cafeteria on Saturday, November 14, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Your support helps the band with transportation, uniform and instrument maintenance. Thank you and GO EAGLES!

Wednesday, October 7:

PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors

Freshman Day of Reflection

No School for Seniors

Sophomores & Juniors Take PSAT/NMSQT

Sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 7. Students must be in uniform 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.

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

Freshman Day of Reflection

The Freshman Day of Reflection is planned for Wednesday, October 7, at Bishop Watterson during the school day. Attendance at this retreat is a requirement so please keep this in mind when scheduling appointments.

This is a day to build our Catholic School community and come to know ourselves as deeply loved by God and called to share that love. The retreat will be facilitated by senior leaders, along with Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds and several teachers.

Freshmen will arrive at the normal school time and check in at tables in the Dominican Hall lobby. They may dress down according to school guidelines. Snacks and water will be provided but students with allergies or food sensitivities can bring a snack.

Freshmen will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

During the retreat, we will complete a service project for Run the Race Club. With that in mind, we are asking freshman to bring the following items October 5-6:

Homerooms 107, 108, 109, 110, 111: a bag of Halloween candy

Homerooms 112, 113, 114: a box of fruit snacks

Homerooms 115, 116: a box of granola bars



Email Bishop Watterson Campus Minister Beth Simmonds with any questions, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.

Eucharistic Adoration

Each Wednesday, adoration will be held from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. If you have taken Protecting God's Children, please feel free to sign up for a time that works for your schedule.

Eagle Store

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!