Resources
Forms & Documents
See Forms & Documents to download the student handbook and forms for admissions, volunteering, medical, and extended care.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool allows parents to keep current with their child's progress by viewing grades online. See how to set up a parent access account to view your student's grades and assignments on PowerSchool, or how to add a child to an existing PowerSchool account.
FACTS
FACTS will continue to serve as the preferred provider for financial aid and tuition management service within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. All families are required to sign up and make payment through FACTS utilizing automatic payments (EFT) from a bank account, credit card, or processing checks sent to a secure processing center. Easy and convenient online registration will be available.
Hot Lunch Online
We are excited to offer a nutritious hot lunch program at Bishop Walsh School.
Home & School Association
The Home & School Association, also known as the Parent Group, binds parents, students, and teachers more closely in a formal association.
Parent Volunteering
The mission of our school is to work with the parents in order to educate the students. There are numerous areas and activities where parents may volunteer to help the school. Parent volunteering opportunities exist both during the school day and outside of school hours. It is hoped that each family can find some area or activity to meet this need.
VIRTUS
- With our longstanding commitment in mind, all parishes and archdiocesan Catholic Schools will be using VIRTUS a new compliance management system that will allow all parishes and schools to facilitate compliance with archdiocesan child protection requirements for all volunteers who work with minors, employees, and clergy.
Family Involvement Program - Volunteer Requirements
Service is one of the most important aspects of our Catholic faith. Bishop Walsh School is proud of its tradition of volunteerism and the outstanding community built around families working together for a common goal. To this end, we are asking each family to contribute 10 hours of time during the school year in support of school wide activities.
Why do we ask this of you?
The deepest benefit of volunteering is the community that is built when we roll up our sleeves and work together. We know it when we feel it and our children feel it as well-our support, our participation, and our commitment to the community that is the family we build here. Assistance in fundraising events provides the money needed to fulfill BW’s education mission.
How much time is required?
Each family is required to complete 10 hours of volunteer service via the approved list. This requirement is regardless of the number of children attending. Grandparents, other relatives, and friends may also volunteer on behalf of a parent.
Who tracks the service hours?
BW is committed to accurate and fair recording of hours. Volunteers are required to check in according to the volunteer procedure. We will be using an app to record volunteer hours. Failure to check in can result in unrecorded hours.
What if I do not have time? Can I purchase my hours?
Bishop Walsh School has worked hard to make this program feasible for all family situations. If volunteering does not work for your family, you may pay for the hours at a rate of $25 per hour.
F.A.C.E. Office
The FACE Office (Friends Assisting Catholic Education) is a vendor rebate program that allows families to purchase gift cards and defer a percentage of this cost to their tuition bills. For a list of participating vendors, click for more information.
Uniforms
Uniforms are worn by Bishop Walsh students from first to 12th grade to promote our community and Catholic identity. Elementary, middle and high school have different uniform requirements. Click the link for more information.
Bus Transportation
Bus Transportation is currently available from Keyser, West Virginia; Westernport, Maryland; Oakland, Maryland; and Romney, West Virginia. More busing may be available pending upon interest.
Cognia
All Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools are accredited as a system through Cognia. Each school is evaluated based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Archdiocesan Collaborative School
An Archdiocesan Collaborative School (ACS) is a model of shared governance developed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The ACS model utilizes a shared governance model that fosters unity through the collaboration of stakeholders in support of Catholic schools. The model allows decisions regarding day-to-day school operations to be made at the local level, while individual schools and school administrators are supported centrally from the Department of Catholic Schools and the Catholic Center's Central Services in areas such as academics, finance, development, enrollment management and marketing.
Positive School Environment
To foster a positive school environment where all students are educated in a safe and caring atmosphere, all Archdiocesan schools will follow established procedures for prevention and intervention for bullying, harassment or intimidation.
Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) has been implemented in every Archdiocesan elementary and high school to enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.
Hours of Operation
For information regarding school hours, summer office hours, and extended care hours, see Hours of Operation.
Spartan Scoop Newsletter
The Spartan Scoop is a weekly newsletter that helps keep our families up-to-date on what's happening on Haystack Mountain. The newsletter runs during the months of September - June during the school year. For more information contact Ms. Markel at amarkel@bishopwalsh.org.
Brand Guidelines
The BW Brand. Every interaction with BW evokes certain emotions, beliefs, and expectations. The sum of these is our brand. Our brand is a statement of who we are, what we stand for, and how we communicate the same.
A brand goes beyond simple aesthetic details. It’s a living tradition shaped by previous and current experiences that our students, educators, alumni and supporters have with us. The brand sends a clear message about our BW family.
Bishop Walsh School Brand Guidelines
The standards that have gone into building this brand resource provide direction that helps clarify ambiguities that may exist when we create media and communications for our school. The guidelines apply to every school department, coach, or person representing or communicating on behalf of Bishop Walsh School. Thank you for treating the BW brand with care and intentionality. This will help BW be represented by our strong visual identity in all marketing, communications, promotional materials, and spirit wear.
Brand Systems
Logo: Our logo represents the core identity of Bishop Walsh School. Always use the approved versions of the logo and do not alter its proportions or colors.
Color Systems: Use the designated school colors to maintain visual consistency. These colors should be applied across all mediums, from print to digital platforms.
Fonts: Utilize the specific fonts chosen for our brand. Consistent use of these fonts across all communications helps maintain a cohesive and professional appearance.
Logo Graphic Standards
Placement and Size: Ensure the logo is placed appropriately within any design layout, maintaining clear space around it to avoid clutter.
Variations: Use the appropriate logo variation for different backgrounds and contexts to ensure visibility and legibility.
Prohibited Uses: Do not distort, recolor, or add effects to the logo that deviate from the provided guidelines.
Brand Examples
Marketing Materials: Flyers, brochures, and advertisements should all adhere to the brand guidelines to create a unified look.
Communications: Emails, newsletters, and other written communications should follow the brand tone and use the approved fonts and colors.
Spirit Wear: Ensure that all school related items, from T-shirts to banners, are designed according to the brand standards, using the correct logos and colors.
By adhering to these guidelines, we can ensure that Bishop Walsh School is consistently represented in a professional and visually appealing manner, reflecting our values and commitment to excellence. For questions about the Brand Guidelines and/or implementation, please call Connie Milligan at 301-724-5360 X105.