2026 Book Study

We are pleased to announce the next Parent Guild book study! This fall, we will be reading Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves by Jason Evert. The study will be facilitated by Dr. Jill Wierzbicki and other WC staff members. As the official patron saint of West Catholic, St. John Paul II offers a great example of how we are called to live and love as Catholics. This book study promises to educate you on his valuable teachings and reinforce lessons taught to your students in their Theology courses. Details, dates and registration info can be found HERE. Thank you for partnering with us in the formation of your children.

Honor Game

West Catholic is grateful to all of our active and retired military personnel and first responders. We would like to acknowledge your service at our varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 11. If you would like to join us for this special game, please click here to RSVP.

Grandparents/VIP Mass

We would like to welcome all grandparents and VIPs to Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 9:35 a.m in the competition gym. Grandparents/VIPs are invited to sit with their student(s) during Mass. Refreshments will be served for guests in the MAK following Mass. To RSVP, use THIS LINK.

Alumni Networking Event

We are excited to invite all WC alumni to join us for a special homecoming week celebration on Monday, Sept. 21, from 5-8 p.m. Reconnect with old friends and fellow grads at our annual Alumni Homecoming Happy Hour at West Catholic! Click here to RSVP.

Falcon Awards Night

On October 21, we are heading to The Gilmore for our annual Falcon Awards Night! That evening, we will be honoring Walt Gutowski ’80, Jim ’64 and Nancy ’65 Hunter, and Gary ’65 and Peg ’67 Novosad. Please join us as we celebrate these awardees! Visit grwestcatholic.org/falcon-awards-night to learn more and get your tickets today.

Adorers Needed

If you are interested in signing up for adoration next year, please visit this link. If you have questions or difficulty signing up, please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net.

West Catholic Parent Guild

The WC Parent Guild is a parent-led volunteer organization that provides opportunities to serve our school community and enjoy hospitality and fellowship. Register to stay informed and become involved. Questions? Email us at parentguild@grwestcatholic.org.

Employment

West Catholic has several jobs currently open! For details and to apply, please visit grwestcatholic.org/employment.

Choir Signup

It’s not too late to join the WC Choir! If you are interested in joining choir for the 2026-27 school year, simply speak to your counselor to add it to your schedule. If you have any questions, reach out to Choir Director Joe Houdek at joehoudek@grwestcatholic.org.

Counseling Newsletter

Click HERE to check out the School Counseling Office’s back-to-school newsletter!

Selective Service System

Young men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. If you do not register, you cannot qualify for job training benefits and many state and federal jobs. Don’t get left out! For more information and to register, visit sss.gov.

Football Reminders

We have received many questions about this week’s football game. Please note that our varsity team will play on THURSDAY at 7 p.m. at Northview HS. Similarly, next week’s varsity game will take place on THURSDAY (9/3) at 7 p.m. at Coopersville HS. We hope to see you at these events and many more as we support our Falcon sports teams!

FinalForms

We are very excited to announce that the West Catholic Athletic Department has partnered with FinalForms, an online form and data management service. Please click HERE to register and follow the prompts to create your parent/guardian and student accounts and to sign the forms you need to participate in athletics.

Volunteers Needed for Athletics

We need volunteers to help in various areas during our upcoming athletic events. This is a great way to support our student-athletes and be part of the game-day energy! Our greatest need is in concessions. All profits go directly back to support our team. If you can volunteer, please sign up using THIS LINK.

Veterans & Military Recognition

West Catholic is interested in honoring alumni who served our country through a special recognition/memorial located on campus. Please fill out THIS FORM to help our student-led committee gather the preliminary information needed.

Honor Game

West Catholic is grateful to all of our active and retired military personnel and first responders. We would like to acknowledge your service at our varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 11. If you would like to join us for this special game, please click here to RSVP.

Reunions

For reunion information, visit grwestcatholic.org/alumni. If you have a reunion coming up that is not listed on this portion of our website, please contact WC Events Manager Megan Eversman (meganeversman@grwestcatholic.org, 616-233-5969).

WC Business Directory

As a way to highlight the many business leaders in our community, we have started a business directory that can be accessed through the West Catholic website. While we have several fantastic Falcon-run businesses on our list already, we know many out there are not listed yet. West Catholic alumni, parents, and parent of alumni are invited to submit their businesses by following this link and completing a quick form.

World Youth Day 2027

Join Verso Ministries and the Diocese of Grand Rapids for a life-changing week on pilgrimage. Experience the global Church firsthand amidst the unique and vibrant story of Catholicism in Korea. From remarkable saints, bustling markets and moving shrines to Mass with the Pope and sleeping under the stars, join millions of Catholic young people in this worldwide encounter and celebration. You’ll never experience God, the Church or your faith the same way again. This pilgrimage is planned for individuals of the ages 18 to 39 (age 18+ by the departure date). Click HERE for more information.