Weekly Chatter
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Current Announcements
OFFICE NEWS
Upcoming Schedule Changes
Monday, May 20 – Special Schedule (Honors Convocation)
Monday, May 27 – No School (Memorial Day)
AP Testing
AP testing continues this week in the MAK. Students, please be aware that the MAK will be closed throughout the school day to accommodate.
Bristol Ave. Closure
Beginning Monday, March 25, the City of Walker will start work to replace the railroad bridge over Bristol Ave. This project is expected to be completed in late August. Bristol Ave. will be closed between Kloet St. and Vinecroft St. for the entire construction period.
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.
Summer Camps
Registration is now open for many of our popular summer camps! Please visit grwestcatholicprograms.org for a list of this year’s offerings and to register your Future Falcon for one or more of our fantastic camps.
New Uniform Provider Announced
Current WC families should have received an email announcing School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger as our new uniform provider. For more information on this change, please check your inbox and review our list of FAQs.
Used Uniform Sale
Mark your calendars! This year’s Used Uniform Sale is set for Wednesday, May 29, from 2-7 p.m. and Thursday, May 30, from 2-6 p.m. More information coming soon!
Interested in selling your used uniforms? Items may be dropped off in the main office May 20-27. Each item must have note pinned to it with: 1) seller’s name and email/phone number, 2) item description and size (ex. long-sleeve Oxford, small), 3) cost/asking price. All sales will be tracked with total amounts being paid to the seller the week following the sale. You will be notified of any unsold items for pickup from the office on June 3-4. Unclaimed items will be donated to the school uniform closet. Questions? Contact Judy Schanta at jgracyschanta@gmail.com.
We’re Hiring!
Head to grwestcatholic.org/employment to see what opportunities are currently available at West Catholic.
EVENTS
WC Golf Outing
Sign-ups are underway for our annual golf outing! Show your support for WC by joining us on Friday, June 7, at The Mines. To reserve your spot or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please CLICK HERE.
We also need many volunteers to help us make this event successful. Click here if you’re interested in helping out!
ACADEMICS
Third-Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to all of our students who were named to our 3rd-Quarter Honor Roll! Students will be included in the Honor Roll if they earn a grade of B- or higher in each course. Honor Roll is based on quarter grades only. If you have any questions, please contact Registrar Lauri Ford at lauriford@grwestcatholic.org.
Summer Health Course (Online)
A special online Health course is held every summer through West Catholic. This course is capped at 40 students with priority given to current WC students needing to meet their Health requirement. Registration is now open at grwestcatholicprograms.org/online-health.cfm. The deadline to register is May 29.
COUNSELING
Virtual Financial Aid Presentations
Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual Financial Aid Presentation provided by MI Student Aid. Participants will be able to gather information on FAFSA applications, federal financial aid programs, state financial aid programs and scholarship-searching resources. For upcoming dates and additional information, click HERE.
FAITH & SERVICE
Eucharistic Adoration
The St. John Paul II Adoration Chapel needs you! Come volunteer to pray for our students, staff and community. If you are available to help out or have any questions about adoration, please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net.
Steubenville Youth Conference
Are you interested in having your student(s) grow in their relationship with Christ, get to know other faithful students at West, and meet young Catholics from around the country? Then send them to the Steubenville Youth Conference! West Catholic is taking a group of students to this annual conference from June 21-23 and would love to have your student(s) join us! Sign-up spots are limited. To sign up or to get more info about this opportunity, please visit this link or contact our Campus Ministry Director at joshkohane@grwestcatholic.org.
FINE ARTS
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ATHLETICS
Sports Physical Night
Wednesday, May 22, is our annual physical night from 5-8 p.m. at West Catholic. The cost is $25. You can bring cash or write a check made out to WC Athletics. This is open to our current students and those who are currently in 8th grade. Please have your portion of the MHSAA physical form completed and bring it with you Wednesday night. It is first-come, first-served. Hopefully, this helps check one thing off your list this summer! A reminder that the physical for the 24-25 school year has to be dated AFTER April 15, 2024.
Spring Sports
As you know, the weather can be fairly unpredictable during the spring sports season. Be sure to visit grwestcatholicsports.org regularly for the latest schedule updates/changes.
STUDENT LIFE
Robotics Community Night
Join WC’s Enigma Robotics team for a special community night at GVSU’s Innovation Design Center (227 Winter Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI) on Wednesday, May 15, from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided and semi-formal matches will be run. Learn more about our Enigma Robotics along with other local teams. RSVPs appreciated; walk-ins also welcome.
Falcon Cup
We recently held the final competition in our race for the Falcon Cup! Our four Houses went head-to-head in a kickball game for the ages. After all the points were tallied up, Pio was crowned this year’s Falcon Cup champion! Congratulations, House Pio!
Graduation News
Seniors families – Parents/guardians should have recently received an email with graduation information. Seniors will be attending a special Focus this week to go over additional details.
Service Hours
Students in grades 9-11 must submit Christian service hours by May 28 to receive course credit.
Yearbook Orders
If you haven’t already purchased a yearbook yet for this school year, there is still time! Some 2024 yearbooks are still available for purchase for $75 on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can bring cash or checks made out to “West Catholic” to Mrs. Levanduski in Room 301. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of WC history!
Host Families Needed
We are fortunate to have several new international students starting at West Catholic next fall who need host families. At this time, we are working to place students from Germany, Spain, Korea and China. Some are one-semester students, others will be here the full year. Monthly stipends are available as well as $1,000 off the tuition of your own WC student for the full year. This stipend may also be saved and used as a credit for your own student’s travel (ex. Out West Trip, foreign language trips, Italian exchange program, etc.). If you are interested in broadening your family’s cultural awareness and would like to learn about how to get involved in this great experience, please contact our International Program Coordinator, Leann Garrison by email at leanngarrison@grwestcatholic.org or 616-233-5938.
Morning Adoration
Each morning from 7:30-7:55 a.m. students and staff are invited to participate in some quiet moments of reflection and adoration in the Maria Goretti Chapel. Please feel free to join us!
PARENT GUILD
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.
Eucharistic Adoration
The St. John Paul II Adoration Chapel needs you! Come volunteer to pray for our students, staff and community. If you are available to help out or have any questions about adoration, please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net.