Students will be taking first-semester final exams Dec. 16-19. Please see below for a full schedule of the week and other important information. Note: There will not be a Day of Engagement prior to Christmas Break this year.

Exam Week Schedule

Monday, Dec. 15 – Full Day, Pomodoro Schedule
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – 1st & 2nd-Hour Exams
Wednesday, Dec. 17 – 3rd & 4th-Hour Exams
Thursday, Dec. 18 – 5th & 6th-Hour Exams
Friday, Dec. 19 – 7th-Hour & Make-up Exams

Students who have a study hall in their schedule during one of the exam times are required to be in attendance for that hour’s exam.

Accommodations:The start time for each testing day is 9 a.m. The end time for exams is 11:45 a.m. Students receiving accommodations should note modified times with Academic Support teachers.

Transportation: Buses and vans will run in the morning at their regularly scheduled times, but there will not be transportation home in the afternoon. Please plan accordingly.

Food Service: Food service will be available throughout exam week. On testing days, breakfast will be served from 7-9 a.m., snacks may be purchased à la carte from 10:15-10:30 a.m., and grab-and-go meals will be available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Christmas Craft Show

Join us for our annual Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a must-attend event for every holiday shopper! With more than 200 vendors, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Admission is $3 for adults. Students and children are free. Proceeds from the craft show benefit WC Athletics. Parking for the event will be available for a $1 donation to support the WC Theatre Program.

November Newsletter

Click HERE to check out November’s school counseling newsletter!

1st-Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to all of our students who were named to our 1st-Quarter Honor Roll! Students are included in the Honor Roll if they earn a grade of B- or higher in each course (based on quarter grades only).

FAFSA Workshops

The GR Promise Zone will be hosting FAFSA workshops during the coming months. Click HERE for a full list of events.

Grand Rapids Promise Zone Update

The GR Promise Zone has partnered with Ferris State and Grand Valley to offer Promise Zone-eligible students a pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree. Once students earn an associate’s degree from GRCC, they are eligible for additional funding at Ferris or GVSU. For full program details, please check out this news release.

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.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass

On Dec. 8, we will be celebrating a special Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at Holy Spirit Parish (2230 Lake Michigan Dr NW). Mass will begin at approximately 10:20 a.m. Parents/guardians and community members are invited to join us!

Kairos Retreat Signup

Calling all juniors! Signups are open for our 2026 Kairos Retreat! This year’s Kairos Retreat will be March 17-20 at Grace Adventures Retreat Center. Click HERE to fill out an interest form.

2025-26 Adoration

“Could you not pray one hour with me?” Jesus asked his disciples in the garden of Gethsemane. Come join our adoration team and pray one hour each week with Jesus. The vital opportunity will draw you closer to Jesus and ensure that the West Catholic students have the opportunity to go to adoration during the school day. We are especially looking for adorers on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Fridays between 10 and 11 a.m. Please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net or 616-889-5093

December Blood Drive

On Friday, Dec. 12, West Catholic is providing our community with the chance to make a lifesaving gift this holiday season! Sign up for an appointment slot to donate blood by clicking HERE. Please contact Mr. Lynch with any questions.

Scholarship Deadline

Our goal is to provide a dynamic, excellence-driven Catholic education to all who wish to receive one, regardless of their financial situation. One of the ways we assist families in making WC more affordable is through scholarships! Our scholarship deadline for the 2026-27 school year is Monday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. Click HERE to learn more and apply!

Lunch Balances Due

If your student has an outstanding lunch balance, please make sure that it is paid by Monday, Dec. 15. This will be the last day of paid lunches before break.

Kairos Retreat Signup

Calling all juniors! Signups are open for our 2026 Kairos Retreat! This year’s Kairos Retreat will be March 17-20 at Grace Adventures Retreat Center. Click HERE to fill out an interest form.

Jostens Orders

Jostens met with freshmen and seniors to discuss class ring orders and cap/gown orders, along with grad products that can be purchased. Emails were sent to parents as well. Please be use to get your orders in!

Holiday Spirit Store

If you’re looking to complete your Christmas shopping with some new West Catholic apparel, be sure to check out our online Holiday Spirit Store! Set up to ship directly to your home address, all orders are processed within 1-2 business days. Order now to get items in time for Christmas!

Want to shop in person? Our physical WC Spirit Store will be open at the following times leading up to the holidays:

Monday, Dec. 8 – 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 – 3-7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 – 1-5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11 – 3-7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12 – 4-8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 15 – 3-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 – 1-5 p.m.

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.

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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.

2025-26 Adoration

“Could you not pray one hour with me?” Jesus asked his disciples in the garden of Gethsemane. Come join our adoration team and pray one hour each week with Jesus. The vital opportunity will draw you closer to Jesus and ensure that the West Catholic students have the opportunity to go to adoration during the school day. We are especially looking for adorers on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Fridays between 10 and 11 a.m. Please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net or 616-889-5093.

Falcon Awards Night Nominations

Each year, West Catholic presents four awards to outstanding individuals who have made an impact on the school and the broader WC community. These individuals may be alumni, staff members, parents/guardians, board members or other stakeholders who have a tie to West. We encourage you to nominate anyone you believe deserves this prestigious recognition. To learn more about each award and to submit a nomination, please CLICK HERE. Nominations are due by Feb. 28.

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.

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.

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