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Location & Contact Details

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Address:

West Catholic High School
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Events Calendar

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Weekly Chatter

Interested in receiving a weekly email update about news and events that are occuring at West Catholic High School? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Weekly Chatter!

Current Announcements

THIS WEEK AT WEST

Upcoming Schedule Changes/Notes

  • Friday, March 13 – PM Activity Schedule

 Fine Arts Week

It’s Fine Arts Week! Join us in celebrating our students’ God-given talents in art, music and theatre! On Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m., we will be holding our annual Festival of Arts Night in the WC Cafetorium! During this special evening, we will be recognizing all of our arts programs at West Catholic while being treated to some incredible performances. You won’t want to miss it!

Spring Sports

Spring sports start today! Please note that physicals must be uploaded on FinalForms before students are able to try out, practice and compete. Parents/guardians, if you have not already created a FinalForms account, please click HERE to learn how to complete the appropriate steps to ensure your student is ready for the season!

OTHER UPDATES

Lenten Adoration

Parents/guardians, grandparents and alumni — Come and pray at the WC Adoration Chapel for one hour each week during Lent! Specific hours that we need the most adorers are Monday 10-11 a.m., Tuesday 12-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m., Wednesday 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., and Friday 10-11 a.m. Please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net or 616-889-5093 for more information or to sign up!

Life Force Retreat

Students interested in participating in the Life Force Retreat are encouraged to fill out this interest form. This is not an official signup. The retreat will take place April 17-19 at Pine Ridge Bible Camp and is open to all West Catholic students.

Celebrate West Auction

Reserve your seats for the 2026 Celebrate West Auction today! Follow THIS LINK to purchase tickets. If you are interested in sponsoring the auction, please contact Taylor Holman at 616-233-5918 or taylorholman@grwestcatholic.org.

The Advancement Team is looking for donations for the Celebrate West Auction, including gift cards and silent auction raffle items (sports memorabilia, sporting event tickets, gift baskets, kitchen gadgets, outdoor yard items, games, etc.). Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office or mailed to the high school. Contact Megan Eversman at meganeversman@grwestcatholic.org or 616-233-5969 with any questions.

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.

COUNSELING NEWS

Summer Health (Online)

Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors — WC Summer Health is available again this year! To sign up, click HERE. This course is capped at 40 students, and priority will be given to current students who need to meet their Health requirement. The deadline to register is May 22.

Harmel Academy

Harmel Academy will be hosting an open house for HS sophomore, junior and senior men on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will include a tour of Benedict House and Harmel’s workshop, as well as the facilities Harmel Academy uses at Aquinas College. Lunch will be provided. Please note that spaces are limited. Click HERE to reserve your spot.

2nd-Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to all of our students who were named to our 2nd-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).

Aquinas College Partnership

West Catholic is thrilled to announce a new direct admission partnership with Aquinas College. This guarantees admission for students who meet the GPA requirement, starting with the Class of 2026. For more on this exciting announcement, CLICK HERE.

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.

ATHLETIC NEWS

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.

ALUMNI NEWS

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.

DIOCESAN NEWS / EVENTS

Lenten Resources

If you are looking for ways to observe Lent, you can explore these helpful resources from the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

Theology of the Body Institute – “THE WELL”

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 7-9:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Parish (4101 Clyde Park Ave SW)

All who are thirsty, come to “THE WELL” for an evening of visual beauty, live music and reflection that will open your senses to the Eucharistic secrets of God revealed in all of creation and orient your whole life toward the satisfaction of your deepest longings… Join world-renowned speaker and author Christopher West, along with critically-acclaimed musician Mike Mangione, as they present THE WELL: An Evening of Beauty, Reflection and Eucharistic Revival. Check out a trailer for THE WELL by clicking HERE.

Tickets are on sale now and will sell out. Get yours today by calling Paula at HELP Pregnancy (616-459-9139) or Moline at SJV Parish Office (616-534-5449), or online at aftontickets.com/GrandRapidsWell. You will not want to miss this awesome and inspiring event!