Host Families Needed

Our International Program is looking for host families for four students. Two current students, a girl from Spain and a boy from China, are still in need of permanent host homes. We are also seeking families for two students arriving next semester, a girl from Germany and a boy from Brazil. If you are interested in hosting any of these students, please contact Leann Garrison at leanngarrison@grwestcatholic.org or 616-233-5938.

Adorers Needed

Come join our adoration team and pray one hour each week with Jesus. This vital opportunity will draw you closer to Jesus and make sure that the West Catholic students have the opportunity to go to adoration during the school day. Our most needed times are Mondays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net or 616-889-5093 to sign up.

Financial Aid Applications

The 2027-28 Blackbaud financial aid applications are open for submission. Please complete the application by December 1 for priority consideration. Applications for West Catholic’s named scholarships are also open. Please visit grwestcatholic.org/scholarships for information and directions.

Senior Salutes

Senior families can honor their graduates with a Senior Salute, featuring photos, memories and a personal message. Salutes are designed and purchased online at yearbookforever.com and are due by Jan. 15.

Upcoming Retreats

West Catholic students have two exciting retreat opportunities coming up. The first is our annual Kairos Retreat (open to juniors) from March 9-12, 2027, at Grace Adventures in Mears, and the other is the Steubenville Youth Conference from June 18-20, 2027, in Ohio, in partnership with St. Patrick Parish. Additional details and interest forms can be found here: Kairos Retreat & Steubenville Youth Conference. Please contact Mr. Gietzen with any questions.

Celebrate West Auction

Our Celebrate West Auction will be on Friday, April 16, 2027! Save the date, tell your friends and get ready to celebrate! You can even purchase your tickets now to reserve your spot. We hope to see you there!

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 Newsletter

Click HERE to check out this month’s School Counseling Office newsletter!

Upcoming College Visits

Please contact the school counseling office with any questions about these or other upcoming college visits.

• Nov. 12 – US Army National Guard

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.

FALL SPORTS WRAPUP

Girls Golf

Congrats to our Varsity Girls Golf team on being named Academic All-State! This group of Falcons achieved the highest GPA of any team in any division this season with a stellar 4.16 GPA! We’re so proud of these girls on this terrific accomplishment. A special congrats also goes out to our three senior student-athletes, Kara Maxim, Emily Holt and Megan Britenfeld, on receiving individual Academic All-State honors for Division 3!

Volleyball

District Champions! Last week, West Catholic swept NorthPointe Christian (25-15, 25-18, 25-17) to claim the 2026 district title! The Falcons now advance to the MHSAA Regional Semifinals against Newaygo on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. at Sparta High School. Tickets: GoFan.co

Football

West Catholic Varsity Football claimed the 2026 Division 5 District Championship last week with a 45-14 win over Hopkins. The Falcons are headed to the Regional Finals! Congratulations to the team, and Go West!

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.

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 parents of alumni are invited to submit their businesses by following this link and completing a quick form.

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