Catholic Identity Survey – Parents

Parents/guardians should have received an email from the Office of Catholic Schools regarding this year’s Catholic Identity Survey. Your feedback on this survey is helpful for future planning at West Catholic. Please click HERE to access the parent/guardian survey (Deadline: Friday, May 22). Students and staff will be taking a different version of this survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Adorers Needed

As we approach our final days of all-day adoration, we would like to shout out our adorers. Thank you for all that you do! If you are interested in signing up for next year, please visit this link. If you have questions or difficulty signing up, please contact Patti Kohane at pattikohane@att.net. We are also hoping to keep the chapel open over the summer on Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Please contact Patti if you would like to take a summer hour anytime from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Golf Outing

Join us for the 42nd Annual WC Golf Outing on Friday, June 5, at The Mines Golf Course! This 4-person scramble includes lunch, contests like closest to the pin and longest drive, games, prizes, and kielbasa and beverages from our Halfway House. Tee times are 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. REGISTER NOW to secure your spot!

WC Summer Camps

Give your kids the opportunity to grow, learn and have fun this summer with West Catholic Summer Camps! Whether they want to sharpen their athletic skills or explore their creativity, our camps offer hands-on experiences led by expert coaches and instructors. Reserve your child’s spot today as camps are already starting to fill up! For a full list of camps or to register, visit grwestcatholicprograms.org.

Host Families Needed

Thanks to your support, we’ve placed more international students with WC families than ever before! We are still seeking host families for 15 students arriving this fall from countries including Germany, Brazil, Spain, Vietnam, Taiwan and China. Host families receive a monthly stipend and a $1,000 tuition or travel credit (applicable to school trips). If you’re interested in this rewarding cultural experience, please contact International Program Coordinator Leann Garrison at leanngarrison@grwestcatholic.org or 616-233-5938 to learn more.

Child Care Donations

Doing some spring cleaning? Our child care is looking for the following items if you’re looking to clear some space in your house: gently used baby and toddler items for indoor and outdoor play, gently used glider rocking chairs, and a sectional couch. Please contact Jennifer Mitchell at jennifermitchell@grwestcatholic.org 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.

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.

Parent College Panel

Save the date! Join us for coffee with parents of recent graduates to hear about their experiences in the college application process and how they support their student.

May 29, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.
Duba Lecture Hall

3rd-Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to all of our students who were named to our 3rd-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.

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.

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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