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Fur-ever Grateful: EC Students Give Back
Eastside Catholic School students Ella B. '29, Harper S. '29 and Chris H. '29 showed creativity and compassion this summer by hosting a fundraiser for the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary.
Through crafting and selling handmade items, the trio raised $422 to support the sanctuary's mission. Way to go, Crusaders!
Their teamwork and dedication reflect the spirit of EC—making a difference, one paw at a time.
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![Eastside Catholic School National Merit Award Commended Students holding their certificates.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791925423/eastsidecatholicorg/trikkcamacqi33sapvd6/NationalMeritCommendedStudents2026-272.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791925423/eastsidecatholicorg/trikkcamacqi33sapvd6/NationalMeritCommendedStudents2026-272.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791925423/eastsidecatholicorg/trikkcamacqi33sapvd6/NationalMeritCommendedStudents2026-272.png","width":700}])
Eastside Catholic School is proud to announce that five students have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
![2026-27 Eastside Catholic School Liturgy Schedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784670724/eastsidecatholicorg/dvtx1jekslxfdsgumevp/LiturgyGraphic26-271.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784670724/eastsidecatholicorg/dvtx1jekslxfdsgumevp/LiturgyGraphic26-271.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784670724/eastsidecatholicorg/dvtx1jekslxfdsgumevp/LiturgyGraphic26-271.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784670724/eastsidecatholicorg/dvtx1jekslxfdsgumevp/LiturgyGraphic26-271.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784670724/eastsidecatholicorg/dvtx1jekslxfdsgumevp/LiturgyGraphic26-271.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784670724/eastsidecatholicorg/dvtx1jekslxfdsgumevp/LiturgyGraphic26-271.png","width":1920}])
View the 2026-27 Eastside Catholic Liturgy schedule and join our community throughout the year as we gather in faith and prayer.
![Spring colors on the Eastside Catholic School campus.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782496865/eastsidecatholicorg/ih6bqv7w2i3hiinagext/Sem2HonorRollStory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782496865/eastsidecatholicorg/ih6bqv7w2i3hiinagext/Sem2HonorRollStory.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782496865/eastsidecatholicorg/ih6bqv7w2i3hiinagext/Sem2HonorRollStory.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782496865/eastsidecatholicorg/ih6bqv7w2i3hiinagext/Sem2HonorRollStory.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782496865/eastsidecatholicorg/ih6bqv7w2i3hiinagext/Sem2HonorRollStory.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782496865/eastsidecatholicorg/ih6bqv7w2i3hiinagext/Sem2HonorRollStory.jpg","width":2200}])
We are proud to share our High School 2025-26 second semester honor roll.
![Eastside Catholic School junior Vybhav Anand]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781219219/eastsidecatholicorg/wpi8lu39gcqgqfc1j4vp/VybhavAnandWAS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781219219/eastsidecatholicorg/wpi8lu39gcqgqfc1j4vp/VybhavAnandWAS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781219219/eastsidecatholicorg/wpi8lu39gcqgqfc1j4vp/VybhavAnandWAS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781219219/eastsidecatholicorg/wpi8lu39gcqgqfc1j4vp/VybhavAnandWAS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781219219/eastsidecatholicorg/wpi8lu39gcqgqfc1j4vp/VybhavAnandWAS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781219219/eastsidecatholicorg/wpi8lu39gcqgqfc1j4vp/VybhavAnandWAS.jpg","width":2200}])
Junior Vybhav Anand completed Phase One of the Washington Aerospace Scholars program, gaining hands-on experience and insight into future opportunities in STEM and aerospace.
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Eastside Catholic inducted 72 students into the National Honor Society for the 2025-26 school year, recognizing their outstanding achievements in scholarship, leadership, service and character.
![Eastside Catholic School campus showing the statue of Jesus in the background and flowers in bloom in the foreground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778517760/eastsidecatholicorg/an6ihxilfxzcatznmzj0/Bestof425edit.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778517760/eastsidecatholicorg/an6ihxilfxzcatznmzj0/Bestof425edit.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778517760/eastsidecatholicorg/an6ihxilfxzcatznmzj0/Bestof425edit.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778517760/eastsidecatholicorg/an6ihxilfxzcatznmzj0/Bestof425edit.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778517760/eastsidecatholicorg/an6ihxilfxzcatznmzj0/Bestof425edit.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778517760/eastsidecatholicorg/an6ihxilfxzcatznmzj0/Bestof425edit.png","width":2200}])
Eastside Catholic has been named “Best Private High School” in the 2026 Best of 425 awards, recognizing the school’s excellence in academics, faith formation, arts, athletics, service and student opportunity across the Eastside and greater Puget Sound region.
![National Merit winner Om Sareen holding his certificate, wearing a white tee shirt with the Eastside Catholic campus in the background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774046507/eastsidecatholicorg/fvejgolfrvdbmvitqedr/OmSareenNationalMeritFinalist.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774046507/eastsidecatholicorg/fvejgolfrvdbmvitqedr/OmSareenNationalMeritFinalist.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774046507/eastsidecatholicorg/fvejgolfrvdbmvitqedr/OmSareenNationalMeritFinalist.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774046507/eastsidecatholicorg/fvejgolfrvdbmvitqedr/OmSareenNationalMeritFinalist.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774046507/eastsidecatholicorg/fvejgolfrvdbmvitqedr/OmSareenNationalMeritFinalist.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1774046507/eastsidecatholicorg/fvejgolfrvdbmvitqedr/OmSareenNationalMeritFinalist.jpg","width":2200}])
Eastside Catholic is delighted to announce senior Om Sareen has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship, one of the nation’s highest academic honors for high school students.
![Eastside Catholic School Announces Michael Dougherty as President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777572162/eastsidecatholicorg/wb6ppvgzxnyhfvoc3nmn/MichaelDougherty_v2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777572162/eastsidecatholicorg/wb6ppvgzxnyhfvoc3nmn/MichaelDougherty_v2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777572162/eastsidecatholicorg/wb6ppvgzxnyhfvoc3nmn/MichaelDougherty_v2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777572162/eastsidecatholicorg/wb6ppvgzxnyhfvoc3nmn/MichaelDougherty_v2.jpg","width":1200}])
It is with great excitement that the Eastside Catholic Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Michael Dougherty as the school’s next President, effective Fall 2026.
![Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777307395/eastsidecatholicorg/uc4ymrbnbskx2uucpsat/ValsandSalsHeader700x350px2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777307395/eastsidecatholicorg/uc4ymrbnbskx2uucpsat/ValsandSalsHeader700x350px2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777307395/eastsidecatholicorg/uc4ymrbnbskx2uucpsat/ValsandSalsHeader700x350px2.png","width":700}])
Eastside Catholic School is proud to announce the valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026.
![Eastside Catholic students lined up in front of a bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775236923/eastsidecatholicorg/wtj0gqjnjcftse91yygt/NWAISRetreat.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775236923/eastsidecatholicorg/wtj0gqjnjcftse91yygt/NWAISRetreat.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775236923/eastsidecatholicorg/wtj0gqjnjcftse91yygt/NWAISRetreat.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775236923/eastsidecatholicorg/wtj0gqjnjcftse91yygt/NWAISRetreat.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775236923/eastsidecatholicorg/wtj0gqjnjcftse91yygt/NWAISRetreat.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775236923/eastsidecatholicorg/wtj0gqjnjcftse91yygt/NWAISRetreat.jpg","width":2200}])
EC students joined peers from across the PNW at the NWAIS retreat focused on leadership, identity and building a more inclusive community.