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Northwest Catholic Feature: Eastside Catholic Options Program
Northwest Catholic recently published an article highlighting the Eastside Catholic Options Program, our fully inclusive, faith-based high school experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities—the only Catholic program of its kind in Washington, Oregon or Idaho.
Thank you to Northwest Catholic for highlighting the incredible work being done in the Options Program! You can read the full article on the Northwest Catholic website.
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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.
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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.
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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.