With collaboration from educational leaders across the nation but specifically in the Grand Rapids area, Greatness in Smallness: A Vision for Catholic Microschools takes a closer look at purposefully small and sustainable Catholic schools.

The annual Family Fun Run was held September 19 on school grounds. More than 180 people participated.

Our 31 Catholic schools received revised curriculum for the Theology of the Body, as well as materials to deepen the faith lives of our teachers.

Michael Debri, Executive Director of All Saints Academy, announces Mr. Joe Gietzen as principal of the school’s Upper Campus. Gietzen comes to ASA after spending the last seven years as a teacher and administrator at West Catholic High School.

Dave Faber, superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, is pleased to announce Sarah Toepfer as the new marketing & communications coordinator for Catholic Schools.

Our Catholic school families are invited to a community-wide, ecumenical event along with families from other area schools, lifting students up in prayer ahead of the 2021-22 academic year.

Reverend Jegar Fickel, administrator of St. Mary - St. Paul Catholic Community in Big Rapids, is pleased to announce Mr. Alvaro (Al) Sandoval as school principal. Mr. Sandoval began his new role on July 1.

“I’m thrilled to be working alongside Al! Not only does he bring his extensive educational background to this position, he is a man with a deep love for the Catholic faith and a broad, lively vision for the school,” said Fr. Fickel. “I look forward to the plans God has in store for this community!”

The school will receive a $25,000 award to use for books, equipment, and other educational materials.

Reverend James Chelich, pastor of Saint Thomas the Apostle parish in Grand Rapids, is pleased to announce Mr. Ryan Corcoran as school principal, starting July 1.

We congratulate our graduates on their achievements and we pray for God’s blessing on their future endeavors!