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99% of the 2019 graduating class was college bound

50-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities

7 state championships have been awarded to High School athletic teams

39 years supporting academic, spiritual and personal success

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Students attend EC from 58 different ZIP codes

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All-State honors of any private school

Approximately 75% of students play at least one sport each year

In 2018-19, students volunteered a total of 31,909 hours of community service

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of the community. The first day of school I didn’t know anyone, but so many people said hello, and how is your day. I met friends that I still have today."

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Congratulations to our high school robotics team who received a $6,000 grant from FIRSTWA.

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Football is Headed Back to the State Championship!

Congratulations to the Crusader football team who will advance to the State Championship for the second year in a row. They play O'Dea High School on Saturday, December 7, 12 p.m. at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.

Advent Calendar

Enjoy our online Advent Calendar! Each day on the calendar offers a reading and a student photograph to help reflect on the season of Advent.

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Three Students Honored in National Hispanic Recognition Program

Congratulations to seniors Marcos Lacouture, Serena Martin and Madi Smith for being honored in the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP).

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Chris Egan with King 5 Sports spent some time with the varsity football team to talk about the season so far.

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"The President's Own" Assistant Conductor Visits EC

The Wind Ensemble had the opportunity to learn from Captain Bryan Sherlock, the Assistant Conductor of "The President's Own" United States Marine Corps Band.

DECA Holiday Fundraiser

Learn more about the annual DECA Holiday Fundraiser in this letter to parents from our Marketing students.

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Taco/Crepe Tuesday Success

We held another successful Taco/Crepe Tuesday event on September 24!

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Girls Volleyball Hosts Eighth Annual No One Fights Alone (NOFA) Event

The girls volleyball teams host Bainbridge Island High School teams in our eighth annual cancer awareness No One Fights Alone (NOFA) match on Thursday, September 26 in the Athletic Pavilion.

Join Us on Nov. 7 for a Discussion About "Disconnected"

Interested in learning more about how technology impacts brains, mental health and social skills of our youth? Please join us!

Junior J.T. Tuimoloau Prepared for Upcoming Season

With the EC football season right around the corner, junior J.T. Tuimoloau is ready to embark on his third football season with the Crusaders.

EC Student Elected Governor of Evergreen Girls State

Senior Ashlyn Prukop was elected Governor of Evergreen Girls State last month during the week-long citizenship training program.

<head><title>504 Gateway Time-out</title></head> Students Represent at CYO Championship

504 Gateway Time-out Students Represent at CYO Championship

Five middle school students competed at the CYO Championship and two earned silver medals at the event.

<head><title>504 Gateway Time-out</title></head> Fourth Quarter Touchstone Awards 2018-19

504 Gateway Time-out Fourth Quarter Touchstone Awards 2018-19

Congratulations to our middle school students for their success during the fourth quarter of the 2018-19 school year! Thank you to eighth-grader Nathaniel F. for providing pictures from the event.

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Congratulations to our eight high school students who competed at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida.

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March 2019 Students of the Month

Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!

Senior Named Northwest Catholic April Student of the Month

World Down Syndrome Day

Options Program students Caitlin Burrows, Iolanda Maki and Navar Meckler were excited to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with fellow students, teachers and peer tutors!

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EC Announces New Athletic Director and Head Football Coach

Stacey Stoutt will take the helm as our athletic director effective July 1, 2019. Dominic Daste will lead the Crusader football team as head football coach effective July 1, 2019.

Varsity Boys Swim Makes EC History

Congratulations to our varsity boys swim team for their third place finish at the WIAA 3A State Swim Meet.

Academic State Champs - 2018-19 Cheer Team

Congratulations to our varsity cheer squad who was awarded the 3A Academic State Championship for winter 2019 through the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Scholastic Awards Program.

Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Earns High Honors

Congratulations to Boys Basketball Coach Brent Merritt for being selected by The Seattle Times as one of the best high school coaches in the Seattle area for Winter 2019.

Seven Students Sign National Letters of Intent

Congratulations to the following seniors who signed commitment letters to play their sport at the collegiate level on National Letter of Intent Signing Day.

Eastside Catholic Approved for AP Capstone Diploma Program

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504 Gateway Time-out Second Quarter Touchstone Awards 2018-19

Congratulations to our middle school students for their success during the first quarter of the 2018-19 school year!

January Students of the Month

Congratulations to our January Students of the Month!

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Sam Adams Establishing His Own Name

Sam Adams may share the same name as his father, who played in the NFL, but he's establishing his own reputation on the football field.

October Students of the Month

Congratulations to the October Students of the Month!

<head><title>504 Gateway Time-out</title></head> First Quarter Touchstone Awards 2018-19

504 Gateway Time-out First Quarter Touchstone Awards 2018-19

Congratulations to our middle school students for their success during the first quarter of the 2018-19 school year!

Two Students Honored in National Hispanic Recognition Program

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Thirteen Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students

Congratulations to our 13 seniors who were recognized as National Merit Commended Students!

September Students of the Month

Congratulations to the September Students of the Month!

Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

Congratulations to Sammamish resident Rachael Goodwin for being named a National Merit Semifinalist in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement.

Student Summer Stories

Our student have been very busy this summer! Check out some of the awesome activities our students engaged in.

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Junior Student Earns Fencing Gold Medal

Junior Joseph Roy won the gold medal at the USA Fencing National Championship in Division III Men's Epee!

Honor Societies New Inductees

Congratulations to the newest members of the French National Honor Society and the National Honor Society! Students will be members starting next school year.

Art Students Creatively Give Back to Haiti

Students Honored in National French Contest

We are proud to congratulate four medal winners and 11 honorable mentions in the National French Contest (Le Grand Concours) this year.

<head><title>504 Gateway Time-out</title></head> Fourth Quarter Touchstone Awards

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Congratulations to our middle school students for their success during the fourth quarter of the 2017-18 school year!

Seussical Earns Award Nominations

The Seussical cast and crew were honored last week with three nominations and three honorable mentions in the 2018 5th Avenue Awards.

Band Wins Big in Canada

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Student Creativity Showcased at Annual Art Walk

Drama Student Participates in Seattle Repertory Theatre Competition

Senior Grace Skalecki, an advanced acting student, has been rehearsing for the Seattle Repertory Theatre's August Wilson Monologue Competition.

Eastside Catholic Welcomes New School President Gil Picciotto

Eastside Catholic is pleased to announce the appointment of Gil Picciotto as the next president of Eastside Catholic School.

March Students of the Month

Congratulations to the March Students of the Month!

Ten Seniors Sign Commitment Letters on National Letter of Intent Signing Day

High School Choir Receives First Place at Music in the Parks Choir Festival in Disneyland

Congratulations to the high school Concert Choir for receiving first place while competing at the Music in the Parks Choir Festival at Disneyland.

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Ten 504 Gateway Time-out Students Named Semifinalists in Letters About Literature Competition

Ten middle school students have been named semifinalists in the Washington state Letters about Literature competition.

First Semester Honor Roll

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Eastside Catholic Names High School and 504 Gateway Time-out Principals

We are pleased to announce the permanent appointment of High School Principal Barbara Swann and 504 Gateway Time-out Principal Ashley Hylton

DECA Heads to Nationals

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Two Seniors Named 504 Gateway Time-out

We are proud to announce that seniors Lillian Didcock and Serena Gilani have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists.

2018 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Congratulations to the 2018 valedictorians and salutatorians!

<head><title>504 Gateway Time-out</title></head> Academic Director and Community Service Coordinator Leads at National Conference

504 Gateway Time-out Academic Director and Community Service Coordinator Leads at National Conference

Last week, Middle School Academic Director and 504 Gateway Time-out Community Service Coordinator Ms. Mathewson spoke at the Western Catholic Curriculum Summit, a national conference in California.

Junior Selected as Music Director with 5th Avenue Theatre

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Boys Basketball Takes Fifth in State

Congratulations to our boys basketball team, who had an incredible run in the WIAA 3A Hardwood Classic State Basketball Tournament!

Forty Students Build Homes for Disaster Relief in New Orleans

Habitat for Humanity and SBP.

February Students of the Month

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month!

Crusaders Perform at the Regional Solo and Ensemble Music Contest

We had one of our best showings at the Regional Solo and Ensemble Music Contest held at Bothell High School on February 10!

<head><title>504 Gateway Time-out</title></head> Math Teams Shine at Math Is Cool Regional Competition

504 Gateway Time-out Math Teams Shine at Math Is Cool Regional Competition

Seven Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

The following seven student-athletes signed commitment letters to play their sport at the collegiate level on National Letter of Intent Signing Day.

<head><title>504 Gateway Time-out</title></head> Second Quarter Touchstone Awards

504 Gateway Time-out Second Quarter Touchstone Awards

Congratulations to our middle school students for their success during the second quarter of the 2017-18 school year!

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Join Us at the Auction!

Support EC and our students at the 33rd Annual STARS Gala Auction on March 17 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue!

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Team Qualifies for State Tournament

For the first time in 33 years, the girls cross country ran their way into the 3A WIAA State meet.

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Team Qualifies for State Tournament

Volleyball Takes Fourth in State

Congratulations to our Crusader Volleyball team for their fourth place finish in the 3A WIAA State Tournament!

EC Earns Metro Mountain Division Honors

Congratulations to Head Coach Jeremy Thielbahr for being named the Metro Mountain Division Coach of the Year!

Thirteen Band Students Selected for WMEA All-State Conference

Congratulations to the following band students who were accepted into the 2018 Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) All-State Groups conference!

Junior Recognized as MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month

Junior Renee DePencier-Piñero was named the October female athlete for the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month Award.

Senior Earns Position in Pacific Honors Ensemble Program

Senior Emmie Head was named to the Pacific Honors Ensemble Program (PHEP), which takes place annually in Brisbane, Australia.

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Congratulations to our middle school students for their success during the first quarter of the 2017-18 school year!

October Students of the Month

Congratulations to the October Students of the Month!

Crusader Volleyball Marches Through Playoffs with Key Player Mia Kirsch

Known for her impassioned style of play on the court, senior volleyball player Mia Kirsch has been a game-changer for EC volleyball.

The Eastside Catholic girl’s volleyball junior varsity and varsity teams hosted Holy Names in a special cancer awareness “No One Fights Alone” (NOFA) match on September 27.

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Students Learn CPR and Receive Heart Screenings

Nick of Time Foundation visited campus and administered ECG Youth Heart Screenings to 310 high school students on October 4.

Students Support Hurricane Relief Through Campus Ministry, Athletics and Community

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Senior Builds Tiny House for Homeless in Seattle

Senior Jarred Flowers used his Eagle Scout Award Project to fuel his desire to directly impact someone in his community by building a tiny house with the support of the Low Income Housing Institute.

Seahawks Recognize EC Junior as Athlete of the Week

Junior volleyball player Renee Depencier Piñero has been awarded the CenturyLink High School Athlete of the Week for the week of September 25 – 29.

Three Students in Top Two Percent of National Hispanic Recognition Program

Seniors Alexander Gallard, Ashlyn Ramos and Kyleigh Ramos were honored as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program.

Fred Hutch Mentors Teachers and Makes Science Accessible

Science Teacher Tara Maloney had the opportunity to intern with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center this summer and will bring back the latest science research techniques to EC students.