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Student Services - Eastside Catholic School | Private 6-12 in Seattle area
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EC Student Services
Empowering every student through personalized support and guidance.
At Eastside Catholic School, our Student Services Team
is dedicated to supporting the success and well-being of every student. Our caring and knowledgeable staff work in partnership with families to help students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our trained team of school and college counselors provides guidance at every stage of the student journey—from middle school through graduation and beyond.
Student Services includes:
Academic Advising and Support
– Helping students set goals, build strong study habits and achieve academic success.
Social and Emotional Support
– Providing resources and counseling to foster resilience and personal growth.
Mental Health and Wellness
– Promoting healthy balance, self-care and access to appropriate resources.
College Exploration and Applications
– Guiding students and families through every step of the college process.
Career Services
– Assisting with career exploration and future planning.
College Counseling
Social and Emotional Counseling
Graduation Requirements
Transcript Requests
Scoir - College and Career Planning Tool
Mental Health Resources
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
Care Solace Resource
Roundglass Living App
Eastside Catholic offers an exceptional college preparatory program designed to help students discover and pursue their best post-secondary path. With personalized guidance from dedicated college counselors, students and families receive support at every stage of the process—from exploration to applications. In fact, 93% of EC’s graduating seniors last year enrolled in four-year undergraduate programs. Learn more about
College Counseling
at EC.
.
Knowing the challenges that middle school and high school students face, school counselors at EC want every student to feel supported and appreciated. We provide a safe and welcoming space for all students regarding any issues of concern. Students can schedule an appointment via email or Calendly or visit Student Services for urgent issues.
Our three high school counselors and one middle school counselor interact with students daily and provide resources and tools to support adolescents' social and emotional needs in all stages of their development. Each year, they refresh and expand their knowledge about current adolescent trends and issues regarding mental health so that their services are relevant and timely.
Services our EC school counselors provide include:
Short-term, confidential individual counseling
Supporting new students, including international students, as they transition into the EC community
Collaboration with our Academic Resources Department as part of the Student Intervention Team – a team of caring educators who brainstorm and provide individualized student support interventions
Helping students navigate typical developmental challenges as well as more substantial emotional challenges through small groups, individual counseling, wellness week, newsletters and website resources
Delivering educational programming on social and emotional issues for students, faculty and families through Canvas, EC3, Tutorial period, lunches, newsletters, PFSA presentations and our school website
Coordination with existing therapists to provide consistent support resources and reinforce outside strategies
Coordination with inpatient care facilities to provide transitional support and/or academic continuation when appropriate
Monitoring the EC anonymous Tipline, together with the administration, deans and directors, to keep abreast of student concerns and respond to reported issues
Data collected from the fall Needs Assessment (an anonymous survey created with administration, deans and student life staff) guides the EC counselors about the specific topics and types of information presented to our middle school and high school students.
Throughout the school year, counselors collaborate with local experts to share strategies and ensure our approaches are current and timely. We also partner with area high schools to share resources and support students when a community response is needed.
Online Calming Room
Additional Resources
Breathing Exercises
10-Minute Breathing Prompt
Benefits of Deep Breathing
Meditation
Guided Meditation for Sleep
Guided Beach Meditation
Christian Guided Meditation
Calming Sounds
EC Middle School Choir sings Amazing Grace during COVID-19
Relaxing Nature Worship
Gratitude
Spiritual Gratitude Prompts
30 Days of Gratitude
Eastside Catholic Anonymous Student Tipline
:
The tipline is a resource for students to report anonymous and confidential tips if they are concerned about someone they know or something going on at or outside of school. Messages can be left at any time. EC school administrators monitor the tipline Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. All safety and security concerns left on this tipline are addressed as quickly as possible during the hours listed.
Immediate Help: Call 911
Crisis
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Crisis Connections – King County 24/7 Crisis Helpline, 206-461-3222 or 1-800-427-4747
Teen Link
– Talk with a trained teen about any issue of concern 6-10 p.m., 1-866-833-6546 (call or chat)
Crisis Text Line – National 24/7 - Text “HEAL” to 741741.
crisistextline.org/textline
Washington State
Crisis Lines
– Washington State Department of Social and Health Service
Bulling/Eating Disorders
Cyberbullying
, Info, How to Respond
Eating Disorders – Info, body image, get involved -
National Eating Disorders Association- NEDA
Mental Health/Grief
Friends of Youth
– Provides mental health counseling and support for youth and families throughout our community. Fees are determined according to family size and income.
Seattle Children’s Hospital –
Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
. Connects patients and families with evidence-supported outpatient mental health services in their community. The Mental Health Referral Service will provide thorough mental health referrals for children and teens 17 and younger from across Washington. Families can call
833-303-5437
, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, to connect with a referral specialist.
Sound Health
:
King County’s most comprehensive provider of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting the area’s most vulnerable populations.
JED Foundation –
Our Work | The Jed Foundation
Your Life, Your Voice
. Text/Chat
Relationships/Sexual Assault/Social Media Reporting Tools
Domestic Violence Hotline
Substance Abuse
Alcohol and Drug Help Line (ADHL.org), 1-206-722-3700 (for 24/7 treatment referral line)
Above the Influence
– Facts, Ways to Get Involved
Washington Recovery Helpline
– 1-866-789-1511
LGBTQ
The TREVOR PROJECT (For LGBTQ Support 24/7),
TrevorLifeline
, 1-866-488-7386
Online Counseling Resources
Psychology Today
: Their website has a therapist locator on their main page. Just enter your city or ZIP code.
Better Help:
Offers access to licensed, trained, experienced and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD). Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.
TeenCounseling.com
: Online platform where teens from ages 13-19 can get help from a licensed therapist online through a computer, tablet or smartphone. Counseling on TeenCounseling.com is based on a flat membership fee that covers both the use of the platform and unlimited counseling for both parent and child.
Safe Location Need a Safe Location -
National Safe Place - Find a Safe Place
, 888-290-7233
You can find our graduation requirements in our curriculum guide.
Our Curriculum
Current students can access their unofficial transcripts through PlusPortals. Additionally, at the end of each year, students and their parents/guardians receive an official transcript, which can be submitted for summer programs, scholarships and other situations where an official transcript is not required.
Alumni can request a copy of their official transcript by emailing the school Registrar Lakshmi Palaniappan at
lpalaniappan@eastsidecatholic.org
with the below information. There is no fee for transcript requests.
For an Official Transcript
Full Legal Name (please include maiden name if applicable)
Year of Graduation
Date of Birth
Organization’s name, mailing address and email of where you would like the transcript sent
For an Unofficial Transcript
Full Legal Name (please include maiden name if applicable)
Year of Graduation
Date of Birth
Scoir
is a college and career platform that many competitive high schools have chosen to help students prepare for college and use as the vehicle to electronically submit documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation and the EC High School Profile) to all colleges and universities. Scoir has a vast array of resources for students starting in 9th grade to explore potential majors, careers, and colleges. Scoir can also be used to connect directly with admissions representatives from "favorited" colleges.
Upon enrolling in high school at Eastside Catholic, all students and families are provided with registration codes to log in and begin using their Scoir accounts. Every student has an individual account. Families with more than one student attending EC may have their accounts linked so that they may view and access all their students' information through one account. While parents can access their students' account accounts, parents and students have different login information, usernames, and passwords.
Scoir Overview for Parent/Guardian
How to Discover and Search for Colleges
Scoir Resources for Students and Families
For Students: Personalizing your Dashboard & College Preferences
For Students: Create and Export a Resume or Activities List
For Students: Taking a Career Interest Assessment
Eastside Catholic has partnered with Lifestance Health to provide monthly parenting speakers. Below are the events that were previously hosted.
Practicing Resilience: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive Life's Challenges
Colleen Hilton, founder of Acuity Counseling and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years' experience, hosted this meeting on September 16. Watch a recording on
YouTube
.
Sleep and Mental Health in Adolescents
Dr. Catherine Darley, ND presented on October 21 and is a leader in integrative sleep medicine. She founded The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine, Inc in 2003, and since then has helped people of all ages sleep well using behavioral and naturopathic approaches for sleep disorders.
View a copy
of her PowerPoint presentation.
Parenting Through COVID-19
UW Psychologists Jim and Lizz Mazza hosted a virtual Q&A on November 4 to discuss their top social emotional education strategies for raising teens during COVID-19. Watch a recording on
Vimeo
.
Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety
Dr. Kristen Allott, ND presented virtually on Thursday, November 18. Dr. Allott is a naturopathic physician, national speaker, and pioneering advocate for the use of whole foods nutrition to treat mental health disorders. Watch a recording on
YouTube
. Below are resources that were presented during the meeting.
Three Day Protein Experiment
Being at Your Best During High Stakes Events
Emergency Food Plans
I Need Help Now! Quick Interventions for Anxiety, Irritation & Agitation
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:
Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19
Child Mind Institute:
Supporting Families During COVID-19
Challenge Success:
A Message to our Challenge Success Family during COVID-19
HealthyChildren.org:
How to Help Children Build Resilience in Uncertain Times
Care Solace
is a valuable resource for our students, families, faculty and staff, made possible by the generous Make a Difference (MAD) donations from the 2024 STARS Gala Auction.
Here's how Care Solace can support you:
Quickly connect with verified mental health and/or substance use treatment providers in our community.
Reach out through your student's counselor and have them connect you directly to Care Solace support, or you can call Care Solace at 888-515-0595 or search anonymously on their
website
.
Care Solace is available 24/7/365, supports all languages, and works with all insurance, Medicaid, and sliding-scale payment options.
A Care Companion will make calls and arrange appointments on your behalf.
We are proud to offer this additional mental health resource and support for our entire community. For more information, visit the
Care Solace website
or reach out to your student's counselor.
Eastside Catholic is partnering with Roundglass Living to provide students and staff with powerful, neuroscience-backed holistic wellbeing tools that support mental, physical and emotional health.
Roundglass Living’s classroom resources integrate seamlessly into school curricula, helping students improve focus, build confidence, manage emotions and excel academically—even when facing stress and new challenges.
The Roundglass Living app provides easy access to behavioral science tools, such as mood logging, timers and reminders, along with a daily schedule of neuroscience-backed practices, like breathwork, meditation and mindfulness. The app is designed to support simple routines that help achieve wellbeing goals. No trends or quick fixes, just proven ways to build lifelong healthy habits.
Thanks to our partnership with Roundglass Living, there is no cost associated with Roundglass Living’s resources. We encourage you to
download the app
, log in with your EC email and give it a try!
If you have any questions about Roundglass Living’s classroom programs or the app, don’t hesitate to reach out via
support@roundglass.com
.
2026-27 Registration Information
Schedule an appointment with your counselor in Calendly
John Ward
High School Counselor, A-Go
jward@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3144
Kirsi Varsa
High School Counselor, Gr-M
kvarsa@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3128
Lindsey Johnson
High School Counselor, N-Z
ljohnson@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3052
Livia Matteucci
High School College Counselor, A-Go
lmatteucci@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3030
Lillian Do-Tran
High School College Counselor, Gr-M
ldotran@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3033
Samantha Dzingle
High School College Counselor, N-Z
sdzingle@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3015
Sidney Richardson
Middle School Counselor
srichardson@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3053
Lakshmi Palaniappan
Registrar
lpalaniappan@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3051
Kathy Silverman
Data Administrator
ksilverman@eastsidecatholic.org
tipline.eastsidecatholic.org
The tipline is a resource for Eastside Catholic School students to report anonymous and confidential tips if they are concerned about the safety and security of someone they know at or outside of school. Messages can be left at any time. The tipline is monitored by EC school administrators Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. All safety and security concerns left on this tipline are addressed as quickly as possible during the hours listed.
For immediate help:
Dial 9-1-1
Parents/Guardians:
Please contact a school administrator if you have a student safety concern.
Join Us this Summer!
Register for Summer Camp and Reserve Your Spot!
Eastside Catholic Students Build Community at NWAIS Retreat
EC students joined peers from across the PNW at the NWAIS retreat focused on leadership, identity and building a more inclusive community.
Music: It Shapes the Whole Student
At Eastside Catholic School, music is a formative experience that builds confidence, fosters connection and supports the development of the whole student.
Poet at Heart: High School English Teacher Bob Pfeiffer
From a globe-trotting childhood to the classroom, poet and English teacher Bob Pfeiffer reflects on mentorship, creativity and finding deeper purpose in high school education.
Eastside Catholic Announces 2025-26 National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Eastside Catholic School announces that senior Om Sareen has been named National Merit Scholarship Finalist, recognizing his exceptional academic achievements.
EC Student Earns February Student of the Month at Sammamish Rotary
EC Junior Molly Bowser was recognized by the Sammamish Rotary Student of the Month for February in the Visual Arts category.
Senior Asa Thompson Commits to Washington at EC Signing Day
EC senior Asa Thompson, ’26, signed his commitment to play football at the University of Washington next fall.
Eastside Catholic School Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
Eastside Catholic Recognized by College Board with Platinum distinction for AP Program
Congratulations to our 2025-26 First Semester Honor Roll Students
We are proud to share our High School 2025-26 first semester honor roll.
EC Student Earns Recognition in VFW Voice of Democracy Competition
Ninth-grade student Tarek Zaki earned second place at the Post level in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy competition.
Boys Cross Country Earns WIAA Scholastic Honor
Eastside Catholic’s boys cross country team earned second place in the WIAA Scholastic Awards Program this fall.
Senior Wassie Lugolobi Inks Commitment to Stanford at EC Signing Day
EC senior Wassie Lugolobi, ’26, signed his commitment to play football at Stanford University next fall.
EC Students Shine Through Service: Thousands of Hours Making a Difference
Service is central to the Eastside Catholic experience, bringing students together to lead with compassion, purpose and impact.
Middle School Celebrates Diversity Through Food
Eastside Catholic middle school families and faculty gathered for the annual Cultural Potluck, celebrating community and cultural traditions.
Nature, Laughter and Growth at the Eighth Grade Retreat
Eighth grade students enjoyed their annual retreat with reflection, friendship and fun along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.
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EC Student Services
Empowering every student through personalized support and guidance.
At Eastside Catholic School, our Student Services Team
is dedicated to supporting the success and well-being of every student. Our caring and knowledgeable staff work in partnership with families to help students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our trained team of school and college counselors provides guidance at every stage of the student journey—from middle school through graduation and beyond.
Student Services includes:
Academic Advising and Support
– Helping students set goals, build strong study habits and achieve academic success.
Social and Emotional Support
– Providing resources and counseling to foster resilience and personal growth.
Mental Health and Wellness
– Promoting healthy balance, self-care and access to appropriate resources.
College Exploration and Applications
– Guiding students and families through every step of the college process.
Career Services
– Assisting with career exploration and future planning.
College Counseling
Social and Emotional Counseling
Graduation Requirements
Transcript Requests
Scoir - College and Career Planning Tool
Mental Health Resources
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
Care Solace Resource
Roundglass Living App
Eastside Catholic offers an exceptional college preparatory program designed to help students discover and pursue their best post-secondary path. With personalized guidance from dedicated college counselors, students and families receive support at every stage of the process—from exploration to applications. In fact, 93% of EC’s graduating seniors last year enrolled in four-year undergraduate programs. Learn more about
College Counseling
at EC.
.
Knowing the challenges that middle school and high school students face, school counselors at EC want every student to feel supported and appreciated. We provide a safe and welcoming space for all students regarding any issues of concern. Students can schedule an appointment via email or Calendly or visit Student Services for urgent issues.
Our three high school counselors and one middle school counselor interact with students daily and provide resources and tools to support adolescents' social and emotional needs in all stages of their development. Each year, they refresh and expand their knowledge about current adolescent trends and issues regarding mental health so that their services are relevant and timely.
Services our EC school counselors provide include:
Short-term, confidential individual counseling
Supporting new students, including international students, as they transition into the EC community
Collaboration with our Academic Resources Department as part of the Student Intervention Team – a team of caring educators who brainstorm and provide individualized student support interventions
Helping students navigate typical developmental challenges as well as more substantial emotional challenges through small groups, individual counseling, wellness week, newsletters and website resources
Delivering educational programming on social and emotional issues for students, faculty and families through Canvas, EC3, Tutorial period, lunches, newsletters, PFSA presentations and our school website
Coordination with existing therapists to provide consistent support resources and reinforce outside strategies
Coordination with inpatient care facilities to provide transitional support and/or academic continuation when appropriate
Monitoring the EC anonymous Tipline, together with the administration, deans and directors, to keep abreast of student concerns and respond to reported issues
Data collected from the fall Needs Assessment (an anonymous survey created with administration, deans and student life staff) guides the EC counselors about the specific topics and types of information presented to our middle school and high school students.
Throughout the school year, counselors collaborate with local experts to share strategies and ensure our approaches are current and timely. We also partner with area high schools to share resources and support students when a community response is needed.
Online Calming Room
Additional Resources
Breathing Exercises
10-Minute Breathing Prompt
Benefits of Deep Breathing
Meditation
Guided Meditation for Sleep
Guided Beach Meditation
Christian Guided Meditation
Calming Sounds
EC Middle School Choir sings Amazing Grace during COVID-19
Relaxing Nature Worship
Gratitude
Spiritual Gratitude Prompts
30 Days of Gratitude
Eastside Catholic Anonymous Student Tipline
:
The tipline is a resource for students to report anonymous and confidential tips if they are concerned about someone they know or something going on at or outside of school. Messages can be left at any time. EC school administrators monitor the tipline Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. All safety and security concerns left on this tipline are addressed as quickly as possible during the hours listed.
Immediate Help: Call 911
Crisis
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Crisis Connections – King County 24/7 Crisis Helpline, 206-461-3222 or 1-800-427-4747
Teen Link
– Talk with a trained teen about any issue of concern 6-10 p.m., 1-866-833-6546 (call or chat)
Crisis Text Line – National 24/7 - Text “HEAL” to 741741.
crisistextline.org/textline
Washington State
Crisis Lines
– Washington State Department of Social and Health Service
Bulling/Eating Disorders
Cyberbullying
, Info, How to Respond
Eating Disorders – Info, body image, get involved -
National Eating Disorders Association- NEDA
Mental Health/Grief
Friends of Youth
– Provides mental health counseling and support for youth and families throughout our community. Fees are determined according to family size and income.
Seattle Children’s Hospital –
Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
. Connects patients and families with evidence-supported outpatient mental health services in their community. The Mental Health Referral Service will provide thorough mental health referrals for children and teens 17 and younger from across Washington. Families can call
833-303-5437
, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, to connect with a referral specialist.
Sound Health
:
King County’s most comprehensive provider of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting the area’s most vulnerable populations.
JED Foundation –
Our Work | The Jed Foundation
Your Life, Your Voice
. Text/Chat
Relationships/Sexual Assault/Social Media Reporting Tools
Domestic Violence Hotline
Substance Abuse
Alcohol and Drug Help Line (ADHL.org), 1-206-722-3700 (for 24/7 treatment referral line)
Above the Influence
– Facts, Ways to Get Involved
Washington Recovery Helpline
– 1-866-789-1511
LGBTQ
The TREVOR PROJECT (For LGBTQ Support 24/7),
TrevorLifeline
, 1-866-488-7386
Online Counseling Resources
Psychology Today
: Their website has a therapist locator on their main page. Just enter your city or ZIP code.
Better Help:
Offers access to licensed, trained, experienced and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD). Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.
TeenCounseling.com
: Online platform where teens from ages 13-19 can get help from a licensed therapist online through a computer, tablet or smartphone. Counseling on TeenCounseling.com is based on a flat membership fee that covers both the use of the platform and unlimited counseling for both parent and child.
Safe Location Need a Safe Location -
National Safe Place - Find a Safe Place
, 888-290-7233
You can find our graduation requirements in our curriculum guide.
Our Curriculum
Current students can access their unofficial transcripts through PlusPortals. Additionally, at the end of each year, students and their parents/guardians receive an official transcript, which can be submitted for summer programs, scholarships and other situations where an official transcript is not required.
Alumni can request a copy of their official transcript by emailing the school Registrar Lakshmi Palaniappan at
lpalaniappan@eastsidecatholic.org
with the below information. There is no fee for transcript requests.
For an Official Transcript
Full Legal Name (please include maiden name if applicable)
Year of Graduation
Date of Birth
Organization’s name, mailing address and email of where you would like the transcript sent
For an Unofficial Transcript
Full Legal Name (please include maiden name if applicable)
Year of Graduation
Date of Birth
Scoir
is a college and career platform that many competitive high schools have chosen to help students prepare for college and use as the vehicle to electronically submit documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation and the EC High School Profile) to all colleges and universities. Scoir has a vast array of resources for students starting in 9th grade to explore potential majors, careers, and colleges. Scoir can also be used to connect directly with admissions representatives from "favorited" colleges.
Upon enrolling in high school at Eastside Catholic, all students and families are provided with registration codes to log in and begin using their Scoir accounts. Every student has an individual account. Families with more than one student attending EC may have their accounts linked so that they may view and access all their students' information through one account. While parents can access their students' account accounts, parents and students have different login information, usernames, and passwords.
Scoir Overview for Parent/Guardian
How to Discover and Search for Colleges
Scoir Resources for Students and Families
For Students: Personalizing your Dashboard & College Preferences
For Students: Create and Export a Resume or Activities List
For Students: Taking a Career Interest Assessment
Eastside Catholic has partnered with Lifestance Health to provide monthly parenting speakers. Below are the events that were previously hosted.
Practicing Resilience: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive Life's Challenges
Colleen Hilton, founder of Acuity Counseling and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years' experience, hosted this meeting on September 16. Watch a recording on
YouTube
.
Sleep and Mental Health in Adolescents
Dr. Catherine Darley, ND presented on October 21 and is a leader in integrative sleep medicine. She founded The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine, Inc in 2003, and since then has helped people of all ages sleep well using behavioral and naturopathic approaches for sleep disorders.
View a copy
of her PowerPoint presentation.
Parenting Through COVID-19
UW Psychologists Jim and Lizz Mazza hosted a virtual Q&A on November 4 to discuss their top social emotional education strategies for raising teens during COVID-19. Watch a recording on
Vimeo
.
Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety
Dr. Kristen Allott, ND presented virtually on Thursday, November 18. Dr. Allott is a naturopathic physician, national speaker, and pioneering advocate for the use of whole foods nutrition to treat mental health disorders. Watch a recording on
YouTube
. Below are resources that were presented during the meeting.
Three Day Protein Experiment
Being at Your Best During High Stakes Events
Emergency Food Plans
I Need Help Now! Quick Interventions for Anxiety, Irritation & Agitation
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:
Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19
Child Mind Institute:
Supporting Families During COVID-19
Challenge Success:
A Message to our Challenge Success Family during COVID-19
HealthyChildren.org:
How to Help Children Build Resilience in Uncertain Times
Care Solace
is a valuable resource for our students, families, faculty and staff, made possible by the generous Make a Difference (MAD) donations from the 2024 STARS Gala Auction.
Here's how Care Solace can support you:
Quickly connect with verified mental health and/or substance use treatment providers in our community.
Reach out through your student's counselor and have them connect you directly to Care Solace support, or you can call Care Solace at 888-515-0595 or search anonymously on their
website
.
Care Solace is available 24/7/365, supports all languages, and works with all insurance, Medicaid, and sliding-scale payment options.
A Care Companion will make calls and arrange appointments on your behalf.
We are proud to offer this additional mental health resource and support for our entire community. For more information, visit the
Care Solace website
or reach out to your student's counselor.
Eastside Catholic is partnering with Roundglass Living to provide students and staff with powerful, neuroscience-backed holistic wellbeing tools that support mental, physical and emotional health.
Roundglass Living’s classroom resources integrate seamlessly into school curricula, helping students improve focus, build confidence, manage emotions and excel academically—even when facing stress and new challenges.
The Roundglass Living app provides easy access to behavioral science tools, such as mood logging, timers and reminders, along with a daily schedule of neuroscience-backed practices, like breathwork, meditation and mindfulness. The app is designed to support simple routines that help achieve wellbeing goals. No trends or quick fixes, just proven ways to build lifelong healthy habits.
Thanks to our partnership with Roundglass Living, there is no cost associated with Roundglass Living’s resources. We encourage you to
download the app
, log in with your EC email and give it a try!
If you have any questions about Roundglass Living’s classroom programs or the app, don’t hesitate to reach out via
support@roundglass.com
.
2026-27 Registration Information
Schedule an appointment with your counselor in Calendly
John Ward
High School Counselor, A-Go
jward@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3144
Kirsi Varsa
High School Counselor, Gr-M
kvarsa@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3128
Lindsey Johnson
High School Counselor, N-Z
ljohnson@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3052
Livia Matteucci
High School College Counselor, A-Go
lmatteucci@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3030
Lillian Do-Tran
High School College Counselor, Gr-M
ldotran@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3033
Samantha Dzingle
High School College Counselor, N-Z
sdzingle@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3015
Sidney Richardson
Middle School Counselor
srichardson@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3053
Lakshmi Palaniappan
Registrar
lpalaniappan@eastsidecatholic.org
425-295-3051
Kathy Silverman
Data Administrator
ksilverman@eastsidecatholic.org
tipline.eastsidecatholic.org
The tipline is a resource for Eastside Catholic School students to report anonymous and confidential tips if they are concerned about the safety and security of someone they know at or outside of school. Messages can be left at any time. The tipline is monitored by EC school administrators Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. All safety and security concerns left on this tipline are addressed as quickly as possible during the hours listed.
For immediate help:
Dial 9-1-1
Parents/Guardians:
Please contact a school administrator if you have a student safety concern.
Join Us this Summer!
Register for Summer Camp and Reserve Your Spot!
Eastside Catholic Students Build Community at NWAIS Retreat
EC students joined peers from across the PNW at the NWAIS retreat focused on leadership, identity and building a more inclusive community.
Music: It Shapes the Whole Student
At Eastside Catholic School, music is a formative experience that builds confidence, fosters connection and supports the development of the whole student.
Poet at Heart: High School English Teacher Bob Pfeiffer
From a globe-trotting childhood to the classroom, poet and English teacher Bob Pfeiffer reflects on mentorship, creativity and finding deeper purpose in high school education.
Eastside Catholic Announces 2025-26 National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Eastside Catholic School announces that senior Om Sareen has been named National Merit Scholarship Finalist, recognizing his exceptional academic achievements.
EC Student Earns February Student of the Month at Sammamish Rotary
EC Junior Molly Bowser was recognized by the Sammamish Rotary Student of the Month for February in the Visual Arts category.
Senior Asa Thompson Commits to Washington at EC Signing Day
EC senior Asa Thompson, ’26, signed his commitment to play football at the University of Washington next fall.
Eastside Catholic School Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
Eastside Catholic Recognized by College Board with Platinum distinction for AP Program
Congratulations to our 2025-26 First Semester Honor Roll Students
We are proud to share our High School 2025-26 first semester honor roll.
EC Student Earns Recognition in VFW Voice of Democracy Competition
Ninth-grade student Tarek Zaki earned second place at the Post level in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy competition.
Boys Cross Country Earns WIAA Scholastic Honor
Eastside Catholic’s boys cross country team earned second place in the WIAA Scholastic Awards Program this fall.
Senior Wassie Lugolobi Inks Commitment to Stanford at EC Signing Day
EC senior Wassie Lugolobi, ’26, signed his commitment to play football at Stanford University next fall.
EC Students Shine Through Service: Thousands of Hours Making a Difference
Service is central to the Eastside Catholic experience, bringing students together to lead with compassion, purpose and impact.
Middle School Celebrates Diversity Through Food
Eastside Catholic middle school families and faculty gathered for the annual Cultural Potluck, celebrating community and cultural traditions.
Nature, Laughter and Growth at the Eighth Grade Retreat
Eighth grade students enjoyed their annual retreat with reflection, friendship and fun along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.