This episode of The Fulcrum Point is all about building faith–putting a spotlight on the effort to open the first Catholic high school serving the Northern Deanery of the Archdiocese of Seattle, covering Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties. Set to open in fall 2027, the school is a historic expansion of Catholic education in northwestern Washington, and a bold undertaking at a time when many Catholic schools across the country are closing or consolidating.
Host Brian Callanan speaks with Amy Hall of the Fulcrum Foundation and school board chair Bridget Rauvola about how the idea took shape, what a feasibility study revealed, and how pastors, parish leaders, volunteers, and families built momentum behind the project. Their conversations highlight a massive amount of community support, including roughly $2 million in pledges raised before the school had established its own nonprofit status.
Director of implementation Andy Remien looks ahead to the practical work of opening the school, from launching at Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Bellingham to shaping enrollment, curriculum, and a future permanent campus. The episode also examines the school’s proposed four-day week, its potential benefits for regional Catholic elementary schools, and the process of choosing a permanent name (and mascot!) for the high school.
Join host Brian Callanan in this second episode of Season 3, as The Fulcrum Point brings you a story about faith, innovation, and community commitment. This podcast is brought to you by the Fulcrum Foundation.