Raise up a child in the way of the Lord and he will not depart from it when he is old (Proverbs 22:6) 

A child is educated not only through academics, but also in the lessons of life. That is the premise of Our Lady of Consolation School, a tradition in Catholic education for grades K-6 since 1968. Recently we have grown to include Preschool and seventh and eighth grades.

For more than 30 years, Our Lady of Consolation has served as a beacon of faith and knowledge to area families eager to enlighten the hearts and minds of young learners. Throughout the years, Our Lady of Consolation has been a place where Christian values are not only taught, but instilled. Here educators share a love of God and a passion for guiding each child’s spiritual and academic journey. It is a place where trust and respect go hand-in-hand.

These are the so-called formative years, and for good reason. Children are seeking, probing, and uncovering the basics – and complexities – of life. At Our Lady of Consolation, we believe in nurturing life-long learners both in and outside of the classroom. That is why our quest for knowledge and innovation remain fresh and constant.

Strong spiritual principles guide this approach, making religious education the heart of our school program. Our faith is incorporated into everything from daily prayer to student-planned liturgies, as well as a host of community outreach and stewardship efforts.

Academic excellence is a hallmark of Our Lady of Consolation School and is reflected by our comprehensive, quality curriculum endorsed by the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids and accredited by the Michigan Non-public School Accrediting Association. As such, we are committed to providing strong academic programs that meet the needs of students today while preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Our Preschool-8 education program includes language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, as well as art, music and physical education. The quality curriculum is enhanced through state-of-the-art computer technology and programming, available in each classroom as well as through our Computer Lab.

From the classroom to the playground, we pride ourselves on offering a loving haven for Catholic learning and living. At Our Lady of Consolation, we are more than a school. We are an extension of your Christian home – small enough to feel like family, though large enough to respond to individualized needs. We are all this and more within an environment designed to foster knowledge and celebrate achievement, embrace childhood and discover faith.

What do people say about us?

"Mr. Varner and the teachers have always gone above and beyond the call to love and understand each student and their needs. Mrs. Swartz is an awesome secretary!"
~ Michelle Blundy

"OLC helped to prolong our students innocence."
~ Ginny Eltzroth

"We’ve given up expensive vacations and forfeited shoeboxes full of family-trip photos to pay for a Catholic education. What our children have been given instead is a wealth of Christian values that are used daily and a lasting set of teachings that enrich their academic and spiritual lives."
~ Mary Ellen Clark

"BY sending my child to OLC, I know that her education and everyday interactions will have a firm basis in God. I know her educational goals can be reached here, anywhere, but her spiritual growth will be shaped by all of you. I look forward to being a part of this OLC family!"
~ Julie Foley

Our Lady of Consoaltion is an outstanding school with fabulous staff and faculty.
~ Unknown

"I am grateful to God and Our Lady of Consolation Parish and school that my children can receive a Christ-centered education. We are extremely blessed to have our children at OLC."
~ Unknown

"Thursday Mass continues to be a highlight of OLC!"
~ Julie Foley

"I love that at our school the Catholic faith is not only being taught, but modeled everyday in the classrooms, the Church, school activities, the lunchroom, and on the playground."
~ Unknown