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NEW! Nature-based Young Fives Add-on for 2024-25
In 2017, ZCS began gathering information on the benefits of kids having more time in nature. We found that extended time outdoors led to more creative play, health benefits, higher student engagement, and the opportunity to explore God’s creation in an educational setting. With this knowledge, ZCS decided that we wanted all our students to…
Read MoreBarb J. Newman Legacy Award Recipient – Jim Heeres
The Barb J. Newman Legacy Award celebrates a lifelong commitment to fulfilling the mission of Zeeland Christian School. Last year, the award’s inaugural year, the recipient was Mrs. Newman, “Barb,” posthumously. It is with great honor and excitement we announce today the second recipient of the Barb J. Newman Legacy Award, Jim Heeres. Mr. Heeres worked at…
Read MoreTuition Assistance Threshold Lowered
God has done amazing things to make ZCS an option for many families who struggle to afford the tuition. 泽兰基督教学校 – Escuela Cristiana de Zeeland – Zeeland Christian School is the only threeschool – 8th-grade school in the Midwest where your child can learn in a Christ-centered and tri-lingual environment where all abilities are welcome…
Read MoreZeeland Christian School Announces Next Middle School Principal
Tim Paauw will be the next middle school Principal for Zeeland Christian School (ZCS). Mr. Paauw is currently the Head of School at Jenison Christian School. Before that Tim was a fourth-grade teacher at Ada Christian School from 2003-2010. Tim attended West Side Christian School through 8th grade and graduated from Calvin Christian High…
Read MoreZCS to Pay for Your Family’s Will Creation
A little over two years ago, a former ZCS parent dropped by the school and asked to meet with me (Peter). He introduced himself and said, “I don’t want ZCS to become a school for rich kids and I don’t want to ask for people for checks right now.” I was puzzled, but since I…
Read MoreZCS Adopts Next Gen Science Standards and Inquiry-Based Learning!
Karyl Morin, Dir. of Learning Innovation Curiosity, critical thinking, and active learning are alive and well in science at ZCS! Did you know that our teachers have been trained in Next Gen Science Standards (NGSS) and that ZCS has adopted a new Science curriculum based on NGSS? Phenomenal Science (K-5) and MiStar (6-8) are both…
Read MoreNew Logo for ZCS
We are excited to announce a new Zeeland Christian School logo! This new logo represents the values ZCS has always held dear while bringing a fresh and vibrant look and feel to our school. Throughout the entire history of our school, a flame has been present in each of our four logos. Symbolizing both the…
Read MorePBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Launch
We are excited to introduce our new Positive Behavior framework to ZCS: Christ-like AMOR. The ultimate goal of the framework is to bring clarity and consistency for our students and staff. The students were introduced to our Behavior Expectations on Monday. We will be intentionally acknowledging the positive behaviors that we see every day because…
Read MoreThe NEA Big Read
This year two 8th grade reading classes participated in our city-wide NEA Big Read, led by Hope College. Big Read brings our community together around books and uses this shared experience to explore book themes as a springboard to explore themes and listen to each other. Our 8th graders created two visuals exploring the book, Before…
Read MoreZeeland Christian School and Ridge Point Community Church Partner to Offer Nature Preschool Classes
We are excited to announce a new ZCS partnership with Ridge Point Community Church. We will be bringing nature preschool classes from a Christian perspective to the Holland/Zeeland area, hopefully starting Fall 2020. This past spring, Ridge Point reached out to Zeeland Christian asking them to come alongside a vision they had for the future of…
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