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Student Spotlight: Charlie TenHaken
This is my 11th and final year at ZCS, and to tell you the truth, I’ve loved every year of it. The teachers have embodied Jesus to me and given me great examples to follow. They have shown me how God’s word is still alive and that God has a purpose for my life. They…
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 MoreAdditions at Zeeland Christian School Amplify Mission
ZEELAND, Mich., – Determined to equip their community, Zeeland Christian School (ZCS) leadership recently enlisted the help of a national education consultant, “Through an extensive evaluation, we received insight on the areas where we excel in addition to recommendations that will enable us to impact more families,” said Dr. Tim McAboy, Head of ZCS. These…
Read MoreZeeland Christian School Mission Statement
Mission Mandarin 泽兰基督教学校的使命是在基督教改革宗的信仰基础上，提供高质量的基督教教育。作为基督教家庭的延伸，我们协助家长承担起以基督信仰教育子女的责任。 我们的目标是在当代社会中激发学生作为基督徒的全部潜能，使学生们用爱心顺服神的意志，明白用生命服务他人的伟大意义，以及接受他们对这个世界所承担的责任。 Spanish La misión de Zeeland Christian School es brindar una educación cristiana de calidad basada en los principios de la Iglesia Reformada y su interpretación de la fe. Esto lo logramos en conjunto con la familia cristiana y como una extensión de ella, apoyando a los padres de familia en su…
Read MoreZeeland Christian School Announces Tuition Freeze for 2021-22 School Year
Historically, ZCS has increased tuition annually by 2.5 – 3.5%. This year ZCS hopes to recognize and help those families who are still affected financially by COVID-19. Through the generosity of numerous individuals and organizations and the financial assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program, the ZCS School Board is excited to announce a tuition-freeze for…
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 MoreZeeland Christian School Announces Next Elementary Principal
Betsy Koop will be the next elementary principal for Zeeland Christian School (ZCS). She will fill the opening created by the retirement of Sherri Tibbe at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Mrs. Koop taught at ZCS from 2008 – 2013, was an instructional specialist for addalingua from 2013 – 2018, and has been…
Read MoreResponse to Anti-Asian Attacks
爱上帝，爱孩子，爱学习 Ama a Dios, Ama a los niños, Ama aprender Love God, Love Kids, Love Learning At Zeeland Christian, our community is stronger because of a faculty and staff born in twelve different countries. We see God’s world through a variety of cultures. We deepen our faith through stories of commitment to sharing the good…
Read MoreCOVID Shut Down: One Year Later
As I look back on the last twelve months, I am so proud of what our teachers, students, families, board, and leadership team have accomplished.
Read MoreLike Nowhere Else
For four years, I have driven 86 miles a day to be a part of what God is doing at Zeeland Christian School. That’s 86,688 miles and 2,016 hours of commuting. As of this month, however, that’s no longer the case! My wife and I have purchased a house in Graafschap and are thrilled to…
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