News & Announcements

OCCS News and Announcements

March 7, 2023

Spiritual Theme: Blessed to be a Blessing

Theme Song: Like a River Glorious

Theme Verse: Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

Chapel Today

Morning Preschool and 4th grade will be leading chapel today at 9:20. Here is the link if you are unable to join us. Chapel Link

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week

Monday through Friday both staff and students will be participating in activities that bless each other with random acts of kindness. Such activities will include kindness related devotions, a game of tag, a game of bingo for the teachers and kindness visuals in our hallways. It is our hope that students will feel blessed as they bless others.

2nd Grade Art on Display

2nd Grade ceramic sculptures are now on display at the Orange City Public Library until Tuesday, March 21. Students were asked to form a favorite creature from God’s creation. Take time to take a look!

Grandparents Day

Please save the date for OCCS Grandparents Day April 21, 2023 9am to Noon More information can be found on the attached flyer.

Save the Date Flyer

5th - 8th Band Concert at OCCS

The band concert this year will be held at OCCS in the gym starting at 7pm. After the concert you are invited to the hallways of OCCS where 7th & 8th grade students will be sharing their 2023 History day boards. We also have several performances and a website that will be shared.

The Herzog Foundation Teacher of the Year Award

The Herzog Foundation annually honors Christian educators with a Teacher of the Year award. The nomination period for this year’s award is now open and runs through Friday, March 10. If you are interested in nominating one of Orange City Christian’s wonderful teachers please do so here!

Mr. De Jong will be submitting nominations based on input from our students so if you have any comments to add about certain teachers, please email him at tdejong@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us. If you would prefer to submit your recommendation anonymously, use the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/M5VGtEiGe6L94VzD6.

Available Positions - Resource Teacher

Orange City Christian School is expanding its resource department and is looking at adding another resource teacher. If you or someone you know is interested, please send your resume and application to jalons@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us. Application Packet

NO Costume Exchange this year

The city is not hosting the traditional costume exchange this year for tulip time. If you are in need of a costume for Tulip Festival, please be aware you will need to make other arrangements.