OCCS News and Announcements
February 21, 2023
Spiritual Theme: Blessed to be a Blessing
Theme Song: Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Theme Verse: Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
5th-8th grade students: concentrated studies service project !!! 
We are teaming up with One Body One Hope in Liberia, West Africa. OCCS students are encouraged to donate a pair of USED (good condition) boy or girl tennis shoes, soccer cleats or girls sandals to give to K-12th grade students in Liberia. Please bring the shoes to school by or on Thursday, February 23.
New Position - 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 by March 3, 2023.
Brick & Hammer Challenge
The challenge ends on Today, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. when we bring in the buckets one last time to the bank and see which grade's strategy worked the best. Remember...you can participate via Venmo (@OCCSFundraising) as well! Simply indicate which grade you are giving towards and if you're adding bricks (positive totals) or hammers (negative totals)!
Kindergarten Preview & Parent Meeting
Kindergarten Preview will be March 16! If your child is in our preschool program we will transition them into the rooms at school and back. We will have a morning preview from 8:30-9:30 and an afternoon preview from 12:45-1:45. If your child does not attend Covenant Kids preschool please RSVP for the preview by March 9 and enter the building by the office. We will have a parent meeting to briefly go over our kindergarten program at 5:00 pm in Mrs. Wolf’s classroom that night and answer questions you may have. Parents please enter through the west doors of the building.
Chapel Date Change
February's chapel has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 7 at 9:20am. Our 8th grade is taking their class trip to Des Monies on Feb 28, so we have postponed chapel one week.
Preschool and Cubs Care have been Extended for the 22-23 school year
We are extending the Covenant Kids preschool year to correlate with the rest of the school. The new end date will be May 25, 2023 the same as the last day of OCCS. Cubs Care will also continue until May 24, 2023. We believe this will be a huge benefit to our preschool students and their families.
Kindergarten in the 4th Quarter
With the start of the 4th quarter on March 20th, Kindergarten class will begin going to school the full week Monday through Friday.
Preschool Registration
Preschool Registration will be Thursday, Feb. 23 from 5-6pm, for parents only. Doors will open at 4:30, there will be no pre-registration. If you are unable to attend registration night, come to the office after Thursday, Feb 23 to get your child registered. Questions about paperwork and the process can be directed to Lori in the office lwassenaar@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us or Mr. Alons jalons@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us. Questions about Covenant Kids Preschool can be directed to the teacher, Anna azeutenhorst@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us