June 1, 2020
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
Report Cards
Report cards and any projects handed in during the last drop off will be available for pick up on June 2 . You will be able to enter school by the office to pick up report cards.

Please take care of unpaid bills (music, lunch, other). This will need to be done or you will not be able to pick up report cards. This does not include tuition.

If you have library books to return, you can leave those in the office.
Office reopening
The office will reopen on Tuesday, June 2. You will not be allowed to enter the building past the office. We would ask that no more than three guests be in the office at any time and that you maintain social distancing while in the office. This is subject to change based on recommendations from the governor.

Office hours for the summer will be Monday through Thursday from 7:45am to 12:15pm.
TRIP Process
With the office reopening, you will be able to stop in and buy TRIP during office hours. Starting June 2, there will be a table in the entryway for you to stop and fill out the TRIP form before coming into the office. Once your form is ready, you can proceed into the office to have the order filled. You can also find the TRIP order form online to fill out before you come to school.

Additonal TRIP News
  • Summer TRIP hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:45am - 12:15pm.
  • Change: Nederlanders gift cards are good only at the Orange City restaurant.
  • Change: Pizza Hut gift cards will now be a plastic gift card with a value of $25.00. The rebate is still 10%.
  • Casey's General Store: If you use Casey's gift cards, please review the attached link: Caseys General Store.
  • Find information about the OCCS TRIP program on our website by clicking the following link: OCCS TRIP Website
  • Need help on how to use the Shop with Scrip Website or My Scrip Wallet? Click here for step by step instructions: Family Ordering Guide

GUFS Program
We are planning for next school year, and a big part of that is the GUFS program we have at OCCS. Knowing that we ended the school year in a different way, we are hoping that the GUFS program will be helpful for your family to get your child Geared Up For School! GUFS is our summer school program that is designed to review concepts taught the prior year and look ahead to what is going to be taught the current year. Depending on classroom teachers, this was emailed to the whole class, or to students that they referred.  This year, we are opening it up to more students because we understand that the end of the year was a strange one ! Here is the link to the form, if you have any questions either email your child's classroom teacher or Erin Driesen at  edriesen@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us   We would appreciate prompt sign up so that we can plan for our program. Thanks! 

NICSTO (Northwest Iowa Christian School Tuition Organization) Scholarship for 2020-21
Included is the updated information for NICSTO applications as well as income guidelines. Please apply if you fit the guidelines or are close to the guideline. This is a wonderful program. Please have your application back at the office by June 30. No late applications will be accepted. Thanks!

Remember to turn in your 2019 1040 tax return .

Click here for form: Link to NICSTO Form

2020-21 School calendar
Please use the attached link to view the calendar for the next school year:

Registration dates are set for August 6 and 17.

This the current approved calendar. It is subject to change if we are required to do so.
Sports Physical Forms
For students entering 7th and 8th grade in the fall, you will need to turn in a Sport Physical form and a Concussion form if you plan to play middle school sports. A new form is needed every year. The forms are attached or you can pick them up in the office. Forms are due by registration in August.
Future 7th grade students
Before students begin 7th grade, we are required to have an updated immunization form. There are 2 vaccines required before entering 7th grade: an additional Tdap booster and the meningitis vaccine. Please turn in an updated form by registration in August.

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