OCCS News and Announcements

September 21, 2023

Spiritual Theme: Amazing Race

Theme Song: By Faith

Theme Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:24 & 25 "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever."

Kickoff Chapel:

Reminder: The OCCS & TRIP office will be closed today from 11:00am-3:20pm for the "Amazing Race" kickoff chapel.

Job opening:

Orange City Christian School is looking to fill a position for a Classroom Aide for the 2023-24 school year. Applicants should complete the Staff Application Form. If you or someone you know is interested, please send your resume and application to jalons@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us.

Tuition Statements/ESA Information:

If your student qualified for the ESA, the first distribution of ESA Funds was made late August, for half of the Tuition + Registration Fee due.  OCCS will submit an updated tuition balance to Odyssey in Dec/January, to initiate the second payout to OCCS. This payment will be for the remaining half of the ESA funds available, or the remaining balance of tuition. (if less than amount available). Any ESA funds not used for tuition this year will remain in your student’s account for future years.

Food Service Reminders:

We encourage families to add enough money to your account for at least 1 month's worth of meals for each of your students. Payments can be made to OCCS Food Service by cash, check or Venmo (please list Food Service in the memo).

TRIP News:

  • Raise Days Promotion: Earn big with special bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards, September 21-22. Bonuses apply exclusively to eGift cards and reloaded gift cards.
  • New: Woudstras gift cards are now available. in $25, $50 and $100 cards at 5%. They will no longer be accepting White TRIP cash. You also have the option to pay your bill in the office and a check will be sent to them less the 5% rebate amount.
  • School year TRIP hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 3:30pm. and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 12:30pm.
  • Find information about the OCCS TRIP program on our website by clicking the following link: OCCS TRIP Website
  • Need help using the RaiseRight app? Check out the following webpage for more information: https://www.raiseright.com/
Orange City Christian School
712-737-2274 | 604 Third St. SW | www.orangecitychristian.net
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