OCCS News and Announcements
September 7, 2021
Spiritual Theme: "The Fruit of the Spirit"
Theme Song for the School Year: "Holy Spirit Living Breath of God"
Theme Verse for the School Year: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Gal. 5:22-23
Student Pictures
Pictures will be taken tomorrow, September 8 and Thursday, September 9. 

Schedule
September 8: All Preschool, Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th
grade, and 7th grade

September 9: 1st grade, 2nd grade, 6th grade, and 8th grade
Fall Society Meeting - Monday, Sept. 13, 7:30pm
Following Parent Night which starts at 6:30pm, the Fall Society Meeting for Orange City Christian School will be held at 7:30pm. Election of new board members will take place. Please reserve this date! If possible, all board nominees should be in attendance since they will be introduced before the voting. Those elected will stay and attend a short meeting following the society meeting.
Here are the board nominees:
  • First CRC: Leianna Hellinga, Phil Kuiken, Christina Zuiderveen
  • Living Water: Melinda Bylsma, Schuyler Noteboom, Sandra Nyenhuis
  • At-Large Board Member: Joe Poppema, Randy Smit, Tim Van Voorst
Absent Students
If your child will be absent for appointments, sickness, or other reasons, please let the school know about it. Parents must verify an absence by calling the school office (737-2274) or email the teacher and the office before 9:00am (office@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us).  

Due to building protocol, parents are not allowed to walk their students to the classroom if they arrive late. If a student needs assistance, office staff can walk them to their classroom.

Anna De Groot is our school nurse. If you ever need to reach her to discuss your child's health, you can call the office or email her at adegroot@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us.
TRIP News
  • NEW: School year TRIP hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 3:30pm. and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 12:30pm.
  • Discontinued: Sinclair cards are no longer available to order. There are a few on hand while supplies last.
  • Bonus: Outback Steakhouse - 3% bonus (13%) through Sept. 17
  • Bonus: Shutterfly - 2.75% bonus (11.75%) through Sept. 17
  • 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