OCCS News and Announcements

February 27, 2024

Spiritual Theme: Amazing Race

February: The Team (Fellow Students)

Theme Song: Christian Hearts in Love United PH #513: 1, 2

Theme Verse: Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

You're invited to the OCCS Kindergarten Tiger Try-outs!:

Parent Meeting:

Thursday, March 7 @ 5:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Round-up:

Friday, March 8 (two sessions)

Session One: 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Session Two: 1:45-3:15 p.m.

Register now for Kindergarten Round up as we prepare for the arrival of your child to start Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you have questions, please contact the school office at 737-2274.

Hearing Rechecks:

Hearing rechecks will be March 11. Please contact Nurse Anna at adegroot@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us with any questions.

OCCS Spring Book Fair is Open!

Exciting news! Our Spring Book Fair is now open, and we invite you to embark on a literary adventure with us. A percentage of each book ordered will go toward your child's teacher who can order books for their classroom. Please consider ordering through this link https://pfpages.com/store/orange-city-christian-school

Job openings for 2024-25 school year:

OCCS is looking to fill a few positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants should send a resume and completed application to the office or you may email it to Jason Alons, jalons@orangecitychristian.net.

Open Positions:

Kitchen Manager (part time)- tasks include managing a team of cooks, ordering food, creating menus, completing paperwork, organizing trainings, etc to provide well-rounded delicious meals for our students.
Director of Learning - Full time administration role with tasking including working with a curriculum team to choose and implement curriculum school-wide, reporting to the education committee, organizing and supporting behavior plans for students, observing, supporting, and growing teachers, organizing and finding substitutes, and other administrative tasks creating a positive learning environment at our school.
Possible full-time elementary teacher position - Grade level could be 1st through 4th grade.
Paraprofessionals - supporting the teachers, students, and classes at our school. Possible openings at multiple grade levels.
PE Teacher - Full-time PE teacher for grades K-8
Custodians - Full time and a part-time custodian

TRIP News

Raise Days - February 29 & March 1

Get ready for spring with two days of big bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards.

Things to know:

Limited-time bonuses
Bonuses apply exclusively to eGift cards and reloaded gift cards
Participants must have an online account to participate

School year TRIP hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 3:30pm. and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm.
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

Orange City Christian School is a biblically-based community that partners with parents, educating hearts and minds to serve in Christ's Kingdom.