OCCS News and Announcements

November 14, 2023

Spiritual Theme: Amazing Race

November: The Hurdles (Trouble)

Theme Song: Day by Day

Theme Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:16 & 17 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Through outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

Pajama Day:

Wednesday is pajama day! Your child can wear pajamas or comfy clothes to celebrate reading for the month of November.

Middle School Fall Concert:

The fall concert for ALL 5th-8th graders is next week Monday, November 20 at 7:00 in the OCCS gym. Students will need to wear dress clothes for the concert.

Moms in Prayer:

Moms, we have been give a very special privilege and opportunity to pray for our children right here and now. We are blessed to be able to pray without hesitation or fear. If you are able, please come to the MIP meeting on MONDAY mornings from 8:30-9:30am in the OCCS Art Room.


Our children are gifts from God's hands. Please come and pray for them and witness God's power as they fulfill the plan and purpose that God has prepared for them. It is an immeasurable blessing to sit shoulder to shoulder with another mom and agree together in prayer over her children.


Questions - please contact Monique Cooley at mocooley124@gmail.com

K-4 Fall Music Concert:

The K-4 students will be singing and playing and PRAISING God on November 30, at 7:00 pm in the OCCS gym. This will be a night of showcasing some of the fun things we do in music class for parents, grandparents and friends. We are so thankful for the wonderful music facilities we have been blessed with and are hoping that others at OCCS will soon be blessed with needed additions, too. Because we want to pay it forward, the K-4 kids are asking for a donation, big or small, to the OCCS building project, in lieu of an offering for the music department that evening. 



We are looking forward to celebrating "All Things Bright and Beautiful" with you on November 30!

NICSTO Donations:

Northwest Iowa Christian School Tuition Organization (NICSTO) is receiving contributions to provide tuition assistance to those who qualify. Anyone who contributes will receive a 75% tax credit up to the total amount of Iowa income tax that he/she pays. For example, if you donate $2,000 to NICSTO, your state income tax liability will be reduced by $1500 while NICSTO uses your contribution to help qualified students attend a Christian school. Our school still needs close to $240,000 before the end of the year. 


We encourage you to participate AND let others who live in the state of Iowa know about it. This is also a great benefit to those in their upper 60s and 70s who wish to bless others and receive the tax credit. It’s a win-win situation, for those who give and to those who receive! What a privilege to be able to use some of our state tax dollars for non-public education! You may also donate non-cash items such as grain, stocks and securities. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Van Velzen at 712-348-6106 (NICSTO Treasurer) or Mr. Alons at 737-2274 or stop by the school office. The donation forms are also available on the school website under "Donate Now", "Support Us", then "NICSTO Contribution Form.”

TRIP News

TRIP Options

When you purchase gift cards through our TRIP program to use for groceries, gas, household expenses, or gifts for others, you accumulate a balance that you can use for more than just your tuition balance at OCCS.


Stop in the office to fill your order and re-designate the distribution of your balance if you wish!

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Raise Days

  • Shop the biggest eGift card bonus event of the year
  • Take your budget futher and earn on all your holiday shopping with 100+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards.

Things to know:

  • Limited-time bonuses, November 16-17 only
  • Bonuses apply exclusively to eGift cards and reloaded gift cards
  • Participants must have an online account to participate

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  • 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

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