Possible No School Friday:

With many staff and families who want to support the Unity boys at state, if the boys win on Thursday, March 7, the board has given permission for no school on Friday, March 8. However, if the boys lose on Thursday, then school will proceed as usual on Friday.

Orange City Christian Art Show:

You are invited to stop by and check out art students creations on display at the Northwestern College Te Paske Gallery in the Korver Visual Arts Center now through March 13.

Mark your calendars for the public reception on Wednesday, March 13th at 7:00 pm to celebrate the hard work of our students!

Spring apparel sale is live:

The sale will close at 11 PM on Monday, March 18. We're excited to offer new designs and new apparel options again this semester! If you have any questions please contact Helen Zeutenhorst (Helen.zeutenhorst@dordt.edu) or Kari De Jong (kariann89@hotmail.com)

https://712customdesigns.com/collections/orange-city-christian-tigers-apparel

Spring Sports Forms:

Reminder: If your student plans to participate in spring sports, please make sure a physical and concussion form has been completed within the last 12 months. Forms can be found on our school website and turned into the front office once completed.

Register to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/cyMYTguPqT7fMZvu5

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

(If there is no school on Friday, March 8, Kindergarten Roundup will be moved to April 5 with one morning session from 9:00-10:30. If the Unity boys lose on Thursday, March 7, we will have it as currently scheduled on Friday, March 8. Our Parent Meeting will still be Thursday, March 7 at 5:30pm).

Hearing Rechecks:

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

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 tasks that could include working with a curriculum team to choose and implement curriculum school-wide, reporting to the education committee, overseeing student discipline, 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
• Custodian - (Full time) - OCCS is looking to hire a full-time custodian for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking to fill the position before this school year ends to help with the transition over the summer months.
• Part time Cleaning Position - 3 1/2 to 4 hours per day (preferred hours 2:00-5:30pm) general cleaning duties. 6 weeks during the summer leading 3-4 high school kids in summer cleaning (5 hours per day).

• 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.