K-4 musical, "The Amazing Grace Race":

The OCCS K-4 musical, “The Amazing Grace Race” will take off on April 18 at 7:00 pm and April 19 at 9:00 am, in the OCCS gym. K-OCCS will be reporting live from the scene with play by plays as they happen in real time. You won’t want to miss this group of runners running the race of life, following the trails that are full of twists and turns! The key to running the race successfully, following in His steps, will need to be taken to heart by everyone, even Spud, the “Couch Potato”! Come and be a part of the great cloud of witnesses as the kids are reminded that followers of Jesus don’t just sit on the sidelines but serve faithfully out of a grateful heart! A freewill offering will be taken.



“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.” Hebrews 12:1-2

One Arrow at a Time!:

We are very excited to begin the second stage of creating an archery program at OCCS. We have recently been awarded a grant from the DNR which will allow us to purchase 12 genesis bows, 5 Morrell targets, Easton arrows, and a drop curtain. We are also in the process of scheduling a training day in which the DNR will send a trainer and we will have certified basic archery instructors. Following that step we hope to order additional equipment by April 30^th with the hope that classes and after school sessions will start this fall.

Our goal is that every child from 4^th-8^th has the opportunity to participate in an organized sport that promotes “Christ in all”. We feel this can be done through concentration, focus, patience, discipline, self-control and team cohesion. 

We are over joyed with all the positive responses and are preparing for a larger number of students. Therefore, we are looking for a total of 20 bows, 10 targets along with additional arrows. There will also be additional needs such as school jerseys, banners, bow racks, arrow quivers, fletching tools, etc. With the beginning of a new program we are looking at a onetime starting amount of around $5000.00.

We would be very excited if you would consider a contribution at any of the four levels:

Needed:

Level I     Arrow level      $3.85/per arrow        10 dozen@$3.85         $462.00

Level II    Bow level        $122.00/per bow       20 bows@$122.00      $2440.00

Level III   Target level     $166.00/per target    10 targets@$166.00    $1660.00

Level IIII  Arrow curtain  $600.00/per curtain   1 curtain @$600.00     $600.00

It is our hope that this program will bring joy and a sense of accomplishment to our students through “one arrow at a time”.   If you have been blessed, and are able to contribute, all you need to do is write the donation to OCCS and it will be placed in a separate account. 

Thank you again for your prayers and support as a new program gets underway.

Sincerely,

OCCS Archery Club

Job openings for 2024-25 school year:

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

Open Positions:

• Part-time Art position
• Preschool aid - morning and/or afternoon
• 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.
• Paraprofessionals - supporting the teachers, students, and classes at our school. Possible openings at multiple grade levels (part time and full time positions are available).
• 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

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