OCCS News and Announcements

March 12, 2024

Spiritual Theme: Amazing Race

March: The Endurance (The Life-Long Race)

Theme Song: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Lift Up Your Hearts #330

Theme Verse: Isaiah 40:29-31,”He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

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.

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).

TRIP News

  • 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.

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