Our Mission Advancement team supports and advances our school's mission.
From amplifying our school's story and guiding new families as they enroll their children to fundraising, our Mission Advancement Team serves as a vital link between the school and its various stakeholders.
The Three Areas of
Our Advancement Team
ONE
Admissions &
Enrollment
TWO
Development
THREE
Marketing &
Communications
Admissions & Enrollment
Become a ZCS Family
Enrollment Timeline
- Preschool Enrollment
Preschool enrollment typically takes place in mid-January.
- Y5s & Kindergarten Enrollment
Young Fives and Kindergarten enrollment typically opens in December.
- Kindergarten -8th Grade Current Year Enrollment
We are currently accepting applications for select grades.
Financial Aid
ZCS believes everyone should have access to high-quality Christian education. We offer different types of need-based assistance that accommodate a family’s specific financial situation.
Financial aid applications are reviewed in February.
Natalia McGowen
Director of Admissions & Enrollment
nmcgowen@zcs.org | 616.772.2609
Development
Become a ZCS Supporter
Investment Areas
- General Fund -Need $334,000
To keep tuition as affordable as possible for all families.
- Financial Accessibility - Need $753,229
ZCS believes anyone who wants a Christian education for their children, and is willing to sacrifice, should be able to afford it. This year, 190 students from 126 families are receiving financial aid. Donations alone fund financial aid.
- Student Support Services & Inclusive Education - $217,500
ZCS has been a global pioneer in Christian inclusive education since 1989. Every student benefits when learners of all abilities know they belong. What a beautiful picture of the body of Christ!
- Endowment Fund - Need $450,000
As we strive to be community stewards of ZCS, we need to intentionally invest now to keep Christian education affordable for generations to come.
Frequency
- One-time Gifts
Support in any amount, at any time, helps further our mission.
- Monthly Gifts
Donors who register for automatic monthly donations, in any amount, are called "Ember Members."
Community Partners
Business Sponsors, In-kind Donations, & More
At various times throughout the year, the ZCS community relies on support from our community partners to help make our events, projects, and initiatives successful. Below are a few recurring areas of needed support.
- Events (RAMS Fest, Musicals, Grandparents Day, Legacy Event, Auction, etc.)
- Publications (The Bell, Blue Note, etc.)
- Staff Appreciation
- Student Experiences
- & Much More
Peter Jenkins
Executive Director of Advancement
pjenkins@zcs.org | 616.772.2609
How to Give
- Online
Visit zcs.org/give - Venmo
@ZeelandChristian - Check
Zeeland Chrisitan School
Mission Advancement Team
334 West Central Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464
Marketing & Communications
Amplify Our Community
Marketing
Diligently working to amplify our mission and enhance the school's visibility among our community. Beyond promotional projects, the marketing and communications team collaborates with school leadership to align marketing efforts with our long-term goals and strategic plans.
Communications
With a commitment to transparent communication, we work to ensure that our message resonates with current and prospective families, staff, alumni, donors, and the wider community.
Official ZCS communications include:
- Blue Note
- The Bell
- Official ZCS Website
- Social Media
Tiffany Kraker
Director of Marketing & Communications
tkraker@zcs.org | 616.772.2609