Posts by Selena Van Klompenberg
Staff Spotlight: Melissa Wire
“But more importantly, I believe that by teaching them about God’s love and grace, we can instill in them a foundation of faith that will guide them throughout their lives no matter where they live in the world.” With a strong love for early childhood education and Chinese culture, Melissa Wire brings a unique perspective…
Read MoreWorld Language: Lindsey Slenk
After studying abroad in Mexico and spending a summer working for Young Life (Vida Joven) in Costa Rica, Lindsey Slenk found her way back to Zeeland Christian School, this time as a teacher. Since returning to ZCS 15 years ago, Lindsey has taught every grade level from preschool through 8th grade. “Each grade…
Read MoreStanding Stone Society Member: The Schrotenboers
Making a will or estate plan, or updating it, is something that most of us have on our to-do list. However, we tend to put it off since we always figure we can do it later. If you have a heart for giving to ZCS and are due for estate plan work anyway, why not…
Read MorePeters Family
“Mom, I think I might actually LIKE School.” When the school year first started our kids clearly noticed the differences between their old school and ZCS. They now read their Bibles on their own, offer to pray at dinner, and are asking so many deeper questions about faith and what they’re learning about the Bible.…
Read MoreKendra Laarman – Preschool
“I think I always have them in mind, whether shopping, or walking in the woods, or reading. I often stop to pick something up to share with them, or an idea comes to me that I’d like to
try in the classroom.”
Student Spotlight: Kayleigh VanDyk
At ZCS we have the amazing opportunity of learning 3 different languages. Knowing English, you can speak to 17% of the world. Knowing English and Spanish, you can speak to 25% of the world. Knowing English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, you can speak to 40% percent of the world. I don’t know about you, but…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Amaya Laarman
Amaya Laarman shares her ZCS experience at the Legacy Event, November 2022 Zeeland Christian has been my school since I started in Preschool. I’ve had so many fun opportunities, friendships, teachers, and classes. I always know I will be safe and loved when I come to school. In all of my core subjects, the ZCS…
Read MoreThe NEA Big Read
This year two 8th grade reading classes participated in our city-wide NEA Big Read, led by Hope College. Big Read brings our community together around books and uses this shared experience to explore book themes as a springboard to explore themes and listen to each other. Our 8th graders created two visuals exploring the book, Before…
Read MoreZeeland Christian School and Ridge Point Community Church Partner to Offer Nature Preschool Classes
We are excited to announce a new ZCS partnership with Ridge Point Community Church. We will be bringing nature preschool classes from a Christian perspective to the Holland/Zeeland area, hopefully starting Fall 2020. This past spring, Ridge Point reached out to Zeeland Christian asking them to come alongside a vision they had for the future of…
Read MoreHarvey and Jennie Jongekrijg’s Legacy Story and Gift
Jennie and Harvey Jongekrijg were champions of Christian education throughout West Michigan. They did this with their time, talents, and treasures. They made their living working a farm in Borculo. Their dedication was primarily in using their resources to furthering God’s kingdom. Harvey was a founding planner/originator and school board member of Borculo Christian School.…
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