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Parking Update // Please keep handicapped parking spaces accessible for vehicles displaying a handicap placard or plate. This includes drop off and pick up times. Please be aware and stay clear of our new crosswalks near Lindy and across from the preschool lot. We need to keep that area open to maintain visibility for both pedestrians and drivers. 

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Save the Date! //  October 9, 2026  ZCS Walk-a-thon

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MS Robotics // We are excited to be starting our 2026 season of FIRST Robotics at Zeeland Christian Middle School.  The FIRST Robotics Team is open to 6th-8th Grade Students that are interested in learning about Engineering Design and Programming.  Students will work alongside industry professionals to learn basic engineering skills.  Robotics is a Fall Activity that will meet twice a week.  For more information or to inquire about signing up, please visit our team website at: https://team107robotics.weebly.com/middle-school-teams.html.  We will be closing the sign up form Wednesday, September 9th at 5:00pm.  Please note that space is limited and priority for joining the team will be given to past students first.

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ZCMS After Hours // ZCMS After Hours is a new after-school program where middle school students can build practical skills, explore new interests, earn certifications, and learn from talented members of the ZCS community.

Throughout the year, we hope to offer certification courses, multi-session classes, and hands-on workshops led by staff, parents, family members, and community members. After Hours connects students with real-world learning, new experiences, and trusted adults who are eager to share what they know.

Explore ZCMS After Hours opportunities and register here.

Stay tuned as new opportunities are added, and consider what skill, hobby, or passion you might be able to share with our students!

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Registration Is Now Open! // Legacy Event | Thursday, November 5, 2026

For generations, God has worked through Zeeland Christian School to shape lives, strengthen families, and prepare kids to shine His light in the world. The Legacy Event is an opportunity for our community to gather, celebrate that faithfulness, and invest in the bright hope of generations still to come.

This year, we are honored to welcome Ray Vander Laan, founder of That the World May Know and longtime Holland Christian Schools Bible teacher. The evening will also include the presentation of the Barb J. Newman Legacy Award.

Funds raised will support the ZCS Endowment, helping keep Christ-centered education accessible to families today and well into the future.

The Legacy Event is more than a tradition. It is a meaningful evening of fellowship, inspiration, and shared vision for everyone who cares deeply about the mission of Zeeland Christian. If you are new to ZCS, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families and experience the heart behind our broader mission.

Register today and help ZCS Burn Bright for generations to come!

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Parent Book Discussion // ZCS Parents, join us for a discussion on the book “The Tech Wise Family” by Andy Crouch on September 15 at 7pm in the media center. Bring a friend, meet other parents! If you don’t get through the whole book, come anyways! Snacks provided. Please fill out this form if you’re planning to join us!

https://forms.gle/s8Wyip4RB44WKgJ39

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Nurse Fun Run // Holland Hospital invites all students, families, friends and faculty to join us for the 14th annual School Nurse Fun Run at Kollen Park (new location) on Thu, Oct 1, at 6 PM.

This non-competitive event is for everyone, at any fitness level, offering both a 5K run route and 1.5 mile walk/run route.Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health. This could be a physical challenge, a change in eating habits, or starting a new wellness activity. Use code at checkout: funrun26

Register by Sep 7 to vote for the 2026 Fun Run shirt color & guarantee a shirt!

Online registration closes on September 28th. Walk-in registration will be available at the event starting at 5 PM. Sign up ASAP to guarantee a t-shirt.

Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Holland/SchoolNurse5KRunwalk

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1452309953324968

Event webpage: https://www.hollandhospital.org/schoolnurserun

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Unified Soccer // Unified Sports is a program through Special Olympics that brings students with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities together on the same team.

• Athletes: Students with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Unified Partners: Students without disabilities who play alongside athletes as teammates

This program builds friendships, promotes inclusion, and helps students grow through shared experiences in sports.

If you are interested in learning more about how to get your child involved with this program please fill out our interest form (https://forms.gle/TFNCvtBpoeKD3rCm9) or email Molly Litty at mlitty@zcs.org

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Odyssey of the Mind Coaches Needed // Zeeland Christian School is seeking two energetic and creative Elementary Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Coaches for the 2026–2027 school year. As a paid coach, you will guide a team of elementary students through spontaneous and long-term creative problem-solving challenges, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation. Please contact Kristi Van Dyk (kvandyk@zcs.org) for more information.

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Travel Opportunity // We’re excited to share more information about an upcoming culturally immersive trip to Peru this summer, offered in partnership with Travec.

If your family is interested in learning more about the trip, we invite you to join one of two upcoming virtual information sessions:

• September 8 at 12:00 p.m.
• September 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Both sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the itinerary, experience, and what families can expect on this incredible journey.

If you’re interested, please sign up for the virtual session that works best for you using the link below:

SIGN-UP LINK

We hope you’ll join us and learn more about this exciting opportunity to experience Peru together!

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Reminder // Illness/Sickness Policy: When To Keep Your Child Home

• A fever of 100 degrees or higher:  Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine before returning to school.
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea:  Your child must be free of vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
• A child that seems ill: If your child seems unusually tired, pale, difficult to wake, has a headache or body aches, is confused or irritable, and/or lacks a normal appetite, please keep him/her home. Your child must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

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REMINDER: ZCS Apparel Store is NOW ALWAYS OPEN

Orders are processed on the 15th and 30th of each month. https://zeelandchristian.deco-schools.com/

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