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Being Shaped for God’s Purpose
Middle School is an exciting journey where students learn valuable lessons in a supportive environment while making unforgettable memories! As Makenna Hoekstra, one of our fantastic 6th-grade teachers, says, “It’s all about meeting kids where they are at and encouraging them to live into how God created them.” There’s nothing sweeter than hearing our students…
Read MoreMake An Impact Together
ZCS Families and Community, From the very first day of school, moments occur in which students begin, or continue, to connect their lives with God’s calling. Jackie Roskamp, 8th-grade teacher, set the tone for the new school year, by speaking directly to each child’s eternal significance. We recently shared this quote from Mrs. Roskamp on…
Read MoreAnnouncing the ZCS Interim Head of School
ZCS Interim Head of School Many of you have covered ZCS and its leadership in prayer over the past few months, especially as we walk through this season of transition. Thank you! Our themes of being grateful, prayerful, and thoughtful continue. Today, we are delighted to announce that Tom DeJonge, retiring superintendent of Grand Rapids…
Read MoreTaiwan Trip 2024
By: Alex Zhou As a Chinese saying goes: ”What you learn from traveling ten thousand miles is more than reading ten thousand books.” After years of dedication and hard work, 9 middle school students in the Mandarin program have been given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of Chinese culture, practice language skills,…
Read MorePhilippines Trip 2024
In 1999, GCCS and ZCS became sister-schools. This relationship has been such a blessing to both schools over the past 25 years. ZCS has had the opportunity to host GCCS staff in Zeeland on a number of occasions. In addition to this, more than ten groups of staff and students have visited GCCS over these…
Read MoreFaith Journey – Collins
Collins shares her Faith Journey at ZCS at the Pastor Appreciation Breakfast By: Collins Hoort, 8th Grader “I was asked today to talk about my faith journey at ZCS and how my teachers have influenced it. And it was really difficult for me to come up with an answer to that question. I have never…
Read MoreOur Responsibility
Having grown up attending a Christian school, I always knew I wanted to provide my children with a Christian education. Now that we’re a part of ZCS, it means much more than just choosing a Christian education, it involves investing in and immersing ourselves in the community that has been built here. Beyond being a…
Read MoreNEW! Nature-based Young Fives Add-on for 2024-25
In 2017, ZCS began gathering information on the benefits of kids having more time in nature. We found that extended time outdoors led to more creative play, health benefits, higher student engagement, and the opportunity to explore God’s creation in an educational setting. With this knowledge, ZCS decided that we wanted all our students to…
Read MoreOutstanding Service
ZCS Community, read below to learn about how eighth-grade student, Hayden Bruce, recently helped Zeeland Township Fire Department. _______________________ Zeeland, MI, On the morning of Monday, December 4, 2023, Zeeland Township Fire Department’s emergency services were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident. Due to language barriers, first responders were unable to determine if injuries were present…
Read MoreBarb J. Newman Legacy Award Recipient – Jim Heeres
The Barb J. Newman Legacy Award celebrates a lifelong commitment to fulfilling the mission of Zeeland Christian School. Last year, the award’s inaugural year, the recipient was Mrs. Newman, “Barb,” posthumously. It is with great honor and excitement we announce today the second recipient of the Barb J. Newman Legacy Award, Jim Heeres. Mr. Heeres worked at…
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