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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 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 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 MoreWhy Mandarin?
“I knew that by investing in our children in this way, we were giving them a unique gift that only ZCS could provide. It would be something they could use and enjoy their whole life.” When Ben and Cara Wickstra were deciding on a pre-school for their oldest son Owen, they knew their passion for…
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 MoreNew Preschool Faculty 2023-24
Please join us in celebrating our new lead preschool teachers! Tessa Borr Preschool Teacher, Preschool Assistant A familiar face around ZCS, Tessa Borr, has moved from a preschool assistant to a lead teacher at ou… Liz Culver Threeschool Teacher, Spanish Immersion An employee at ZCS for nine years, Liz Culver, finds immense fulfillment in nurturing…
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