Stories
Student Spotlight: Charlie TenHaken
This is my 11th and final year at ZCS, and to tell you the truth, I’ve loved every year of it. The teachers have embodied Jesus to me and given me great examples to follow. They have shown me how God’s word is still alive and that God has a purpose for my life. They…
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…
Read MoreAdditions at Zeeland Christian School Amplify Mission
ZEELAND, Mich., – Determined to equip their community, Zeeland Christian School (ZCS) leadership recently enlisted the help of a national education consultant, “Through an extensive evaluation, we received insight on the areas where we excel in addition to recommendations that will enable us to impact more families,” said Dr. Tim McAboy, Head of ZCS. These…
Read MoreZCS Welcomes New School Resource Officer
We are thankful for our partnership with the Zeeland Police Department and their commitment to keeping our school and community safe. At ZCS, we are assigned a School Resource Officer to protect the safety and security of our students, staff, and campus. In addition, they attend many school academic and sporting events and act as…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Cindy Arendsen
After 30 years of teaching, Cindy Arendsen continues to build a legacy of loving God, loving kids, and loving learning. In her time at Zeeland Christian, Cindy has taught preschool and kindergarten, and is currently teaching first grade. When asked what she looks forward to most about coming to work each day, she shares, “I…
Read MoreZCS Family Spotlight: The Hamilton Family
When Kevin and Kristen Hamilton relocated to West Michigan with their family in the fall of 2020, they did so with their hopes set high on Zeeland Christian. Previously, they’d called central New Jersey home for 14 years, but Michigan drew their attention as they searched for a better educational opportunity for their children. The…
Read MoreHead of School Note 1.19.22
Parents and Guardians, Reflecting on our first few weeks back to school after the holidays, I am encouraged by the many acts of kindness, the sense of family, and the spirit of teamwork I witness each day. It hasn’t been an “easy” beginning to the new year, and yet, the spirit of God and his…
Read MoreHead of School Note 8.25.21
ZCS Community, Allow me for a moment to have this proud administrator moment: I’m beginning my 20th year in Christian school leadership, and yesterday was the best first day of school I ever experienced. I walked around the entire day beaming like a proud parent as I watched the students interact with their friends, teachers establish rhythms…
Read MoreZeeland Christian School Mission Statement
Mission Mandarin 泽兰基督教学校的使命是在基督教改革宗的信仰基础上，提供高质量的基督教教育。作为基督教家庭的延伸，我们协助家长承担起以基督信仰教育子女的责任。 我们的目标是在当代社会中激发学生作为基督徒的全部潜能，使学生们用爱心顺服神的意志，明白用生命服务他人的伟大意义，以及接受他们对这个世界所承担的责任。 Spanish La misión de Zeeland Christian School es brindar una educación cristiana de calidad basada en los principios de la Iglesia Reformada y su interpretación de la fe. Esto lo logramos en conjunto con la familia cristiana y como una extensión de ella, apoyando a los padres de familia en su…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Morgan Swartz
Written by Megan Smith Morgan Swartz started teaching at Zeeland Christian School 7 years ago, right after graduating from the teaching program at Calvin University. Her first time walking into ZCS, she knew it was where she was meant to be. Immediately feeling God’s presence all around, she knew how special the school. Before Morgan…
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