BLUE NOTE
2026-27 EDITION No. 09 | PUBLISHED WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS | BURN BRIGHT
Upcoming Calendar Dates //
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November 6, 2026 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Family Groups
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November 6, 2026 | NO Busing
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November 6, 2026 | TRIP
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November 11, 2026 | NO PM Busing
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November 12, 2026 | School Picture Retakes // 8th Grade Pictures
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November 13, 2026 | No School // Teacher PD Full Day
Blue Note Blurb // Bright Hope For What’s Ahead
Dear ZCS Families,
One of the things I love most about Zeeland Christian is the way our community shows up for one another. Over the past several weeks, I've been reminded again and again what a gift it is to partner with families who are so deeply invested in the lives of their children and the mission of our school.
Whether it's volunteering in classrooms, showing up for Donuts with Dads, helping make school events possible, encouraging our teachers, or finding ways to serve behind the scenes, so much of what happens at ZCS is made possible by the time, talents, and generosity of our families. Thank you for the many ways you help make this community what it is!
I also want to extend a special thank-you to everyone who participated in parent-teacher conferences. These conversations are such an important part of our partnership. They give us an opportunity to celebrate growth, better understand the needs of each child, and learn from one another. Your thoughtful questions, encouragement, feedback, and perspectives are valuable as we continue working together to help every child flourish.
Our WHY at ZCS is to provide a Christian, high-quality education that enables every child to grow into their full potential and the fullness of who God created them to be. That work is strengthened every day by the partnership between home and school. I have so much Bright Hope about what God has in store for Zeeland Christian and the children and families we will have the opportunity to serve in the years ahead!
Thank you for being part of this community, for sharing your voices and gifts, and for helping us continue to grow. I'm grateful for where we've been, encouraged by what I see happening throughout our school today, and full of hope for what's to come.
Burn Bright!
Betsy Koop
P.S. Thanks to those of you who have completed our school climate surveys. We value your feedback. If you haven’t yet done so, please click one of the links below to complete it today!
