Deep Joy: Ireland to Michigan
by Simon Morrow, ZCS 8th-grade teacher I love ZCS! I have known about this place for about 10 years, but I only moved to the US and started working at ZCS in July 2023. Being in a place where I can help students to explore what it means to truly experience Jesus, while also preparing…
Read MoreBrumation: God’s Naturally Amazing Design
by Katy Bosch, ZCS Nature-Rich Teacher Nature-based learning is: Learning in nature Learning about nature Learning with nature This week, we had an opportunity to learn with nature when we discovered one of our toads on the playscape in the early, cooler morning. Students were marveling at their toad friend, wondering: “Is it alive?” “Is it breathing?”…
Read MoreThy Kingdom Come: Engaging the Whole Student in Middle School
Written by Ben Kapenga, 7th Grade Teacher + ZCS Parent When Jesus taught his disciples to pray the Lord’s Prayer, he offered not only a set of words but a vision for how God’s people might live. “Thy kingdom come” stands out as both a prayer and a calling. It invites us to experience life…
Read MoreHeritage Country Open House
Yesterday, our 4th and 5th-grade immersion classes invited elementary students from our English, Spanish, and Mandarin classrooms to experience and explore Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, and China—right here at ZCS. Yesterday, our 4th and 5th-grade immersion classes welcomed elementary students from our English, Spanish, and Mandarin classrooms to take a cultural journey through Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico,…
Read MoreAnnouncing Our Next Head of School
Dear Zeeland Christian Community, Thank you for covering ZCS and its leadership in prayer over the past few months, especially in this season of transition. In partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education, and after a prayerful and thorough nationwide search process, the Board of Trustees is delighted to announce Betsy Koop…
Read MoreTeaching and Learning Through a Reformed Lens
By: Katy Rozema, Director of Teaching and Learning Recently, our Board of Trustees, Leadership Team, and Staff have had a lot of conversations about teaching and, therefore, learning from a Reformed perspective at Zeeland Christian School. What a wonderful conversation to engage in! These discussions have reminded us of the deep privilege and responsibility we…
Read MoreCaring for Others
An unspoken bond brings together students from across grade levels as they listen, laugh, and learn with one another in what we call Family Groups. In these groups, 1st through 8th-grade students walk side-by-side, studying the Bible together, sharing laughter, and lifting each other up through everyday challenges. This spirit of mentorship—caring for those who…
Read MoreLegacy Event 2024
The Legacy Event celebrates the lasting impact of Zeeland Christian School across generations while raising funds to ensure current and future families have access to affordable Christian education through the ZCS endowment fund. Each year, the event features a special theme, and this year’s theme was Igniting Service. “Igniting Service” was chosen because serving others…
Read MoreBeing 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…
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