Why 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…

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Staff Spotlight: Melissa Wire

“But more importantly, I believe that by teaching them about God’s love and grace, we can instill in them a foundation of faith that will guide them throughout their lives no matter where they live in the world.” With a strong love for early childhood education and Chinese culture, Melissa Wire brings a unique perspective…

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Zeeland Christian School Announces Next Elementary Principal

Betsy Koop will be the next elementary principal for Zeeland Christian School (ZCS). She will fill the opening created by the retirement of Sherri Tibbe at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Mrs. Koop taught at ZCS from 2008 – 2013, was an instructional specialist for addalingua from 2013 – 2018, and has been…

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Response to Anti-Asian Attacks

爱上帝,爱孩子,爱学习 Ama a Dios, Ama a los niños, Ama aprender  Love God, Love Kids, Love Learning At Zeeland Christian, our community is stronger because of a faculty and staff born in twelve different countries. We see God’s world through a variety of cultures. We deepen our faith through stories of commitment to sharing the good…

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Weibao Zhang: To Teach Children to Love God and His Word

爱上帝,爱孩子,爱学习 Ama a Dios, Ama a los niños, Ama aprender  Love God, Love Kids, Love Learning Weibao Zhang – 4th & 5th Mandarin Immersion  Weibao (Way-baow), or Zhang Laoshi (Jahng La-ow-shur) as known by the students, is an energetic, kind teacher with a heart for the Lord. One of Weibao’s favorite things about teaching is…

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