"In the same way, LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
COME VISIT JCS!
Jenison Christian School is scheduling group tours on January 12, 14, 18, 20, 26, or 28 for NEW prospective families. Sign up today and upon completion of either a group tour or private tour, your name will automatically be entered into a drawing to WIN a $250 non-transferable tuition voucher! A tour gives you the opportunity to see our classrooms, meet teachers, ask questions, and get excited about the programs that Jenison Christian has to offer your family.

  • Click HERE to sign up today for a group tour!
  • Group tours are every 30 minutes between 4:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Masks are required
  • Adults only for January tours. (Please note: We hope to have an open house later in the spring for students to visit JCS.)
  • If none of these dates work or if you would like to schedule a private tour at a time that works best for you, please click HERE.

Early Childhood Programs
~ On-site Childcare (6:45AM-5:45PM), infant care and after-school care ~
~ 3 year old Preschool (2 or 3 mornings 9:00-11:30AM) ~
~ 4 year old Preschool (2, 3, or 4 mornings 9:00-11:30AM) ~
~ Pre-Kindergarten (All day 8:15AM-3:15PM OR Half day 8:15AM-12:00PM) ~
~ Kindergarten (All day 8:15AM-3:15PM OR Half day 8:15AM-12:00PM) ~


Details for Preschool Enrollment!
At Jenison Christian, we give our current JCS Families priority enrollment for next year's 3's and 4's Preschool programs until enrollment begins for the public on Tuesday, January 12 at 8AM.
Enroll ASAP to save your spot by clicking HERE!

3's Preschool options:

2 days - MW/TTh
3 days - MWF/TThF

4's Preschool options:

2 days - MW/TTh
3 days - MWF/TThF
4 days - MTWTh




CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan 8 - Parents in Prayer, via Zoom (1-2pm)
Jan 12 - Open Preschool Enrollment Begins at 8am (see above)
Jan 12 - Early Childhood Group Tours (4:30-7:30) (see above to sign-up)
AMAZON WISH LISTS
If you would like to give a tangible gift to our school, giving through the Amazon Wish List Program is a great way to show your support! Our staff and students have been greatly blessed by the gifts already coming in through this program.
 
  • There is NO deadline for placing orders. These lists will stay active throughout the school year and teachers will add to them as needs come up. This will be available all year long and items can be shipped directly to JCS! The website link is: https://sites.google.com/jenisonchristian.org/wishlists/home

  •  You can have items shipped directly to JCS by selecting 'Jenison Christian School's Gift Registry Address' for the shipping address when checking out.

  • If you'd like to add a note so we know who made the donation, please select 'Gift Options' under Step 3 in the checkout process.

  • There are also wish lists for the 'JCS Outdoor Education' space as that is used on a daily basis by preschool-elementary, as well as for our custodial staff and childcare team 
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Lunch Program Option for 1/2 Day - Do you need a cold-lunch take-home option for the half-days of school ahead on January 15 & 29? As part of our hot lunch program with the free offering through the USDA this school year we are able to provide that for you, if you provide us with an advanced request. If you would like us to send your child home with a sack-lunch on those days, please email Penny Thatcher at [email protected] and let her know you'd like this option.

  • JCS Podcast - Did you know that we have our very own JCS podcast? Join in and listen to our middle school teachers Mr. Eric DeVries and Mr. Payton Ponstein. Here is the link! https://youtu.be/rkhoHWYqGBU

  • JCS gators and theme t-shirts are available for sale in the office: $5/gators and $7/t-shirts.

  • Key Cards ($10/$20) are still available for purchase in the JCS office. There is a dining card for $20 and a car care card for $10.

  • JCS Directory Updates:
  • New Family: Andrew & Cheyenne Boluyt - 6584 Moss Lake Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426 (3's PS-Hazel) & (4's PS-Vera)
  • New Family: Carl & Eden Siebert - 2288 Olde Farm Dr., Jenison MI 49428 (3's PS-Tate & Leo) (4's PS-Zeke)
  • Phone Number Change: Brian & Amy DeVries - No Longer have a landline. The correct phone numbers are - Brian: 616-401-6373 and Amy: 616-916-8296
  • Change of Address: Chris & Katie Huff - 4715 Rockport Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426
  • Change of Address: Adam & Sarah McIntyre - 6810 Belhurst Ave, Jenison, 49428
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (T.R.I.P.)
Curbside TRIP is moving inside starting in December.  TRIP will be available for pick up inside by the office door. There can only be two people inside picking up at the same time. Please form a line outside until you can safely enter. Please remember to social distance and wear a mask. 

As before, all orders MUST be preordered. TRIP has dwindled down its inventory and gift cards are now being ordered on an as needed basis. Pick ups will be offered ONLY on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 PM as volunteers and parents are not able to be in the school building during school hours. 

PLEASE NOTE:

Orders placed by Tuesday, January 5 are available for pick up on Wednesday, January 13!

Order dates for January through March are are follows:

Order by Tuesday, January 5 and pick up on Wednesday, January 13,
Order by Tuesday, March 2 and pick up on Wednesday, March 10,
Order by Tuesday, March 23 and pick up on Wednesday, March 31.

If you have an online TRIP account, we would encourage you to order your TRIP cards via the online ordering system. You can pay for your order via PrestoPay, with your credit card or with a check at pick up. Online ordering has a huge selection of businesses and denominations. If you don’t have an online TRIP account, please email your order to JCS Trip at [email protected] and your money will be collected when you pick up your order.  As a reminder, we will NOT be able to fulfill any orders at pick up. ALL ORDERS ARE PREORDERED.
BUS BULLETIN
Half Day Busing: There will be AM and NOON busing for the JCS Eagle, JCS Deer and JPS Rabbit buses on our scheduled half-days on Jan. 15 & Jan. 29.

JCS bus parents, to contact your bus drivers please email [email protected] or [email protected]
STAFF BIRTHDAYS
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January Birthdays
06 - Alyssa Dykstra
09 - Rebekah LaPlaca
18 - Megan Westlund
19 - Deb DeVries
20 - Sue Helder
31 - Crystal Mejeur
DAILY WAYS TO SUPPORT JCS
The Paper Gator is still open!
Recycle your paper products in the Paper Gator (Located in the Baldwin Street Lot in the Northeast corner - NEW location)
As you are making your purchases online, remember to make your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile for JCS
Please save your Spartan receipts for JCS! You can drop them off at the office anytime.
For those who use Shipt for grocery delivery and receive email receipts, you can just forward your receipt on to [email protected] within 14 days and your earnings will automatically be applied to JCS. You will need to create an account to link your email to JCS. 
QUICK LINKS
JENISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Jenison, MI 49428