Parent/Teacher Conferences

Fall Parent Teachers conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, and Thursday, November 9. Information was sent out to families by email with details and instructions on how to sign-up using JMC. If you haven’t signed up yet, please schedule them soon! Please contact the office with questions. 

Duty Free Lunches

If you are planning to come to school for a Duty-Free Lunch, please be sure to let the teacher and the office know by 9:00 am on the day you are coming. (even if you are not eating) Because the office staff does not see the sign-ups that are created by the GLC for each classroom the enable us to be sure you are added to the lunch count for the day and that there is enough food prepared. Thank you!

Sickness/Absence Reminders

• If your child is sick at home, you can pick up their homework between 3:30-4:00pm in the office or if there is a sibling at school, we will send the homework with them.
• Please make sure that if your child has a fever or vomits, they are kept home for 24 hours after the fever or vomiting. Please work with us to keep germs from spreading.
• Please let the classroom teacher and office know if your child has an appointment or a planned absence. A day prior to the appointment is appreciated.

OCCS Library Book Fair:

We are hosting a Book Fair during Parent-Teacher Conferences this year. We're excited to provide an opportunity for families to purchase books all while supporting our school library.

When: Monday, November 6-Thursday, November 9 from 3:30-6:30pm daily.

Basketball Coach needed:

OCCS is looking for both a girls and boys 7th grade basketball coach. If you are interested, you can contact Travis De Jong by email at tdejong@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us.

Policy on wearing shorts:

Reminder: No shorts are allowed during the months of November-February. Please refer to the Parent Handbook, p. 26.

NICSTO Donations:

Northwest Iowa Christian School Tuition Organization (NICSTO) is receiving contributions to provide tuition assistance to those who qualify. Anyone who contributes will receive a 75% tax credit up to the total amount of Iowa income tax that he/she pays. For example, if you donate $2,000 to NICSTO, your state income tax liability will be reduced by $1500 while NICSTO uses your contribution to help qualified students attend a Christian school. Our school still needs close to $240,000 before the end of the year. 

We encourage you to participate AND let others who live in the state of Iowa know about it. This is also a great benefit to those in their upper 60s and 70s who wish to bless others and receive the tax credit. It’s a win-win situation, for those who give and to those who receive! What a privilege to be able to use some of our state tax dollars for non-public education! You may also donate non-cash items such as grain, stocks and securities. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Van Velzen at 712-348-6106 (NICSTO Treasurer) or Mr. Alons at 737-2274 or stop by the school office. The donation forms are also available on the school website under "Donate Now", "Support Us", then "NICSTO Contribution Form.”

Tiger Ambush: Yard Sign Fundraiser:

Get ready for a wild and exciting fundraising event like no other – Tiger Ambush!



Here's how it works:

We have created yard signs to raise excitement and support for the Project Engage: Phase 23 building project, but here's the twist: these signs aren't meant for your own yard! Instead, participants can pay to have these signs placed on the lawns of their friends, family, or unsuspecting neighbors.

For $10, you can have the signs placed on someone's yard for 24 hours.

For $20, you can place the signs AND find out who placed them in your yard.

For $50, you can place the signs, find out who placed them in your yard, AND ensure they never return back to you!

So, join the Tiger Ambush by sending a Venmo to @occsfundraising or by stopping by the school office and let the fun begin! Follow along on Facebook and Instagram to see where the Ambush will show up next!

TRIP News:

• Earnings for Fareway gift cards have increased from 2% to 3%
• Earnings for Dairy Queen gift cards have increased from 3% to 6.5%. New physical cards are now availabe in addition to existing $10 cards.
• New Brand: New Life Nutrition available as $10 & $25 physical gift cards with 3% earnings.
• School year TRIP hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 3:30pm. and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 12:30pm.
• Find information about the OCCS TRIP program on our website by clicking the following link: OCCS TRIP Website
• Need help using the RaiseRight app? Check out the following webpage for more information: https://www.raiseright.com/

Orange City Christian School

712-737-2274 | 604 Third St. SW | www.orangecitychristian.net