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