Parent/Teacher Conferences

Fall Parent Teachers conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 7. You will be contacted by your child's teacher confirming your scheduled time.

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!

Policy on wearing shorts:

Reminder: No shorts are allowed during the months of November-February.

OCCS Book Fair:

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

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. 

We use these funds to bridge some of the gap between ESAs and tuition. We also use these funds to help families (for instance a pastor family who moves into the area) who apply to our school after the ESA deadline. What a privilege to be able to use some of our state tax dollars for non-public education! 

Our school still needs close to $235,000 before the end of the year. 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 here or on the school website under "Donate Now", "Support Us", then "NICSTO Contribution Form.

• $5 & $10 gift cards: for a limited time, shop additional brands in our $10 & Under Gift Cards category. They make great gifts that fit any budget. Available while supplies last.
• School year TRIP hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 3:30pm. and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm.
• TRIP orders are placed at 10:00am every Monday
• 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

Orange City Christian School is a biblically-based community that partners with parents, educating hearts and minds to serve in Christ's Kingdom.