Office Closed - Thursday afternoon

The whole school will be attending the the 7th & 8th grade musical on Thursday afternoon. The TRIP office will also be closed. You will not be able to pick up your child/children between these hours. The office will close at 1:00pm. It will reopen around 3:00pm.

Artist in the Classroom:

On Tuesday, April 1, we will welcome author Kevin Lovegreen to our school to talk about the hunting and fishing books that he has written. Last week, your child came home with an order form for his books. You are welcome to order books from him with the form or on his website. They will be autographed or can be when he visits us. These orders are due at the school by Tuesday, March 25th. Any questions can be sent to jwielenga@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us 

7th & 8th Grade Musical:

The 7th and 8th grade students of OCCS are excited to bring you the songs and story of Annie Jr. on Thursday, March 27, at 1:30 and 7:00pm at the Unity Knight Center. 

Set in 1930s New York City, Annie Jr. follows the journey of a spirited young orphan, Annie, who dreams of finding her parents. Living under the watchful eye of the cruel Miss Hannigan at the city orphanage, Annie’s life takes a turn when she is chosen to spend the holidays with the wealthy and kind-hearted billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. As Annie wins over Warbucks and his staff with her charm and optimism, they embark on a search for her real family. However, Miss Hannigan, along with her scheming brother Rooster and his accomplice Lily, have other plans. 

Annie Jr. includes beloved songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s A Hard-Knock Life”. Please join us as we share this heartwarming tale of hope, family, and never giving up on your dreams. 

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students (K-12) at the door.

Covenant Kids Registration:

Covenant Kids online registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!

Please complete the online form linked below to register your child for Preschool!

https://forms.gle/VD5TYDLxG3oTdtB49

If you have any questions, you may call (737-2274) or email (office@orangecitychristian.net) the school office. 

Save the Date:

On Friday, April 4, we will have our annual Grandparents Day event in the morning. Grandparents are invited to watch the K-4 musical and visit classrooms. All students will be dismissed at noon and no afternoon bussing will be provided. Please share this information with your grandparents!

Exciting News for Grandparents Day!

Are you joining us for Grandparents Day this year? We can’t wait to celebrate with you—and we have something extra special in store! 

This year, we’re hosting an exclusive Silent Auction for reserved seating and premium parking at some of our most anticipated events! Secure the best spots for:

📅 Strings Concert – May 6

📅 Hymn of the Month Concert – May 19

📅 Next Year’s Grandparents Day – April 2026

Where & When? The auction will begin in the Hospitality Room and move to the hallway after the musical. Winners will be contacted Friday afternoon.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy VIP treatment while supporting our building project! We can’t wait to see you there!

TRIP News:

• TRIP Distributions: Normally TRIP Distributions happen 3x a year - Jan 1, May 1, and Aug 1, because of Mrs. Hellinga's maternity leave the next TRIP payout will be done on April 1st instead of May 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to the TRIP Office. 
• School year TRIP hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 3:30pm. and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm.
• 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.