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15/06/2026

☀️ Looking back on a fantastic week of Summer Camp at WSCS!

Last week, campers enjoyed everything from Dramatic Arts and Lego Robotics to Fundamental Sports, Nature Play, and adventures at Timber Town. It was a week filled with creativity, exploration, friendship, and plenty of outdoor fun.

We’re grateful for the memories made and the smiles shared as campers learned, played, and grew together.

11/06/2026

Just one week ago, we celebrated the graduation of our Class of 2026, and it’s hard to believe how quickly the time has passed!

As our graduation speaker, Mr. Groggel, encouraged the graduates, “Continue to be people of kindness and compassion, and go do great things, Class of 2026.” We pray that these students will carry that message with them as they begin the next chapter of their journey.

Their class verse, Ephesians 4:32, beautifully reflects this charge:

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Congratulations again, Class of 2026! We are grateful for the impact you have made at WSCS and look forward to seeing how God will use your gifts and talents in the years ahead. 🩵💚🎓

Photo Credit: ERICA VELZEN | PHOTOGRAPHER

04/06/2026

Our end of year chapel is a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness over the past school year, the relationships that have formed, the ways in which we have grown, and glimpses ahead to the coming school year.

Our 2026 distinguished graduate was announced, we thanked Principal Brouwer for her leadership over the past 2 years, we sang praises to our Savior, the theme verse for next year was announced, and we had a special time of praying over and celebrating our 8th graders.

As we wrap up the final days of this school year, may we remember all we learned and applied from the school theme verse this year….“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭32‬ ‭

03/06/2026

✨🎓To the WSCS Class of 2026, congratulations! May you continue to shine brightly for Christ.✨🎓

29/05/2026

What does it mean to be a West Side Christian School student?

Today’s glimpse of Portrait of a Student focus is:

✨Serves Neighbors and Cares for Creation

At WSCS, students are encouraged to serve others with humility, compassion, and generosity — showing kindness, supporting their community, and living out their faith through everyday actions. We also strive to help students care for God’s creation by appreciating the world He has made and learning to be thoughtful stewards of the gifts He has entrusted to us.

✨Serves Neighbors
🥬Kindergarten helps with the garden harvest to donate food to a local shelter.
🍎The 5th grade class led our whole school service project partnering with Hand2Hand! We delivered food to help fight childhood hunger and learned about how Hand2Hand supports families in West Michigan.

✨Cares for Creation
🌳Kindergarten partnered with a WSCS alum to place trail cam in the forest to help monitor animal use of our land!
🐮The 1st graders went on a field trip to Dairy Discovery and learned about how to take care of calves and why cows are so important to creation.
♻️5th grade traveled to the Kent County Recycling Center to learn more about reducing our waste and how to improve the recycling programs our school participates in.

Through service opportunities, hands-on learning, and daily interactions, our students are growing hearts that seek to love God, love others, and care for His world.

28/05/2026

What does it mean to be a West Side Christian School student?

Today’s glimpses of Portrait of a Student focus are:

✨Communicates Effectively
At WSCS, students are encouraged to share their thoughts with confidence, listen with compassion, and engage in meaningful conversations rooted in Christ-centered love. They are also challenged to engage God’s world with curiosity and wonder — asking thoughtful questions, discovering new ideas, and exploring the gifts and opportunities God has placed before them.
❤️Kindergarten and 4th grade buddies took time to create Valentine’s for one another, showing appreciation for their friendships.
📚5th graders researched a person who has had an impact on history, then presented their research at a Wax Museum. Not only did they dress up and represent their person with their space, but they also had to craft a poster and speech with important details to share with others
🌱8th grade students made a presentation to WSCS School Board members outlining production, finances, projections, and benefits realized with our Greenhouse Business.

✨Explores Ideas
🌎3rd grade explored the order God created within the world of “force and motion.” Students investigated and learned about friction and gravity as they built, modified and worked together on a marble ramp experiment.
🔍Kindergarten is always filled with awe and wonder when we explore God’s creation…or when God’s creation explores us!
🦉2nd graders explored God’s creation with wonder while learning about the Barred Owl at Blandford Nature Center. Just before this they were able to see and hear a Barred owl while on their night hike.
⛺️5th graders experienced a taste of what Valley Forge would have been like for George Washington and the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War! They built shelters, made a fire, drank tea, and more.

Whether collaborating with classmates, presenting projects, or diving into hands-on learning experiences, our students are growing into curious learners and effective communicators prepared to impact the world for Christ.

27/05/2026

What does it mean to be a West Side Christian School student?

Today’s glimpse of Portrait of a Student focus is:

✨Thinks Creatively
At WSCS, students are using their God-given creativity to imagine, build, and explore—while also growing a Christ-centered community where every child feels known, valued, and loved.
🌳 Kindergarteners turned logs in the forest into a working seesaw during outdoor learning.
📊3rd graders launched their own businesses in a Marketplace experience—planning, shopping, and creating goods and services as young entrepreneurs.
☀️5th graders designed and built forts in the nature preserve using natural materials, teamwork, and big imaginations.

✨Fosters Belonging
❄️Nature Preschool hosted a sledding day with dads. It was a great way to make connections and foster growing relationships.
💐Kindergarteners spread joy by celebrating not only classmates but also their teachers.
🎭1st grade students met with their 8th grade buddies before the 8th graders performed in their musical. The 1st graders prayed over their buddies and encouraged them, sharing God’s love.
💚5th graders built leadership and friendships by meeting regularly with their Young 5’s buddies.

At WSCS, learning goes beyond the classroom—our students are growing in creativity, confidence, and Christ-like community every day.

26/05/2026

What does it mean to be a West Side Christian School student?

Our “Portrait of a Student” reflects the Christ-centered qualities we strive to develop in every child as they learn, lead, serve, and grow.

Over the next week, follow along as we highlight glimpses of these qualities in action and share how WSCS students are becoming who God has called them to be.

Today's glimpse of Portrait of a Student focus is: ✨PURSUES JESUS

Our kindergartners made crowns proclaiming “I am a child of the King” during their lesson about David becoming king after the death of Saul. Meanwhile, our 5th graders spent time in the school gardens learning firsthand about the Parable of the Sower.

Not only can we enjoy God’s creation, but we can also use what He teaches us to bless others.

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