OC Knightline - Winter 2014

volume 9 no.2

WINTER 2014

Knightline A publication of the Ontario Christian Schools

in this issue q A full circle

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q 2014 iSrael Study-Trip 06-07 q why we chose OC

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Special Edition Annual Report Included for Upcoming Association Meeting See pages 12-30

A tri-annual publication of the Ontario Christian Schools q Preschool thru grade 12 q www.ocschools.org

KnightLine

A publication of the Ontario Christian Schools

Contact Info Business Office Office Hours: Summer Office Hours: High School Middle School Elementary School Preschool PSP Office

(909) 983.4644 7:30-4:00 Mon-Fri. 8:00-3:00 Mon-Thurs.

(909) 984.1756 (909) 983.1671 (909) 983.1010 (909) 983.2420 (909) 983.4644 ext 183

Adminisration

in this issue q Registration time is near

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q A full circle

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q 2014 Study-trip to Israel

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q Creativity Unleashed

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q auction - SAve the date

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q annual meeting announcement

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q Annual report

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Administrative Report

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Why We Chose OC

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03/06/2012 Association Minutes

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Board of Trustees & nominees

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Proposed budget Report

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q MArket Place q calendar

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Growing Christian Leaders

Ontario Christian Schools Ontario CA 91762-6218 www.ocschools.org • Member of CSI

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Mr. Ryan Groen Mr. Tim Hoekstra Mr. David Parkes Mr. Bob DeGroot Mr. Mike Wiersma Mrs. Jane Reichert Mrs. Dianne De Groot Mrs. Ellie Begley Mr. Ken Yeh

Board of Trustees Alan Bos William De Jong Dave De Koekkoek Kim Fikse Lynnie Haringa Steve Laidlaw

Jim Riezebos Brenda Thompson Gordon Vander Meulen Marty Van Leeuwen Brad Verhoeven Brent Westra

The Knightline is published three times a year.

This newsletter is a publication of Ontario Christian Schools at 931 W. Philadelphia Street in Ontario, California. Ontario Christian Schools is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI) and the high school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The mission of Ontario Christian Schools is to provide a Biblically-based, quality education for the children of Christian parents that nurtures students to grow in knowledge, conviction, and maturity; therefore, our focus is to equip students with the vision and skills to engage all relationships and culture under the authority of Jesus Christ.

The purpose of this publication is to foster strong ties between Ontario Christian Schools and its alumni, supporters, and association members to nurture Christian education in the school and in the family, and to better inform its readers of the activities of Ontario Christian Schools.

Alumni are encouraged to submit news and photos. We reserve the right to edit.

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Superintendent: H.S. Principal: H.S. Assistant Principal: Middel School Principal: Elementary Interim Principal: Preschool Director: Director of Admissions/ Development: Business Manager: Director of Technology:

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Please inform the school of any address changes by providing both the old and new address.

Credits Project Coordinator Design Printing

Regina Wang Central Creative Kindred Corporation

Registration Time for the 2014–15 School Year Kindergarten through 12th Grade Registration Once again we are excited to announce that we have the opportunity to give our children the gift of a Christian education. Current OC parents can save $100 by registering priority rather than early registration, and you save $250 by registering priority rather than standard registration. We encourage you to take advantage of the priority registration and save this money! Each year the Board of Trustees looks forward to meeting with our OC families at priority registration to help with the process and answer any questions you might have for them. This provides both you and the Board with great opportunity for communication.

Priority Registration Tuesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13

$150 fee for one student; $300 fee for two or more students 5:30pm-8:00pm Families whose last name begins with A-M 7:45am-10:00am For all families for whom it is convenient 5:30pm-8:00pm Families whose last name begins with N-Z Families can come to the High School library to register

Early Registration March 14-May 9

$250 fee for one student; $400 fee for two or more students Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Families can come to the Business office to register

Standard Registration After May 9

$400 fee for one student; $550 fee for two or more students Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Families can come to the Business office to register

*Summer hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-2:00pm (beginning June 23) For more information on registration fees and dates, contact Dianne De Groot, Director of Admissions, at 909-983-4644 or you can email her at ddgroot@ocschools.org

Preschool Registration Preschool registration for current preschool families will begin March 3; for OC families adding a new preschooler will begin March 17; and for the public registration will begin April 7.

Options for preschool schedule: Half days in the morning, school day­—8:15-2:45, Full days—7:30-4:30 and Extended days for extra care—6:30 AM-6:30 PM. Schedules may have 2, 3 or 5 days.

The preschool will be running a summer program beginning June 16 and a school year session which follows the OCS school calendar.

Jr. K is a 5 day program, with a choice of half day, school day—8:15-2:45, full day-7:30-4:30 or extended care—6:30 AM-6:30 PM. This is for those that turn 5 on Sept. 1 through Dec. 2, or those that will benefit staying back from kindergarten another year.

For more information and a tour call Jane Reichert, Preschool Director – 909-983-2420 or email: jreichert@ocschools.org.

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A Full Circle With an internship at the White House under his belt, OC alumnus Eric Garcia ‘09 is headed to a future career in political journalism.

by Regina Wang A former White House intern and a staff writer for one of the nation’s best college newspapers, Eric Garcia remembers his days working for Ontario Christian Schools’ newspaper, the Knight’s Helm.

At OC, Garcia’s passion for politics and journalism blossomed when he covered the 2008 presidential election. He also got to practice his interview skills by grilling high school principal, Tim Hoekstra, about the administrator’s perspective on student drug use.

“When I came to OC I wanted to be a journalist,” said Garcia, now a senior at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Writing for the Knight’s Helm and working under the guidance of former advisor, Kristen Hoekstra, was “electrifying,” he said.

He developed a taste for politics from an early age. Every Sunday the Garcias tuned in to Meet the Press without fail, and even liked to joke that the show host Tim Russert was like their favorite Sunday guest. Every week his mother took him and his sister, Stephanie ‘10, to the local library to read about American presidents.

Once when he was 10, his family took him to visit Washington D.C. Garcia’s eyes widened as he looked out from the tour bus and spotted George W. Bush’s helicopter landing on the South Lawn. He never thought that 10 years later, he would return to the same spot ­– this time as a White House intern – and see the landing of another presidential helicopter.

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Garcia attended community college after he graduated from OC in 2009. As he prepared to transfer to a four-year college, he decided to apply for a White House internship.

He approached his high school economics and government teacher Nathan Kok for a letter of recommendation, remembering how Kok used to make politics come alive for his class. Kok readily agreed.

“Eric was one of these rare high school kids who knew all the political figures,” Kok said. “He did well in the class and was passionate.”

The teacher wasn’t surprised at all when Garcia, who had shown himself to be visionary and industrious, was accepted for the internship in 2011.

The interns got to rank their preferences for the departments they wanted to work for. While Garcia’s first choice was working for Vice President Joe Biden, he was grateful to have the opportunity to serve the First Lady. Walking through the West Wing felt like a pressure cooker, he thought, knowing he was at the nexus where global events were strategized and executed.

“You realize you are part of something bigger than yourself,” he said.

The duties of his four-month internship included working in the mailroom, handling thousands of letters and gifts pouring in from all over the world for Michelle Obama, who was “one of the sweetest people you’ll meet in life,” Garcia said.

“The thing I learned is that it’s important to value public service even in the most menial job,” he said. “I might not think sending the mail is important, but for the person who receives the mail it means the world.”

After the White House internship he transferred to UNCChapel Hill, where he majors in journalism and studies Arabic.

He is also a staff writer for the Daily Tar Heel. His short stint at the White House made him realize that covering politics – more than being a politician – was his true love. Last summer he interned for the American Prospect, where he fell in love with long-form writing. He hopes to cover politics for the Atlantic or the New York Magazine one day.

“I realized when you work for politicians, their opinions become your opinions,” he said of his internship experience. “As a journalist, I can be involved in politics by holding powerful people accountable.”

Garcia also sees journalism as an area where his faith and profession intersect. To him, being a Christian leader means speaking truth.

“While the Scripture talks about respecting authority, you have the prophets speaking truth to the kings,” he said. “Every time you feel the power isn’t doing right, you have a moral obligation. It encompasses what journalism is – being a voice for the voiceless.”

Kok said that in Garcia, he saw a great example of a young man who listens to God’s calling and uses what God has gifted him in a field where Christian perspective is desperately needed.

“I’m proud of him,” Kok said.

Ontario Christian graduate Eric Garcia ’09 poses at the bowling alley in the White House basement and celebrates the traditional Easter Egg Hunt on the White House lawn in 2011.

Dear Ontario Christian Alumni:

We Want to Hear from You! We’re curious to know where God has led you and what He is doing in your lives.

Connect with us by sending your latest news to Nicole DeVries ndevries@ocschools.org or call (909) 988-9680.

Please contact us if you would like to: • update your contact information • give us the latest update on your new career, marriage, or family members • volunteer at OC (the preschoolers would love to meet you!)

• support OC with your generosity

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2014 Israel Trip

3 Reasons Why You Should Encourage Your Kids to Visit Israel!

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This summer Ontario Christian Schools will offer the adventure of a lifetime – a study tour in Israel – to our high school students. The tour will be a partnership with CrossPoint Church. Pastor Bryan Vander Tuig and Elementary School Principal Mike Wiersma will lead the team.

by Regina Wang

1. It could be life-changing When Matt Piper graduated from high school in 2000, his mind went blank when it came to choosing a college major. His Bible teacher encouraged him to sign up for the school’s Israel study trip during the summer preceding his freshman year at Trinity Christian College.

Why not, he thought, and joined the group with his good friend Keith Blystra.

“It changed my life,” Piper said 14 years later.

2. It will revolutionize the way you read the Bible It has been six years, but Nancy Jansen, guidance counselor at OC, still remembers vividly this scene from her 2009 trip in Israel.

She was standing in a deep canyon in the Wadi Zin when a passage from Psalm 42 was read aloud: “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.” Out of nowhere a herd of deer hopped along the edge of the canyon.

“It was like they were sent for us,” Jansen said.

He came back from the Middle East with a new heart, a fervent desire to invest in the word of God. He ended Matt Piper demonstrating the Biblical up double-majoring in theology and act of “taking sanctuary”. church ministry and leadership. Four years later he returned to Israel to study for a semester, taking geography, archeology and history from Jerusalem University College.

It was also the trip that ultimately led him to Ontario Christian Schools to teach eighth grade history and the New Testament.

“Students definitely need to go. It’ll help their understanding of the Bible and change how they read the Bible.”

Piper is not the only one deeply influenced by the high school study trip. Keith Blystra, the friend who went on the trip with him, also taught Bible at OC for several years before moving to Jerusalem to pursue a master’s degree from Hebrew University. Mr. Blystra will serve as this tour’s primary teacher.

Sue Roeda, librarian for the elementary and middle school campus, also went on the same trip.

She remembered sauntering in the Valley of Elah, where David and Goliath fought. Being in the exact location where this historic event occurred instantly made a familiar Bible story come to life.

“Instead of seeing the Bible in black and white, you see it in color,” Roeda said.

Once she spotted a teen shepherd leading a flock of sheep – with a staff in one hand and a cell phone in another — as the sheep followed him in a single file.

When she visited Eremos Topos – where the Sermon on the Mount took place – she knew why Jesus’s voice could reach the magnitude of crowds: it was a natural amphitheater.

She was so glad she signed up for the trip.

“I told my husband we’ve got to go,” Roeda said. “I wanted to connect the Bible to the land.”

And it certainly happened for her.

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3. It will be fun The tour will not just consist of lectures and archeological observations, said Pastor Bryan Vander Tuig, adding that it will be thrilling for those who like adventures.

Students will have the opportunity to meander through Hezekiah’s Tunnel, an 1750-footlong pitch-dark passage that is as wide as their shoulders with water up to their waists.

Claustrophobic? Students can climb up Mount Arbel to get a clear view of the Sea of Galilee, or trek up the windy trail of Masada, a fortress built by King Herod. Not into walking? How En Gedi does swimming under a waterfall in En Gedi or floating in the Dead Sea sound?

One thing students will certainly enjoy is meeting the tour guide Boaz Shalgi, whose outlandish stories and punch lines will fill the bus with laughter.

Most importantly, the tour will have an impact on students while they are having fun, said Vander Tuig. Case in point: his son, Alex, who visited Israel with CrossPoint in 2012, was transformed as a result.

“As parents our biggest desire is to have our kids know the Lord and walk with the Lord in their lives,” he said. “[The Israel Study Tour] is an investment in your children’s spiritual formation.”

2014 Israel Trip Itinerary—July 2-12 The sites and dates may vary, but this gives a pretty good idea of some (not all) of the places we will visit. At almost every site, we spend time in the Scriptures, teaching about the significance of the site in the Biblical context, but also a message that is relevant for us today -- Pastor Bryan Vander Tuig July 2 – Arrive in Tel Aviv in late afternoon July 3 – Visit several sites in the Shephelah, one of which is Tel Azekah where we have a great view of the Elah Valley where David fought Goliath.

July 4 – In the desert Negev, we will hike into and out of Wadi Zin – a great hike and climb out of a deep canyon!

July 5 – Explore the mountain fortress, Masada, built by King Herod; visit En Gedi on the Western Shore of the Dead Sea, enjoying its pools and waterfalls; and swim in the Dead Sea July 6 – Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written over 2,000 years ago; Go north to the area of Galilee and spend time on top of Mt. Arbel which gives a beautiful view of the area that Jesus primarily ministered July 7 – Visit Tel Dan and the ancient sanctuary built by King Jeroboam I; visit Caesarea Philippi at the beautiful headwaters of the Jordan River July 8 – Visit villages around the Sea of Galilee that Jesus ministered at: Katzrin, Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes July 9 – Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; visit Mt. Carmel where Elijah was used by God to defeat the prophets of Baal; visit the beautiful coastal city of Caesarea July 10-11 – Visit sites around Jerusalem: The Old City; the City of David; walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel (a great adventure!); the Western Wall, etc….

July 12 – fly back to the States.

Clockwise, starting at top left: Ruins of Herod’s hippodrome in Caesarea, Dead Sea, Western Wall in Jerusalem, a cave at Qumran (middle, bottom); a historic gate believed to have been used by Abraham at Tel Dan, Sea of Galilea, Jerusalem.

To sign-up for this study-trip, please contact Elementary Principal Mike Wiersma: mwiersma@ocschools.org or 909.983.1010 ext. 501 Cost = $3,700

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by Regina Wang Josh Claveria, Matt Johnson, and Isaac Liang stopped squabbling as soon as they were asked to play a song. With all seriousness and steadiness, they bellowed the notes of “The Chesapeake March.”

Music turned out to be the magic that stilled the minds of three loquacious 6th grade boys.

parents’ encouragement and his band director’s dedication. Working with Vande Griend, according to Micah, has been stimulating.

“He’s very encouraging. He expects a lot of people. He’s really good at what he does. He expects us to practice at home and do better than what we did before,” Micah said.

This year Josh, Matt and Isaac will have the opportunity to perform in an honor band alongside a little over 100 elementary students from all over San Bernardino County.

Nominated by their band teachers, these students were selected by the luck of the draw by members of the county’s music educators association.

With the exception of Micah, the three 6th graders learned to play their instruments only a year ago. Matt was electrified by the robust sound of the oboe when he attended a Los Angeles Philharmonic concert.

Band director Tim Vande Griend said the three were nominated because they were excelling in band. In his eyes, they were the first ones to pick up on new concepts and were leaders in their sections. Most importantly, they work hard.

Though Isaac didn’t meet his instrument so serendipitously (his second cousin had a clarinet that she wasn’t using), he knew why he wanted to play music.

“I can tell they practice at home,” Vande Griend said.

The middle and high school contestants had to undergo auditions in front of a panel of judges. Eighth grader Micah Curiel and 91 other students were chosen out of 400 to play in the middle school honor band.

Micah said he is thankful for his

“I want to play that!” he declared to his parents.

“People say you have a muddy middle in your mind,” said the 6th grader. “When you play an instrument, it crosses over the muddy middle and makes your thinking quicker.”

The other two boys nodded eagerly. Josh, who has been playing the piano since age 5, said he chose the flute because it was “a special challenge.”

“God always wants us to have a challenge and to do our best,” Josh said.

They said they loved their band class. To them, it is like a family’s bonding time. They delight in the harmonic sound when the band comes together. They said it sounds so good that they can see how music comes to be and who they are created to be.

Matt said he is grateful for his brains, which God gave him to memorize music.

Isaac agreed.

“God created sound, and sound is one of the most important of the senses,” Isaac said. “God gave us this talent so we can use it.”

From left to right: Isaac Liang, Matt Johnson, Josh Claveria, and Micah Curiel.

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Four students from band director Tim Vande Griend’s class have been selected to join the San Bernardino County honor band. They talk about the interplay between faith and music.

Student Life

Creativity Unleashed

Boosters Club

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The Ontario Christian Boosters Club Needs You! The Ontario Christian Boosters Club is a group of parents, alumni, and fans of Ontario Christian athletics who seek to enhance and equip our high school and middle school sports programs. The purpose of our club is to encourage and support athletics at Ontario Christian Schools in an atmosphere that is consistent with the school’s philosophy of Growing Christian Leaders. The club’s goal is to promote sound, organized, and Christian based athletic programs.

The Boosters Club, organized in 1960, has continuously raised funds for athletics throughout the years. Do you have a burning desire to make a difference for Ontario Christian athletics? We are a small but mighty group of passionate and hard working individuals who strive to serve our Savior, Jesus Christ, through our involvement with the club. Although we have never enjoyed a super large group in our 54 year history, our club has slowly been shrinking over the past few years and we are down to just a handful of members. Life is busy but if you have a heart for OC athletics, please join our club and get involved. We promise the experience will be greatly rewarding. For more information about the Boosters Club and our meetings and activities, check us out online at www.ocschools.org/boosters.cfm or contact the high school athletic office.

Below are some of the highlights for our club during the 2013 calendar year: • On May 31, we hosted 130 enthusiastic golfers and profited a record $27,119 at our 20th annual Ontario Christian Boosters Golf Classic.

• We served 624 breakfasts at the annual Labor Day Pancake Breakfast on Monday, September 2, and netted $4,176.

• To date, our club has grossed $56,980 from advertising in the 2013-14 Ontario Christian Knights Athletic Program and the School Directory. The

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appearance of each booklet is always quite attractive.

We expect to enjoy our best year yet thanks to our generous advertisers.

• In December, we sold a good number of trees and wreaths during our 5th annual Boosters Christmas Tree Sales and also sold a fair number of Christmas tree vouchers for additional income.

• We promoted OC school spirit by selling Knight apparel and souvenirs at the Boosters Bin. Popular items include our O Christian and lady’s “bling” T-shirts, zip-up and pullover hoodie sweatshirts, jackets, caps, beanies, stadium chairs, lanyards, mugs, ice tumblers and visors. Boosters merchandise is sold at various home games throughout the year.

• We financed the following purchases and improvements in 2013: * Purchased an improved volleyball net system for the gym for $5,997 * Purchased a snap attack machine for the football program for $4,319 and additional football training equipment for $1800 * Improved the storage area in the gymnasium for $6,350 to aid the indoor sports programs * Purchased portable bleachers for the middle school for $4,200 * Approved the purchase of an all-sports scoreboard for the middle school for $10,000 • We annually finance the Athlete of the Year Award for $500 per gender.

• Our club joined our community of loyal fans in cheering our varsity teams on to 5 Ambassador League Championships, 4 second place finishes, and 5 third places out of 15 varsity sports in the eight school league as well as a couple of CIF championships garnered by our swimming team.

Would you like to make a difference for Ontario Christian athletics? Why not join us? We are a small but mighty group of passionate and hard working individuals who strive to serve our Savior, Jesus Christ, by volunteering with the club. For more information about how you can get involved with the Boosters Club, check us out online at www.ocschools.org/boosters.cfm or contact the high school athletic office.

18th Annual Benefit

Auction Dinner friday

Friday, March 28, 2014

Los Serranos Country Club 15656 Yorba Avenue chino hills, ca 91709 Look for your invitation in February.

Proceeds from this year’s auction will benefit our continued investment in new technology for OC students.

We are currently accepting donations of items for the Silent Auction and Live Auction. If you or a business associate would like to donate an item(s) or donate money and have the auction committee purchase some items, please contact Nicole DeVries at 909-983-4644 ext. 135 or email her at ndevries@ocschools.org by March 7. Check out our website at ocschools.maestroweb.com

Suggested items to donate are: indoor and outdoor decorations, home-made items, trips, cabins, tools, barbecue or grilling items, toys, games, baby items, jewelry, kitchen items, etc.

All donations are appreciated!

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OC ANNUAL REPORT c 2014

Ontario Christian School ASSOCIATION

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:

Administrative Report Nominees for Board of Trustees Proposed Budget for 2014–2015 march

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Have the first scoop on the administrative report and proposed budget for 2014-15 Get to know new board members Hear about OC’s directions and future Give your input … and more As approved at the 2012 Association Meeting, the Board of Trustees is presenting one nominee for each open position on the 2014-2015 Board of Trustees. Ballots to approve or disapprove of the nominees will be distributed at the Association Meeting and will also be available in the Business Office for association members who are not able to attend the meeting on March 4.

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OC ANNUAL REPORT c 2014

2013-2014 Annual Report:

From the Superintendent’s Desk

by Ryan Groen, Superintendent

Dear Friends, Over the last year, I have had the wonderful privilege of becoming a foster father for the first time. My wife and I spent the previous year doing the necessary paperwork, attending classes, Ryan Groen greets a student while they walk and completing to the elementary school entrance. the home study.

After much anticipation and a bit of waiting, we were matched with two wonderful little girls in January 2013. We went to the DCFS office to receive the girls, and made an instant transition from two children to a total of four children in our family.

The bonding process has been a joy for all involved; and, very quickly, we became quite attached to one another. It is amazing how God gives parents the capacity to love and care for children whether those parents are biological parents, foster parents, or adoptive parents. In our situation, I think there were two main beliefs that accelerated the bonding process. First, we know that these two little girls are created in God’s image and are precious to Him. Second, we know that God is in control of all things, and that these two particular girls joined our home at this precise time for a purposeful reason.

a foster father. Ontario Christian teachers believe that each of their students is specifically and specially created in God’s own image. In addition, Ontario Christian teachers believe that God has placed each student in each classroom for this school year according to His perfect plan. Our school theme this year reflects both of these Biblical truths, God’s creation of people in His image and His sovereignty in our lives.

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).

Serving as a foster parent has changed my life forever in wonderful ways; it has given me a deeper understanding of God’s love for His children whom He has adopted into His eternal family. Serving as a Christian educator has blessed my life beyond what I ever would have imagined by allowing me to see God working through Christian teachers to bring about His sovereign plans in the lives of students.

May God continue to bless each Ontario Christian School student….past, present, and future!

Warmly in Christ, Ryan Groen, Superintendent

In many ways, the strong bonding that takes place between foster parents and children reminds me of the bonding that takes place every year between Ontario Christian’s teachers and their students. As I talk to Ontario Christian parents, they often mention how much they appreciate the quality of the teacher-student relationships at OC. As I talk to faculty members, they often refer lovingly to their students as “my kids,” illustrating this warm and close bond.

I believe the excellent rapport between faculty and students at OC is a direct result of the Biblical beliefs of our faculty.

You see, Ontario Christian teachers share the core beliefs about children and the core beliefs about God that I have as

Since the law doesn’t permit the Groens to publish any identifying pictures of the two foster girls, the rest of the family shows support by having the picture taken from behind.

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OC ANNUAL REPORT c 2014

Admissions Report

by Dianne De Groot, Director of Admissions and Development

An overview of admissions and developement-related activity at OC for the 2013-2014 school year.

One of the many benefits of being Director of Admissions and Development is hearing all the stories from prospective parents, students and donors. Each one of these stories has enriched, encouraged and fueled my passion for Christian education at Ontario Christian Schools. All the numbers and statistics below are just a small indicator of what God has done in the lives of those represented by each one.

All of us at Ontario Christian Schools realize that our purpose is to be an active part of the vision of “Growing Christian Leaders� and we thank our God for sending new families and students to be a part of the OC family. We are also very grateful for the generous financial support of many parents, grandparents, friends, alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers and administration at Ontario Christian.

So please go over these facts and join us in praise and thanksgiving to our great God who has done great things for the OC family in 2012-2013!

Admissions Activities for 2013-2014 International Students

New International Students

All 13/14 Registered Students that have Withdrawn

Full-Time Students Not Returning

All FullTime 13/14 Registered Students (does not include PSP)

All FullTime 12/13 Registered Students

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American Indian................. 0% Asian-American...................7% African-American............... 8% Hispanic or Latino............ 23% Pacific Islander..................... 1%

OC ANNUAL REPORT c 2014

Enrollment Data - Chart 1:

Enrollment Data - Chart 2:

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74

58

67

76

83

88

4th

90%

88%

84%

95%

92%

90%

5th

82

61

76

79

94

98

5th

92%

88%

94%

96%

94%

87%

6th

87

76

80

88

99

94

6th

92%

89%

94%

97%

91%

90%

Elementary Total

539

494

492

536

577

596

Elementary Total

85%

85%

85%

88%

85%

85%

7th

112

98

92

118

108

146

7th

90%

89%

84%

91%

93%

91%

8th

117

101

114

109

139

120

8th

93%

98%

92%

91%

95%

90%

Middle School Total

229

199

206

227

247

266

Middle School Total

91%

94%

88%

91%

94%

91%

9th

116

117

113

124

109

119

9th

72%

77%

74%

73%

66%

70%

10th

119

111

128

101

124

133

10th

90%

87%

90%

92%

88%

93%

11th

121

121

105

116

127

138

11th

88%

90%

84%

92%

88%

87%

12th

110

96

109

121

128

97

12th

93%

90%

95%

96%

93%

93%

High School Total

467

445

455

462

488

487

High School Total

86%

86%

86%

88%

84%

86%

Total Enrollment

1235

1138

1153

1225

1312

1349

Total Re-Enrollment %

88%

89%

86%

89%

88%

87%

Enrollment Data - Chart 3:

Development Data:

New Student enrollment percentage

Fund Development Efforts

Enrollment

5 Year Average

20132014 (w/PSP)

Kindergarten

30%

29%

37%

35%

27%

22%

1st

15%

27%

0%

22%

14%

11%

2nd

12%

7%

9%

10%

16%

17%

3rd

9%

17%

5%

7%

8%

8%

4th

11%

10%

12%

5%

12%

15%

5th

8%

6%

2%

4%

16%

13%

Boosters Club - $86,000

6th

8%

12%

6%

3%

10%

11%

Endowment Foundation - $145,000

Elementary Total

13%

15%

10%

12%

15%

14%

7th

24%

25%

16%

24%

24%

31%

8th

7%

12%

3%

9%

4%

7%

Middle School Total

16%

19%

10%

17%

14%

19%

9th

26%

24%

25%

18%

37%

27%

10th

11%

12%

12%

8%

11%

11%

11th

9%

8%

14%

8%

10%

6%

12th

3%

3%

2%

4%

2%

2%

High School Total

12%

12%

13%

10%

15%

12%

New Enrollment Total

13%

15%

11%

12%

14%

14%

20122013

20112012

20102011

20092010

Totals for all Fund Development efforts:

Grand Total $675,827:

2013 Benefit Auction - $117,579 OCPA - $41, 226 3-Way Thrift - $167,000 Annual Drive - $119,022 (Includes $23,022 from Jog-A-Thon)

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Why We Chose OC Why two public school teachers decided to send their daughter to a private Christian school

by Regina Wang “I want to go to med school and be an oncologist,” Joy said, adding that the class helps her understand how the human body works. “My grandma had kidney cancer. I want to cure cancer.”

Another change in Joy has made the couple a little envious, they said. Since she attended OC, Joy’s understanding of the Bible has deepened and the number of scripture verses she memorizes ballooned.

“My husband and I both say that she knows the Bible better than us,” Julie said. “She has learned to memorize verses and applications in the real world. That’s what we wanted for her as a foundation.”

Meet the Phillips: Chad, Julie, Joy & Jared Joy Phillips transferred to Ontario Christian Schools after graduating from Citrus Elementary School in Upland, where her mother Julie teaches. Her father Jared is also a public school teacher, yet both Julie and Jared have been pleased to see the changes in their daughter since she enrolled at OC. The first thing the couple noticed was the fact that Joy was excelling academically. They credited the success to Joy’s teachers, who went above and beyond to create a stimulating and rewarding environment for their students.

For example, Joy’s history teacher holds a morning study session to allow students to come in early to study for an exam. A teacher of 19 years herself, Julie was impressed.

“I don’t know a lot of high schools that would have teachers who make themselves available to come in early to make students as prepared as possible,” she said. “I really commend the teacher for doing that.”

Julie credits Joy’s homeroom teachers in middle school for preparing Joy for high school by working with her to improve her study skills. Currently a 9th grader, Joy is taking freshman courses as well as being on the cheerleading team. One of her favorite classes is biology, which equips her for an audacious dream.

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They were delighted that Joy was growing in her compassion for the poor. They noted Joy’s thoughtful insights when the family discussed how Typhoon Haiyan wreaked havoc in the Philippines.

“I think OC really encouraged her to think beyond herself and outside her situation, having a chance to pray at school,” Julie said.

It took Joy awhile to adjust to OC. First, the class sizes were smaller than those at her previous school. Second, her new classmates openly prompt one another to grow in their faith.

“In my old school, if students invited you to church, that would be really weird,” Joy said. “My friends encourage me to be closer to God.” So pleased with Joy’s growth, the Phillips have decided to send her younger brother, Chad, to OC next fall. Julie said she enjoys seeing her daughter thrive at a Biblically-based and academically-stimulating environment.

“We feel that she’ll be prepared for whatever she wants to study in college because of her academic skills and personal development.”

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Preschool Report Jane Reichert, Preschool Director Ontario Christian Preschool is in our 20th year! We have been blessed by God throughout the years with wonderful children, families and staff.

Ontario Christian Board and Administration thought that a preschool would be a great idea back in 1994. This decision was made because declining enrollment due to the dairies moving out of Southern California. Many of our families were sending their preschoolers to other preschools in the area, so why not us? The preschool was started in two classrooms on the elementary campus, where two kindergarten classes are now being held.

We started with 32 eager children and three energetic staff members. Two are still here- Susan Mulder and myself! We soon grew from the two classrooms, to four and then five rooms. In 1999 the adjacent property was purchased and a new preschool was built, which is our present day building.

Most of our preschool staff has 10+ years here at OCPS. We have had some teachers that have moved on, but not far, because they are now employed in the K-12 system. They include Arlys Jasper, Ruth Catron, Lisa LeSieur, Angela See and Kristina Thacker. So as you see, our staff loves OC too!

Right now here at OCPS we have 14 teacher’s children! Actually we have three administrators that have their children in the preschool and one administrator that has her grandchild in the preschool. What a blessing that the teachers can work with knowing their children are nearby and in a Christ-centered, safe and loving environment.

graduation from OC High School. For us here at OCPS, it is a joy to see how each one of these young adults have grown in their physical, academic life and in their spiritual life.

Brittany Gammon is one of those “Lifers”. Brittany is the daughter of our high school secretary, Joanne Gammon and husband, Bill. The Gammons came to our school through the community of our church and school, demonstrating the importance of the community feeling like family here at OC. Brittany attended 15 years at OC! Now that’s an investment and commitment! She is soon to graduate from a court reporting school and is very anxious to start her career in court reporting.

There are many stories of parents that have made the commitment to Christian Education at OC. The main reason that many want their children here is the Christian education and the long life lessons they learn here from a Christian perspective. These parents have expressed over and over that we must have faith, pray and the Lord will provide for their children’s education at OC. “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 God has blessed our preschool with wonderful families.

We thank you for all your volunteering, donations and all you do for the preschool. Thank you!

The OCS Board has also represented Preschool Director Jane Reichert and preschool students. themselves well, with many present board members who either have or had their children in the preschool.

The preschool’s first high school graduation class was 2009. Since then, we have graduated many “Lifers” starting in the preschool and continuing through their

“For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him give the glory forever!

Amen.”

— Romans 11:36

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Elementary School Report Michael Wiersma, Elementary Principal

In Jeremiah 29:11 God comforts His people by proclaiming, “I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, and plans to give you hope and a future.” I have found this verse to be an anchor throughout my life and most specifically in the spring of 1995. As a sophomore at Calvin College in Michigan, with a double major in business and psychology, I registered for a semester in Spain to fulfill my foreign language requirements. Little did I know how real this verse would become during those three months living in the Mediterranean town of Denia, Spain and how God would use a wonderful Spanish family to call me to the world of education.

phrases but every sentence required my undivided attention to translate and conjugate the verbs properly. Also, the most simple sentence from my family came out of their mouths at what felt like a hundred miles per hour and I was sinking in the ocean of translation.

I praise God that He paired me with a family with children, one specifically who had a very elementary vocabulary, and thought it was pretty unique hosting a blond American who didn’t speak their language. Slowly but surely progress was made as I learned their language and I give all credit to this young daughter and her cousin. Our basic vocabulary complemented each other well. She was very patient with me. We enjoyed our time together and God used this relationship to plant the seed for education. It didn’t take long for me to take an interest in her education and even visit her school and interact with her teachers and classmates. Jeremiah 29:11 became real as God used this trip to Spain to reveal his plan for student growth and learning in my life. I One of Mike Wiersma’s favorite things about working at OC is to stand by the elementary school entrance to greet students every morning. will forever be grateful for this experience and see it as the catalyst for God’s plan of education in my life.

After several long flights I arrived exhausted yet eager to learn the Spanish culture and language. Armed with Fast forward a few years and God opens the door for little more than a few polite phrases and willingness to teaching second grade at Ontario Christian. Rememberlearn I stepped off the bus with over 20 other Calvin ing my experience in Spain, I couldn’t wait to empower students curious to know which family in the parking lot was there to welcome me to their home for the next few students to be lifelong learners. After spending five years in a second grade classroom God opened a new oppormonths. God had arranged for a wonderful family with tunity by teaching in our computer lab, a place that ala young kindergarten aged daughter and middle school lowed me to learn the names and faces of nearly all 600 aged nephew to open their homes and lives to help me plus students on the Euclid campus. Jeremiah 29:11 was learn the language and have a memorable semester. not complete, however. God was planting new seeds in The next four months would not only create wonderful my heart for school administration. memories but a love for student learning that continues to this day.

Denia is a small beautiful port city where most residents can walk to their locations of choice, and so off we went walking home from the parking lot. We didn’t reach the first sidewalk street crossing before I knew that this experience was going to be one in a million as a nonEnglish speaking family tried to communicate with a non-Spanish speaking college student. Yes, I knew a few

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Today I am humbled to walk alongside a dedicated faculty and staff who love students and work hard to form the intersections of faith and learning in their lives.

I praise God that he has used a family in Spain to ignite a love for student learning, years in the computer lab learning names and faces only to now use those opportunities to further His kingdom in the lives of students and families today at Ontario Christian.

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Middle School Report Bob De Groot, Middle School Principal

One of the privileges I have as middle school principal is spending quality, relational time with students during their exploratory period. A favorite class I teach is “Destination Character,” where students embark on a journey to discover what true Christian character looks like. Based on the first novel of Joseph Girzone’s multi-million-selling Joshua series, we explore the video Joshua, which is an inspirational story about a stranger whose mysterious “supernatural” powers inspire a small town.

When Joshua moves into the outskirts of Auburn, he awakens the curiosity of the sleepy town. The locals aren’t quite sure what to make of him. They don’t know who he is or where he came from, but no one can shake the feeling that they’ve known him for years. Known only by his first name, his wisdom and compassion place him at the center of the town’s attention. This attention intensifies as Joshua shatters prejudice and misconception, and even seems to perform miracles. Despite his benevolence and selfless work in the community, some remain suspicious. Would anyone in today’s world do something for nothing? Just what is Joshua up to? In the end, the answers to those questions are nearly as extraordinary as the discovery that that same transforming power lives in each of the townspeople’s own hearts (and in the hearts of my students).

My “reward” is observing the lights go on in the students’ minds as they watch and hear the clues in the video as to who exactly Joshua is. Once they get that figured out, everything starts to make sense. As the students discover Joshua’s true identity, the opportunity to discuss what place he should play in their lives today is natural.

My own unique background and life experiences often provide illustrations that I use to make my teaching come alive.

Growing up as an MK (missionary kid) and PK (preacher’s kid) in Nigeria, I often use life stories to encourage, motivate, and challenge students in their spiritual walk. One of the natural bridges that connects the events of Joshua’s life with my own experiences is discussing the believability of the story, especially in light of Hebrews 13:2, which says, “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Auburn’s citizens aren’t quite sure what to make of Joshua. For those who discover who he is, the realization that they could have missed him is a wake-up call and a reason to give thanks that they didn’t!

Makurdi is one of the cities in Nigeria, where I lived while growing up. Situated on the Benue River, it was centrally located and provided a natural stopping place for missionaries traveling throughout Nigeria. Providing meals and overnight

accommodations to travelers and strangers was part of my parents’ ministry, in addition to planting churches and providing Christian literature through the country’s bookshops.

Because the roads were nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season, travelers’ vehicles often showed up on our property coated in layers of dirt and mud. While our guests fellowshipped with my parents over coffee and goodies, my brothers and I would “secretly” wash their cars. We took pride in keeping track of all the different models we cleaned over the years. Nearly every country in the world was represented at our car wash!

I specifically remember one elderly couple and their unique car – a red Holden from the Australian automaker GM Holden Ltd. This was definitely one for our record books!

They arrived late one afternoon and requested overnight lodging, as they had traveled some distance and had a long way to go the next day.

After washing their car, they joined our family of seven for an evening meal and some fellowFrom a missionary kid in Nigeria to a middle school ship afterwards. principal in Ontario, Bob DeGroot sees God preparing and equipping him for the job since childhood.

The next morning, after enjoying breakfast together, we bid them farewell. Our family “debriefing” session over lunch that day brought about some amazing realizations! Mom’s guest book, filled with hundreds of visitors over the years, had not been signed. None of us had “bothered” to get the names of our guests, even though seven of us had interacted with them during their visit. Upon checking the guest room, mom discovered an envelope containing a beautiful thank-you note for our kindness and a significant amount of money… to be used for our continued hospitality ministry. Even efforts using the daily radio communications with other missionaries and their agencies failed to shed any light on who these mysterious strangers were. Could it be that we had entertained angels without knowing it? I for one am completely convinced!

And so a real life experience reinforces our responsibility to take seriously the “signs” God gives us each day. I don’t want to miss a message from my Master. If I can instill that same awareness and mindset in the hearts and lives of my students, God will be glorified!

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High School Report Tim Hoekstra, High School Principal For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:8-10

Can you guess where Tim Hoeskra is in these childhood photos? Answers (L to R): holding the bottle for a lamb (4 years old); riding his bike in the middle (5 years old); and holding a kitten on the far right (9 years old).

These verses are ones which we have used at Ontario Christian to go with our theme for the year, including this year. Prepared in advance is what I’d like to reflect on because for many of us, myself included, this preparation happened in high school. So, it has been my pleasure to have a front row seat and witness this preparation as it occurs in the lives of your children. It happens at, let’s say the worst of times, and the best of times. I have always found it interesting to hear from students about the important moments of their lives. Experiences that shaped them and molded them into the people they are becoming. Some people refer to these as smoothing off the rough edges of our character. I’d like to share with you some of the experiences that I believe God used to prepare me for such a time as this.

I am at heart and will always be a farm boy from Iowa.

Fifth out of seven, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, mom, dad, cows, chickens, pigs, and cattle. Yes, there must be corn, beans, oats, and hay to feed all those animals. I have always considered it an advantage to have grown up on the farm for many reasons. Hard work is good! There was plenty of hard work on the farm to keep four boys out of trouble, most of the time. The Bible has many references to animals, and having worked with animals, those stories come to life for me. I am always thankful that my childhood years were on a small farm near Hull, Iowa. It will be home for me, on this side of heaven.

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My parents sent all seven of us to Hull Christian elementary school, which had to be a challenge financially, but God was faithful to their commitment. My two older sisters attended Western Christian High School. However, my oldest brother had speech therapy needs that could be met at the public school, so he switched beginning in high school. I had a brother one year older than I and we both began attending the public high school as well.

Parents are responsible for educating their children and after my freshman year, my parents wanted us to move over to the Christian high school. It’s difficult to admit this, but we were not as submissive to their authority as we should have been. After several family meetings and a fair amount of tears, they decided to let us stay at the public school. My two younger siblings then both went back to Western Christian.

How does this all fit together, you ask? The local public school had all Christian teachers. This was before prayer was banned in the public school. All students at my school came from the town and attended one of the churches in the community. We said the pledge of allegiance and the Lord’s prayer to begin each day. I received a great education. I was well prepared, did well on my ACT, ready to head off to college.

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All good? Good, except that I had no idea what God was calling me to serve. So, without going into detail, I floundered for a bit, before finally enrolling in Dordt College. There, I heard professors asking, “What do you think God is preparing you to do for His Kingdom?” The last time I had heard that or even considered it was sometime in 8th grade.

It’s not that my high school teachers weren’t Christian, or didn’t care for me, but they followed a curriculum that was designed to make me a good citizen.

What does this struggle look like for your students? Questions like: What college should I attend?

What should I study? What am I going to do for a career?

Etc. How does my story fit into preparing me for what I do today? Several ways: OCHS students are equipped for continuing their education in college or elsewhere. They should begin in high school to search for where God is calling them to serve, within their giftedness and passion.

It is critical for them to see they are part of God’s Kingdom and recognize the need to engage relationships and culture under the authority of Jesus Christ. (Reference: OCS Mission Statement) My struggle to find what God was calling me to do was not all that enjoyable. Struggle is not a bad thing, it’s actually a good thing. We would, however, not choose to struggle, because it makes us uncomfortable. It even makes parents uncomfortable to see their child struggle. It’s important that you come alongside your student, but don’t need to eliminate the struggle. God uses struggles to grow us and prepare us in advance for works of service. Again, we wouldn’t choose to struggle, but I’m convinced God uses it for our good. It’s come full circle now, to be in a position to help the struggler, born out of the very struggle I went through to find God’s calling for me.

ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES March 5, 2013

I. Call to order: Joe De Hoog, board president II. Opening Devotions and Prayer:

Steve Laidlaw, board member III. Minutes from 2012 Annual Association

Meeting: Joe De Hoog

Minutes approved.

IV. Joe DeHoog Introduced the Board Nominees

for 2013-2016: Bill De Jong and Dave De Koekkoek

(returning board member) - Board members were confirmed and

announced on the OC Website the following day.

V. Steve Laidlaw thanked retiring Board member, Joe De Hoog VI.

Ryan Groen gave the State of the School Address and answered questions received by the Association including questions about tuition increases, tuition assistance, and school programs.

VII. Brent Westra, board treasurer presented the

2013-2014 Budget and answered questions.

Budget approved.

VIII. Joe DeHoog closed in prayer.

God is so good!

Respectfully submitted, Tim Hoekstra, Principal

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2013 Ontario Christian High School Athletics Report David Parkes, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director 2013 Student Athlete of the Year Female - Carly De Hoog Male - Craig Bruinsma 2013 Boosters Athlete of the Year Female - Stephanie Albright Male - TJ Spykstra 2013 CIF Semi-Finalists Boys Varsity Baseball 2013 CIF Champion - Individual Swimming Chasse’ Sodemann - 200 Individual Medley and 100 Breast Stroke 2013 Ambassador League Coach of the Year Assistant Principal and Athletic Director David Parkes 2013 Ambassador League Champions

Jon Schaap - Boys Cross Country Megan Zuidema - Girls Tennis Kristen Hoekstra - Girls Basketball

Girls Varsity Tennis Boys Varsity Soccer

2013 Ambassador League Player of the Year

Boys JV Soccer

Jake Landreth - Boys Cross Country

Girls Varsity Soccer

Ashley Vidaurri - Girls Tennis

Boys Varsity Golf

Adrian Contreras - Boys Soccer

Varsity Baseball

Natalie Dzhandzhapanyan - Girls Soccer Matthew Zoeter - Boys Golf League Champion

2013 Ambassador League Sportsmanship Award

TJ Spykstra - Boys Track

Boys Cross Country

Taylor Holcomb - Girls Track

Girls Tennis Athletic Program Highlights 2013 CIF Team Qualifier Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Football Girls Tennis Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Baseball Softball Boys Golf Boys Volleyball

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Chasse’ Sodemann was the first swimmer in school history to win not one but two CIF Individual Championships in the 200 IM and 100 BR Boys Volleyball went to the CIF-SS Quarter Finals Varsity Baseball made a deep run into the playoffs apearing in the CIF Semi-Finals Jake Landreth qualified for the State Finals in boys Cross Country

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School Records

Brad Gaudy (2013) - Northwestern College Football

Boys Basketball - Jake Ramirez, Single season record for 3-pt field goal percentage (50%)

William Granberry (2012) - Biola University Swim

Girls Track - Taylor Holcomb - 200M Dash (26.02)

Kaylee Johnson (2013) - Citrus College Volleyball

Girls Track - Stephanie Albright, Ashley Burroughs, Taylor Holcomb, Anna Spykstra - Girls 4x100M Relay (50.59)

Josh Lenarz (1994) - Trinity Christian College Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Girls Track - Taylor Holcomb, Kassidy Ramoneda, Stephanie Albright, Maddie Guevara - Girls 4x400M Relay (4:11.99)

Jessie Leyva (2010) - Trinity Christian College Softball

Girls Softball - Areana Ramos, Single season record for runs scored (46), total bases (100), & doubles (18)

Marisella Macias (2009) - University of La Verne Soccer

Football - Brandon Hatfield, Single season record for kick-off average (57.7), punt average (42.7 yards), & Most field goals (13)

Jordyn McMath (2012) - San Diego Christian Baseball

Football - Derek Van Leeuwen, Single season receiving record (862 yards)

Elizabeth Prestia (2012) - Hope International University Basketball

Football - Christian Reyes, Single season completion percentage (57.9%)

Ryan Ramoneda (2012) - University of La Verne Football

Jennifer Inge (2013) - Northwestern College Soccer

Manuel Macias (2010) - University of La Verne Football Riley Manquen (2013) - Cal State San Marcos Baseball Matt Nishanian (2013) - University of La Verne Football

Alyssa Ramos (2010) - Cal State San Bernardino Softball Mike Salazar (1990) - Rio Hondo College Head Baseball Coach

Alumni in Sports

Michael Salas (2012) - Pacific Lutheran University Football

Stephanie Albright (2013) - The Master’s College Soccer

Britney Sanders (2010) - Notre Dame Tennis

Kristen Bretscher (2010) - Mercer University Softball

Nikki Sanders (2010) - Texas Tech Tennis

Craig Bruinsma (2013) - Northwestern College Football Cody Catano (2012) - University of California Riverside Soccer

Pascal Sodemann (2012) - University of California Santa Cruz Swim

Sam Chappell (2010) - Liberty University Soccer

T.J. Spykstra (2013) - Northwestern College Football

Kaitlyn Clark (2011) - University of Alabama Gymnastics

Jessie Stienstra (2012) - Grace College Soccer

Danielle Cupp (2013) - Northwestern College Cheer

Tara Struiksma (2012) - The Masters College Soccer

Carly DeHoog (2013) - University of Washington Volleyball

Jaimee Stutz (2012) - York College Track and Field

Christian Dirksen (2013) - University of Redlands Football

Samantha Sutley (2013) - Dordt College Volleyball

Warren Fishback (2010) - Citrus College Baseball

Kali Taeleifi (2012) - Holy Names University Basketball

Bradley Fox (2012) - UC Riverside Golf

Josh Tampio (2013) - Northwestern College Football

Julie Gann (2012) - Biola University Soccer

Buddy Traxler (2010) - Northern State University Baseball

Chasse’ Sodemann

Jake Landreth

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Top, left: showing off the latest Chromebook, Technology Director Ken Yeh is excited about the possibilities the laptop can offer to students.

Technology Report

by Ken Yeh, Director of Technology One core aspect of our Innovations for Learning Initiative is for our students to have access throughout the school year to a computer that will serve as a key tool for learning. We are halfway through our first year implementing Chromebooks in the Middle School, and during this time we have already seen the advantage of these devices over the Windows based systems that were part of the pilot last year. Chromebooks come with management features that are specifically geared to the needs of school environments, allowing for much more efficient setup, maintenance, and updating and installation of software. Students and teachers have appreciated that they start up and shut down in less than 8 seconds, allowing students to immediately get to work. They are inherently immune from viruses and malware. Chromebooks are one of the most effective portals to web tools and our school’s own Google Apps for Education domain, which is why over 20% of US school districts and more schools around the world have adopted Chromebooks for their educational computing needs.

We are continuing to gear up for a full rollout to the entire high school for the 2014-2015 school year. Some of our efforts include upgrades and renovations to our net-

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Lower left, above: students from Mrs. Elizabeth Akindejoye’s 7th grade Bible class use Chromebooks for a class activity. work infrastructure–including the purchase of new web gateways and servers and the replacement of a significant amount of obsolete network cabling–to handle the increased network demand of a 1:1 laptop environment. We are putting some of the latest crop of Chromebooks to the test as we evaluate the right device for the high school. And even more important than the hardware preparation, we want to find better ways to prepare teachers for the transition to teaching in a 1:1 environment. Our developing PLCs provide a strong support and mutual learning environment for innovative teaching when all students have a learning tool like a Chromebook in their hands. We are continuing to provide workshops and opportunities for our teachers to learn effective ways to utilize technology tools to promote innovative learning in their classrooms.

While a great deal of attention has been directed at the rollout of Chromebooks for the upper grade levels, work has also been done at making available more technology tools for the lower grade levels. The 6th grade classrooms now have a full class set of computers available for use in class, and several computers have been distributed to all elementary classrooms for AR and small group use. In addition, we have been exploring a more intentional use of tablets in the lower grade levels, where a touch interface can allow for more intuitive learning for the younger students. We are excited about the possibilities and potentials that technology can afford for students of all grade levels.

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Sitting (L to R): Marty Van Leeuwen, Kim Fikse, Brenda Thompson, Lynnie Haringa. Standing (L to R): Steve Laidlaw, Dave De Koekkoek, Gordon Vander Meulen, Brad Verhoeven, Alan Bos, Jim Riezebos, Brent Westra. Not Pictured: Bill De Jong.

Current Board Of Trustees Year of Name Retirement Church Alan Bos

2015

First Chino URC

Bill De Jong

2016

CrossPoint CRC

Dave De Koekkoek

2016

CrossPoint CRC

Kim Fiske

2015

CrossPoint CRC

*Lynnie Haringa

2014

CrossPoint CRC

*Steve Laidlaw

2014

First Chino URC

*Jim Riezebos

2014

The Bridge RCA

*Brenda Thompson

2014

CrossPoint CRC

Marty Van Leeuwen

2015

The Bridge RCA

Gordon Vander Meulen

2015

CrossPoint CRC

Brad Verhoeven

2015

CrossPoint CRC

*Brent Westra

2014

CrossPoint CRC

The Board of Trustees are all members of churches with a Reformed perspective. Ontario Christian School was founded by Reformed churches and continues to provide for the future of the organization by selecting board members from these churches. The Board of Trustees is pleased that Ontario Christian has a student body that comes from over 250 churches. It is a tremendous blessing to have such a wonderful diversity of Christians involved in the life of Ontario Christian.

We are very appreciative of the time and wisdom that you all have invested and would like to thank you for all the dedication and years of service to Ontario Christian Schools.

*=Retiring

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OC ANNUAL REPORT c 2014

2014 Board Of Trustees Nominees Marc de Falkenberg Name: Marc de Falkenberg Spouse: Tera de Falkenberg Children: Austin (18), Kaylee (17), Benjamin (12), and Jenna (9) Education background:

Calvin College, BA

Job position: Business Development Manager, Hydro

Tek Systems, Inc. Church membership: CrossPoint CRC. Church Involvement: I have been a Cadet counselor

for three years, a High school youth group leader for one year and I have been involved in a Men’s small group on Thursday mornings.

the understanding that God’s hand is in every subject and curriculum. It is through this knowledge that gives our children a vision of God’s Kingdom and their place in it while developing a deeper love for our Lord.

Ontario Christian Schools assists our family with instilling the truths that we value and supports us in raising our children to be followers of Christ, people for His Kingdom. There is no greater joy than seeing our children being comfortable to publicly pray, hearing them recite and retain their favorite memory verses, helping those in need without prompting, and a willingness to serve in our communities. We also greatly appreciate OC teachers and staff personally investing in their lives, the high quality and varied education our children receive, and experiencing the Lord’s work being done at OC.

Dave Kooiman Name: Dave Kooiman

OCS Involvement: Our oldest son Austin graduated

from OCHS last June. He has attended Ontario Christian since Kindergarten. Our other three children are still in attendance at Ontario Christian and they have been since preschool. I have coached flag football in the middle school and currently I am coaching in the high school soccer program and am in my third year. We love to attend and volunteer at the Pancake Breakfast and the Harvest Festival. We have attended and enjoyed multiple other OC functions each year. We find that Ontario Christian Schools have been a blessing to our children, ourselves, and our community.

Perspective on Christian education and OCS:

My perspective on Christian education is that having the opportunity to have our children receive a Christian education is a blessing, a sacrifice, and a responsibility we have as parents. The Bible tells us in Deuteronomy 6:5-9, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.

Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Write them on door frames of your houses and on your gates.” Ontario Christian supports us in developing our children’s growth and binding them with Christian truths.

Ontario Christian gives its students a Biblical foundation in a world where values and morals are shifting. We put a great deal of value on having our children educated with

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Spouse: Stephanie Kooiman Children:

Wesley(5), Ella(3), Reid(1) Education background:

BA-Marketing/ManagementDordt College Job position: Regional V.P. of Sales-The Select Family

of Staffing Companies Church Membership: The Bridge Church Involvement: I have served as both a deacon

and an elder, facilitated a small group, and was a youth leader for the High School Group.

OCS involvement: Currently Wes and Ella attend the

preschool, and Wes will start Kindergarten later this year.

Perspective on Christian education and OCS:

I am a firm believer in Christ-centered education. I feel blessed we live in a country where God-fearing parents can choose to send their children to school that will include biblical truth in its entire curriculum. While it is the responsibility of the parents to raise their children, it is great to know our children will be mentored by Christian teachers and coaches who will equip our kids to grow into Christian leaders someday.

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Lisa Vander Meulen

Gary Voortman

Name: Lisa Vander Meulen

Name: Gary Voortman

Spouse: Dickie Vander Meulen

Spouse:

Stacy (Vander Weide) Voortman

Children:

Kaylie (10), Faith (almost 2)

Children:

Ryan (17) and Kimberly (14)

Education background:

Graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising for Interior Design.

Job position: Owner of Accentric Interiors, Inc. and

Bookkeeper for TiVa Dairy.

Church Membership: The Bridge Church Involvement: Current and previous involve-

Education background:

Ontario Christian and some specialty classes at San Bernardino Valley College Job position:

Serviceman 2 at Monte Vista Water District Church Membership: CrossPoint CRC

ment includes; Remodeling Committees, Nursery, Homework Central, Discipleship groups, hosting small groups, and VBS.

Church Involvement: Was a Cadet leader for several

OCS involvement: Attended and Graduated from On-

OCS involvement: I enjoy going to Middle School bas-

tario Christian K-12, Room Mom several years and assisting in various fund raisers and activities that the school has throughout each year.

Perspective on Christian education and OCS:

I strongly believe that Christian Education is of utmost importance. That as a parent I am to raise my children to know and love the Lord with all their heart, soul and mind. I believe in order to raise our children to know and love Christ requires the home, church and our school.

We are to teach our children that they are to be in the world but not of the world, set apart for His glory. That Christ would be the greatest influence on our children and us rather than culture. Christian education is the foundation of their life. Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it (Proverbs 22:6).

years. At the present time I am involved in Men’s Bible Study. ketball and volleyball games. I also enjoy Middle School and High School band and choir concerts. Look forward to attending and helping out at games and concerts.

Perspective on Christian education and OCS:

I firmly believe Christian education first comes from the home and is expanded more by church and school for our Christian youth.

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Brent Westra

Name: Brent Westra

Job position: Real Estate Broker, Mortgage Broker, Property

Manager Spouse: Candy Westra Church Membership: CrossPoint CRC Children:

Andrew (8), Ellie (5), Isaac (3)

OCS involvement: Boosters Club, School Board

Education background:

Perspective on Christian education and OCS:

Ontario Christian, 1st through 12th; Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from California State University Fullerton.

I am thankful that my parents made the choice to send me to Ontario Christian. A strong education in a Christian environment is a blessing to me and my family. As a board member I have witnessed God‘s hand in using Ontario Christian to grow Christian leaders.

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OC ANNUAL REPORT c 2014

Budget Report—Enrollment Detail

1145

1149

2013 revised

2014 proposed

1109

1235

2009

1165

1410

1351

2008

1325

1414

1314

2007

1294 2005

1236 2004

2006

1210

1202

2003

2002

1100

1045

1010

1200

814 1994

890

814

850

839

1993

600

2013 proposed

2011

2012

2010

1999

2000

1998

1997

1996

300

1995

Ellie Begley

900

1992

enrollment

1200

930

1500

2001

Ellie Begley, Business Manager

tuition income

cost per student

budgeted students

year

Approved 2013–2014

Revised 2013–2014

Proposed 2014–2015

Difference

Full-time Kindergarten

44

53

60

7

Part-time Kindergarten

22

31

22

(9)

Primary

408

405

414

9

Middle School

173

201

191

(10)

High School

462

455

462

7

Total students

1,109

1,145

1,149

4

Full-time Kindergarten

$

6,685

$

6,685

6,950

$

265

Part-time Kindergarten

5,090

5,090

5,295

205

Primary

7,145

7,145

7,425

280

Middle School

7,885

7,885

8,195

310

High School

9,225

9,225

9,595

370

Full-time Kindergarten

$

294,140

$

354,305

$

417,000

$

62,695

Part-time Kindergarten

111,980

157,790

116,490

(41,300)

Primary

2,915,160

2,893,725

3,073,950

180,225

Middle School

1,364,105

1,584,885

1,565,245

(19,640)

High School

4,261,950

4,197,375

4,432,890

235,515

9,605,575

$ 417,495

total tuition incomE

$

8,947,335

$

9,188,080

Previous years approved & revised budget vs. proposed budget

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Budget Report—Income and Expenses Approved 2013–2014

Income

Tuition

8,947,335

$

Proposed 2014–2015

9,188,080

$ 9,605,575

Difference $

417,495

Internation Student Income

80,000

72,000

160,000

88,000

PSP education

9,600

16,800

14,400

(2,400)

On-Line education

60,000

60,000

60,000

-

Pre-School Income

590,000

590,000

610,000

20,000

Daycare Income

135,000

135,000

135,000

-

Registration Fees

192,000

192,000

190,000

(2,000)

Technology Fee

25,800

29,850

117,900

88,050

Use of Grounds

160,000

160,000

145,000

(15,000)

Int’l Student Summer Program

-

-

25,000

25,000

Cell Tower Income

98,000

98,000

98,000

-

3-Way Thrift Store

120,000

120,000

145,000

25,000

Endowment Foundation

145,000

145,000

145,000

-

Church Support

8,500

8,500

6,000

(2,500)

Fall Drive

175,000

175,000

150,000

(25,000)

Spring Auction Income

70,000

70,000

80,000

10,000

Fine Arts Club Income

5,000

5,000

5,000

-

Miscellaneous

38,000

38,000

38,000

-

Tuition Assistance

(235,000)

(235,000)

(250,000)

(15,000)

Less Multiple Child Discount

(40,000)

(40,000)

(80,000)

(40,000)

Total Income

$ 10,584,235

$ 10,828,230

$ 11,399,875

$ 571,645

Instructional

expenses

$

Revised 2013–2014

$

5,807,553

$

5,885,527

$

6,189,207

$

303,680

Technology

436,077

429,963

641,871

211,908

Administration

1,158,832

1,142,470

1,138,617

(3,853)

Transportation

664,082

709,136

679,550

(29,586)

Buildings & Equipment

1,078,128

1,072,243

1,071,569

(674)

Development / Promotion

266,297

310,279

338,029

27,750

Insurance

100,000

100,093

106,543

6,450

Professional Growth

82,500

82,500

67,000

(15,500)

Other Operational

49,350

49,350

23,350

(26,000)

Operating Debt & Write-Off

354,163

354,163

354,163

-

Pre-School Operation

589,923

578,955

603,215

24,260

Daycare Operation

131,884

128,296

127,954

(342)

PSP / On-Line

65,448

70,488

58,808

(11,680)

Total Expenses

$ 10,784,235

$

10,913,462

$ 11,399,875

$

486,413

NET

$ ($200,000)

$

(85,232)

$

$

0

From Prior Years reserves

$200,000

0

(0)

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Budget Report—Chart of Expenses The chart below depicts how much each expense represents, on a percentage basis, of the total budget proposed for 2014-2015.

Other (insurance, other operational, debt)

4%

Promotion, development, professional growth

4% Transportation (salaries & benefits, gas, repairs, bus replacement)

6% Pre-School & Daycare (salaries, benefits, supplies, rent)

6% Building, grounds & equipment (maintenance salaries, utilities, repairs, summer renovations, facilities, maintenance)

Instructional, PSP, & Online (salaries, benefits, supplies, athletics)

55%

9%

Administration (salaries & benefits, office expenses, accounting)

10% Technology

6%

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Ontario Christian marketplace

embroidery/screening

financial services

moving Services

Plain Jane Promotions

David De Koekkoek CFP, EA

Residential & Business – Local & Long Distance Moving – Serving All the Inland Empire

Embroidery & Screenprint - est. 1988 4852 Francis Ave. Chino, CA 91710 plainjaneembroidery@verizon.net

909-627-5457

Tax and Retirement Services (909) 467-5433

Move With a Name You Know!

Competitive Rates • Trade Show & Exhibits • Electronic Equipment • Containerized Storage Expert Packing & Crating • Special Care for Valuables & Antiques • Reliable & Timely Do-it-Yourself Containers • Ask for Felipe

CAL T-179172 • US DOT# 125563 I.C.C. No. MC2934

PRMG

Serna’s Relocation Systems, Inc. 800-590-5006 Agent for Mayflower Transit, Inc.

Home Services

construction Services

J & T De Vries Pest Control

Wiersma & Sleeger Construction, Inc.

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.

Honey L. Manderville FHA/VA/HARP Loans NMLS#234648

Loan Consultant 909-815-4076 Fax 951-547-7174

hmanderville@prmg.net

Professional Services

Health Services

Sharon Morff Attorney at Law

Francisco C. Enverga, D.D.S.

3350 Shelby St. Ste. 200 Ontario, CA 91761 909-944-2525 Fax: 909-945-5371 Sharon@morfflaw.com

Heather Huizenga Notary Public 909-802-4384 hnhuizenga1@yahoo.com

Real Estate Brent Westra Real Estate/Mortgage Broker Property Management (909) 519-1328 Sandy DuBoise-Real Estate Agent (909) 947-2777

General & Cosmetic Dentistry 2508 S. Grove Ave. • Ontario, CA 91761

Family owned & operated Over 25 years experience www.sernas.net

Residential · Commercial · Landscape · AGI Flies · Spiders · Ants · Roaches Fleas · Rodents · Birds · Weeds

Nelson, Vince, and Marty P: 909-467-0351 F: 909-391-1919 Remodeling, additions, patios, finish work, dairy buildings

Bouma A/C & Heating

D & D Contractors Inc.

(909) 988-9680

State License: #491698

David Gonzalez Marin

Jim Riezebos Service & Installation 12188 Central Ave. #343 Chino, CA 91710 (909) 673-1075

dgonmarin43@gmail.com

P: 951-415-4066 F:909-983-6829 Home Remodeling, Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades State License B#966076

Driving School CompCare Medical Group Chino Hills Pediatric/Adult/Geriatric & Sports Medicine Board Certified Family Medicine Providers

Prime Time Painting

ALL*STAR DRIVING & TRAFFIC VIOLATERS SCHOOL

Russ Fuller-owner (909) 628-7654

La Verne (909) 596-6896 R. Cucamonga (909) 948-5363 Norco (951) 817-8554 www.allstardriving.com

Alphonso Benton, M.D. Cynthia Moreno, D.O. 15944 Los Serranos Country Club Dr. Suite 110, Chino Hills, CA 91709

909-606-8767 Guaranteed same day appointments.

Accept most insurances Visit www.compcaremedicalgroup.com for info

Support the O.C. Marketplace Contact Dianne De Groot to place your ad 909-983-4644 ext. 131

Ontario Christian Receives

$120,000

3 Way Thrift has distributed annually an average of $120,000 in the last 5 years to Ontario Christian. The over 1.4 million dollars was made possible thanks to families & friends of OC donating their clothes and other household items to 3 Way Thrift. Please drop-off used items at either school (use the collection boxes pictured above) or at 3-Way Thrift.

www.3waythrift.org

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Growing Christian Leaders

Ontario Christian Schools 931 W. Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91762

non-profit org.

U.S. postage PAID Chino, CA permit 135

Current Resident or

ONTARIO

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

OC

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Association Meeting Half Day–Teacher in Service Fine Arts Festival-7th-8th Grade Band Priority Registration for 2014/2015 school year Preschool Grandparents Tea 8:00am Jr K Grandparents Day Elementary Green & Gold Day Boosters Meeting 7:00 pm Annual Spring Auction & Dinner at Los Serranos Country Club High School Band/ Choir Concert 7:00 pm

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5th-8th Grade Band/Choir Concert 7:00 pm HS Chapel Half Day–ELEMENTARY CAMPUS ONLY Parent/Teacher Conferences No School–ELEMENTARY CAMPUS ONLY Parent/Teacher Conferences Half Day–High School Junior/Senior Banquet HS Play 7:00 pm HS Chapel Half Day–Good Friday; Elementary/Middle School Grandparents Day No School–Easter Break Boosters Meeting 7:00 pm HS Library

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Half Day–Teacher in Service 1st-4th Spring Concert Boosters Meeting 7:00 pm No School–Memorial Day HS Talent Show 7:00 pm Boosters Golf Tournament

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5th-12th Grade Band Concert MS/HS Choir Concert Elementary Colonial Fair Half Day–High School; Senior Awards Half Day–High School Kindergarten Graduation Middle School Graduation High School Graduation Half Day–Last Day

HS Library Multi-Purpose Room

HS Library HS Chapel

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6:00 pm 6:00 pm

HS Chapel HS Library HS Library Los Serranos

HS Chapel HS Chapel

Athletic Stadium Athletic Stadium

Please note: The Paper Drive is on the first weekend of every odd month.

Please bundle up your papers and place them in the bin on the east end of the high school campus’ front parking lot. Proceeds go towards the high school science department.