Greetings on behalf of the BCCS School Board and staff! We are a few months into the school year and witnessing God's blessings and handiwork in so many ways at BCCS again this year. The storyline this year is “See the Story, Live Story,” and it has been a joy to watch how God's story is unfolding at BCCS through the work of our teachers and staff.
Having a thriving and growing community is a blessing from God – 650 students and their families have been entrusted to our care! It has been wonderful to see many new families and students contributing to our thriving community, both in and out of the classroom. Our teachers have done a great job welcoming and inviting students into their individual learning communities and the community at large. We continue to be intentional about creating Christ-centered communities, with a multitude of activities for students that include middle school mixers, retreats, small groups, back-to-school celebrations, and get-to-know-you activities in the elementary grades. Our teachers are intentional about welcoming students into their deep hopes and storylines in order to share their love for both God and learning in their Christ-centered classrooms.
As our community continues to grow and expand, we will continue to be relationship focused and mission centered. We will continue to explore and implement opportunities for all our students, teachers, and staff to grow as we strive for excellence, remain rooted in the Word, and prepare our students to serve God in His Kingdom. That is an important and high calling for our community, and we will continually work to embrace those who have chosen to be a part of it, whether new to BCCS or generational families.
Through consistent growth in the surrounding community and focused energies in promoting the school’s preschool and kindergarten programs, our enrollment has increased significantly over the last three years. Therefore, we are at the early stages of the next capital campaign, titled “With Faith,” to welcome new families to the West Campus, the gateway of our community.
We are calling our campaign “With Faith” because we feel the slogan epitomizes our unwavering belief that God has called us to embark on this journey to expand and renovate the West Campus. “With Faith,” all things are possible. “With Faith,” we have hope. “With Faith,” God will provide the funds necessary for the Byron Center Christian community to continue to carry out our mission. More information will be coming soon, but we are excited to let you know that our need for space is a blessing, and the added space is essential for building God’s Kingdom for generations to come through BCCS.
Do you want to learn more about what is happening at BCCS? Feel free to contact our school office to set up a time to hear more.
Thank you to each parent, staff member, and supporter of BCCS for an excellent start to the school year!
Blessings,
Mike Wolf, School Board President
James Onderlinde, Administrator