The mission of Sioux Center Christian School is to disciple God’s children by equipping them with a knowledge and understanding of Christ and His creation so that they can obediently serve God and others as they work and play.

Every Student TREASURED, Every Student TRAINED, Every Student TRANSFORMED

At SCCS, we want our students to engage in opportunities that help them live God’s Story as growing disciples - meeting real needs of real people with real work.

In 5th grade social studies, our students are learning about the importance of preserving history as they study the history of churches in early Iowa, of Iowa's road to statehood, and the formation of our state government.

On Monday our 5th graders took what they learned about the importance of preserving history and helped prepare Heritage Village, Sioux Center for the Harvest Festival this Friday and Saturday (Sept 15 & 16).

Students demonstrated their classroom storyline, SEEK and SHINE, as they shoveled dirt along the new brick paths, pulled weeds, swept floors and sidewalks, and cleaned out buildings and the popcorn stand. Their work will help the HUNDREDS of students and visitors who come to the Harvest Festival this weekend enjoy the village as they experience how things were done in the past.

Thank you to our 5th grade teachers, Mrs. Pieper, Mrs. Vanden Hull, and Mrs. Van Ravenswaay, who design their classroom lessons to integrate with field experiences so that their learning is truly transformational!

Last Thursday, our 2nd grade students had a great Field Experience at the Dordt Prairie. They walked to the Prairie on a beautiful day, equipped with nets and eager to help Naturalist Sarah Davelaar from Sioux County Conservation Board/Oak Grove Park gently capture and tag Monarch butterflies. Each class was able to tag two Monarch butterflies and release them back into the wild. If you know a 2nd grader, ask them why scientists want to tag Monarchs.

We are grateful for our 2nd grade teachers, Ms. Stoub, Mrs. Vande Kamp, and Ms. Woudstra, who create lessons that help their students learn what an amazing and creative God we have as they study His creatures and their interdependence with other creatures and creation.

Our 4th grade classroom storyline is "TRUST God, SEE Him in everything, and FOLLOW where He leads us."

In science, they are studying pond ecosystems and SEEing the relationship God has made between plants, animals, and nonliving things. Last Friday, they were able to SEE God's creatures on a field experience to Sandy Hollow, gathering frogs, bugs, plants, and very tiny critters with nets!

Thanks to Sioux County Conservation Board/Oak Grove Park naturalist, Sarah Davelaar, for helping our students SEE and learn more about God's creation and creatures.

We are thankful for Mrs. Vander Kooi, Mrs. Van Zee, and Mrs. Winter, our 4th grade teachers who daily design each lesson and learning experience so students can clearly SEE God in everything, learn to TRUST Him, and FOLLOW where He leads!

We Need You to Serve God’s treasured kids at SCCS!!

This year we are requiring each family to serve in one of two areas that benefit every SCCS student.

Washing Dishes:

Hours are 11:15am - 1:00pm. Three people work together to wash trays and silverware and wipe the tables. Bonus: You get to eat lunch for free with one of your children! We are asking that you work at least one time per month.

Benefit: With three volunteers working each school day, we save the cost of hiring three part-time employees.

Outlet 75:

Shifts are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and one Saturday per month. There are two volunteers needed for each shift and there is always a manager present to give you guidance. Volunteers help check out customers, unpack, check, and price clothing, steam clothing, put items on display, and neaten displays. Everything at Outlet 75 is new and purchased at a deep discount from places like Costco and Target.

Volunteers are critical to sales - the more merchandise we can get on the floor, the more we can sell! We are asking that you work at least two times per year.

Benefit: Outlet 75 distributes all profits to SCCS and each child receives a share of that profit in the Alternate Revenue Contribution on your tuition statement!

As an SCCS parent, you are required to choose one of these two above areas of opportunity. We would LOVE for you to choose both! Men and women are welcome in both areas!

Your willing work in these areas is greatly appreciated and truly helps SCCS treasure and train your children! This is the only required service we ask every family to give to SCCS - thank you for doing your part to make our school thrive! If you do not complete the form by THIS Friday, September 15, you will be assigned two shifts at Outlet 75.

Pork N Bands - The Covenant CRC Christian Education Committee along with the Fruited Plain invite you to Pork N Bands on Saturday, September 16! We will be serving pulled pork sandwiches with chips and a sweet treat. Serving starts at 5 in the parking lot of the Fruited Plain. All donations from the meal go toward the Covenant CRC Christian Education Fund. Stay for the live music from local Sioux Center musicians!

Join us Wednesday, October 4, for Bethel CRC's annual Harvest Sale in the SCCS gym. A supper of Pizza Ranch pizza and chicken will be served from 5-7 with pie and ice cream for dessert. Take part in the Bake Sale and the Silent Auction, with the main Auction beginning at 6:30. Come for some fun and fellowship, with all proceeds going to the Bethel Christian Education Fund.

The Faith CRC annual Fall Supper and Auction will be at the SCCS gym on Thursday, October 5. Pizza Ranch buffet will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria with freewill donation for the meal. The auction begins at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds go towards Faith's Christian education fund.