by Jodi Schipper | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason’s death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you’ll be learning from educators around the country who have been...
by Jodi Schipper | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dear Calvary Families, At Calvary Schools, we believe that stories are an extremely important part of growing, learning, and bonding. I have been asked many times by our community about how I ended up in my current role as executive director, so I want to share some...
by Jodi Schipper | Oct 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fifth grade students show the treasures they found at the Rock and Mineral Show in Holland this month. Dear Calvary Families, This past Saturday, I had the privilege of attending a baby shower for Mr. and Mrs. Sytsma. (If you didn’t know it, our community will be...
by Jodi Schipper | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Parents and staff pray for our seniors at graduation. Dear Calvary Families, Nothing of great value comes easily or without cost. To quote a baseball movie: “Hard? Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. If it weren’t hard then everyone would do it. The...
by Jodi Schipper | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Calvary students create things with their hands as part of a Charlotte Mason curriculum focused on simplicity and atmosphere. A Focus on Things That Matter By Cheryl Ward Head of School/Executive Director Calvary Schools of Holland Recently, I was given a tour of a...