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The Child is the Father of the Man

William Wordsworth has a way of saying much with just a few words — the trait of a poet whose words are worth considering. What Wordsworth is saying — and what we as educators at Calvary take to heart — is that the experiences, emotions, attachments, and habits that...

Finding God’s Footprints

At Calvary, one of the ways we serve families is by removing the distractions of life that can keep our kids from meeting with God.

A State Championship

Calvary won the Division 4 Boys Cross Country State Championship at Michigan International Speedway on November 1. Here’s how the race unfolded and why it matters for our community.

From Chicago to Holland

Cheryl and Zach Ward at their first-ever Tulip Time Kinderparade in their first year at Calvary...

A Respite From The Storms

A Respite From The Storms

It seems that every American household is feeling a heavy burden right now. National elections City unrest My job My business Schools Masks Illness, death, bereavement My health My family’s health My family’s financial stability Will it get worse? Will it get better?...

Grandparents Day 2020

Grandparents Day 2020

Happy Grandparents Day 2020 Thank you for joining us for this virtual edition of Grandparents Day at Calvary Schools!   We love this day and the special opportunity it gives us to celebrate our grandparents and grandfriends. Grandparents Day has always been about...

Calvary staying on track

Calvary staying on track

By Mitchell BoatmanPosted May 1, 2020 at 11:01 AM HOLLAND — While the transition from in-person instruction to remote learning has taken a lot of work for schools, Calvary Schools of Holland has been able to take the change in stride and keep...

Bonnie Looman retiring after 40 years

Bonnie Looman retiring after 40 years

As a kindergarten teacher, she’s seen generations of students come in and out of her classroom every day. Now, with retirement in sight, Looman is excited, yet anxious about what the future brings. “I absolutely love being with the children,” Looman said. “They’re...

Classroom Spotlight – Heather Beath

Classroom Spotlight – Heather Beath

Heather Beath has been teaching at Calvary Schools of Holland for a year and a half, but it already feels like home. “It’s a different experience in a small school,” said Beath, who has been a teacher for about 20 years. “It’s more of a family feel. I enjoy the...

Calvary opens new baseball field

Calvary opens new baseball field

This year Calvary has a home ballpark. This year, the Crusaders can practice right behind where they go to school and this year, they opened up the ballpark at 6047 147th Ave., with festivities and a doubleheader against rival Black River. Read More.