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It’s Already Been Ten Years

As I was reminiscing with a parent recently about that first year, we realized that I have a special connection with our upcoming senior class (though I doubt they remember it). Carly, Noah, Gibson, and Brody — I was your first grade teacher for the first three days...

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.

From Chicago to Holland

May 18, 2023

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

Joy: The Charlotte Mason Experience at Calvary

Apr 24, 2023

By Cheryl Ward Head of School, Calvary Schools of Holland Charlotte Mason believed that minds are...

Calvary opens new baseball field

May 10, 2018

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.

Staff member awarded coveted doctoral graduate position

Apr 11, 2018

In addition to her role as the Educational Support Specialist at Calvary Schools of Holland's Laketown campus, Kelly Vigants has been awarded a coveted Doctoral Graduate position at Western Michigan University. Mrs. Vigants was recently accepted as a PhD student into...

Calvary Choir Student Earns State Honors

Mar 1, 2018

Calvary Schools of Holland student Riley Mosterd was on of 120 students chosen to perform as part of the All-State Honors Choir during the Michigan Youth Arts in May. Mosterd was on of seven area students to participate in the honors choir events throughout the past...

Jessica McRae gives Calvary students a strong start

Feb 6, 2018

“I want them to find joy in learning and know that school is not only a place where they come to learn, but also a place were they are loved just the way God made them. Please read full article here.

Calvary Schools of Holland forms partnership with Illinois school

Nov 27, 2017

Calvary Schools of Holland has formed a learning partnership with Clapham School in Wheaton, Illinois. The schools use the Charlotte Mason model of education. Read the full article here.

Holland Sentinel CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT Megan Goossen educates the whole child

Mar 20, 2017

Megan Goossen checks in with her students during class at Calvary Schools of Holland. Calvary’s elementary school and middle school use the Charlotte Mason curriculum, which focuses on “educating the whole child.” [ERIN DIETZER/SENTINEL STAFF] Read the full article...