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The New Look of Calvary Schools of Holland

By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Three years ago, we began to understand that we needed a cohesive and updated look that would reflect, not just where we have been organizationally, but also where we are now, and where we are headed. We began a...

Keeping our Compass Steady

By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland This week, I watched a class of high school juniors and seniors sling red portable chairs over their shoulders and head outside to read Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. With 40 acres to...

Atmosphere

By Stacia Firebaugh Class 9 Humanities Teacher Calvary Schools of Holland In Charlotte Mason schools, we often say that education is “an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life.” But what do we mean by atmosphere? Click to view our...

From Chicago to Holland

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

A Focus on What Matters

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...

Life Occurs in the Margins

Middle school students took in the Meijer Gardens butterfly exhibit and sculpture park on a recent field trip. Dear Calvary Families, “Life occurs in the margins.” I read this phrase in an article that I read some time ago; I have pondered it ever since. So much of...

Toward Maturity and a Flourishing Life

Toward Maturity and a Flourishing Life By Cheryl Ward Head of School/Executive Director Calvary Schools of Holland Most Christian schools and parents will agree that character formation is a major goal of the school experience. Most will also agree that chapel, Bible...

Lessons Learned Beyond The Classroom

Calvary students took part in a variety of new experiences during Winterim Lessons Learned Beyond The Classroom By Ben Sytsma Principal Calvary Schools of Holland At Calvary Schools of Holland, we often use the phrase, Education is the science of relationships....

How To Choose Books That Are Worth Reading

At Calvary Schools, we are very intentional and careful about what books we put in front of our students. How To Choose Books That Are Worth Reading By Ben Sytsma Principal Calvary Schools of Holland It’s a wonderful feeling to be absorbed in a good story. I can...

Fireside Chats

Middle and high school students helped decorate Laketown Campus for Christmas. Fireside Chats Dear Calvary Families, This Christmas season, I would like to share a poem with you. Some of us are filled with delight and anticipation, and some of us may be tired,...