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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.

Go To The Mountains

I had the privilege of speaking last week at Ambleside’s annual leadership retreat, held in Estes Park, Colorado. I would like to share a condensed version of that speech because I think our whole school community might be blessed by it. – Cheryl WardMost of us came...

Keeping our Compass Steady

By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland This week, I watched a class of high...

Who Was Charlotte Mason?

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 impacted by her...

It All Started With Mother Teresa

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...

Building A Thriving School Community

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...

Authentically Christian. Authentically Charlotte.

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 'hard'...

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...