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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...
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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...
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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...
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Helping Children Deal With Uncertainty

Helping Children Deal With Uncertainty

Nov 23, 2020

By Ben Sytsma Assistant Principal, 5th Grade Faculty 
 Calvary Schools of Holland Each summer, I attempt to read through at least a few classic books, most of which are books that students at Calvary read at some point in their education. Many of these wonderful...

A Respite From The Storms

A Respite From The Storms

Nov 9, 2020

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

Oct 23, 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

May 4, 2020

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

Apr 18, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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...