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Anchored

The History of South Christian High School

Over the years, South Christian has been an integral part of our West Michigan community. From humble and Christ-centered beginnings to the school’s current state of robust Christian education, South Christian goes above and beyond to anchor the lives of our students, staff, faculty, and community in the teachings of Christ. Learn more about our history.

Faith remains at our core

South Christian’s academic program is designed to infuse faith into the curriculum, inviting students to see how what they’re learning equips them to honor God with their lives. A variety of classes are offered, allowing students to explore new things or grow in the passions God has uniquely given them. Our teaching staff is composed of committed Christians, who are dedicated to learning and growing professionally and personally so that they are equipped to teach and serve their students well.

Our students collaborated with the architect to come up with the theme of this mission piece: The Pillar of Fire. The design of the pillar starts at the base representing the Old Testament and the pillar of fire that led the Israelites out of Egypt. As the design continues, it goes into the New Testament and the tongues of fire, which represent Pentecost.

BUILT ON A FOUNDATION

of a personal relationship with Christ, we equip and inspire students as whole persons: body, mind, and spirit.

South Christian strives to be a spiritually vibrant educational community that reflects God’s Kingdom. We seek God’s leading in providing academically exceptional offerings, culturally relevant methods, and service-oriented community activities.

We will accomplish this through:

  • Excellence in governance and leadership
  • Attraction and retention of exceptional educators
  • Innovation in educational systems and delivery
  • An unbending commitment in biblical truth

Faith Integrated Academics

Equipping students to live Christ-centered lives means that faith influences everything we do, both in and out of the classroom.

Through learning students will discover how to serve God to their greatest potential.

The faculty and staff at South Christian are committed to being faithful followers of Jesus. The faculty is trained both academically and spiritually to teach, mentor, and grow students in content knowledge and in the knowledge of God.

Administrative Staff

Aaron Meckes

Head of School

Krista Wright

Principal

Mark VanStee

Dean of Students,
Social Studies Teacher

Maelia Post

Business Manager

David Kool

Athletic Director

Sandy Dobbs

Development Director

Rick Heyboer

Facilities Manager

Educational Staff

Jamie Alderink

Foods Teacher

Jordan Barrett

Religion

Annika Bosma

Social Studies

Jackie Bouwman

Parapro

Sally Brown

Inclusive Education

Shari Cashen

Science

Dana Clow

Parapro

Curt Copeland

Physical Education

Vicki DeKryger

Counselor

Peyton DeRuiter

History

Katie DeVries

Music

Chris DeWeerd

Inclusive Education

Bob DeWeerd

English

Stacey DeWeerdt

Social Worker

Heather Escobar

Inclusive Education

Reba Ezell

English

Eric Grimm

Physical Education

Jill Haagsma

Science

Renee Hartman

Counselor

John Hendrikse

Social Studies

Julia Hoekwater

Parapro

Brady Howe

ESS Teacher

Bruce Huttenga

Social Studies

Rod Jager

Science

Ryan Kerstetter

Social Studies

Dianna “D” Kisner

Athletic Trainer

Josh Klomp

Industrial Arts/Technology

Kimberly Koetje

Art

Ashley Kooistra

Music

Nick Kool

Study Hall ParaPro

Ben Kroeze

Religion, Chaplain

Rachel Kuipers

Math

Nina Ledford

ParaPro

Jeff Meengs

Math

Rachel Mefor

Spanish

Lisa Metzger

Athletic Trainer

Sadie Niewiek

ESS Teacher

Cristel Oetman

Parapro

Deb Postma

Math

Chuck Pothoven

English

Kelli Potts

English

Chad Rozema

Music

Josh Rozema

Math

Gideon Sall

Industrial Arts/Technology Assistant

Todd Schrotenboer

Technology Manager

Kelsie Schweir

Math

Susann Shultz

Foreign Language

Gwen Sikkema

Study Instructor

Amy Slotsema

Media Specialist

Josh Sterenberg

Religion

Chuck Swanson

Religion

Joel VandeKopple

Physical Education

Ryan VandenHeuvel

English

Danielle VanderTill

Math

Roberta VanHaitsma

Art

Mark VanStee

Dean of Students,
Social Studies Teacher

Maria Vermaas

Physical Education

Julie Versluys

Foreign Language

Janet Vroegop

Study Hall ParaPro

Kent Walstra

Science

Abby Weaver

Science

Susie Wesseldyke

Math

Rachel Westra

English

Rebekah Wierenga

Registrar, English Teacher

Mike Wolthuis

Industrial Arts/Technology Assistant

Molly Zoodsma

Parapro

Office Staff

Jana Hoekwater

Administrative Assistant

Kerri Holbrook

Development Assistant

Chris Sall

Event Coordinator

Jackie Selvius

Athletic Administrative Assistant

Dana Veldhouse

Administrative Assistant

Leah VanElderen

Admissions Coordinator

Allison Wiers

Administrative Assistant

Kitchen & Café staff

Tammi Agar

Kitchen Assistant Manager

Natalie Jelsema

Café Staff

Michael Kingma

Kitchen Manager

Kari Plaisier

Café Staff

Stephanie Smith

Café Staff

Melissa VanderMeulen

Café Staff

Tina Vink

Café Staff

Maintenance Staff

Dan Overbeek

Custodian

Rick Heyboer

Facilities Manager

Kari Hoezee

Custodian

Jason Douma

Custodian

Brian Alberda

Building & Maintenance

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