HOME COMMUNICATOR
I have the privilege of meeting with new families and parents who are curious about HCS and what makes our school such a special place. Honestly, it’s such a great job! I want to share just a few things that highlight the heart of HCS.
Did you know that students spend about 1,260 hours in school each year?
Who they are with and what they are studying matters…
Every day, your child engages in prayer, worship, and the study of Scripture to grow in wisdom and truth. As they explore subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, they also deepen their understanding of God’s Word and how to follow His plans for their lives.
Students regularly have opportunities to serve others—whether helping in the school, local ministries, or church. Here are ways they have served recently:
- 6th graders served at Revive & Hand2Hand
- 7th graders help out at The Laurels each week
- Elementary students collected food for the Love Your Neighbor Food Pantry
- Shoeboxes were filled for Christmas at the Middle School
- Handmade cards were sent to loved ones and more!
At HCS, we believe Christian education is about nurturing a child’s heart to love like Jesus. We teach students to love God, love others, and love learning about the world He created. Our teachers, who genuinely care about each child, inspire them to reflect Christ’s love and be a light to those around them.
It is a gift to partner in Christian education together!
Abbie Walters
Admissions Coordinator
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
Early Release
This Friday, December 13 is an early release day, with dismissal at 11:10 AM. Our staff will be engaged in valuable professional development during this afternoon. Hudsonville Public buses will run as normal but students riding Unity buses will need to arrange for transportation home.
Unity Busing
Friday December 13: Parents will need to provide their own transportation home at 11:10am. AM busing will run as normal.
Wednesday December 18, Thursday December 19, and Friday December 20: Unity will offer combined busing in the afternoon and students will arrive home earlier than normal. There will be no PM shuttle bus on these days. AM busing and shuttle will run as normal.
Christmas Blessings – Share Yours!
Some of our HCS families are experiencing struggles due to employment issues, health concerns, etc. Please prayerfully consider how your family can bless another HCS family in need this Christmas season. If you know of a family in need, please contact Devon Brinks, Tricia Kiepert or Chris Achterhof. Gift card donations in any amount to Family Fare, Meijer, Target, Walmart, and Speedway, can be dropped off in the school offices until December 17.
Moms in Prayer
Join the Moms in Prayer this Friday as we “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” This week we will be meeting at the Elementary School from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Check in at the main office and they will direct you where to go. We will spend our time praising God for his goodness, mercy, love and grace he has poured out so abundantly on Hudsonville Christian this Semester. We invite you to praise God with us!
Christmas Break and Office Hours
Christmas Break will run from December 23 through January 3. School and Kids’ Corner resumes Monday, January 6. The administrative office will be closed on Christmas Day and the day following (December 25 and 26), New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (December 31 and January 1). The middle school will not have set office hours so please call or email msoffice@4hcs.org before visiting the middle school.
ELEMENTARY NEWS
Elementary Hot Lunch
The menu and other information on the Elementary Hot Lunch program provided by JenHud Food Service can be found on the JenHud Food Service website.
Chapel
This week Friday, December 13, our students in Young Fives and Kindergarten will lead us in a special Christmas Chapel from 10:00-10:25. Parents are welcome to join us and may enter through the west gym lobby doors.
Christmas Collections
Our elementary students will be taking collections this Christmas season for the following organizations:
- 3 School — Closet of Hope
- 4 School — Toys for Tots
- Nature Based 4 School — Life Give/Life West Church & BLVD church
- Young 5s/Kindergarten — In the Image
- First Grade — Hand2Hand Ministries
- Second Grade — GRPS Winter Gear
- Third Grade — Family Promise
- Fourth Grade — Gateway Mission
Lost and Found
Our elementary lost and found is bursting with discarded items. Please remind your child(ren) to check out these items in the hall by the lower elementary office to see if anything belongs to them. Parents – please check out the lost and found when you are at school. All unclaimed items will be donated to revive over Christmas break.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Chapel
Students and staff will gather in the south gym for chapel from 7:55-8:25 AM on Tuesday and Friday. Parents are welcome to join us! If you would like to view the Middle School Chapels at a later time, you can also find recordings on our Vimeo channel- Chapel.
- Monday, December 9 – SEW Advent (Love Candle)
- Tuesday, December 10- Spiritual Emphasis Wrap-Up (Christ Candle)
Hot Lunch
Hot lunch this week Wednesday will be Chick Fil A Chicken sandwich $4.50 each.
Ski Club
The first Ski Club of the season will be this Friday, December 13. The equipment trailer will be ready to load from 2:50-3:10 and the bus will leave the Middle School at 3:15. BE SURE TO REMEMBER YOUR SKI PASS AND LIFT TICKET!! The bus will return to the Middle School around 9:20. Please pick up students in a timely manner.
5th Grade Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, Dec 18 the 5th grade orchestra will have their Christmas concert at 1:50. Please come join us for a glimpse inside the orchestra classroom! All are welcome!
Students must bring their orchestra uniforms – black bottoms, white solid top, and black shoes to school for the concert. Mrs Jager will send home an email with more details.
5th Grade Band Concert
The 5th grade band concert will take place in the south gym at the middle school on Thursday, December 19, at 1:50 PM. Students should bring their black and white concert uniform to school that day and can change into it just before the concert. The concert will be finished by the end of the school day so students may ride their normal bus home or ride home with parents.
Awesome Arts Day
HCMS is hosting Awesome Arts Day on Friday, March 14. We are looking for more people to present 40 minute hands-on presentations in their area of expertise. Past presentations have focused on visual, performance, and literary arts. If you or someone you know may be interested and available from 8-10:30 am, please contact Sara Jager – sjager@4hcs.org.
Lost and Found
There are many items in the Lost and Found at the Middle school. Please be sure to have your child check for any missing items or feel free to stop in and check yourself. The Lost and Found table is currently located by the South Gym doors. We hope to bring any remaining items to Revive over Christmas break.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Middle School Wrestling Team for Boys and Girls
Unity Christian is pleased to offer a Middle School Wrestling team for boys and girls in grades 6 – 8. This program will run from January 6 to February 12 and will consist of practices and matches against other area middle schools. The practices and home wrestling matches will be held at the Hudsonville Christian Elementary West Gym. All experience levels are welcome, whether you have wrestled before or not! The cost to participate is $80, and the deadline to register is December 18. Please go to https://unitychristianathletics.org/main/campsclinics/ for more information/schedule and an on-line registration link.
Girls Basketball Camp
Unity Christian is pleased to offer a basketball camp for girls in 5th – 8th grades. This program will be held Saturday mornings on January 18, January 25, and February 1. Each session will teach fundamental basketball skills and provide team competition. Grades 5 & 6 will meet from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., and grades 7 & 8 will meet from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $35 for 5th/6th and $45 for 7th/8th, and the deadline to register is January 15. Please go to https://unitychristianathletics.org/main/campsclinics/ for more information and an on-line registration link.
Hudsonville Little League
Hudsonville Little League 2025 Spring Registrations are Open! Click HERE for more information.
