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The Wolfpack Edge

The Wolfpack Edge

Greetings

The Wolfpack Edge serves as a weekly communication to our parent community. We'll send it to your inbox each Thursday during the school year. If you would like the newsletter to be sent to an additional account, let us know! Grandparents & supporters may request to receive the communication, too. Please email Mrs. Kathy Mouw with contact information: Kathy.Mouw@westernchristianhs.com

Today's chapel welcomes Cindy Kamstra from Rock Valley to share a message with us. Cindy’s kids attended and graduated from Western, and we give thanks for her willingness to lead us. Cindy and I have been visiting for quite some time about possible topics, and she feels led to share some personal stories that will lead us to the truth about all of us: God loves us and delights in us. Our worship team has selected songs to reaffirm that message; after meeting in the EC, our Faithpacks will take up a special activity as we meet together. We are going to bless and encourage others, as Cindy’s words have blessed and encouraged us. While students will be allowed to share encouragement and blessing with a variety of people, all groups are being encouraged to be a blessing to Levi Van Ravenswaay and Lisa Van Otterloo. Please pray that our chapel will be a blessing to all who attend and then God will show each of us how to be a blessing to others.


Please consider joining us for chapel by subscribing to Western Christian High School Livestreams on YouTube.


Mrs. Karen Christians

Director of Discipleship

STEWARDSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY

As we begin a new calendar year, Western Christian’s Board of Trustees and Leadership are thoughtfully and strategically planning for the future, keeping our mission at the heart of every decision. Our goal is to ensure that Christ-centered education remains vibrant, accessible, and sustainable for generations to come. We kindly invite you to take a moment to read this important message, titled "Stewardship and Sustainability."

Plan Ahead for 2025-2026 with the Master Calendar!

Reminders & Updates

FEBRUARY 11 - SENIOR NIGHT

On Tuesday, February 11, we host our last girls' and boys' varsity doubleheader. After the girls' game, we will recognize our senior dance, cheer, and basketball players.

FEBRUARY 13 - BURGER FEED

We will host a burger feed on Thursday, February 13, during the home game vs Sioux Falls Christian. Come out for a great meal and fellowship while watching two top teams in their respective state compete.

FEBRUARY 15 - PACK SHACK HELP

We are searching for volunteers to help during the Home Regional Girls Basketball game vs. OABCIG. There are opportunities to serve in the Pack Shack or Concessions. Click the link below to sign up today!

SOFTENER SALT FUNDRAISER

Booster Club has a pallet of salt left over from our fall fundraiser. If you’re in need and would like to help us, get the rest of the salt sold, please contact Derek Keizer (derek.keizer@westernchristianhs.com)

Support Services

NCC SCRUBS CAMP

NCC is offering a Scrubs Camp on NCC’s campus on Tuesday, March 11 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Registration is from 8:15–8:45 AM. This event is for all students currently enrolled in 7-12 grade interested in a healthcare career. We do have limited space so please have your students sign up as soon as possible. We will need students to fill out the online registration form as the workshop is hands-on and there is a liability waiver for parents to sign for them to be able to participate in all of the activities. Visit here to register. Visit here to learn more.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

This week for professional learning, we had our third round of task collaboration. This practice is a great way to be reflective about things we are doing in our classrooms and get feedback from different content areas about how we can make our work more accessible and meaningful for students. This has been a long-time practice at Western, and we really enjoy this time of collaboration.

STUDENT SUPPORT

At Western Christian High School, we recognize our students’ unique creation and the variety of God-given talents and skills. We know that each student presents a unique combination of such strengths. We believe it is our responsibility to meet students where they are at in their journey and equip them with the tools and resources required to exceed their potential. To meet the need, we have a Student Support Team with a variety of resources. Go here to learn more about who to connect with!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you passionate about math and shaping hearts for Christ? Join our team at Western Christian High School!

Mission Advancement

The Bargain Alley Thrift Store and Furniture Outlet would like to welcome more volunteers! Please contact Kari Hoekstra at bargainalleyhull@gmail.com if you are interested in helping at one of the Bargain Alley locations.


Brad Vis

Director of Mission Advancement

brad.vis@westernchristianhs.com

We Are a Learning Community

2024 Annual Report

Take a look at our Annual Report! This publication offers an expression GRADITUDE for the incredible support from our learning community, and also gives and update on the future. This piece was fun to put together!

The Western Witness | Winter 2024

The Western Witness is a seasonal publication that we distribute to our broader learning community. We share physical copies at the time of publication, and we also have a hub on our website where we archive past editions.


Here are links to our most recent publications:

Let's Talk Risk

In recent years, gambling among high school students has become an increasing concern, particularly with the rise of sports betting and poker. With easy access to online platforms and peer influence, more teenagers are engaging in betting activities, often without fully understanding the risks involved.


This resource emphasizes the risks associated with early exposure to gambling, noting that children introduced to "harmless betting" by age 12 are four times more likely to develop problem gambling behaviors later in life. It highlights the importance of parental awareness and proactive conversations about the dangers of gambling.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Western Christian High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs (if any exist), and athletic or other school administered programs.

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