The Wolfpack Edge

Hope you're having a great week! Thankfully, we've had mild temperatures -- what a gift! I saw a meme the other day that said, "It literally feels like January 74th." Made me laugh! It does feel like a long month, doesn't it? As we enter into the month of February, most of us may be feeling weary and restless. We may even have less patience with each other....

James Clear, author/speaker, suggests trying to keep a mindset of "baseline optimism." Here's what he means:

1. When starting the day: It's going to be a good day.
2. When meeting someone new: I'm going to like them.
3. When trying something challenging: It's going to work out.

Each week during our time of worship, your students are reminded of these comforting words from Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” As a parent, I want you to know that these truths are spoken over your student(s), offering them encouragement and peace.

Mr. Brian Verwolf

Head Administrator

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

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

Mrs. Karen Christians

Director of Discipleship

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."

We need a Pack Shack volunteer and 4 additional concessions workers on Feb 13. This is the Burger Feed night vs Sioux Falls Christian.

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.

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

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

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.