Capital Campaign

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History

Since Zion Christian School opened its doors in the fall of 1999, the Lord has blessed us exceedingly! We quickly outgrew the set of portable classrooms that served as our original facility, and in 2003 we constructed and moved into our present facility in Byron Center. Today, Zion continues to experience rapid growth.

In 2011, our enrollment increased by 12%. Next fall, we will add a second kindergarten class (see charts below for growth detail). In the coming years, we expect similar growth rates. While we view this growth as a blessing, it also presents a challenge: our present facility cannot accommodate all the families that want to send their children to Zion. However, our great God continues to provide for Zion.

In November 2011, a 10-acre plot adjacent to the school became available. The Zion Association unanimously voted to purchase this property, allowing us to make specific plans – including the Building on the Foundation campaign – to support the growth of Zion in the years ahead.

* 2012-2013 projected numbers are shown in red

Why "Building on the Foundation"? 

What foundation are we building on? As we respond to the school’s growth and seek capital to expand our facility, we will remain committed to the foundation upon which we are standing - the supreme authority of God's Word. 

• We strongly believe that the Lord has blessed Zion because of our strong emphasis on the authority of Scripture, as well as our emphasis on the Reformed Faith. No amount of school growth will change our identity as a school committed to the authority of God’s Word. Rather, expanding our facility will allow us to provide a God-focused education to a greater number of covenant youth.
• Within the context of a Biblical focus, we will continue to strive for academic excellence.

In addition, we desire to expand without taking on significant debt to avoid jeopardizing the financial soundness of the school.

Master Plan

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 Our master site plan has been developed with the following in mind:

• Expanding school building to accommodate growing enrollment
• Additional parking lot with bus lane for optimized pick-ups and drop-offs
• Addition of tennis courts and a competition soccer field and track

Immediate Needs

Expansion of Elementary Wing - $450,000

• Addition of two classrooms (with more added in the future)
• Expansion of two existing classrooms
• Moving and expanding the playground area

Paying off remaining debt from land acquisition - $200,000

TOTAL NEEDED FOR THIS EFFORT: $650,000

Future Efforts

Expansion of High School Wing - Up to $2,200,000

• Addition of several high school classrooms, including a metal/wood shop
• Expansion of existing gymnasium
• Addition of locker rooms
• Expansion of the band and choir room

Continued Expansion of Elementary Wing - Up to $950,000

• Allows for multiple sections of elementary grades

Addition of Elementary Gymnasium/Auditorium - Up to $900,000

• Alleviates congestion in the existing gym
• Allows more athletic teams to practice concurrently
• Stage will allow for multipurpose use

Expansion of Outdoor Athletic Facilities - Up to $1,000,000

We Need Your Help

We need your help to ensure the success of this campaign. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to Zion and helping us provide for the many families interested in the Christ-centered education that Zion offers.

CLICK HERE to make a gift to the Building on the Foundation campaign.

Early Childhood

Early Childhood enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year is now open! CLICK HERE to view our brochure.

Our early childhood programs are an extension of the Zion Christian School mission of Learning and Living for the Glory of God. Our programs provide a warm and loving environment, through which a child becomes familiar with a classroom setting and field trips. The student is encouraged to interact with his or her environment and with other children under the loving direction and instruction of authority figures delegated to this task by his or her parents. Already at this stage, children will experience the importance of the Scriptures for salvation and life.