DRAMA | FCA
DRUMLINE | PRO-LIFE PACK | SPEECH
SCIENCE NIGHT | WOLFPACK LIVESTREAM
CHAMBERS SINGERS | JumpSTART | FFA
COMPUTER SUPPORT TEAM | PEP BAND PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM| FALL PLAY SOLID GROUNDS | WOMENS CHORUS
PEP BAND | FFA | STUDENT COUNCIL
THE OFFICE
Our Office is open 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday. Kathy Mouw, our School Secretary, can be reached by calling (712) 439-1013. If Kathy cannot answer your question, she will be able to point you in the right direction.
WESTERN USES JMC TO TRACK ALL OF YOUR STUDENT'S PROGRESS & INFORMATION.
BRING YOUR PAYMENTS TO THE DROP-BOX!
During registration in July, each family had an option for how tuition will be paid for the school year. If your family chooses to drop off monthly checks, there is a drop box in the office in which checks can be placed.
WHAT IS THE ABSENCE POLICY?
After registration, your freshman student will be assigned a USERNAME & PASSWORD. Your family will also receive a separate USERNAME & PASSWORD to utilize JMC. If you cannot locate your contact information for JMC via email or have troubles using JMC, please contact the office as needed for assistance.
We highly recommend continually checking your JMC account to stay up to date with the following:
- Hot Lunch Account Balances
DRUMLINE | PRO-LIFE PACK | SPEECH
SCIENCE NIGHT | WOLFPACK LIVESTREAM FALL PLAY | THEATRICAL DRAMA | FCA
CHAMBERS SINGERS | JumpSTART | FFA
COMPUTER SUPPORT TEAM | PEP BAND
PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM| FALL PLAY
SOLID GROUNDS | WOMENS CHORUS
PEP BAND | FFA | STUDENT COUNCIL
The procedure if your child is going to be absent:
- Contact the school by phone (712-439-1013) or email (attendance@westernchristianhs.com)
- The student stops in the office to pick up an absent slip.
- Student shows slip to each classroom teacher to find out what information they will be missing PRIOR to leaving.
- Student completes assignments/test before the absence occurs at the assignment of the teacher. If your child needs to leave school during the school day, it is YOUR responsibility to contact the school. That procedure is as follows:
- Parent/Guardian will call (712-439-1013) or email the school (attendance@westernchristianhs.com).
- Tuition & Fee Balances
- Progress Reports/Report Cards
JMC has the capability to send out reminder emails to families who select to receive notifications (by email, text, or both) when the following occur:
- Hot Lunch Accounts drop below a certain amount.
- Your student has a missing grade or late assignments.
- In the case of weather-related late starts or school closures, families can be notified through JMC.
LOCKERS, PARKING TAGS, & DRESS CODE
DRUMLINE | PRO-LIFE PACK | SPEECH
SCIENCE NIGHT | WOLFPACK LIVESTREAM FALL PLAY | THEATRICAL DRAMA | FCA
CHAMBERS SINGERS | JumpSTART | FFA
COMPUTER SUPPORT TEAM | PEP BAND
PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM| FALL PLAY
SOLID GROUNDS | WOMENS CHORUS
PEP BAND | FFA | STUDENT COUNCIL
WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE
- The student checks out through the office when leaving by filling out the checkout sheet. Students are responsible for filling out their attendance cards in the office when absent for any amount of time. When students are absent for a co-curricular activity, they do not need to pick up an absent slip from the office, but students are expected to be responsible in visiting their classroom teachers before exiting.
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE STATE POLICY?
- Students are encouraged to keep all valuables in their assigned locker. As WC is not responsible for stolen items, we discourage students using locker rooms to store any valuable items.
- Students will be issued a parking tag if they are driving to school and parking in student parking (North of WC or East of WC in the church parking lot). Failure to display this results in a $10 fine. Students are only permitted to go to their vehicles with a chaperon during school hours
- All students are required to dress modestly without violating Christian standards of decency. Please visit our webpage to review the dress code in the Parent-Student Handbook with your student. The following items are NOT permitted:
◦ No offensive language, pictures, or alcohol/tobacco.
SCIENCE NIGHT | WOLFPACK LIVESTREAM FALL PLAY | THEATRICAL DRAMA | FCA
DRUMLINE | PRO-LIFE PACK | SPEECH
Any students attending a state event will be allowed to use an excused absence. However, all students who chose to spend the night are required to have a Parent/Chaperon form filled out PRIOR to leaving. If opportunities to represent Wolfpack competitors at the State Tournament occurs, these forms will be sent to parents via email prior to the event.
◦ Bare midriffs, tank tops, and other revealing shirts.
◦ Yoga-pant leggings must be covered to mid-thigh length.
◦ Caps, hats, stocking caps, or hoods are not permitted.
IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR WC BUSSING...
CHAMBERS SINGERS | JumpSTART | FFA
COMPUTER SUPPORT TEAM | PEP BAND
PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM| FALL PLAY
SOLID GROUNDS | WOMENS CHORUS
The bus driver in your area will be getting in contact with you soon with their contact information. Please utilize this communication method to let your drive know days/times that your student will not be picked up/dropped off.
QUESTIONS? VISIT OUR WEBSITE FIRST!
Did you know that a quick visit to our webpage (westernchristianhs.com) could answer your questions faster than a phone call? The majority of answers can be found on our webpage, such as daily announcements, activity calendars, lunch menus, & more!
◦ Clothing should always be neat and clean (no holes!).
◦ Footwear must be worn at all school functions.
◦ Shorts will be permitted throughout the year; they are expected to be modest in fit and length.
STAY IN THE KNOW ON ALL THINGS WOLFPACK!
A quick scroll to the bottom of our webpage can connect you to our most recent news, and quick links to all of our active social media pages! Additionally, stay in tune with weekly updates by visiting the "Wolfpack Edge" memo, where you can also sign up for these memos to come directly to your email!
Students are encouraged to be fully present during the school hours at Western Christian. We understand that students will bring their phones/watches for travel emergencies, after-school responsibilities, and activities. The following outlines our expectations:
- As students arrive, they will place their devices in their designated phone slot near the front office.
- Each student will be assigned their own slot.
- Devices MUST BE TURNED OFF prior to first period. This policy will help our Attendance Director track tardies & daily attendance.
- Devices are expected to be picked up from their slots after the final bell at the end of the day.
BYOT DEVICE DETAILS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- Students will NOT be permitted to have the - following devices during the school day: Android Tablet, Chromebook, Windows Surface RT,
- Windows 10 Version S, or any iPads.
- Suggested accessories include a case/cover, earbuds, & dual-band wireless adapters (Windows only!)
- Students will benefit from the following school supplies: graphic calculators, pens, pencils & notebooks. Folders & planners are also highly encouraged to help students keep their papers & schedules organized.
- WC offers an excellent food services program that includes daily hot lunch and before school breakfast options. Lunch is $5.00 per meal, and students have the option to purchase an extra entree or sides, fruit, bread, and milk (price varies by item). Any student who is unable to drink milk due to a medical reason can put a doctor's note on file and juice will be available for lunch. Breakfast items differ from day to day, including breakfast pizza, breakfast burritos, muffins, yogurt parfaits, and drinks.
- All student purchases will be noted on the student lunch account in JMC. We ask all families to keep a positive balance in their lunch account, and we send out reminders when accounts are getting low.
- The food services program is not subsidized by the government as many of our area grade schools are, so is completely funded by hot lunch payments. Our kitchen staff works hard to provide delicious, nutritious, cost-concise food and beverage options for our students!
Karinda de Boom - Art
Karen Christians - Bible
Mark Fenchel - Drafting
William Aranas Jr. - English
Austin Van Vleck - Geography
Lesley Chachere, Joe Dirksen, & Seth Lewison - Mathematics
Lindsey VerMeer, Lyle Van Ravenswaay, & Amie Smit - Music
Katie Reitsma - P.E./Health
Aubrey Van Briesen - Agriculture
Max Wolgen - Physical Science
Wendi Minderhoud - Spanish
Brian Verwolf
Head Administrator
Waylon Pollema
Director of Campus Safety & Student Support
Shawn DeStigter
JumpSTART Administrator
Derek Keizer
Business/Athletic Director
Travis Kooima
Transportation/Athletic Director
Diana Kooima, Josie Van Ginkel, & Tianna Soodsma
Learning Center
Kathy Mouw
School Secretary
Connie Grevengoed Business Manager
OUR FACULTY & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
OUR PEOPLE
OUR STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF
MS. ABBY VANDEN BOSCH - SOCIAL WORKER
abby.vandenbosch@westernchristianhs.com
Western Christian's first-ever on-campus licensed Social Worker, providing direct & indirect services to students & families experiencing social-emotional challenges that interfere with their abilities to flourish in school & facilitate communication among school, home & community providers.
MRS. MOLLY KHANG - CAREER & COLLEGE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR molly.khang@westernchristianhs.com
Molly is a licensed mental health counselor, providing support for all of our students to be successful not only in their academics, but in all areas of their lives. As Western's Career & College Guidance Counselor, she looks forward to helping our students discover their gifts throughout their high school years. Molly desires to support students as they navigate through life's transitions to discern their callings.
MRS. KARINDA DE BOOM - ACADEMIC REGISTRAR karinda.deboom@westernchristianhs.com
Karinda is the person to be in contact with regarding class schedules. She keeps her records to ensure that your student is taking all of the required courses in order to graduate. She meets with each class in the Spring to review what classes are available for students. While there is no perfect schedule, all effort is made to accommodate students' requests.
MRS. MEGAN KOOIMA - DIRECTOR OF LEARNING CENTER megan.kooima.lc@westernchristianhs.com
As the Director of the Learning Center, Megan is passionate about helping students discover their unique strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive academically. She supports students by setting achievable goals, building effective study habits, and fostering confidence in their learning. She also assists with homework completion, test preparation, entry exams, and provide accommodations for learning difficulty, ensuring every student has the tools necessary to succeed.
MRS. KAREN CHRISTIANS - DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP karen.christian@westernchristianhs.com
Karen coordinates Western Christian's chapel schedule, Faithpack plans, and is your number one resource for any spiritual concerns for students on & off campus.
Western Christian invites all students interested in Agriculture are encouraged to participate in our FFA Chapter. Each fall at the FFA kick off, parents & students can find out more.
COACH/PLAYER CONTACTS, ACTIVITY PASSES, CONCESSIONS & THE PACK SHACK!
- Activity Directors will ask each participant for their contact information so coaches can communicate about practices, games, changes, etc. directly with players. WC utilizes the BAND app for this communication.
- Secure your access to WC events by purchasing your activity pass for the year! Activity Passes can be purchased through BOUND, or by visiting the school office. Passes can be used at all home games EXCEPT tournament games. Pricing is as follows: Family passes: $350 (Including mom, dad, and any K-12 kids living at the SAME residence); Individual adult pass: $150; Senior Citizen pass: $125; Single-student pass: $75. All 8th grade students in 2025-2026 & WC students will receive a student pass.
- Concessions Stands help support activities at Western while providing a snack/meal for you! Each family with a child in Athletics & Music is required to sign up for one event to assist in concessions. Emails will be sent out in August with more details. Thanks for doing your part in keeping our activities going at Western!
- The Pack Shack is located directly as you walk into the Gym doors at WC, open at the majority of indoor home events, occasional outdoor home events & online. All your Wolfpack gear is available here!
- Turnaround time for Wolfpack gear can be critical! Stay in the know with email notifications any time new apparel is added to the Pack Shack! Visit the Pack Shack Facebook Page or Instagram (@WCPackShack) to keep up with the Wolfpack!
BRING GLORY TO GOD THROUGH FINE ARTS!
Western Christian invites each student to give Glory to God throughout the musical department. Students have a multitude of options! Dress code expectations do apply, and are expected prior to the October concert. More information is available upon request. Contact our music department with any questions regarding classes or activities.