South Olive Christian School
Christ-Centered – Affordable – Parent Partnered
Sunshine, giggles, and endless fun — our summer days are pure joy! ☀️🎨🌼
#SummerFun #EarlyChildhoodCenter #SunshineAndSmiles #LearningThroughPlay #LittleAdventurers #PlayLearnGrow #MakingMemories
📣 New faces are popping up at SOCS!
🎶 Meet Anastasia Gilmore, our new music teacher at South Olive! Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Anastasia is in her fourth year of teaching and brings a passion for music and literature to the classroom. After graduating from Wheaton College, she taught at a Christian school in Bogotá, Colombia, and recently returned there on a missions trip. Outside of school, you’ll find her at the symphony or deep in a good book!
👮♂️ We’re also excited to welcome Mr. Bill Corner as the new Safety Director for South Olive Christian School and the Eastern Ottawa Christian Schools (EOCS).
With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and campus safety, Bill will lead our efforts in emergency preparedness, staff training, and developing security protocols across all member schools. His leadership will help ensure our campuses remain safe, Christ-centered places to learn and grow.
We’re excited to have both Anastasia and Bill join the SOCS family! 💛 #NewFacesAtSOCS #WelcomeToSOCS #SOCSCommunity
📣 Join us in welcoming Mike and Julie Smith to our school community!
Julie brings over 15 years of teaching experience and is excited to teach middle school ELA. She’s Orton Gillingham certified and passionate about helping students grow—especially in reading!
Mike is the SOCS Ministry Program Administrator and also manages SAIA LTL Freight in Wyoming, MI.
They attend Chapel Pointe, love spending time with their seven kids and five grandkids, and are often cheering on their youngest, Isaac, at the baseball field.
We’re excited to have them with us for a great year ahead! 💛 #WelcomeSmithFamily #SOCSCommunity
🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
Join us for a special evening of fun, food, and fellowship as we kick off the new school year together!
📍 Welcome Picnic, Kick-Off Chapel & All-School Open House
🗓️ Date: Monday, August 18th
⏰ Time: 5:15 PM
📌 Location: SOCS Campus
Come connect with students, families, and staff as we celebrate the start of a great new year. We can’t wait to see you there!
🎉 We celebrated Addy’s birthday yesterday with a pizza party picnic on the playground, surrounded by all her wonderful ECC friends! 🍕💛 So much fun, laughter, and sunshine! #HappyBirthdayAddy #ECCFun #PizzaParty
Happy Independence Day from all of us at SOCS! 🇺🇸
We’re growing and still have seats open—come join the fun! ☀️❤️ Miss you, SOCS fam!#LifeGoesOn #NowEnrolling #SOCSFamily #ComeGrowWithUs #SummerVibes #TeacherJoy #students #teachersfollowteachers
To all the dads in our SOCS family and beyond — have a truly blessed Father’s Day!
Christ-Centered
SOCS students explore God’s world through sound teaching, hands-on indoor & outdoor learning and Biblical truths.
Affordable
SOCS believes Christian education should be accessible to ALL. Additional grants & aid are available.
Parent Partnered
Parents are essential to our learning community. You are welcomed into the classroom & will know what is being taught.
Welcome to South Olive Christian School
We live in a challenging and uncertain 21st Century. South Olive Christian School partners with families to raise up the next
generation of fearless Kingdom builders. For 70+ years, SOCS families have believed access to a Christ-centered education that fosters a love for Jesus Christ should be accessible to ALL regardless of economic means.
Our goal is to raise up Christian young adults who are able to go into the world with a heart for God, a mind trained in discernment, and an unchanging standard by which to live. The relationship that children have with their Lord and Savior is
developed and strengthened at home and in the classroom.
Welcome to South Olive Christian School We look forward to getting to know you and your student.
Now enrolling Preschool-8th grade for the 2025/2026 school year.
Equipping students with wisdom and knowledge to become effective
Christ-followers and bring peace and restoration to earth.
School
SOCS students experience personalized teacher
& aide support throughout their day. Your student will never be lost in the crowd.
Parent Partners
Parents are essential
to our learning community. You are welcomed into the classroom & will know what is being taught.
Pigs-In-The-Blanket
A 50-year-old cherished recipe turned into a West Michigan family favorite. Try, enjoy, and support Christian education today!
Early Childhood Center
We are excited to announce South Olive Christian School- Early Childhood Center! This center will extend our learning to those "Little Learners" Please stay tuned for more info!