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Equipping students with wisdom and knowledge to become effective Christ-followers and bring peace and restoration to the earth. Equipping students with wisdom and knowledge to become effective Christ-followers and bring peace and restoration to the earth.

South Olive Christian School

Christ-Centered – Affordable – Parent Partnered

📊 53% funded — we still have work to do.

Because of generous supporters like you, children find a place where they are known, loved, and nurtured in Christ. Conor’s story is one of many—a life changed because a community chose patience, grace, and faithful giving.

Your gift today helps make Christ-centered education accessible to all, opening doors for families who deeply desire Christian education but could not choose it without support.

👉 Give: 
https://southolivechristianschool.factsmgtadmin.com/give/
Watch Conor's Story here: 
https://vimeo.com/1140237739?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Thank you for helping ensure every child has a place to belong.

#FinalDayOfGiving #LastChanceToGive #AffordableForAll #ChristCenteredEducation #SOCSMission #EveryChildBelongs #SOCSFamily

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Happy Birthday to our one-of-a-kind Kindergarten queen, Mrs. Kohl 💜🎉

A proud SOCS alum (K–8!) who now pours love right back into the next generation.

You laugh hardest at the stories your Kinders bring from home (the best kind of comedy 😛), treasure time with your family, and somehow make every little heart feel seen, safe, and celebrated.

We are so grateful for you today and every day. Happiest of birthdays, Mrs. Kohl—our kids are blessed beyond words to have you! 🎂✨

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Merry Christmas from all of us at South Olive Christian School! 
Thank you for being part of our SOCS family. May your Christmas be filled with joy, wonder, and the hope we have in Jesus.

#MerryChristmas #SOCSFamily #ChristCentered #JoyToTheWorld #ChristianEducation #ReasonForTheSeason

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ken Koetsier, a longtime board member, faithful servant, and passionate advocate for Christian education at South Olive Christian School.

Ken gave generously of his time, talents, and treasures, always serving with humility, encouragement, and a deep love for Christ. His legacy lives on through his family, his service, and the countless lives he impacted within our SOCS community.

One of Ken’s favorite reminders to us was this:
“It’s not that we have to do it — we get to do it.”

We are grateful for his example, his faith, and his heart for this school. Please join us in lifting the Koetsier family up in prayer as we grieve, remember, and give thanks for a life well lived.

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Your generosity makes real life change possible.
Every gift matters. Every child matters.
Help us finish 2025 strong.

Give: https://southolivechristianschool.factsmgtadmin.com/give/
Watch Conor's story here: https://vimeo.com/1140237739?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

#FinishStrong #YourGiftMatters #LifeChangeStartsHere #SOCSMission #AffordableForAll #ChristCentered #EveryChildBelongs

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On this snowy, blustery last day before break, we unleashed the Grinch, passed out treats, sipped on Grinch Juice, and sent our students into Christmas break with full hearts and sticky fingers. 🎄😆

Stay safe, stay warm, SOCS families—and may your hearts grow THREE SIZES this Christmas season! 💚💚💚

#SOCSFamily #GrinchMode #SnowDayEnergy #LastDayBeforeBreak #ChristmasChaos #HolidayHijinks #SchoolFun #ChristCentered #WinterBreakReady

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🎄🐾 Paws what you’re doing — Christmas Break starts TODAY! 🐾🎄
Be safe, have fun, and don’t fur-get to bring my humans back to school on Monday, January 5th.

Merry Christmas and happy howl-idays from Maggie! 🐶❤️

#SOCSFamily #SOCSMascot #ChristmasBreak #DogPuns #ChristCentered #ParentPartnered #EveryChildBelongs

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Because of teachers like her.
Because every child deserves a place to belong.

🎥 Watch Conor’s story: https://vimeo.com/1140237739?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
❤️ Give today
🔗 https://southolivechristianschool.factsmgtadmin.com/give/

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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!

Testimonials

“My child struggled every day to come to school before South Olive. His teachers had to pull him off of me sobbing and it absolutely broke my heart. He constantly would beg and plead for me to let him stay home as he just wasn’t happy in his class. Day one of going to South Olive was a night and day difference. My child felt so welcomed  and loved that by day two I couldn’t park fast enough before he was jumping out of the car, running to play with his friends. I am SO thankful we switched to South Olive Christian School!“

-Kindergarten Parent

“My daughter was struggling in her class before coming to South Olive. She was getting lost in the hustle and bustle of a large class and it was beginning to show in her work. When she came to South Olive the teacher was able to work one on one with her and catch up to where she needed to be!”

-4th Grade Parent

“My daughter was getting bullied at her last school. It broke my heart to hear her come home complaining about getting picked on. We met with her teachers and principle and nothing was changing. We recently came over to South Olive and couldn’t believe the difference. Bullying is not an issue here because of the small classes and all the students care about each other. If there is a problem- it is dealt with immediately. Moving to South Olive Christian was the greatest choice we could have done for our daughter. Her confidence is back and she LOVES school now! “

-6th Grade Parent

“My daughter is a social butterfly with a large imagination. She gravitates towards art-like things and is by nature extremely curious. We have noticed as her parents that with the small classroom sizes she is able to exceed in her academics. She is getting extra attention that pushes her and challenges her as school comes easy to her. Every student in her class she calls her friend. Which as a parent makes my heart sing. Every birthday party, we invite the whole class, their siblings & parents as well as the teacher because we love the community her classroom has.”

-1st Grade Parent