South Olive Christian School
Christ-Centered – Affordable – Parent Partnered
Our Annual Alumni Breakfast was simply lovely — a morning filled with reminiscing, laughter, and celebrating so many special memories made at SOCS. 💛
We are incredibly grateful for our alumni and the lasting impact you continue to have on our school community.
A special thank you to Pastor Shelby Gemmen and Mr. Matt Pifer for coming to share and encourage our alumni. What a gift to gather together!
#SOCSAlumni #GratefulHeart #CougarLegacy
Our 4th graders had a wonderful day exploring history at the @tricitiesmuseum in Grand Haven! 🏛️
Students discovered how local history is preserved through more than 73,000 artifacts and exhibits featuring Victorian period rooms, agriculture, lumbering, maritime life, tourism, and everyday life from years past.
What a hands-on way to connect classroom learning to the rich history of our own community! 💛📚 #SOCSLearns #FieldTripFun #LocalHistory
🎉💚 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. DOZEMAN! 💚🎉
Mrs. Dozeman, your joyful heart and dedication to our Pre-K4 students are such a blessing to SOCS. We hope your day is filled with sweet treats, laughter, and lots of love! 🎂✨
#HappyBirthday #SOCSFamily #CougarCommunity
🎉 25 DAYS TO GO until our 55th Annual Auction! 🎉
The countdown is on and the prizes are AMAZING! 👏 Check out just a few of the incredible items rolling in:
🍎 4 – $25 gift certificates to Applebee`s Grill + Bar
🌡️ Ecobee Smart Thermostat from Baumann & DeGroot Heating & Cooling
🦁 Family 4-Pack Zoo Admission to Binder Park Zoo
🦒 Admission for Two to the Creation Museum
🏛️ 10 Admission Passes to the Grand Rapids Public Museum
You do NOT want to miss this night! Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to bid big for a great cause! 💛💙
#SOCSAuction #55YearsStrong #BidForACause #CougarCommunity
📚✨ It’s the first day of Reading Month here at SOCS!
We’re so excited to see all the amazing books coming through our doors and to watch our students grow in their love for reading. Let the stories, adventures, and imagination begin! 📖💛
#SOCSReads #ReadingMonth #CougarReaders #ChristCenteredEducation
🎉 4 Weeks to Go! 🎉
The countdown is on for our 55th Annual Auction — and the prizes keep rolling in! You do NOT want to miss this! 🙌
Featured items include:
⚾ Family 4-Pack Tickets to the West Michigan Whitecaps
🚗 (3) $75 Gift Certificates to Holland Tire & Automotive Service Center
🧊 Yeti Cooler + $100 Gift Card from JH Family Stores
🎯 (2) Family Fun Certificates (Laser Tag for 7!) to The Lost City
🤸 (4) All-Day Jump Passes to Rebounderz Grand Rapids - Jenison
And that’s just the beginning… 👀
Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable night supporting SOCS! 💙💛 #SOCSAuction #55YearsStrong #SupportSOCS
With heavy hearts, we share the loss of our Athletic Director, devoted father, and husband, Dan Schlegel.
Dan was a proud and loving father, a faithful servant, and a beloved child of God who will be greatly missed.
Please keep the Schlegel family in your prayers. Obituary information is below.
https://www.langelandsterenberg.com/obituaries/daniel-schlegel/#!/Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of Deacon Randall, the beloved son of our dear teacher, Mrs. Essenburg, and her husband, Mitch, and cherished little brother to Jayden and Madison.
Our entire South Olive Christian School family is grieving alongside the Essenburg family. We are heartbroken, yet we cling to the hope and peace found in knowing Deacon is in the arms of Jesus.
We ask our community to continue lifting the Essenburg family up in prayer and to give them grace and patience as they walk through this unimaginable loss.
https://www.langelandsterenberg.com/obituaries/deacon-essenburg/#!/TributeWall
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!