PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Dates & Times Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held: Monday, November 2: 4:00–8:00 PM Tuesday, November 3: 4:00–6:30 PM Busing Schedule Please note the following changes to next week's bus schedule due to Parent-Teacher Conferences at Unity and OCCS: Monday (11/2): Sioux Center route – 1:30 PM; all other routes – 3:30 PM Tuesday (11/3): ALL routes – 1:30 PM Wednesday (11/4): ALL routes – 3:30 PM Thursday (11/5): Sioux Center route – 3:30 PM; all o

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES We invite you to attend our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and collaborate to support their academic success. Conference Dates & Times: Monday, November 2: 4:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 3: 4:00 – 6:30 PM Your involvement plays a vital role in your child’s growth, and we truly appreciate the time you take to engage in these important conversations. We e

The Unity Christian Board of Trustees is now accepting nominations for the new At-Large Board Trustee position. While supporting churches will continue to nominate Trustee candidates for two Board positions each year, the third position will be filled through the new At-Large nomination process. This position is designed to identify individuals whose gifts, experience, and perspective can strengthen the Board's work. As the Board considers its current needs, we are particular

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Quiz Bowl: On Saturday, 22 teams competed at our Unity Early Bird Quiz Bowl Meet. 22 of our own students made up 5 of those teams. One of our varsity teams (Mikaiah Pennings, Josh Mouw, Levi Tintle, and Lane Van Holland) came in first in the varsity division, and one of our JV teams (Abby De Vries, Kalyca Huizenga, Caleb Pontier, Eliana Zwart, and Evan Eisma) came in second in the JV division. Congratulations to all! Congratulations to Kaden Klein who ea

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS School pictures are HERE! Pick them up in the library. From the Kitchen: Forks are disappearing! Please return any silverware you use to the kitchen - thank you! Last Year’s Yearbook: We have a limited number of extra copies of the 2025–26 Yearbook available! If you didn’t order one but would like a copy, please stop by the office with $50 to purchase one. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and payment is required at the time of pu

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS School pictures are HERE! Pick them up in the library. From the Kitchen: Forks are disappearing! Please return any silverware you use to the kitchen - thank you! Fall Spirit Week: Get ready for some fun activities, dress up days, and connect with your classmates over different competitions! Click HERE for more details. Dress Up Days: MONDAY - Pajamas TUESDAY - Jeff Probst WEDNESDAY - Bandana Colors - specific to each Living Group Powder Puff Game - Monda

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Service Day 2026 - Wednesday, September 23: Service Day is an annual event in which students, in their Living Groups, are sent out to various locations to spend the day helping an individual or organization. Schedule for the Day: 8:25 - devotions with Living Groups in your room 8:30 or once devotions are completed - leave for your site Lunch - your Living Group will let you know lunch plans 3:00-3:30 End of the day/return to Unity What to bring:

The balcony area in the main gym will be closed Friday, September 11 through Monday, September 14 due to archery equipment. Please do not use the balcony on these days STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Powder Puff Game - Monday, September 28: Get ready for a fun night of Powder Puff football! Admission for both players and spectators is canned goods, which will be donated to the Hope Food Pantry. Powder Puff Sign-up deadline: Friday, September 18 Junior and senior girls: sign-ups to pla

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Girls Basketball Meeting: All girls interested in playing basketball this year or being a manager for the JVR, JV, or Varsity team, please attend a brief meeting in Mr. Vasher's room, room 123 on Friday, September 11 during morning break. We will talk through open gyms, apparel ordering, and answer any questions you have. 2027 Unity Guatemala Trip: Sign up for the Guatemala trip taking place June 6-13, 2027 is happening this week. Juniors and Seniors

IMPORTANT!! Football Game (9/4) TIME CHANGE Due to the heat, the home football game on Friday, September 4 has been pushed back to an 8:00 PM start time. Please plan accordingly and help spread the word about the time change! UC Football Tailgate - TIME CHANGE Join us Friday, September 4 at 6:00 PM for the UC Football Tailgate, located west of the stadium! A big thank you to Orange City Area Health System for sponsoring this week’s tailgate! All donations will benefit the

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Quiz Bowl: Quiz Bowl is an academic competition involving all areas of knowledge. Practices take place during lunch on Wednesdays. Meets take place on Saturdays throughout the school year. If you are interested in participating, sign up outside Mrs. De Groot’s room. If you would like more information, talk to Mrs. De Groot. Cast: Interested in getting involved? Want to try something new? Check out Unity's fall theater productions this year! Come to Cast

Bussing During Tulip Festival Thursday (5/14) - Normal bussing Friday (5/15) - Sioux Center route only in the morning and afternoon; no other routes will run 26-27 ESAs (Education Savings Account) Registration is open for the 26-27 ESAs (Education Savings Account) through the state of Iowa. The ESA amount for 2026-27 is $8,148, and is applied to your tuition account as a credit. Families need to apply every year. You can start the process here: https://iowa-households.witho

Tulip Festival and The Unity Float We are looking for groups to ride the float for the 2026 Tulip Festival. Staff and coaches, let me know if a group or team you lead is interested. Students, if you would like to form a group, also let me know. Currently, we have openings for the Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon, Friday evening and Saturday afternoon parades. Please talk to me or email me soon. Thanks - Mr. Dykstra. Float Drivers Needed Student leaders who are interes

Cleanathon - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Unity’s annual Cleanathon Fundraiser is WEDNESDAY! The students will be working in their Living Groups to clean up ditches in Sioux County. If there is a medical reason that your student cannot participate, please contact Nurse Melinda to sign them up for the alternate activity. Students: Bring a sack lunch (unless discussed differently with their Living Group) to eat before heading out at 12:45. Please bring gloves and wear old shoes. R

SOCIETY MEETING - April 21, 2026 Unity supporters are invited to attend the Unity Society Meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 PM in the Knight Center. Join us to hear updates on our financial reports and strategic vision, and to vote on 3 items: the Hands On – Hearts In building addition, the 2026–27 budget, and board member elections. Please note: no absentee ballots are allowed for the building addition vote. Absentee ballots will be allowed for board elections on the fir

SOCIETY MEETING - April 21, 2026 Unity supporters are invited to attend the Unity Society Meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 PM in the Knight Center. Join us to hear updates on our financial reports and strategic vision, and to vote on 3 items: the Hands On – Hearts In building addition, the 2026–27 budget, and board member elections. Please note: no absentee ballots are allowed for the building addition vote. Absentee ballots will be allowed for board elections on the fir

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Freshmen Grandparent's Day - Thursday, April 16: Click HERE for details about Freshmen Grandparent's Day. Please pass this along to your grandparents and encourage them to RSVP . We are excited for the freshmen to share a day with their grandparents! Men’s Bible Study : Join us on Friday mornings from 7:30 - 8:20 AM in Mr. Mouw’s room for a men’s Bible study. Males from all grades are welcome! Come grow in faith, build community, and have real conversa

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Tulip Festival OCCS tent - Students, do you want to earn some extra money during Tulip Festival (May 14-16)? You may sign up to have your name listed to work for hire and earn $50.00 a shift (typically 3.5-4 hours). If you are interested, please text your name, age, and phone number to Jenn Platter 701-240-8248 by March 27. This list of workers will be distributed to families of OCCS at the beginning of April; they will then contact you directly. Pleas

CONGRATULATIONS to Coach Harskamp and the Varsity Boys basketball team on being the 2026 2A Boys State Champions! TONIGHT (3/16) at 6:00 PM - come to the Main Gym at Unity to help us celebrate our team and their championship season! STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Box Lunch Social: Here are just a few reminders about Box Lunch Social on Thursday 3/19!! Ladies : 1. Please give Ms. Vander Kooi 2 names from your group that will dismiss early (10:15) to start setting up your table an

STATE BASKETBALL Schedule for the week of March 9-13 Monday, March 9 *Regular day of school (8 periods) “Your Future at Work” (sophomores) Tuesday, March 10 *Regular day of school (8 periods with Chapel) Wednesday, March 11 *No school 2:00pm - Unity Christian vs. Western Christian Thursday, March 12 *No school if we win Wednesday 7:15pm - 2A semifinal game If we lose Wednesday, regular day of school (8 periods) Friday, March 13 *No school if we win Wednesday 7:00pm - 2A Ch