The Weekly Knightline March 16-21
- Unity Secretary
- 4 hours ago
- 5 min read
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 and get your food ready.
2. Please remember to bring everything you will need for your food - cutlery, serving utensils, hot pads, salt and pepper, plates, napkins, etc.
3. If it needs to go into the oven, please write what temp it needs to go in at and for how long. You may bring food to store in the fridge until you will need it.
4. You will bring your decorated box to the doors to the gym in the courtyard and receive your table number.
Gentlemen:
1. Please have one member of your group go to the office before school starts to receive your bidding number.
2. Once the bell rings, please head to the Knight Center to start bidding on boxes.
3. Remember that the starting bid for each box is $15, and that is per person not all together.
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.
Please note: students ages 14 to 18 years old may only work certain jobs in the tent. The OCCS families will be aware of what jobs those are. Also take note when you are contacted for a shift that you MAY NOT be hired for Thursday or Friday morning shifts due to still having school.
If you have any questions, please call Jenn. Thank you!
Men’s Bible Study: Join us on Friday mornings from 7:30 - 8:20 AM in Mr. Mouw’s room for a 6 week men’s Bible study. Males from all grades are welcome! Come grow in faith, build community, and have real conversations about 1st Peter! Reach out to Brayden Schollerman if you would like to join or if you have any questions.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Booster Club would like to thank all of Unity's tremendous fans and supporters. We experienced record sales during the 25-26 basketball season in our concession stand. 100% of the funds raised by the Booster Club benefit Unity's co-curricular programs. Thank you for coming out to home games and supporting our school! Go Knights!
Unity Booster Club Members: Matt & Kinsey Schiebout, Joel & Larissa Van Dyke, Jesse & Emily Moret, Joni Roorda, Angela Kroeze, Crystal Kiel, Janell Pennings & Matt & Janey Boogerd
Lunch Pre-ordering: Please continue to pre-order lunches for your student. One important reminder: you must click “Save/Pay” at the bottom of the page. If you do not click this button, your selections will not be saved.
PLEASE READ - TUITION INFORMATION: Parents, as we approach the end of the year, please take time to log into Blackbaud and view the tuition billing portal. Your total amount due can be found by clicking on "Billing" >> "Current Bill" >> and scrolling to the bottom right side of the page>> "Upcoming Due Dates" (That amount listed is your total balance due.) Please click HERE to see the attached screenshot for an example and please reach out with any questions! A reminder that all tuition/fees are expected to be paid prior to graduation for senior students.
Yearbook Ordering: Ordering yearbooks looks different this year. You may have received an email from Jostens this week about being able to order a yearbook for this year. The email is legit and you need to order and pay for a Unity yearbook online (no yearbooks can be ordered through the office). You can order until May 1, 2026. You can also go to HERE to order or the link is on the Resource Board in Blackbaud.
Spring Musical Performances of “Little Women” and Tickets:
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:00pm
Friday, March 27 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:00pm
Buy tickets through Bound or click HERE!
Families with current 8th grade students: Please take a few minutes to start the admission process if your student is planning to attend Unity next year. You should have received an email detailing the instructions last week - go to the green “Apply” tile on the Resource board in Blackbaud.
Meat Donations for School Lunch Program: Unity is seeking beef and pork donations from local farmers to support our school lunch program. Unity will cover all processing fees. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Wayne Dykstra at wdykstra@unitychristian.net.
SPORTS
Registration for 2026 UC Sports Camps is now open! Unity is excited to offer a wide variety of sports camps throughout the year, giving athletes opportunities to grow their skills, compete, and have fun. With many camp options available, there’s something for everyone. Please note that each athlete must be registered individually. Click HERE to register!
2026 Spring sport picture times and order links are listed below. Photos may be ordered online anytime BEFORE picture day and time!
***Important note to parents of multiple athletes wishing to order a sibling group photo:
Please inform both/all siblings ahead of photo time that they need to take a group photo in addition to their individual photo on picture day.
Ask them to notify me (the photographer) on picture day that they need a sibling photo.
Questions? Please reach out to info@vanessabartelsphoto.com
Monday March 30 Schedule:
3:45pm - Girls Track - please use the following link
4:05pm - Boys Track - please use the following link
Tuesday March 31 Schedule:
3:45pm - Girls Soccer - please use the following link
4:05pm - Boys Soccer - please use the following link
4:20pm - Girls Golf - please use the following link
4:30pm - Boys Golf - please use the following link
Soccer and Golf practice starts soon for both boys and girls. If your son or daughter is planning to participate, please make sure they are registered in Bound and have taken the Impact test. Instructions for Bound and the link for the Impact test can be found on the Resource Board in Blackbaud.
For up to date scores and schedules go to Bound
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
2026-2027 School Year Employment Opportunities:
FT Science teacher
FT Special Education teacher
PT Custodian
UPCOMING DATES
Mon 3/23 | Girls soccer starts |
Tue 3/24 | Spring Musical Matinee |
Thurs 3/26 - Sat 3/28 | Spring Musical |
Fri 3/27 | 1:30 Dismissal - PD |
Mon 3/30 | All State Individual Speech @ UNI |
Thurs 4/2 - Mon 4/6 | No School - Easter Break |
Tue 4/14 | 8th Grade Day |
Thurs 4/16 | Freshmen Grandparents Day |
Fri 4/17 | Dordt Choir Festival |
Mon 4/20 - Thurs 4/23 | Spiritual Renewal Week - Cy McMahon |
Tue 4/21 | Society Meeting |
Fri 4/24 | 11:50 Dismissal |
Fri 4/24 | FFA Early Bird Plant Sales |
Fri 4/24 | Junior Senior Banquet (JSB) |
Wed 4/29 | Cleanathon |