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History

Established in 1956, Grandville Christian celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006. Our 50th anniversary theme was “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal.” ~ Isaiah 26:4

Tim Steenstra started teaching at Grandville Christian in 1978 and was named principal in 1986. {read bio}

Jared Benthem began his teaching career in 2002 and was named assistant principal in 2007. {read bio}

Grandville Christian serves 575 preschool through 6th grade students. Feel free to contact us at 616-538-9710 with any questions you may have or to schedule a tour!

Intro Text.

Grandville Christian offers education for Preschool - 6th grade students. Here children discover God and understand His world, and parents and students are welcomed into a friendly and caring school community.

Grandville Christian Schools is a learning community where hearts and minds are shaped for Christ. Since 1956 we have been part of the Grandville community, located at Wilson and 40th Street, just north of Rivertown Parkway, in a neighborhood community on Wilson Ave. 

Our campus is safe, modern, welcoming, and well suited for educating the whole child. Large grounds and a new playground, music and art rooms, a modern library, gymnasium and computer lab enhance the classroom experience.

There are many resources to utilize at Grandville Christian:

  • Art and Music
  • Band and Orchestra
  • Before and After School Care
  • Circle of Friends ("Lunch Circles")
  • Education Support Services
  • Gifted and talented resources (REACH)
  • Gymnasium
  • Health services
  • Library
  • Peer counselors
  • Preschool classes
  • Reading specialists
  • Spanish Immersion
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Technology center
  • Tutoring / Homework help

THEME for 2012-2013 school year is 

Hand in Hand 

Accept one another...just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.  Romans 15:7

Our Mission, Vision, and Values