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Though "small schools" are defined in various ways (300-500 students), most experts agree that K-8 schools should not be above 500 and elementary (K-6) should not be above 350. READ MORE...

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I heard GRCSA wants to consolidate to a brand new building. True?

We've heard that consolidation would involve either remodeling an existing campus or constructing a brand new building at an entirely new site. GRCSA has estimated the cost of either project to range from $10 to $20 million.

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We recently received a wonderful letter from Don Griffioen, whose family represents four generations of Oakdale Christian School students. He has graciously permitted us to publish the letter here. READ MORE...


Recent Updates

  • The Hope of an Oakdale Parent

    Oakdale Parent Steve Staggs recently wrote the following reflection on the desire for a "Christ-centered 'small school' that through the staff and students reflects the diversity inherent in the Kingdom of God " ... Read more

     
  • Letter from John Bolt

    On April 28, 2008, John Bolt sent a letter to the pastors of CRC Classis Grand Rapids East. Dr. Bolt is a professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and a former pastor. With his permission, we have reprinted the letter here... Read more

     
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Noteworthy Links

  • The History of Oakdale's "Unique Role in the City"
    (410KB PDF) In 1974, the GRCSA board opposed a recommendation to close Oakdale, citing its "unique role in the city." (Grand Rapids Press)
  • White House Summit on Inner-City Children and Faith-Based Schools
    "[T]he purpose of the summit is to highlight the lack of educational options facing low-income urban students. And we're going to bring together educators and clergy and philanthropists and business leaders, all aiming to urge there to be reasonable legislation out of Congress and practical solutions to save these schools — and more importantly, to save the children."

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