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) (external link)
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Oakdale Christian 115th Birthday Slideshow
(28MB PDF) Enjoy a journey through Oakdale's 115 years in our community. Photos from the first dedicated building in 1893 — at a cost of $575 — through the present. (external link)
Christian elementary schools plan merger
A group representing Grand Rapids Christian Schools inner-city elementaries will develop a plan to consolidate the schools [1/28/2008 mlive.com]
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Grand Rapids Christian to raise tuition, cut staff
Grand Rapids Christian Schools Superintendent Tom DeJonge hopes to have a solid plan for reorganizing the city's four Christian elementary schools by June [3/6/2008 mlive.com] (external link)
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