Campus Connection: May 2026 Vol. 1

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Join us this summer on our Philadelphia and Euclid campuses as we present summer camps taught by our very own Ontario Christian staff and coaches!

Below are details on each camp being offered this summer:

• STEM Camp hosted by Mrs. Hester
• Speed, Agility, and Football Camp hosted by Mr. Behnke
• Mini STEM and Mini Art Camp hosted by Ms. Mason
• Summer Cooking Camp hosted by Mrs. Jones
• Youth Volleyball Camp hosted by Coach Liebhart
• Theater Production & Tech Camp hosted by Ms. Elyse Swanson-Ybarra
• Youth Theater Camp hosted by Ms. Elyse Swanson-Ybarra
• Youth Dance Camp hosted by Coach Gonzalez

HAPPENING NOW! Enjoy some of the most popular events at Ontario Christian with a close-up view!

Over the past years, it has become an OC tradition to auction off front-row seats for various events, including Graduation, Promotions, K-12th Christmas Program, and Grandparents Day, with the mindset of raising funds for our Impact Fund to support the mission of OC. We are excited to announce that our online auction is returning, offering front-row seats at events for the current school year and throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Items are available for bidding through Charity Auctions Today. All proceeds will be directed to the Impact Fund toward our operating budget at OC.

Bidding will close on May 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions about the online auction, please contact Nickole Vander Dussen, Director of Development and Advancement, at nvanderdussen@ocschools.org or call 909-984-1756, ext. 1143.

Thank you for your continued partnership in living out our mission of Growing Christian Leaders. 

Used Uniform Sale 

Stock up for next school year! See THIS FLYER for more information. 

Donations are being accepted. Drop off at the collection box located in the Elementary front office. 

As a small token of appreciation, OCPA will allow early shopping on up to 4 items for those who are able to donate some of their time during summer break. Take a look at the volunteer opportunities we have below. 

Sorting & Set-Up on June 8th, Click HERE to sign up. 

Selling Uniforms on June 9th, Click HERE to sign up.

• Scrip hours: Open Fridays from 8:30am-10:30 am on the K-8 campus, unless school is closed.
• Open Friday May 8th & May 15th 8:30-10:30 am.
• SCRIP is MOVING to TUESDAYS for the SUMMER beginning, May 19th.
• Tuesday Hours will be 10-11:30 am.
• Kindly allow 1 week for Online & In Person orders to be processed and filled.
• Scrip Purchases made beginning March 20th, 2026 and after will be applied to Facts Accounts in April of 2027.
• Any rebates under $5 will be donated to OCPA to support our teachers and staff.

Join our community of skillful and dynamic professionals who demonstrate personal knowledge of God’s word in their work to provide the best quality of Christian Education. Ontario Christian staff and faculty lay a biblical foundation for our Christ-centered mission of Growing Christian Leaders.

Our spring programs were as sweet as always and we are excited for all our students that will be joining the elementary school for kindergarten next year. At the end of April and the beginning of May we had caterpillars in each of the classrooms. We talked about how when our students start in preschool they are like our tiny caterpillars and we help them grow in all sorts of ways. They may have separation anxiety, need help with independence, learning how to write their name, or help with social skills. We love pouring into our students and when they are ready for kindergarten we are so excited to watch them spread their wings (like our butterflies) and head out to learn so many new things. 

We only have end of the year parties left for this year and then we will get ready for our summer program!!!!

Do you need preschool for your 2 ½ to 5 year old for the 2026-2027 school year? Contact Mrs. Jodi at the preschool for more information and to schedule a tour. 909.983.2420 or email her at jvandragt@ocschools.org

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, May 21- Last day of school. Closing at 12:30 P.M.
• Friday, May 22-Wednesday, May 27- Preschool Closed
• Thursday, May 28- First Day of Preschool Summer Program

Christian Character Trait of the Week: 

• Week of 5/11- Obedience: doing what you are told with a happy, submissive spirit. (John 14:15)
• Week of 5/18- Contentment: Realizing that God has provided everything that I need for my present happiness; being happy with what I have. (1 Timothy 6:6-8) 
• Family Challenge: Eat together unrushed with television off and electronic devices in another room. 

Lost & Found items are located behind the elementary office.

Bibles for sale in the office at $5 each.

Upcoming Dates

• May 11: 4th-5th grade Spring Program
• May 19: Kindergarten Promotion Day (9:00am-Alber’s Chapel) 
• May 20: Kindergarten Big K Day
• May 21: Last Day of School

View the Middle School Parent/Student Handbook in the FACTS portal under “Resource Documents”.

A few parent reminders: Please report any absences to the middle school office by 9AM (909) 983-1671 or by email: chernandez@ocschools.org. Also remember students need to be signed in by a parent/guardian when they arrive late to school.

Spirit Day was May 1, and Mrs. Anker’s 8th grade class emerged victorious at the end of an exciting, eventful morning!

Upcoming Dates

• 5/11-5/13   6th grade Pine Valley trip & 7th grade Catalina trip
• 5/19           8th grade Promotion (6:00PM) Alber’s Chapel
• 5/20           8th grade Knott’s trip
• 5/21           Last day of school, noon dismissal

Please report any absences to the high school office by 9AM (909) 984-1756 or by email: hsoffice@ocschools.org

Upcoming Dates

• 5/15   Senior Graduation! 6 p.m. Knight’s Center (this is a ticketed event)
• 5/18-21  Final Exam (click here for schedule) School dismisses at 11:45 each day     except for Thursday, May 21, school dismisses at 10:00

Happy Summer!

LWA doors close at 9:05 am. If your student will be absent or late to school, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Cruz at 909-600-8137 or by email: jcruz@ocschools.org

Upcoming Dates

• 5/12 Science Fair
• K-8th Classical Promotion
• 5/15 LA County Fair Field Trip
• 5/20 MS Knott’s Berry Farm Field Trip
• 5/21 Required Forms Due
• 6/9 OCPA Used Uniform Sale

Check out full schedules for all high school and middle school teams at:
athletics.ocschools.org