Campus Connection
Ontario Christian’s Campus Connection is a bi-weekly newsletter publication helping keep our families informed.
Campus Connection: September 2025 Vol. 1
Join us for Ontario Christianās annual fun-filled family fall event!
Ontario Christianās Harvest Festival is happening on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Ontario Christian High School. School dismissal is at 1:30 PM.
Enjoy an afternoon of exciting activities including games, prizes, face painting, inflatables, photo ops, a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, food trucks, Dutch CafĆ© (including oliebollen!), Vendorās Row, Pony Plop Bingo, a trackless train, and so much more!
Interested in hosting a vendorās table or volunteering at this event? Contact Event & Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Kiemeney at jkiemeney@ocschools.org
In Search of Classic Cars For Homecoming
Our OCHS ASB is in full swing of planning all things homecoming, and are looking for any families who have classic cars available to drive our HOCO princesses out at halftime on October 10.
What we are looking for: Any classic, nice-looking cars,Ā preferablyĀ convertible,Ā
Contact: Please emailĀ lillys26@ocknight.org
Join the next OCHS trip to the UK!
May 27 – June 4, 2026 |Ā Best pricing through May 22.
All current 8th-12th graders and their parents/guardians are invited to an informational meeting about this summer’s trip to England and Scotland.Ā The meeting will be in the High School library at 5:30 on October 8.Ā If you have questions, please email Mr. Slager atĀ dslager@ocschools.org.Ā Ā
Click below for itinerary & tour info – Enter Trip ID: Slager-8831
Christian College Fair
The Christian College FairĀ is happening at OCHS on Monday, Sep. 29th from 6-8pm in our own high school Vintage Gym! We are so excited to have a large number ofĀ Christian collegesĀ and universities gathering together to help you connect and learn more aboutĀ ChristianĀ higher education. Students grades 9-12 are invited to attend with their families, and we will have over 30 representatives from variousĀ collegesĀ and universities present! During theĀ fairĀ you can talk directly with representatives and learn about theirĀ collegeĀ and all the opportunities they can provide. Please join us at theĀ fairĀ and make sure to register ahead of time.
Event Details:
OntarioĀ ChristianĀ High SchoolĀ
Monday, Sep 29th, 6-8pm | Vintage Gym (west side of campus)
931 W. Philadelphia St, Ontario, CA. 91762
If You Give a Mom a Muffinā¦ Sheāll bring the smiles, the laughter, and the warmth that made our Muffins with Moms event so special! Thanks to all the moms who came outāyou truly made the morning memorable!
Volunteers Needed for the Kā8 Book Fair!
Help us make the Book Fair a page-turning experience for our students! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with setup, sales, and cleanup. CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up.
- Here’s what you need to know:
- All volunteers must complete and submit the required school volunteer forms. Find them on our school website ā HERE
- Questions? Contact Jennifer Kiemeney, Event & Volunteer Coordinator, at jkiemeney@ocschools.org
- Scrip hours: Open every Friday from 8:30am-10:30am on the K-8 campus, unless school is closed. If Friday is a school holiday, Scrip will be available on the last school day of the week.
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New Positions: Custodian, Scrip CoordinatorĀ
We have started our chapels in the M.P.R. for our preschool students and we covered the 7 days of creation. Our students have learned our preschool prayer, some fun worship songs, and learned how amazing our God is through the creation story. The next 2 weeks we will learn about the fall of man and Noahās Ark. Tāshirt order forms are out and they are due next week please be sure to get those in as soon as possible. If you would like to order hot lunch for your child be sure to get those order forms in by the due date as well. Our students have adjusted well to the new school year and we canāt wait to continue to watch them grow this year. If you have any questions about our preschool program please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Jodi at the office 909.983.2420
Upcoming Dates
- 9/22-10/3 – Preschool Colors Week (Check the schedule for color days)
- 10/9 – Preschool Half Day-Pick Up at 12:30-Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 10/10- Preschool Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Christian Character Trait of the Week:Ā
- Faithfulness (Galatians 6:9): Faithfulness means sticking with whatās right and doing the things weāre supposed to doāeven when itās not easy or we donāt feel like it. God reminds us that when we donāt give up, the good we do will grow and make a difference at just the right time.
- Family Challenge: This week, pick one fun activity to stay faithful to as a familyālike a daily ākindness check-inā at dinner, a quick prayer before bed, or working together to keep a room tidy. Cheer each other on and see how many days in a row you can do it!
Bibles are available for purchase in the office for $5 each.
Lost something? Be sure to check the Lost & Found behind the elementary officeāyour missing items might be waiting for you!
Upcoming Dates
- 9/19 – First grade Apple Day
- 9/25 – Makeup Picture Day (K-8th)
- 9/25 – Kinder Apple Day
- 9/26 – Story Book Day (PS-5th)
Please report any absences to the middle school office by 9AM (909) 983-1671 or email Cynthia Hernandez at chernandez@ocschools.org
Upcoming Dates
- 9/18 – 8th Grade Retreat-Thousand Pines Christian Camp
- 9/25 – Picture Make-up day
Have a pre-planned absence? Please have your student complete a Permitted Absence Card, available from the office.
Service Hour Opportunities:Ā Donāt forget each student needs a total of 40 hours of service.Ā (10 per year)Ā Ā
- Salem Christian Home is having an event on Saturday, September 27nd.Ā They are in need of student volunteers to help with Setup, Auction help, and more.Ā Ā Ā
- We need help at the snack bar during upcoming OC Football games.Ā Dates available are 9/18, 9/29, 10/9, 10/10, 10/29, 10/30.Ā Ā
- KAMS Foundation:Ā Empower youth to excel in after school and various weekend programs.Ā Please reach out to Mrs. Martinez for more information; NMartinez@ocschools.org
Upcoming Dates
- 9/18 – Half Day of School – Parent Teacher Conferences
- 9/19 – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences
- 9/22-25 – āYou-Knightedā Retreat
- 9/26 – No School
- 9/29 – Christian College Fair | 6-8pm Vintage Gym
If your student will be absent or late to school, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Cruz at 909-600-8137.
Upcoming Dates
- 9/18 – Fall 2025 MAP Testing (1st – 8th)
- 9/19 – Required Forms Workshop (LWA) 9:15 am // Park Day: Field Day! 1:15 pm
- 9/23 – Spirit Day: Take Me Out to the Ball Game // Momās Gathering 9:10 am (Pictured Above)
- 9/24 – Rileyās Farm Field Trip
- 9/25 – Make-Up Picture DayĀ (ES)
- 9/26 – Lightspeed Makerspace Facility (5th Grade)
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