About
West Side Christian School
- Christ-Centered
- Academic Excellence
- Community
- Servant Leadership
- Stewardship
About WSCS
Rooted in Faith. Growing for Generations.
Beginning in the 1880s, saplings named Crosby, Rehoboth, Alpine, and Pine were planted with the conviction that a sturdy tree would grow from these humble beginnings.
One- and two-room Christian schools were opened on Crosby Street and Alpine Avenue by Dutch settlers on the west side of Grand Rapids. These families desired that the schools their children attended would reflect the faith values of both their homes and churches. “Train up a child in the way he should go (Proverbs 22:6)” has guided West Side Christian School ever since.
From those humble beginnings, a vigorous tree has grown and flourished. For 143 years, WSCS has spread its branches to serve children of many ages, races, cultural backgrounds, and Christian faith community through a Christ-centered education rooted in truth, community, and whole-child growth.
The West Side Connection
Our school is surrounded by preserved woodlands, yet just a 5-minute drive from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids — giving students a learning environment that feels both grounded in creation and connected to the city we serve.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
A Christ-centered school community with room to grow, explore, belong, and learn close to the heart of the city.
Mission & Vision
Forming Students to Know, Love, and Serve God
Our mission, vision, values, and graduate qualities guide how students learn, grow, build relationships, care for creation, and use their God-given gifts to serve others.
Our Mission
Growing Students’ Minds. Guiding Servant Hearts. Glorifying Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
Partnering with families to provide whole-child Christian education that integrates God’s Word and creation into all areas of learning.
Core Values
- Christ-Centered
- Academic Excellence
- Community
- Servant Leadership
- Stewardship
A West Side Christian School Student
Through their Early Childhood–8th Grade journey, students are encouraged to develop these qualities as faithful learners, creative thinkers, effective communicators, and caring neighbors.
- Pursues Jesus
- Explores Ideas
- Thinks Creatively
- Serves Neighbors
- Fosters Belonging
- Cares for Creation
- Communicates Effectively
People & Community
Careers at West Side Christian
Join a Christ-centered team committed to growing students’ minds, guiding servant hearts, and glorifying Jesus Christ. We seek individuals who share our vision and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, families, colleagues, and the wider West Michigan community.
At WSCS, team members are empowered to thrive, grow, contribute their unique gifts, and partner with families in providing whole-child Christian education shaped by God’s Word and creation.
Career Opportunities
Administrative
Administrative team members help guide the daily life and long-term mission of WSCS through Christ-centered leadership, thoughtful communication, careful organization, and service to students, families, faculty, staff, and the broader school community.
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Career Opportunities
Instructional Staff
Instructional staff teach, mentor, encourage, and challenge students through academically strong and biblically integrated learning. Teachers help children develop their God-given abilities while fostering curiosity, faith, confidence, creativity, responsibility, and belonging.
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Career Opportunities
Support Staff
Support staff help create the safe, welcoming, organized, and caring environment that allows students and teachers to flourish. These essential team members serve the WSCS mission through their skills, reliability, relationships, stewardship, and daily care for others.
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