Trinity Christian High School

Memo 11.9.26

November 9, 2026 by Sue Uittenbogaard

There will be a 2:30 dismissal on Wednesday, November 11.

Students have received their materials for J-term. The sign-up sheets are due to be turned into the office by this Friday, November 13. The dates for J-term are January 5-7, 2027.

Trinity is the recipient of a gift of frozen pizzas from Mr. & Mrs. B. Zandstra. We thank them for their generosity! We’ll serve the pizzas to the students at noon on this Friday, November 13.

This past Saturday in Sioux Center 5 band musicians auditioned for a spot in one of 2 NWIBA Honors Bands. Asher Bloemendaal on Trombone, Bethany Brummel on Trumpet, Kara De Jong on Alto Sax, Ryan De Jong on Euphonium, and Miya Schiermeyer on Clarinet were all selected to one of the bands. Everyone had good auditions and represented Trinity Christian well. They will have a full day of practices and then a performance at Morningside’s Eppley auditorium on Saturday, January 9, 2027. Congratulations musicians!

The bzBots will be participating in a meet in Sioux City this Saturday, November 14th. The meet will be at Sioux City East Middle School, with hope that matches begin around 11:00. We hope to see you there!

Please join us for the Trinity CHS Harvest Sale and Supper on Friday, Nov. 20, hosted by the Parents’ Circle. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., and the auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Your donations are needed to make this event a success. Donations for the auction can be dropped off at the school office beginning Monday, Nov. 16. Hope to see you there!

Food and work assignments for the Harvest Sale were emailed out and are attached here.

The Senior class will be serving a delicious supper at the alumni basketball games on Thursday, November 19. Come out and support our players and senior class at the concession stand. They will be serving a meal of pulled pork on a bun with sides. A few other concessions items will also be available.

Save the date: Trinity’s Fall/Winter music concert will be held on Monday, December 7, beginning at 7 pm. All choir members need to have black bottoms and all black shoes for dress. Band members need black bottoms and black shirts.

Attention Seniors! The Yearbook Staff is seeking your beautiful senior pictures and baby pictures. Please email them to Miss Huisken before December 18.

Hot Lunch is served at 11:36 AM; 12:05 on Chapel/Assembly Days. Please provide your own plates & napkins; silverware provided. There are 67 students and 9 staff. Reminder: please send in the menu by 8 a.m. on Monday.

Nov 12: Tamara D/Andria DR/Becky VM – street tacos, chips and queso, cheesecake dessert

Nov 19: Kim Bo/Stephanie VE/Beth DG – poppyseed chicken, green beans, bread, root beer floats

Nov 25: No School

Dec 3: Michelle VB/Jill DB/Sheila B

Memo 11.2.26

November 2, 2026 by Sue Uittenbogaard

Trinity Memo 11.2.26

Our chapel this week Wednesday will be discussion groups.

We are planning on J-term for the dates of January 5, 6, & 7, 2027. Students will be introduced to the J-term activities this week Friday, November 6.

Food and work assignments for the Harvest Sale were emailed out and are attached here.

The student body of TC would like to thank Mark and Nancy Kooima and Pumpkins on Garfield for their generosity in donating pumpkins for our Student Council activity last Friday. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and you helped in providing a great opportunity for the student body to have fun and fellowship together.

Attention Seniors! The Yearbook Staff is seeking your beautiful senior pictures and baby pictures. Please email them to Miss Huisken before December 18.

Nov 5: Bridget P/Missy D/Courtney A-Chicken or taco soup, bread, fruit crisps

Nov 12: Tamara D/Andria DR/Becky VM

Nov 19: Amanda M/Stephanie VE/Beth DG

Nov 26: No School

Memo 10.26.26

October 26, 2026 by Sue Uittenbogaard

Trinity Memo 10.26.26

There will be a 2:30 dismissal on Wednesday, October 28.

The Trinity staff is working on plans for J-term. The dates are January 5-7, 2027. If you have an idea for J-term, and more importantly, a person to help with your idea, please feel free to send your idea to Mrs. Uittenbogaard at suittenbogaard@trinitychs.org or Mr. Regnerus at jregnerus@trinitychs.org

Did you know that the Protestant Reformed Special Education Society has nearly $12,000 budgeted in support of Trinity’s special education and resource room this year? Please remember the Special Education Society as you consider worthy causes for giving.

This past Saturday in LeMars Kara De Jong on Alto Sax and Miya Schiermeyer on Clarinet auditioned for a spot in the Iowa All State Band. Both auditioned very well and were chosen as Alternates in their sections. Congratulations ladies, for representing Trinity Christian very well.

Food and work assignments for the Harvest Sale were emailed out.

Financial Aid Night is tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 pm. Mr. Harlan Harmelink, the financial aid director at Dordt University, has presented at Trinity for many years about the ins and outs of financial aid. He will be here at Trinity in the library again this year to give some direction and answer any questions that seniors or senior parents may have.

Oct 29: Lora M/Ashley B/Michelle VE – creamy meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn, ice cream with toppings

Nov 5: Bridget P/Missy D/Courtney A

Nov 12: Tamara D/Andria DR/Becky VM

Nov 19: Amanda M/Stephanie VE/Beth DG

Robotics Apparel

October 20, 2026 by Sue Uittenbogaard

Robotics apparel orders are available. Please pick up an order form in the office or you can print one here.

Orders must be turned in to Janessa V.B. by Monday, October 26.

Memo 10.19.26

October 19, 2026 by Sue Uittenbogaard

Trinity Memo 10.19.26

The teachers had a profitable and encouraging Convention last week. First-time host Loveland did a great job! Next year’s Convention is scheduled for October 14 & 15, 2027, at Covenant Christian High School.

Congratulations to Mr. Gritters! The teachers from across our federation of schools elected him to the office of vice-president. This also means that next year he will assume the role of president.

First quarter report cards will be posted no later than noon on Friday, October 23.

Seniors and senior parents, we have two options for FAFSA information in the coming weeks.

NCC is hosting a FAFSA workshop at the Sioux Center Regional Center (formerly the AEA building) tonight. You can come anytime from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm to fill out your FAFSA.
Mr. Harlan Harmelink, financial aid director at Dordt University, will be here at Trinity to talk about financial aid and the FAFSA next week Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the library.

We would like to invite anyone without current students at Trinity Christian to volunteer to work a 2-hour shift in the concession stand. If you are interested in helping in the concession stand during the basketball and/or baseball/softball seasons please contact the office.

Food and work assignments for the Harvest Sale were emailed out.

After you serve hot lunch, please be sure to go onto the website and record what was served as well as the amounts served and left over. Trinitychs.org > Resources > Hot Lunch. At the bottom of the page there is a “Comment” box. Please put the details there and click “Post Comment.”

Oct 22: Kim DJ/Pam W/Rochelle B – pork loin, cheesy potatoes, lettuce salad, oreo fluff

Oct 29: Lora M/Ashley B/Michelle VE

Nov 5: Bridget P/Missy D/CourtneyA

Nov 12: Tamara D/Andria DR/Becky VM

From the AD:

Schedule for this week:

This week

Volleyball travels to HLP tonight for 1^st Round Regional Tournament play at 7:00…would love to see a nice crowd supporting the girls in what should be a very good match!
- Tournament tickets must be purchased online. https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026100808583004793ba2d1033194e/checkout?bare=False
Cross Country – Class 1A Site 4 State Qualifying Meet at Holstein Country Club on Thursday, Oct 22. Meet information is attached.

Memo 10.12.26

October 12, 2026 by Sue Uittenbogaard

Trinity Memo 10.12.26

Parent-teacher conferences are after school today, this evening, and tomorrow mid-day. This evening’s conferences will be in the gymnasium. The others will be in classrooms, Mr. Regnerus’ office, and Mrs. Kuiper’s music office. We pray that the conferences may be a means to further build on the home/school foundation. The conference schedule can be found here.

School will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13. We will have periods 1-4 in the morning.

Teachers will be travelling to the annual PRTI Teachers’ Convention this week. Loveland PRCS will be hosting. The theme is “Teaching Future Generations in the End Times,” and Rev. Key is the keynote speaker. We pray that the convention may be a time for professional growth in our teachers, both in the knowledge of their craft and in the application of the reformed worldview in the classroom.

Tuesday, October 13, marks the last day of the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year. Report cards will be sent out no later than noon on Friday, October 23.

Oct 15: No School

Oct 22: Kim DJ/Pam W/Rochelle B

Oct 29: Lora M/Ashley B/Michelle VE

Nov 5: Bridget P/Missy D/Courtney A

From the AD:

Schedule for this week:

Monday, Oct 12 – XC @ MMCRU – information and map are attached
Tuesday, Oct 13 – Vball vs RSM – SENIOR NIGHT – Please come out and show your appreciation for Amos, Bryce, Ali, Kara, Keely, Kierra, and Skyler – We will recognize our Seniors immediately following the JV vball game…approximately 6:30-6:45 – could be later but I don’t want you to be late!!!
- Gate 4:30-6:00 = Darrin B, Matt/Kim B
- Gate 6:00-7:30 = Brent B, Toby B

Concessions – 4:30-6:30: Darrin/Ashley Brummel, Lane/Kassandra Brummel, Trevor M, Jacie W

6:15-close: Peter/Keisha Brummel, Shane/Tamara Davelaar, Boyd G, Colton W

Thursday, Oct 15 – Vball @ Hinton
Thursday, Oct 15 – XC @ WEC Meet in GLR at Otter Valley…notice races start 30 minutes earlier than normal…information and map are attached.

Next Week

Monday, Oct 19 – 1^st Round Regional Volleyball 7:00 at HLP…tickets will need to be purchased on Bound but I see the link is not set up yet. I will let you know when it is available.
- Bracket can be found at https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/vb/2026-27/brackets/h2026100609260294626e959736ae042
Thursday, Oct 22 – State Qualifying Cross Country Meet – we have not been assigned our site yet but it will more than likely be at Ridge View.