GCCS Coronavirus Dashboard
The Grandville Calvin Christian Schools COVID-19 dashboard page is updated weekly to reflect the information that the schools have on active cases of students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are isolating at home. We continue to partner with our GCCS families and with the Kent County Health Department to ensure that we continue to follow protocols and policies for keeping staff and students safe. In addition to regular e-mail communications to our constituency, we will also update this webpage to share information.
2021-2022 Preparedness & Response Plan
Quarantine Guidance from MDHHS for COVID Exposure ((from January 10, 2022))
| COVID-19 Student Activity | Number of Active Student Cases | Notice Date |
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Grandville Christian Elementary School (PK - 5th)
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0 |
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Calvin Christian Middle School (6th - 8th)
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0 |
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Calvin Christian High School (9th - 12th)
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0 |
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Total count of GCCS students confirmed positive for COVID-19 and in active isolation: 0 |
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| COVID-19 Staff Activity | Number of Active Staff Cases | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|
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Grandville Christian Elementary School (PK - 5th)
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0 |
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Calvin Christian Middle School (6th - 8th)
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0 |
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Calvin Christian High School (9th - 12th)
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0 |
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Total count of GCCS staff confirmed positive for COVID-19 and in active isolation: 0 |
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The GCCS COVID-19 dashboard was updated with numbers current as of 1:00pm on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
The Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) also has a county-wide COVID-19 dashboard for all of the local public, private, and charter schools within KISD. (Please note, there may be a discrepancy in numbers due to when the dashboards are updated.)
High School Counselors
- Nate VanderWal – nvanderwal@gccsmi.org
- Rebekah Karel – rkarel@gccsmi.org
Middle School Counselor
- Rebekah Karel – rkarel@gccsmi.org
Elementary Counselor
- Rachele Rylaarsdam – rrylaarsdam@gccsmi.org
Counselors are able to consult with families during school hours; however, if there is an immediate need or safety concern please reach out to the following local agencies and crisis lines for immediate services. Call 911 for any life-threatening emergencies.
Mental Health Resources
- If you have insurance and are seeking telehealth counseling, call your insurance provider to ask about telehealth counseling benefits during COVID. Some insurance companies are waiving copays and/or telehealth counseling fees.
- If you are feeling emotional distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, get free, confidential support from a Michigan Stay Well counselor. Dial 1-888-535-6136 and press “8” — the Stay Well Counseling Line is available 24/7.
- Dial 211 for Michigan Resource Center to find community based counseling/resources (free or sliding fee scale) that meet your needs.
- Go to the online database at Heart of West Michigan United Way, click Mental Health Resources or go to Additional Resources at the bottom of the page and click on Statewide Resources.
Network180 – Kent County Community Mental Health
- 790 Fuller, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Network180 is open 24/7 for walk-in assessments and mental health crisis services for all ages. Appointments for assessment and evaluation are also available by calling 616-336-3909.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
- For outpatient therapy and program questions call the Central Access line at 866-852-4001
- For crisis and assessment for inpatient hospitalization call the Contact Center at 616-455-9200
Forest View Hospital
- Call 800-949-8439 for a no-cost, confidential assessment 24/7.
Pediatrician or Family Doctor
- You can always contact your child’s physician with concerns about mental health. They can assess and refer you to their preferred providers or emergency services.
24/7 Crisis Helplines:
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Youth Line crisis helpline: Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863
Resources for Parents
How to Avoid Passing Anxiety to your Kids (Child Mind Institute)
Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Resource (NASN)
Coronavirus and Parenting: What You Need to Know Now (NPR)
Coronavirus: How to Talk to Your Child (Kids Health)
Talking to Kids about Coronavirus (National Geographic)
Sample Schedules for Kids Home from School During Coronavirus Outbreak (Huffpost)
Parenting During Coronavirus: What to Know about Play Dates, Education, and More (Washington Post)
The Secret to Keeping Your Kids Happy, Busy and Learning if Their
Resources for PK-5th Grade
Coronavirus Information for Elementary Parents English (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Coronavirus Information for Elementary Parents Spanish (American Academy of Pediatrics)
How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus (PBS)
How to Talk to Your Little Kids about Coronavirus (LAIST)
Elementary-Friendly Handout for Kids (Counselor Keri)
Resources for 6th-12th Grade
Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety (Harvard Medical School)
7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety (The Conversation)
What You Need to Know about COVID-19 (CDC)
Manage Anxiety and Stress (CDC)