Since the tuition fees do not cover the entire budget, there are a number of ways in which parents and members work together to balance the school's budget.

G.I.V.E. (Get Into Volunteering Everyone)

The purpose of the G.I.V.E. program is to encourage volunteerism at HMDCS. Each family is asked to volunteer a certain amount of hours during the school year. This volunteering can be done by helping in many ways: serving on a committee, being a classroom volunteer, going on class trips, helping in the office, or helping with hot dog day just to name a few!

Learn more about the G.I.V.E. Program

Classroom Volunteers

Classroom volunteers are invaluable to a strong educational community and to a postive working relationship between teacher and parent. Classroom volunteers who help on a weekly basis are required to provide the office with a Criminal Reference Check prior to spending time with students. We value and apppreciate parent volunteers and the G.I.V.E. program gives structure and opportunity for this involvement.

Ambassador Program

We recognize that word of mouth is the most effective method of promoting the school. Families who encourage or have a significant influence on a new family's decision to join HMDCS will be awarded a reduction on their own tuition. With the Board's discretion, the Ambassador family will be given a tuition reduction of $1000 for introducing a full-time family and a $500 reduction for introducing a part-time family to HMDCS. For promotional materials or more information, contact the office.

Gala Dinner

A Gala Fundraising Dinner is held each February.

Golf Marathon

The golf marathon is held each May. The golfers complete 100 holes on that day! The project is strongly supported by our community and has proven to be a very successful fundraiser.

HarvestFest and Auction

This annual event is held each fall and features a Live and Silent Auction, Children's Corner, Farmers Market, Heritage Café, Snack Bar, and Grandma's Attic. This is a wonderful school community event with something for everyone. Childcare is provided.

Pastor Tuition Reduction Program

The vision of Christian education must reach the leadership of churches to be passed on their congregations and therefore full-time pastors requesting enrollment at HMDCS will be given a 20% discount on their school tuition.

T.R.I.P. (Tuition Reduction Incentive Program)

TRIP is a program whereby parents and supporters can purchase gift certificates / gift cards from many different retailers at face value. The school earns a percentage on each gift certificate sold, and the gift certificate can be used just like cash. Parents who participate can use 40% of the value they have earned toward tuition reduction for the following school year. Others (such as grandparents) can contribute towards tuition for a family of their choice or five other options: capital budget, educational supplies, library books, music program, or technology improvements. With this program, you do not have to make any changes to your shopping habits, just your method of payment. For more information or a “start-up package”, please contact Elaine Horlings or Anne Winter.

Learn More About T.R.I.P.  

Tuition Reduction Drive

The three founding churches (Springdale, Holland Marsh, and Bethel (Newmarket) Christian Reformed Churches) are canvassed once a year for funds. This fundraiser allows our traditional non-parent members, grandparents and other supporters to donate towards the cause of Christian education. This has proven to be a significant fundraiser.

The success of these activities depends on the volunteer efforts of the school community!