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![Senior Abby Vander Wal Named Gatorade Illinois Volleyball Player of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732060359/timothychristiancom/rcr32xd1xpbneay9kc8h/Volley4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732060359/timothychristiancom/rcr32xd1xpbneay9kc8h/Volley4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732060359/timothychristiancom/rcr32xd1xpbneay9kc8h/Volley4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732060359/timothychristiancom/rcr32xd1xpbneay9kc8h/Volley4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732060359/timothychristiancom/rcr32xd1xpbneay9kc8h/Volley4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732060359/timothychristiancom/rcr32xd1xpbneay9kc8h/Volley4.jpg","width":2000}])
Senior Abby Vander Wal is named the 2024-25 Gaborade Illinois Volleyball Player of the Year.
![Join the B.L.E.S.S. Study: A School-Wide Call to Love and Serve Like Jesus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736269635/timothychristiancom/sf13qlbjcteaifu6dlkb/ScreenShot2025-01-07at110635AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736269635/timothychristiancom/sf13qlbjcteaifu6dlkb/ScreenShot2025-01-07at110635AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736269635/timothychristiancom/sf13qlbjcteaifu6dlkb/ScreenShot2025-01-07at110635AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736269635/timothychristiancom/sf13qlbjcteaifu6dlkb/ScreenShot2025-01-07at110635AM.png","width":1062}])
The B.L.E.S.S. approach—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Story—offers simple, everyday practices to help believers authentically love their neighbors and transform communities, and is being introduced as part of a school-wide initiative at Timothy Christian Schools to raise up the next generation of courageous leaders.
![Chicago Bulls Surprise Cancer Survivor With Dream Trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734467504/timothychristiancom/p0zoy4jxqlb26adfupso/AJthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734467504/timothychristiancom/p0zoy4jxqlb26adfupso/AJthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734467504/timothychristiancom/p0zoy4jxqlb26adfupso/AJthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734467504/timothychristiancom/p0zoy4jxqlb26adfupso/AJthumbnail.jpg","width":1200}])
AJ Clements, junior at Timothy Christian Schools, was surprised with a dream trip to see the Chicago Bulls take on the Indiana Pacers in January.
![Peter Buikema is the Suburban Life Boys Soccer Player of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733841840/timothychristiancom/kvk87pz77gd8gyv3fbh3/PeterBuikema.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733841840/timothychristiancom/kvk87pz77gd8gyv3fbh3/PeterBuikema.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733841840/timothychristiancom/kvk87pz77gd8gyv3fbh3/PeterBuikema.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733841840/timothychristiancom/kvk87pz77gd8gyv3fbh3/PeterBuikema.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733841840/timothychristiancom/kvk87pz77gd8gyv3fbh3/PeterBuikema.jpg","width":1280}])
Buikema, the 2024 Suburban Life Boys Soccer Player of the Year, wrapped up his career with an outstanding final season. He recorded 13 shutouts, while giving up 13 goals in 22 games for a 0.678 goals-against-average.
![Two 5th Graders Accelerate to 7th Grade Honors Pre-Algebra]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732035515/timothychristiancom/ezboenhquqbfcpksq4rx/IanMolly.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732035515/timothychristiancom/ezboenhquqbfcpksq4rx/IanMolly.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732035515/timothychristiancom/ezboenhquqbfcpksq4rx/IanMolly.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732035515/timothychristiancom/ezboenhquqbfcpksq4rx/IanMolly.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732035515/timothychristiancom/ezboenhquqbfcpksq4rx/IanMolly.jpg","width":1280}])
Two exceptional 5th graders at Timothy Christian Schools, Molly Pergande and Ian Yu, have achieved double acceleration in math, advancing to 7th grade Honors Pre-Algebra thanks to their talent, hard work, and a supportive academic environment.
![Timothy Drives Big Crowd Crazy, Downs Wheaton Academy With Quick OT Goals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728413354/timothychristiancom/lfy7nuvjpkp2ldhx1fu2/Soccer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728413354/timothychristiancom/lfy7nuvjpkp2ldhx1fu2/Soccer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728413354/timothychristiancom/lfy7nuvjpkp2ldhx1fu2/Soccer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728413354/timothychristiancom/lfy7nuvjpkp2ldhx1fu2/Soccer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728413354/timothychristiancom/lfy7nuvjpkp2ldhx1fu2/Soccer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728413354/timothychristiancom/lfy7nuvjpkp2ldhx1fu2/Soccer.jpg","width":1700}])
Timothy hosted Wheaton Academy in a late-season battle for the top spot in the Chicagoland Christian Conference.
![Beloved Octoberfest Show All About Building Relationships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727189536/timothychristiancom/wltd4e0dtimp5pvzis3o/TCSNews2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727189536/timothychristiancom/wltd4e0dtimp5pvzis3o/TCSNews2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727189536/timothychristiancom/wltd4e0dtimp5pvzis3o/TCSNews2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727189536/timothychristiancom/wltd4e0dtimp5pvzis3o/TCSNews2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727189536/timothychristiancom/wltd4e0dtimp5pvzis3o/TCSNews2.jpg","width":1280}])
Nobody knows exactly why Octoberfest is held in September, but one thing’s for sure—it’s always sold out but never oversold.
![2024 Timothy Christian Golf Outing: Champions for Christ]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727214721/timothychristiancom/rrb6ueggrcerwps6xmqe/_MG_8195copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727214721/timothychristiancom/rrb6ueggrcerwps6xmqe/_MG_8195copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727214721/timothychristiancom/rrb6ueggrcerwps6xmqe/_MG_8195copy.jpg","width":751}])
The Timothy Golf Outing not only raises nearly 80% of the Athletic Department's budget, but it's also a chance for the Timothy community to connect.
![Connecting Christ To History: 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington DC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713809605/timothychristiancom/wl2ulttdcgsw1n0igpbd/8thGradeTCSNEWSDC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713809605/timothychristiancom/wl2ulttdcgsw1n0igpbd/8thGradeTCSNEWSDC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713809605/timothychristiancom/wl2ulttdcgsw1n0igpbd/8thGradeTCSNEWSDC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713809605/timothychristiancom/wl2ulttdcgsw1n0igpbd/8thGradeTCSNEWSDC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713809605/timothychristiancom/wl2ulttdcgsw1n0igpbd/8thGradeTCSNEWSDC.jpg","width":1280}])
There is no better way to make history come alive than walking in the footsteps of our Founding Fathers.
![5th Grade MTSS Group Excels in Pythagorean Theorem Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712077497/timothychristiancom/dqs4vzbzop1jq9lf3xnl/MTSS3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712077497/timothychristiancom/dqs4vzbzop1jq9lf3xnl/MTSS3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712077497/timothychristiancom/dqs4vzbzop1jq9lf3xnl/MTSS3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712077497/timothychristiancom/dqs4vzbzop1jq9lf3xnl/MTSS3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712077497/timothychristiancom/dqs4vzbzop1jq9lf3xnl/MTSS3.jpg","width":1280}])
Even though the Pythagorean theorem is introduced in 8th grade, Ms. Perley’s 5th grade advanced students were up for the challenge.
