School Start Delayed at South Christian High After Teacher’s Sudden Death

Many students and staff across West Michigan are getting ready to head back to the classroom.

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Grand Rapids Public Schools kicked off the school year on Monday, and on Wednesday Grand Rapids South Christian High School (GRSCHS) was scheduled to do the same, but now the start of the school year has been delayed after the loss of an administrator , teacher and coach.

GRSCHS shared on social media that Mark VanStee died Tuesday morning.

VanStee was an economics teacher, dean of students and was the boys varsity golf coach.

South Christian family,
I am writing with deeply sad news that our friend, colleague, coach, and teacher Mark VanStee passed away this morning. It is difficult to put together any coherent thoughts or words at this moment. Please pray for Mark’s wife and kids, his friends, his colleagues, his students, and our school community.

All school activities today (8/19) are postponed, and there will be no school tomorrow, August 20. We will send another communication as soon as there are further details.
Grace and Peace,

Aaron Meckes
Head of School

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Wood TV says that Mark VanStee was killed in a crash Tuesday morning.

According to police he got out of a car, the car started rolling and he was then pinned between the vehicle and a tree.

My heart breaks for his family and the entire community dealing with this tragic loss.