05/12/2025 Courier
General News
Important Dates and Events
May 10-17– Senior Trip
May 14– 6th & 7th Henry Ford Museum
May 16– Bucks for Bibles- This FRIDAY
May 20– Senior Award Night
May 21– K5 Last Day
May 22– Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Bible Church, Flushing
May 23– Commencement, Class of 2025 at Cornerstone Baptist, Swartz Creek
May 26– NO School
May 27– MS/HS Awards at 1:40 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria, information coming soon
May 28– HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m
May 29– HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m
May 30– LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – HS Exams, School out at NOON
June 1 – Enrollment deadline to ensure a seat in class for the 2025-2026 school year
Enrollment for the 2025-2026
- Enrollment is completed online through FACTS Family Portal*.
- Enrollment completed before June 1 ensures a seat in classes.
*Please note: If you are receiving reminder emails about re-enrollment, the enrollment packet has not been submitted and therefore your child’s enrollment is incomplete. Please be sure to check your Family Portal and call the administrative office with any questions.
Report Cards & Iowa Testing Scores
Student report cards will be mailed June 13. Iowa Testing reports for grades 6th-8th will be included with report cards. Elementary Iowa Testing results will also be included with report cards. If they are available earlier, they may be picked up at the end of the year assembly, May 30.
Lunch Accounts
Parents, please check your Lunch account balance in Family Portal (under the Family tab). If your account has a balance of less than $5 please pay the balance or add money to the account as soon as possible (through Family Portal or send in cash/check). All credits will be held in your Lunch account for use during the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you!
Vaccinations – 2025-26 School Year
Attention all UPCOMING K5, 7th grade and NEW students
According to the State of Michigan all transfer, Kindergarten and 7th grade students must have all their vaccinations up-to-date or a certified State of Michigan Immunization Waiver Form from the county health department on file. K5 students must have a dental form on file as well. Please submit a copy of your child’s updated vaccinations to the school office as soon as possible. If you choose not to receive some (or all) of your child’s vaccinations, you will need to obtain a certified State of Michigan Immunization Waiver Form from your county health department. Please turn in this form to the school office. You may do this during the summer (High School Administration Office). Vaccinations for the above groups are reported to the MI Health Department at the beginning of each year. Any questions, please contact gcs@geneseechristianschool.com
Summer Tutoring – If you have a child who would benefit from extra help in math, reading, or language/grammar, please contact Michelle Armbrust at marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com.
Little Leaders
CLOSED May 30th
Little Leaders will be closed Friday May 30th for a staff development day. There will be no AM or PM latchkey that day. We reopen for our summer program Monday, June 2nd.
Daycare/Latchkey Billing Reminder
Please remember that all daycare/latchkey accounts are billed and paid through the ProCare system, not FACT SIS. If your child has attended daycare or latchkey, you will receive an email with your statement. If you have not received any statements, please contact Mrs. Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com.
All outstanding balances in daycare and latchkey will need to be paid in full by May 30, 2025 to avoid a late charge. If you have any questions about an outstanding balance, please contact Mrs. Britton before May 30.
Summer Program
We are now on a waitlist for our summer program that begins Monday, June 2nd at 7:00 am. If you have not turned in your summer contract, please do so ASAP! Email Mrs. Kubczak for any questions at kkubczak@geneseechristianschool.com.
Daycare/Preschool Enrollment
We are taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our K2, K3, or K4 program, please contact Mrs. Kubczak at kkubczak@geneseechristianschool.com to schedule a tour.
ProCare App
Please be sure you are signing your child in and out on our ProCare app by using the QR code posted in each classroom. Be sure to turn on your notifications for the app as this is our main form of communication.
Elementary
Bucks for Bibles
This Friday is our last Bucks for Bibles dress down day for the school year. Bring $1 or more to dress in comfy clothes (no leggings or shorts, please) for the day. Help us get started on our Bible Project for next year!
It’s Spring!
Our playground will be muddy for the next several weeks. Please send boots, extra socks and outerwear with your child to keep them dry. Several students have borrowed clothes from the school because their clothes were wet or muddy. Please return borrowed items before the end of the year.
Field Day
Elementary Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28.
Kindergarten Enrollment (K5)
Do you know someone who has a five year old ready for Kindergarten? We want to meet families personally and take them on their own tour of the school. Invite them to call and schedule a tour, or click here to submit an inquiry for more information: https://geneseechristianschool.com/info/#admissions
Summer Tutoring- Elementary
Mrs. Brewer, a former GCS elementary teacher, is offering one-on-one tutoring this summer to students in pre-K through 5th grade. Limited spots are available! Sessions will be held at Cornerstone Baptist in Swartz Creek. Contact Mrs. Brewer for more information at brewtam1010@gmail.com
🏀🏐⚽️ Summer Sports Camps ⚽️🏐🏀
Soccer, volleyball and basketball camps are being scheduled for this summer! Please see the Athletics section below.
Middle/High School
Henry Ford Trip
The 6th and 7th graders will be going to the Henry Ford Museum THIS WEDNESDAY! Students need to be at the school by 7:50 a.m. to load the bus. Everyone needs to bring a sack lunch. Students should wear school-appropriate jeans and a GCS spirit wear t-shirt.
Bucks for Bibles
This Friday is our last Bucks for Bibles day for the school year. Bring $1 or more to wear school appropriate jeans. Help us get started on our Bible Project for next year!
Seniors – Upcoming Events
- May 20 – Senior Award Night in the High School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. – students & family
- May 22 – Commencement Practice at Cornerstone Baptist in Swartz Creek 9:00-11:00 a.m.
- May 23 – Commencement at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Swartz Creek at 7:00 p.m.
- June 3 – Diplomas are available. Diplomas must be picked up in the office. ALL uniforms must be returned and bills/fees paid prior to the diploma being released.
Seniors
If you need an official transcript sent to a college/university/foundation please go to https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/#_transcriptrequests (you will need to scroll down the page until you see the Transcript Request button) to submit your request through Parchment. All transcript requests must be submitted through Parchment.
ACT & SAT scores are listed on the transcript, but must be sent from the College Board to a college or university. GCS cannot order testing scores for students. Students will need to log in to their College Board account to order those results and send them to the college or university of their choice. AP scores may also be ordered from the College Board site. Class of 2025 make sure that you request a “final transcript” to be sent to your college of choice (see instructions above). Transcripts are only sent to a college or university when you have requested it – this is not “automatically” done for you.
Awards Assembly for MS/HS – May 27
The end of year Awards Assembly will take place on Tuesday, May 27. High School assembly (9th – 11th) will be from 1:40-2:20 and Middle School assembly (6th – 8th) will be from 2:25-3:05 (HS Cafeteria).
Middle and High School Exam Schedule
***Snacks will be sold all three days during the morning break between exams..***
Wednesday, May 28 – OUT AT 2:00 p.m.
1st Hour Exam
2nd Hour Exam
4th and 5th hour review
Thursday, May 29 – OUT AT 2:00 p.m.
4th Hour Exam
5th Hour Exam
6th and 7th hour review
Friday, May 30 – OUT AT NOON
6th Hour Exam
7th Hour Exam
AP TESTING for Juniors and Seniors – May 22, 23
All AP tests will be taken at GCS. Afternoon exams begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. Students should be in the Media Center by 11:45 a.m to begin exam preparation. Students MUST not be late or miss school on the day of the exam. These tests are from the College Board and MAY NOT be given at a different time other than what is listed below.
Calculus- Thursday, May 22, at noon
Psychology- Friday, May 23, at noon
Scheduling 2025/2026 – Online Course Requests Open Until May 30
Course Requests for students are open on Family Portal and Student Portal. Mrs. Mein has met with students in grades 6th-11th to choose classes for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mein at mmein@geneseechristianschool.com. All Wish Lists should be completed by May 30th.
Athletics
Girls Soccer, Boys Baseball, and Boys Golf please see spring athletic calendar for details GCSSPRINGSPORTSSCHEDULE ←Use Link for Practice & Game Schedule Please check the schedule often as practices/games locations and times may change.
Spring Soccer Game Help Needed:
Game Help Needed! The athletic department appreciates your help in making our home games a success. At each home game, our Soldiers need volunteers. We need volunteers for the admission gate. Please sign up using SignUpGenius link SpringSoccerGateSignUp
Bonus: This is something we ask of parents to volunteer at all levels. Any volunteer help allows you and your immediate family to get into the game for free that evening!
Uniform Return Reminder: Uniforms should be washed and returned within one week of the last game / competition. We appreciate your promptness!
- JH Girls Soccer Players: please return your clean soccer uniforms to the athletic office by Tuesday, May 27th to avoid a $5 late fee and to receive your end of the year report card
- JH Boys Baseball Players: please return your clean soccer uniforms to the athletic office by Tuesday, May 27th to avoid a $5 late fee and to receive your end of the year report card.
🏀🏐⚽️ Summer Sports Camps ⚽️🏐🏀
Summer sports camps are being scheduled for this summer!
- Basketball Camp will be June 10-12
- Volleyball Camp is scheduled for July 8-10
More information to follow
Fall Sport Sign Ups:
Sign Up sheets for fall sports will be inside the athletic office this week. Sign ups for JH Girls Volleyball, HS Girls Volleyball, JH Boys Soccer, HS Boys Soccer, JH and HS Cross Country.
Mark Your Calendars: Coach Anderson is planning for next year’s HS Boys Soccer season! See details below:
- Conditioning: August 5th-7th
- First Practice / Tryouts: August 11th
Sports Athletic Physicals🩺 :
If your student is planning to participate in fall sports please make sure they have turned in a completed MHSAA sports physical signed by a physician dated on or after April 15, 2025. Current physicals are required on file before coming to first practice. This applies to high school and middle school sports. Forms must be on file at the school athletic office before try-outs, practices, or games.
Physical forms are TWO pages – access using this link: HSAA24-25PhysicalForm or pick up at the HS office.
Sports Fee
Each student athlete must pay the following sports fee per athlete/per sport/per season. These fees should be turned in by cash or check made payable to GCS to the Athletic Office before the first game.
➽➽Varsity – $150.00 ➽➽JV – $125.00 ➽➽ Junior High – $100.00 ➽➽ Jet League – $50.00
Soccer
Junior High Girls Soccer (7th-8th): April – May
Junior High Boys Soccer (7th-8th): August – October
Varsity Boys Soccer: August – November
Varsity Girls Soccer: March – June
Volleyball
JV Girls Volleyball: August – October
Varsity Girls Volleyball: August – November
Junior High Girls Volleyball (7th-8th): August – September
Cross Country
Cross Country Girls/Boys (7th-12th): August – October
Basketball
6th Grade Girls Jet League Basketball: October – December
6th Grade Boys Jet League Basketball: January – March
Junior High Girls Basketball (7th-8th): October – December
Junior High Boys Basketball (7th-8th): January – February
JV Boys Basketball: November – March
Varsity Girls Basketball: November – March
Varsity Boys Basketball: November – March
Baseball
Junior High Boys Baseball (7th-8th): April – May
Varsity Boys Baseball: March – June
Golf
Varsity Boys Golf (9th-12th): April – May