08/20/2025 – First Week of School
General News
Upcoming Important Dates
No School- Aug 29 & Sept 1: Labor Day Weekend
Creation Trip- Sept 3-5: 8th & 9th grades
Impact Camp- Sept 3-5: 11th &12th grades
Picture Day- September 10
GCS Start and End Times
Elementary: 8:15 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Middle/High School: 8:10 a.m. & 3:05 p.m.
School Calendar – Please Go to the GCS website to get the latest calendar.
https://geneseechristianschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25-26-calendar-pdf.pdf
Please note: Computers sometimes bring up “cookies” of older versions – please check the website for the latest version.
Lunch Calendars can be found on our website (Resources dropdown menu):
Elementary
https://geneseechristianschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/corrected-Aug-25-Elem-menu.docx.pdf
Middle and High School
https://geneseechristianschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Aug_Sept-25-MS_HS-Menu.pdf
Supply List Link
https://geneseechristianschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-2026-supply-list-new-8.18.pdf
Family Portal – View Student Information
You may view your student’s schedule, grades, homework, lunch account balance, and tuition information in the Family Portal. This is the same site that was used for enrollment.
The district code is GEN-MI
https://logins2.renweb.com/logins/parentsweb-login.aspx
RENWEB APP – Don’t Purchase Please
The RENWEB App is not compatible with our system.
Student Handbook
Found under Resources in Family Portal
Lunch Accounts- on Family Portal
Please check your Family Portal Finance tab to make sure that your child’s lunch account has a positive balance. Lunch accounts are prepaid. All students ordering school lunch should have a positive balance of at least $5.00 in their lunch account before ordering lunch.
MTA NEWS – Parents, Please Email the Office ASAP if Your Student is Riding the Bus this Year
We are pleased to announce that MTA has agreed to provide services for our GCS families again this year. We are very thankful for this service and the convenience it provides to so many of our families. MTA has not had a price increase in the past several years, and the current price will remain unchanged.
- MTA will be charging $55 per student each month. If a student wants to ride the bus during the school year, they need to pay $55 per month for September 2025 through May 2026. This is a total cost of $495 per student per year for riding the bus. If a student rides the bus at all during the school year (even if they choose not to ride due to athletics), they must pay for the full nine months ($495).
- Bus charges must be paid in full to GCS ($495/per student) by August 28th or with your previously scheduled monthly tuition payment through FACTS Management.
- Please email gcs@geneseechristianschool.com with the following information:
- Student(s) who will be riding the bus
- Indicate preferred STOP (see below)
- Method of payment: full payment to GCS or added to your current monthly payment through FACTS Management (must be making monthly tuition payments)
- The names and phone numbers of emergency contacts
**MTA bus service will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd. The following bus stops and times are subject to change based upon location and level of bus rider interest.
GCS Proposed Bus Stops: AM: PM:
Trinity Baptist- Flushing 6:50 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Baptist- Swartz Creek 7:00 a.m. 3:40 p.m.
Dunham’s- Fenton 7:20 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program
Raise Right is a great way to help reduce the amount of tuition your family pays AND also helps to support GCS. Orders will be placed the first Tuesday morning of each month at 9:00 a.m. and will be ready for pick up on Friday. The first order for this school year will be placed on Tuesday, September 2nd. For more information please visit https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/#resources
If you would like to get registered and start earning rebates please email scrip@geneseechristianschool.com.
Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey
Daycare/Preschool
Our preschool program started today! Please stop by if you would like to learn more about our program!
Latchkey
We are asking all families that will be using Latchkey on a regular basis to let us know ahead of time. This will help us with staffing and planning for the school year. There is a sign up sheet in the preschool room. You may also email Mrs. Kubczak at kkubczak@geneseechristianschool.com or Mrs. Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com to sign up.
Daycare Hours and Labor Day Closure
Beginning Wednesday, August 20, Daycare will open at 6:30 am and close at 5:30 pm.
Daycare will be closed on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 6:30 am.
Elementary
Car drop off line
Parents, please help us with drop off in the morning by using the Car Drop Off Line from 7:50 – 8:10 a.m. If you need to come into the building, please park in the south parking lot. You will be assisted at the lobby window.
Summer Math and Reading
Did your child participate in our summer math and reading program? Whether they did a Vacation Station or kept track of their participation another way, please submit the certificate from the end of the book or the signed log to the office as soon as possible. We will go on a picnic in the spring!
Slush for Sale $1
On Fridays we sell slushes for $1. Students can buy a slush ticket for $10.
This Friday will be: Blue Raspberry (no Red 40) and *Cherry (No Dye-clear)
*Please email vtebeest@geneseechristianschool.com if your child can have only no dye. Look here weekly for flavors.
Available For Purchase
Bibles: $6.00
School Planners: $6.00
GCS gym shorts for 3rd – 5th graders: $12.00
Dress Code Reminder – Elementary
With the last few weeks of warmer weather, please note that shorts and tank tops are NOT a part of our dress code. Dress code can be found in the student handbook (pp. 30-31) which is located under “Resource Documents” in the Family Portal.
- Skirts and dresses are considered dress code, but skirt/dress hemlines must be to the top of the knee (shorts or leggings underneath are strongly encouraged). Girls may also wear loose fitting jeans or dress pants.
- Boys need to wear collared shirts or approved spirit wear, jeans or dress pants. Hair length should not touch the eyebrows, ears, or collar.
- Students may NOT wear flip-flops or beach sandals to school.
Kindergarten Physical and Oral Health Forms Needed
All kindergarteners need to have a physical on file by the first day of school. If you have an appointment for a physical after school begins, please call and let us know that date so we can stay within the state regulations. In addition to the physical, an oral health assessment is also required. You may have your family dentist do the assessment, or contact your local health department for more information. Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment forms are available in the school office or by using this link: Oral Health Assessment Form
Elementary Strings OR Band Class
Mrs. Custer will be visiting the 4th and 5th grade classrooms soon to talk about the violin, viola, and cello! Students in 4th and 5th grades will have the opportunity to learn about these instruments in strings class. If your child is interested, please contact Mrs. Custer at mcuster@geneseechristianschool.com or 828-455-6920.
If your 4th or 5th grader is interested in participating in Band Class, please fill out and return the form that was included in the orientation packet. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Houle at ahoule@geneseechristianschool.com
Middle/High School
Student Drivers – GCS Permit Tag Required
Each student driver must complete a permit form located in the Student Services Office and pay a $5 fee for a numbered mirror tag. All student drivers must have their vehicle registered and a tag hanging in their car by Tuesday, September 2nd.
Lunch Time – Visitor Policy
In an effort to support safety and wellness, our middle and high school building is a closed campus with no lunch visitors allowed in the school building. Parents are welcome to pick up their children and take them out to lunch. If a grandparent or other relative wants to take a student out to lunch, the parent/guardian must communicate with the Student Services Office in advance via email or written permission. StudentServices@geneseechristianschool.com
Available for Purchase at Student Services
Bibles: $6.00
School Planners: $6.00
Gym Shorts: $12.00
Gym Shirts: $8.00
Drop and Add Classes
If students would like to drop or add a class, they will need to stop by the Student Services Office and complete the Drop/Add Form. Requests will be considered but may not be granted due to schedules and class requirements. The forms are due in Mrs. Mein’s office no later than 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Dress Code Reminders – Middle/High School
With the last few weeks of warmer weather, please note that shorts, capris, tank tops, and sleeveless shirts are NOT a part of our dress code. Dress code can be found in the student handbook which is located under “Resource Documents” in the Family Portal. Please read through the dress code guidelines before the first day of school.
- Both boys and girls may wear dress pants/khaki type pants. No jeans or athletic type pants.
- Skirts and dresses may be worn, but skirt/dress hemlines must be at least to the top of the knee.
- Boys need to wear collared shirts or approved spirit wear, and hair length should not touch the eyebrows, ears, or collar. Faces must be clean shaven.
- Students may NOT wear flip-flops or beach sandals to school.
Pick up and Drop off – different in the morning and afternoon
Students may be dropped off at the Cafeteria entrance as early as 7:30 am. (students must remain in the Cafeteria until 7:45). Students may be dropped off at the center doors in the morning starting at 7:45 am. Students should be picked up by 3:30 pm at the Cafeteria end (north lot) of the building. The center doors are reserved for MTA bus riders at the end of the day.
Covers for Books – MS/HS
Start to collect those paper sacks from your favorite grocery store!. All books, except for consumable workbooks, must be covered by students with a paper bag covering (no book socks). This should be done within the first week of school. Some paper bags are available in Mrs. Armbrust’s room.
Impact Camp – 11th & 12th Grade – September 3-5
The Juniors and Seniors will be attending the school “Impact Camp” from Sept. 3rd-5th at Camp CoBeAc. The cost will be $120 per student to be paid in the office by Thursday, August 28th. Permission forms will be handed out on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, August 20th. These instructional days will include many team building and leadership activities along with motivational biblical challenges. If you would like to help meet some of the additional financial needs of this activity, donations can be sent to the HS Office.
Creation Trip- September 3-5
The 8th and 9th grade students will be using three instructional days to visit the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter on September 3-5. This is an exciting opportunity to experience first hand the truths presented in Genesis and reaffirm their biblical belief in Creation.
Contact Katie Heath with any questions at kheath@geneseechristianschool.com
Wojo’s Mum Fundraiser
Here at GCS we offer many school trips for the students to enjoy including Mackinaw, Creation Museum, Washington DC, and the Senior Trip. Our goal is to assist families to pay for these events by offering various fundraisers throughout the school year. Last year, the students sold 1,342 mums, raising over $7,219.80 for their school trips.
- Mums are $13 in 6 quart containers (approximately 14”-20” across and 8”-12” tall)
- The color choices are Red, Yellow, White, Pink/Purple, or Bronze/ Orange
- Please print off the order form to record your purchases and turn it in to Miss Eskew with payment by Wednesday, August 27. Payment may be made by cash or check. Make checks out to Genesee Christian School
- The students will earn $6.40 for every mum they sell
- Delivery date: Monday, September 15
- Contact: Miss Eskew heskew@geneseechristianschool.com with questions
Senior Pictures Taken Here – Wednesday, September 10, 2025
In the past few years it has become increasingly difficult for high school Seniors to obtain a head and shoulder picture for the yearbook. This year GCS is having Photo Factory come to the school on September 10th to take yearbook pictures of our Senior Class. The ENTIRE class will have a school picture taken (at no cost) to be used in the yearbook. Additional copies will be available for purchase through Photo Factory. PLEASE NOTE: Girls will need to wear a nice modest blouse for their picture, and boys will need to wear a collared shirt and tie.
Homecoming – September 26
The Student Council is working hard to plan dress days, 8th hour activities and more. Stay tuned for details!
We need convertibles for the Homecoming Court for our halftime presentation. Please contact marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com if you are able to help with this need.
Athletics
Fall Spirit Wear Sale🎉Get Your Spirit Wear Now Get your GCS Spirit Wear by clicking this link: GCSFall25SpiritWearSale
Sale Runs NOW-9/2. The store will close on Tuesday, September 2nd at midnight
Orders will be sent home with students the week of Homecoming. Credit card payment is the only method option.
Here is a breakdown of what is for sale:
- GCS Bowtastic Design on gray available in t-shirts, crewnecks & hoodies (cotton or sport tek options)
- See Christ Design on royal available in t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies (cotton or sport tek options)
- Neon Blue Soldier Logo w/ Neon See Christ Design on back – on black available in t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies (cotton or sport tek options)
- New Genesee Christian Soldiers design on gray available in t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies (cotton or sport tek options )
Sport Teams and Seasons
Soccer
Varsity Boys Soccer: August – November
Junior High Boys Soccer (7th-8th): August – October
Varsity Girls Soccer: March – June
Junior High Girls Soccer (7th-8th): April – May
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 (6th-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
Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!
- HS Boys Soccer & HS Volleyball text @gcsfsv25 to 81010
- MS Boys Soccer & MS Girls Volleyball text @gcsms25 to 81010
- 6th-12th Cross Country text @GCSCross to 81010
Athletic Physicals🩺
For the 2025-26 school year, an MHSAA sports physical is required for all students who participate in sports. A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2025 to be considered a valid physical for 2025-26. – This applies to any students participating in high school and middle school sports.
The MHSAA two-page physical form can be found using this link. MHSAA25-26SportsPhyscialForm and is available in the school offices.
Students planning to participate in athletics MUST have this physical form on file by the first day of practice. Forms must be on file at the school athletic office before try-outs, practices, or games.
Sports Fee
Each student athlete must pay the following sports fee 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
- Athletic Fall Schedule use this easy link to access athletic schedule GCSFallSportsSchedule
9th-12th Grade Boys Soccer Players⚽️Soldiers are off to a great start
Culver’s Fundraiser in Grand Blanc: Tuesday, August 26th 5-8pm. The players will be required to attend the event & they will be tasked with running orders out to cars and tables. Several parents will be needed to help supervise the players. If you are able to take a shift please let Coach Anderson know.
. Practice schedule varies – Please check schedule closely GCSFallSportsSchedule
If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Anderson danderson@geneseechristianschool.com
9th-12th Grade Girls Volleyball Players🏐
First Competition is tomorrow Thursday, Aug 21st @ Whitmore Lake HS
JV & Varsity TriMatches
A Tri @ Whitmore Lake
5:00 vs Summerfield
6:00 vs Whitmore Lake
Varsity Volleyball Tournament:
Saturday, August 23, 2025
OAKLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
3075 Shimmons Road, Auburn Hills
Coaches meeting will start at 8:30am and will have “pool play” followed by “bracket play.”
Start Time: 9:00 am
Admissions:$8.00 per spectator.
Concessions: Concessions will be available.
Please check the school website for practice and game information. GCSFallSportsSchedule
If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Sandy Forsyth for Varsity sforsyth@geneseechristianschool.com and Coach Katie Yeaman kyeaman@geneseechristianschool.com for JV
6th-12th Grade Cross Country
Birch Run Early Invitational –Thursday, August 21st @ Taymouth Township Park, Burt, MI. $5 parking fee per car / cash only
* Runners will be released early from school. HS Girls dismissal @ 2:10 & HS Boys dismissal @2:55
Schedule 4:30 p.m. – Girls Race. 5:15 p.m. – Boys Race
Webberville Happy Acres Race-HS Saturday, August 23rd
Practice schedule varies – Please check schedule closely
Use this easy access link for more practice and meet times. GCSFallSportsSchedule
Junior High Boys (7th & 8th Grade) Soccer Players and possibly 6th graders ⚽️
Based on numbers, we are looking for some 6th grade boys to play soccer for this upcoming season! First practice is tomorrow, Thursday, August 21st from 3:30-5pm. All practices will take place at the elementary school for the season. Players should come prepared with cleats and shin guards for the team. Current sports physicals are required to be turned in by first practice to participate. Please have your player turn form in to Mrs. Walls in athletic office or Coach Jordan Steiner (see detailed physical info ℹ️ above)
Junior High Girls (7th & 8th Grade) Volleyball Player🏐
The start date for the first practice will be on Monday, August 25th. Most practices will take place at South Baptist Church. Players should come prepared with indoor athletic shoes and knee pads for the team. Current sports physicals are required to be turned in by first practice to participate. Please have your player turn form in to Mrs. Walls in athletic office or Coach Tammy Brewer at practice (see detailed physical info ℹ️ above)