03/09/2026 Courier
General News
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year Is Open
- Enrollment completed from March 1 – June 1 ensures a seat in classes.
- There is a discounted enrollment fee if paid by April 15.
- Financial assistance applications must be completed by May 1. https://geneseechristianschool.com/financial-assistance/
Bucks for Bibles: SPECIAL Announcement!
The Bible Project is quickly approaching. This year our goal is to complete 90,000 copies of the books of John and Romans for Bearing Precious Seed. Accomplishing this goal will bring the total to one million copies completed by GCS! We need your help! A generous donor has offered to match our funds if we raise $500 on Bucks for Bibles day.
On Thursday, March 12th we will be having a special Bucks for Bibles day!
- MS/HS students: Bring $2 to wear jeans OR bring $5 to wear athletic pants.
- The class that brings in the most money (average per person) will earn an ice cream sundae party at lunch on Monday (3/16).
- Elementary students: Bring $1 to wear athletic pants.
Want to help us reach our goal? You can send in a check to GCS MS/HS and put “Bible Project” in the memo.
Auction News
Last chance for tickets! The deadline for purchasing tickets is March 10th. You won’t want to miss the new format this year. Purchase tickets here: Auction Tickets/One Cause
Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program
For more information please visit https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/#resources
The next ordering dates for physical cards will be on the following Tuesdays at 9am: April 7 & May 5 (last one for the school year).
Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey
Closed for Spring Break
We will be closed March 30th – April 3rd for spring break.
K3 and K4 Enrollment
Please email Kristina Kubczak at kkubczak@geneseechristianschool.com to reserve your spot for the 2026-2027 school year.
End Of The Year Tax Statements
Please contact Cheryl Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com if you need a copy of your daycare or latchkey year-end tax statement. Statements will be emailed to the address we have on file. Paper copies are only available upon request.
Elementary
Kids of Integrity
This week’s character trait is Gentleness. Click below to see the full lesson online.
https://kidsofintegrity.com/lesson/gentleness/
Bucks for Bibles: SPECIAL Announcement!
On Thursday, March 12th we will be having a special Bucks for Bibles day! The Bible Project is quickly approaching. This year our goal is to complete 90,000 copies of the books of John and Romans for Bearing Precious Seed. A generous donor has offered to match our funds if we raise $500 on Bucks for Bibles day. Quarter folders will be sent home today (Elementary only). They hold $5 worth of quarters. It’s a good way to encourage our kids to give their money to share the Gospel! Don’t have quarters? Cash works, too–any amount helps!
- Elementary students: Bring $1 to wear athletic pants.
- Kindergarten students: Bucks for Bibles will be Friday, March 13.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Do you know someone who has a five year old ready for Kindergarten in the fall? We want to meet families personally and take them on their own tour of the school. Invite them to fill out an inquiry on our school website to schedule a tour or for more information. Inquiry form
READ! READ! READ!
The classroom that reads the most pages (turned in by March 27th) will receive a special treat when we return from spring break. Work hard to fill out the reading log that was sent home last Monday!
NEW!!! Easter Resurrection Parties
This year we are excited to celebrate our Easter Resurrection parties before we leave on spring break March 27. Please check your class news for more information.
Boys Jet League Basketball
See info under athletics.
Middle/High School
Bucks for Bibles: SPECIAL Announcement! – This Thursday
On Thursday, March 12th we will be having a special Bucks for Bibles day! The Bible Project is quickly approaching. This year our goal is to complete 90,000 copies of the books of John and Romans for Bearing Precious Seed. A generous donor has offered to match our funds if we raise $500 on Bucks for Bibles day.
- MS/HS students: Bring $2 to wear jeans OR bring $5 to wear athletic pants.
- The class that brings in the most money (average per person) will earn an ice cream sundae party at lunch on Monday (3/16).
Yearbooks On Sale Now
Yearbooks are for sale! They are $35 each. The price will increase on March 20, so order soon! Click on the link to order: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/GCSyearbook2026
Seniors
Please send your Open House information to Mrs. Mein at mmein@geneseechristianschool.com. We are compiling a document that is shared with all senior parents to help with planning so that open houses do not overlap.
Athletics
Use this link to access GCS Spring Sports schedules GCSAthleticsSpringSchedule
The Winter Varsity Sports Awards Event is scheduled for Monday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm in the GCS Cafeteria .
Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!
- JH & HS girls soccer text @gcssoc26 to the number 81010
- JH boys baseball text @jhbaseba26 to the number 81010
- HS boys baseball and golf text @gcsbaglf26 to the number 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 MHSAA25-26SportsPhysicalForm or it is also 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
🏀 ALL Basketball Teams Uniforms are Due Back This Week:
All clean uniforms will be due back to the athletic office by Friday, March 13th.
If your student is planning to participate in spring girls or boys soccer, boys baseball or boys golf, 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.
Physical forms are TWO pages – access using this link: HSAA25-26PhysicalForm or pick up at the HS office.
*HS Girls Soccer & HS Boys Baseball are scheduled to begin practicing this week
*HS Sports Fees of $150 will be due by March 23rd
Sports
*MS Girls Soccer Unfortunately, we will not be fielding a team for this spring based on the very low number of junior high girls that are interested in playing soccer.
*MS Boys Baseball are scheduled to begin practicing after spring break.