04/27/2026 Courier

 

General News

 

Important Dates and Events

April 27 & 28– Bucks for Bibles

April 28– Elem/MS/HS Progress Reports

April 30– MS/HS Spring Concert (details below)

May 1– Elementary Spring Concert (details below)

May 5,6,7– Seniors’ Final Exams

May 8- Senior Picnic

May 9-16– Senior Trip

May 13– 6th & 7th Henry Ford Museum

May 19– Senior Award Night

May 20– Kindergarten Last Day

May 21– Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00 p.m. at Ekklesia Church, Grand Blanc

May 22– Commencement, Class of 2026 at Cornerstone Baptist Church

May 25– No School

May 26– MS/HS Awards at 1:40 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria, information coming soon

May 27– HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m

May 28– HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m

May 29– LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – HS Exams, School out at NOON, No AM or PM Latchkey

June 1 – Enrollment deadline to ensure a seat in class for the 2026-2027 school year

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year

 

*Please note: If you are receiving automated reminder emails about re-enrollment, the enrollment packet has not been submitted. Please be sure to check your Family Portal and call the administration office with any questions.

 

Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program

For more information, please visit https://geneseechristianschool.com/reduce-costs/

The last ordering date for physical cards will be Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 am.

 

Summer Tutoring

Mrs. Armbrust, a middle school teacher, is offering personalized tutoring in reading, math (through Algebra II), or language/grammar. Summer is the perfect time to review key concepts and receive extra support for upcoming classes. Please contact Michelle Armbrust at marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com if you are interested in scheduling tutoring.

Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey

 

End of the Year Celebration

Our annual End of the Year Celebration for K3 and K4 is Thursday, May 28th, at 10am. Join us in the gym to celebrate all of their hard work! Light refreshments will be served afterward in their classrooms.

 

Daycare Closed

Daycare will be closed Friday, May 29th for training. There will be no AM or PM latchkey.

 

K3 and K4 Enrollment

Please email Kristina Kubczak at kkubczak@geneseechristianschool.com  to reserve your spot for the 2026-2027 school year. 

 

Latchkey Statements

Please remember to have all latchkey accounts paid in full by the end of the school year.  Statements are sent to your email address on file, unless a paper copy is requested.  Contact Cheryl Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com if you have not received any statements or have questions about your account.  Failure to make a payment will result in a $25 late fee charge.

 

Elementary

GCS Core Values

This week’s core value is Connection.

Bucks for Bibles

Monday and Tuesday, April 27 and 28 are both Bucks for Bibles dress down days!

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.

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.

Elementary Spring Concert 

Our 1st – 5th graders are working hard to prepare for our Spring Concert on May 1.  It will be held at South Baptist Church at 7:00 pm. Please return permission slips for the bus by tomorrow, April 29th.

Teacher Appreciation Week- May 4-8

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! GCS Elementary families, if you are interested in bringing in food for our teachers during the week, sign up here: Elementary Sign Up

Field Day

Elementary Field Day will be Wednesday, May 27. More information coming home soon!

Middle/High School

Lost & Found

The Lost & Found has been overflowing. Please be sure to collect all items from the locker rooms and hallway areas on a regular basis. 

 

Bible Project –  April 27 & 28

Our high school gym has been transformed into a Bible factory for today and tomorrow.  The students have been working all year to raise money for the printing of 90,000 copies of John and Romans. We are now ready to assemble them.  If you are willing to come in and help, please contact Mrs. Mein at mmein@geneseechristianschool.com.  

 

Please also consider donating to help cover costs for the final expenses to complete the 90,000 copies. Checks can be made payable to Genesee Christian School with “Bible Project” in the memo and turned in to either school office. 

 

*Monday and Tuesday (during the Bible Project) will be Bucks for Bibles days; students may wear jeans to school if they bring $2 each day for the Bible Project.

 

MS/HS Spring Concert 

The MS/HS Spring Concert is this Thursday, April 30, at 7:00 PM in the HS gym.  Come enjoy an evening of music presented by our students!

*All 6th grade students, all 7th grade students, strings students, and high school choir members need to attend and should arrive at 6:30 p.m.  

*Students should wear concert attire (ladies: black concert dress     guys: black pants, white shirt.  HS choir guys should wear a tie).

 

JH MACS Congratulations 

Our 7th grade students went to MACS this past Friday. It was a great day of competition and fellowship. These students received awards:

 

1st place 2nd place

Handbell choir- March group Rylan Dawson- Scenic Photography

Alora Hartwig- Still Life Photography

Warner Landesman- Polychromatic Drawing 3rd place

Zoe Schultz- Watercolor Painting Genevieve Marcoux & Briella Stewart- Piano Duet

Genevieve Marcoux- Polychromatic Drawing Zoey Morgan- Graphic Design

Briella Stewart- Calligraphy

Andy Templeton- Woodworking

 

1st rating 2nd rating

7th grade choir Handbell Choir- Foundation group

Reader’s Theatre-Rumpelstiltskin Small Vocal Ensemble

Ruari Bledsoe & Zoe Schultz- Duet Acting Briella Stewart- Classical Keyboard Solo

Ronan Bledsoe- Classical Keyboard Solo Maverik Tafoya- Oral Interpretation of Poetry

Ruari Bledsoe- Classical Keyboard Solo Rylan Dawson- Black & White Photography

Ruari Bledsoe- Humorous Interpretation Will Ford- Portrait Photography

Zoey Morgan- Female Vocal Solo Phillip Huff- Open Photography

Elisha Yancy- Male Vocal Solo Silas Littlefield- Portrait Photography

Christian Lozano- Scenic Photography

Andy Templeton- Still Life Photography

Zoe Schultz- Calligraphy

 

Teacher Appreciation Week- May 4-8

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! GCS MS/HS families, if you are interested in bringing in food for our teachers during the week, sign up here: MS/HS Sign Up

 

6th & 7th grade Field Trip – Henry Ford Museum – May 13

The 6th & 7th grade students are going to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI, on Wednesday, May 13.  We will depart the high school at 8:10 a.m. and return by 3:05 p.m.  ALL students will be riding the bus to the museum.  Parents may attend and drive down separately; students may ride home with parents.

The cost of the trip is $16.  Tickets will be purchased in advance to allow us a quick entrance on the day of the field trip; therefore, all money and permission forms must be turned in on or before Monday, May 4th.   Please contact Mrs. Mein at mmein@geneseechristianschool.com if you have any questions. 

 

AP TESTING for Juniors and Seniors – May 4, 6, 8, 21, 22 

All AP tests will be taken at GCS.  The morning exams begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school by 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. exam.  Afternoon exams begin promptly at 12:00 p.m.  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.

Biology- Monday, May 4, at 8:00 a.m.

English Literature- Wednesday, May 6, at 8:00 a.m.

U.S. History- Friday, May 8, at 8:00 a.m.

Calculus- Thursday, May 21, at noon

Psychology- Friday, May 22, at noon

Senior Open Houses

Please send the date, time, and location of your senior’s open house to Mrs. Mein at mmein@geneseechristianschool.com.  We are compiling a document to give to the seniors with all of the open houses listed.  We have shared this document with senior parents to help avoid overlapping dates/times.

Washington DC Trip

Attention all current 8th and 9th graders – it is time to enroll for your upcoming 2027 Washington DC trip.  Due to the limited number of seats available, it is very important that you return your completed registration form and deposit as soon as possible. 

Contact Mrs. Katie Heath with any questions at kheath@geneseechristianschool.com 

Athletics

Our Girls Soccer, Boys Baseball, and Boys Golf Team’s Seasons are in full swing – please see spring athletic calendar for details  GCSAthleticsSpringSchedule  ←Use Link for Practice & Game Schedule Please check the schedule often as practices/games locations and times may change.

Baseball Hats for Sale:  Limited quantities.  Details below

Varsity Baseball Hats for Sale: $20/ each. (sizes: sm-md / lg-xl)  Limited quantities available.  Please see the athletic department for purchase or email athletics@geneseechristianschool.com 

JH Baseball Hats for Sale:  $15 / each. (Adjustable Snapback Style) Limited quantities available.  Please see the athletic department for purchase or email athletics@geneseechristianschool.com 

Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!

  • 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

      

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