09/21/2026
General News
Upcoming Important Dates
Homecoming- September 25, no PM latchkey available
No School- Teachers’ Convention- October 1 & 2
Homecoming: Friday, September 25
- The homecoming soccer game starts at 7:00 pm. The soccer field is located at the elementary.
- Admission gates open at 5:00 pm.
- $5/person. $20/family. Cash only
- An inflatable obstacle course and bounce house will be available, along with two kiddie games!
- Get your wristband at the gate for the obstacle course and regular bounce house.
- Wristbands for ages 4 and under are $2 for the bounce house. Wristbands for ages 5 and older are $3 for the bounce house and obstacle course.
- Kiddie games and attractions will run until halftime. After halftime, the bounce house and obstacle course will run for ½ hour.
- The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime.
Homecoming – Special Items for Sale
The Alumni Tent will have exclusive spirit wear and NEW GCS tumblers for sale.
Bake Sale
We will be having a bake sale at Homecoming to raise money for the Bible Project. If you are able to make and donate baked items, please click on the link to sign up. Bake sale items may be dropped off at the high school building in the morning OR may be brought to the Homecoming game (at the elementary field). Homecoming bake sale
Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program
The next order for physical cards will be placed Tuesday, October 6.
- To learn more about how it works, visit GCS Reduce Costs and click on the RaiseRight tab.
- For more information about RaiseRight and the gift cards offered, visit https://www.raiseright.com/
- If you would like to take advantage of these great savings and join the program, email gcs@geneseechristianschool.com.
Progress Reports will be emailed on September 28.
Sweetest Day Orders
Sweetest Day is approaching quickly! You can order a candy bar, sucker, or flower for your child, grandchild, friend, or teacher. The deadline for orders is Monday, October 5th. Deliveries will be made on Friday, October 16th. Forms will go home next Monday. Thank you for supporting the Junior class!
Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey
Spirit Week Dress Down Days
Tuesday– Color Day
Dress in your class color
K2: Pink
K3: Green
K4: Red
Wednesday– Character Day
Dress as your favorite cartoon character.
Thursday – Crazy Day
Wear your hair silly and dress mismatched.
Friday – GCS Spirit Day
Dress in GCS blue and white to support our soccer team!
Early Closure
We will be closing at 3 pm on Friday, Sept. 25th for our GCS Homecoming (details above). There will be no afternoon Latchkey.
No Preschool – Teachers Convention
There will be no Preschool October 1 & 2 due to our teachers being gone. There will be a sign up sheet for daycare only.
Elementary
Homecoming Dress Days: Spirit Week – Elementary
***Athletic pants are allowed all week if participating in the theme of the day. Please no tank tops, shorts, or leggings***
Tuesday– Color TV Day
Dress in your class color
Kindergarten: Purple
First Grade: Orange
Second Grade: Red
Third Grade: Green
Fourth Grade: Yellow
Fifth Grade: Blue
Wednesday– Kids’ TV Character Day
Dress as your favorite kids’ cartoon character.
Thursday – Double Vision: TV Twins & Crazy Day
Dress as a twin with someone or just do your hair silly and dress mismatched.
Friday – GCS Spirit Day
Dress in GCS blue and white to support our soccer team!
Slush
No slushes this week because of Homecoming special treats.
Homecoming Help – September 25
The Elementary will be selling popcorn at the Homecoming event. We need parent volunteers to help run concessions. The more people willing to help the easier it is. Please email Mrs. Brewer at tbrewer@geneseechristianschool.com or call the office to sign up. GO SOLDIERS!
Middle/High School
Homecoming- this Friday
Our soccer game will be played “under the lights” at 7:00 p.m. Gate will open at 5:00 p.m. (See details above.)
Just a reminder – school game dress code guidelines should be followed:
- Jeans and athletic pants may be worn with approved GCS spirit wear or school-appropriate shirts. (Wear your spirit wear to show your support!)
- Jeans must be free from holes, tears, and fraying.
- Students may not attend games in practice attire or athletic shorts unless approved by administration.
Spirit Week 2026 – September 21-25 at the High School
Theme: Classic Kids’ TV Shows – “Homecoming – A Blast From the Past!”
Dress Days: Spirit Week – MS/HS
***Jeans and athletic pants are allowed all week if participating in the theme of the day. Please no tank tops, shorts, or leggings***
Tuesday – Class color day OR Kids’ TV Character Day
Dress in your class’s color OR as your favorite cartoon character.
Wednesday – Black & White TV day
Dress in black and white.
*Picnic lunch*
Thursday – Double Vision: TV Twins
Dress as a twin with someone.
Friday – GCS Spirit Day
Dress in GCS blue and white to support our soccer team!
General Instructions about dress days:
- If hats are worn, they must be off during class.
- Jeans may be worn Monday-Friday (loose-fitting jeans, no holes, frays, or skinny jeans) if participating in the dress day.
- A no-collar rule applies for the week for the guys if they participate in the dress day.
- Full-face painting is not allowed during the school day but may be worn for games.
- Spray-on hair coloring is allowed during the school day if it is part of the “dress” for the day.
- GCS modesty standards apply every day.
- The regular dress code still applies for those who do not participate in the dress days.
See You at the Pole
Wednesday, September 23, is the annual “See You at the Pole.” The event (established in 1990) is intended to lift-up classmates, teachers, family, friends, and our nation in sincere prayer before God. The Middle and High school students should meet at the flagpole at 7:45 AM for a time of prayer.
School Play Auditions
Auditions for this year’s school play will be this Wednesday after school until 4:15 p.m. Students in 6th-12th grades are welcome to try out. Play rehearsals will take place on Saturday mornings, so please be aware that students must be able to attend rehearsals at that time in order to be in the play.
Wednesday: Picnic Lunch for the Middle and High School Students and Staff
The Student Council will be providing lunch for everyone in the Middle and High School building on Wednesday, September 23. The cafeteria will be closed, so remember to bring your own lunch if you do not like hot dogs.
Drivers Training
Genesee Driving School will hold a segment 1 class October 7-23 at the high school. Classes will be from 3:30-5:30 pm weekdays; Cost is $425 for the class. See geneseedrivingschoolmi.com for more information or call/text (810)564-0808.
A segment 2 class will be held October 5-7 from 3:30-5:30 pm in Montrose, but GCS students can join remotely for the first 2 days of class; they will need to attend in person on the last day. The cost is $80 for the class.
Washington DC Trip
The next $200 payment, per participant, is due Oct 9.
Contact Katie Heath with questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com
Athletics
💙 Be Watching: Spirit Wear Orders will be sent home with students this week in time for Homecoming!
For the first time ever, GCS will host a night game! Homecoming 2026 will be under the lights at Soldier Field (1114 S. Genesee Rd., Burton) 7pm. You will not want to miss this historic night. The program will include a special time of recognizing the 2015 & 2016 State Championship Soccer teams before the game begins. Admissions $5 per person cash only – no passes or discounts.
Team & Individual Sports Volleyball Picture Schedule Thursday, 9/24
- JH Girls Volleyball 3:15 @ HS Gym (no game – remember your uniforms)
- JV Girls Volleyball 3:30 @ HS Gym (no game – remember your uniforms)
- Varsity Girls Volleyball 3:45 @ HS Gym (Home game begins at 6pm- remember your uniforms)
Team & Individual Sports Soccer & Cross Country Picture Schedule Tuesday, 9/29
- JH Boys Soccer 3:15 @ El. Field (Home game @ 4pm- remember your uniforms)
- Varsity Soccer 3:30 @ El Field (away game @ 7pm – remember your uniforms)
- All Cross Country Teams 3:45 @ El Fields (no meets- remember your uniforms)
We ask that all players be in the team picture which is used for the yearbook. Individual pictures will only be taken if you tell the photographer you are ordering and hand them a completed order form. Order forms are available on the GCS school website under athletic tab: use this access link SportsPhotoForm
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 and oftentimes running the game clock.
Use this Link to Sign up To Help with Varsity Soccer Games
Use this Link to Sign up To Help with JV & Varsity Volleyball Games
Use this Link to Sign up To Help with JH Soccer & JH Volleyball Games:
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!
👟Cross Country👟👟
🏆🏆Making History- Congratulations to our Varsity Girls for placing 3rd at Holly Duane Raffin! This is the first time in school history that a GCS Cross Country team has finished on the podium!
Girls Jet League Basketball Program
Practices on Mondays & Fridays 3:30-5:00 in the El. Gym.
Note Exceptions:
Practice this Friday (9/25) in the HS Gym due to Homecoming Events
No Practice: Friday 10/2 – no school due to teacher convention
Sports Fee of $75 is due on Friday, October 2nd. Cash or check is accepted. Checks are payable to GCS.
*Game schedule: Use the Jet League website to access schedule: Access Link JetLeagueSchedule
Note: Admissions will be charged for all spectators ($4 for individual ticket, $10 for family ticket, $2 for Senior ticket 60 and over).
Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!
- HS Boys Soccer & HS Volleyball text @gcsfsvcc26 to 81010
- MS Boys Soccer & MS Girls Volleyball text @gcsms26 to 81010
- 6th-12th Cross Country text @gcsfsvcc26 to 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 – $175.00 ➽➽JV – $150.00 ➽➽ Junior High – $125.00 ➽➽ Jet League – $75.00
- Athletic Fall Schedule link to access athletic page with schedule tab GCSFallSportsSchedule
Athletic Physicals🩺
For the 2026-27 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, 2026 to be considered a valid physical for 2026-27. – 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. MHSAA26-27SportsPhyscialForm 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.