10/12/2026 Courier

 

General News

 

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Upcoming Important Dates

No School for Students – Parent Teacher Conferences – October 22

 

Google Calendar – Updated regularly
GCS has a Google School Calendar that is updated regularly that you may add to your personal Google Calendar.  The calendar link is also available on the GCS Families tab of our website.

Link: https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/

 

Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program

Buying gift cards this year for the holidays?  Buy them from GCS and earn money for tuition!  

  • 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.

RaiseRight Holiday Bonus savings are here once again! During November and December, you can earn 75% of the rebates that are earned through the program. If you are not taking advantage of these great savings and would like to join the program, email gcs@geneseechristianschool.com 

 

The Christmas season is approaching QUICKLY! During November and December, RaiseRight offers a wide variety of bonuses, including $5 and $10 gift cards. Orders for physical cards will be placed on the following Tuesdays at 9 a.m.: 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, and 12/8. 

 

Picture Retake Day- October 29
Picture packages will be delivered mid-October.  Picture retakes are scheduled for October 29. Students who were absent on our original picture day will have their picture taken on retake day.

From the Administrator

The 2027 Educational Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) has already seen 31 states opt in to the program, which is expected to provide scholarship opportunities for millions of students across the country.

To learn more about the EFTC, its potential benefits for Christian education, and the qualifications for student scholarships, we encourage families to review the following resource, which includes two informative articles: The Washington Flyer: Educational Freedom Tax Credit Resources

GCS will continue to follow these developments and share updates as more information becomes available. 

Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey

No Preschool  – October 22

There will be no Preschool on Thursday, October 22, due to Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be a sign up sheet for daycare for Preschool-aged children and younger ONLY.  There will not be daycare available for elementary students (K-5th) on that day.

Fall Fun Day – October 23

Pumpkin play, cider and donuts, hay ride, and more! More details in our monthly newsletter.

Picture Retake Day- October 29

See info above. 

Elementary

 

Slush

Flavors this week are: Blue Raspberry & Cotton Candy.

 

Parent Teacher Conferences – October 22

There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 22. Please call the school office (810.743.3110) to set up an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher. 

Grandparents’ Day – October 23 

Our students are busy preparing a special program that will be presented at South Baptist Church on Friday, October 23rd, at 10:00 am. This event is for grandparents (or stand-in grandparents) only. We will practice at the church on Wednesday morning, October 21.  Please check your child’s folder for a permission slip to ride the bus on Wednesday and Friday.

Fall Weather Approaching 

Because of the cooler mornings, the grass is wet for morning gym classes and recess.  Please send an extra pair of socks with your child.

 

4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball 

Please see athletics below.

 

Middle/High School

 

MS/HS Attendance Line
If your Middle or High School student will be absent, please call the attendance line before 9:00 a.m. – 810-743-3292.

Lost and Found

Please make sure to visit the lost and found in the Student Services office. Lost and found will be cleaned out and items will be donated to a local charity on a regular basis due to space restrictions. 

 

Middle & High School Parent Teacher Conferences – October 22

On Thursday, October 22nd, there will be no school for students.

Conferences will be 10:00-12:00, 1:00-4:30, and 5:30–7:00 p.m. 

Each parent who wishes to meet with a teacher may do so on a first-come, first-served basis at the MS/HS.  We are asking that parents keep meeting times to 5 minutes per conference. This should allow parents to speak with each teacher regarding their student’s grades/progress and will keep waiting time to a minimum.  

Junior And Senior Parent Meeting

The meeting for Juniors, Seniors, and their parents will be October 22nd at 7pm in the HS cafeteria.  Please plan to attend this meeting as we will be covering many important details for Juniors and Seniors:

  • GCS events for Juniors and Seniors (fundraisers, senior trip, etc.)
  • College application process – FAFSA, College Board, class selection, etc.
  • Options for paying for college
  • Deadlines – AP testing, Jostens, final transcripts, etc…

 

Annual Fall Fundraiser

Now is the time to stock up on Little Caesars Pizza Kits! You can have them on hand for quick dinners, birthday parties or entertaining. This fundraiser earns money for GCS students to be used for the following trips: Mackinaw, Creation, Washington DC and the Senior Trip. Fundraiser packets were sent home today with all 6th – 10th graders.  If your 11th – 12th grader would like to participate they can pick up a packet from Miss Eskew.  Contact Katie Heath with questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com 

 

Athletics 

GCS Winter Spirit Wear Sale:  Sale is scheduled to begin next month (November)! Orders will be filled in time for Christmas! Watch 👀 your email – more information coming soon!

 

Soldier Soccer 

Varsity Boys Soccer Districts 

  • 10/15 – 4:30pm First District Round @ Soldier Field  (admissions: $8/per person cash only)

GO, SOLDIERS!

6th-12th Grade Cross Country👟

SCHOOL HISTORY Was Made!

For the FIRST TIME in school history, our GCS Girls Cross Country Team took FIRST PLACE and became Greater Flint Champions Division 3/4!

We also had four girls earn All-County honors!

First Team All-County: Faith & Andi

Second Team All-County: Paizley & Ariana

Competitions to Come:  

  • Saturday, 10/17 HS & MS Meet: Kayla O’Mara Memorial Invitational (7480 Gale Rd., Goodrich)
    • VarBoys @ 9AM / VarGirls @  9:30AM / MSBoys @ 11:15PM / MSGirls @ 12:45PM

Fall Schedule  link to access athletic page with schedule tab GCSSportsSchedule 

 

Girls Jet League Basketball Program

Practices on Mondays & Fridays 3:30-5:00 in the El. Gym.

Game Schedule Use link for schedule   JetLeagueSchedule

Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join today!

  • MS Basketball text @gcsjhbball to 81010
  • HS Basketball text @gcswsp26 to 81010
  • Jet League Basketball text @jetleagu to 81010

Dribble It, Pass It, We Want A Basket!!!

Physical Form MHSAA26-27PhysicalFormLink    

*Current sports physicals must be on file in the Athletic Office before attending the first practice* 

🏀Middle School Girls & Boys Basketball Sign Ups: 

7th and 8th grade middle school girls & boys interested in playing basketball this season can sign up this week in the Athletic Office.

MS Girls Practices will start November 2nd. 

  • Current sports physicals are due by Monday, November 2nd.
  • Sports Fee of $125 is due on Monday, 11/9.

MS Boys Practices will start January 4th

  • Current sports physicals are due by Monday, January 4th.  
  • Sports Fee of $125 is due on Monday, 1/11.

🏀HS Girls & Boys Basketball Sign Ups: 

9th-12th grade high school girls and boys interested in playing basketball this winter can sign up this week in the Athletic Office. 

HS Boys Practices will start Wednesday, November 11th (depending on volleyball post season)

  • Current sports physicals are due by Wednesday, November 11th
  • Sports Fee of JV $150 / Varsity $175 is due on Monday, 11/30.   

HS Girls Practices will start Thursday, November 18th

  • Current sports physicals are due by Thursday, November 18th
  • Sports Fee of $175 is due on Monday, 12/7. 

Sports Fees

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 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.