09/14/2026
General News
Upcoming Important Dates
Bucks for Bibles – Thursday, September 17
Picture Day- September 18
Homecoming- September 25, no PM latchkey available
No School- Teachers’ Convention- October 1 & 2
GCS – Homecoming
The 2026 Homecoming game will take place on Sept. 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the elementary soccer field. The gate will open at 5:00 p.m. We’ll have kiddie games, a bounce house, and an obstacle course. Unlimited game wristbands will be available for $3 per child.
Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program
The next order for physical cards will be placed 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.
MTA
If you have any questions or concerns regarding MTA bussing in the morning or afternoon the number for Dispatch is 810.780.8917. Thank you!
All parents and pick-up contacts for students that ride the bus SHOULD sign up for MTA TEXT notifications from the school so that we may communicate pertinent information or changes quickly and efficiently. To sign up: https://www.remind.com/join/ enter class code: @3b7eb3
GCS 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.
After-School Tutoring
Mrs. Armbrust provides tutoring for students in K–11th in reading, grammar, and math through Algebra 2. A few tutoring spots are still available! For rates and available times, contact Mrs. Armbrust at marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com.
Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey
Picture Day
Picture day is Friday, September 18. Please fill out and return the forms that were sent home last week.
Spirit Week Dress Down Days
Monday – PJ Day
Dress comfy in your favorite (modest) pajamas, robe, and slippers. Bring a stuffed animal.
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 3pm on Friday, Sept. 25th for our GCS Homecoming (details above). There will be no afternoon Latchkey.
Elementary
Bucks for Bibles – Thursday, September 17
We will have our first Bucks for Bibles day this Thursday as we begin to raise money for this year’s Bible Project! Bring $2 to wear athletic pants and T-shirts this Thursday! (Bucks for Bibles days are typically on Fridays, but we are having it on Thursday this week due school picture day being on Friday.)
Picture Day
Picture day is Friday, September 18. Forms were sent home with students last week. You can also order online through Photo Factory: www.photofactoryusa.com Online password: genel
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***
Monday – Saturday Morning Cartoons PJ Day
Dress comfy in your favorite (modest) pajamas, robe, and slippers. Bring a stuffed animal.
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
This week’s flavors are:
- Regular: Grape and Root Beer
- Dye-Free: Cherry and Blue Raspberry
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
Bucks for Bibles – Thursday, September 17
We will have our first Bucks for Bibles day this Thursday as we begin to raise money for this year’s Bible Project! Bring $2 to wear school-approved jeans this Thursday! (Bucks for Bibles days are typically on Fridays, but we are having it on Thursday this week due school picture day being on Friday.)
Picture Day- Friday, September 18
Picture day is Friday, September 18. Order forms went home with students today. You can also order online through Photo Factory: www.photofactoryusa.com Online password: genhs
Senior Pictures Taken Here – Friday, September 18
In the past few years, it has become increasingly difficult for high school Seniors to obtain a head-and-shoulders picture for the yearbook. This year, GCS is having Photo Factory come to the school on September 18th 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. You can order online: www.photofactoryusa.com Online password: gchsenior
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.
Mums Fundraiser
Mums will be in THIS Saturday, September 19 at 10 am. If you are able to help unload the truck please let Miss Eskew know. Orders will be sorted and available for pick up from 1 pm- 3 pm.
Homecoming – September 25
We need convertibles for the Homecoming Court for our halftime presentation. Please contact marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com if you can help with this need.
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***
Monday – Saturday Morning Cartoons Comfy Day
Dress comfy – athletic pants, sweatpants, or appropriate flannel pajama pants
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.
Homecoming High School Hallway Decorating will be the weekend of September 18-20. All decorating must be completed by 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 21st.
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.
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 don’t 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.
Athletics
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.
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)
All players must 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, using this easy 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 & JH Soccer Games:
Use this Link to Sign up To Help with JV & Varsity Volleyball Games: GCSJV&VARVolleyballGameHelpSignUpLink
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👟👟
*Holly-Duane Raffin Festival of Races –Saturday, September 19th
The JH Boys will race at 12450 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg
*JH Boys Race @ 7:40AM
All other teams will race at: 4000 Whiting Dr., Midland
*JH Girls Race @ 7:55AM / HS Girls Race @ 8:40AM / HS Boys Race @ 10:20AM
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
⚽️🏐Junior High Soccer & Volleyball Players⚽️🏐
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 & JH Soccer Games:
*Sports fees of $125 are past due Please send cash or check (made payable to GCS) to the athletic office as soon as possible.
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: JHGirlsVolleyballGameHelpSignUpLink
Girls Jet League Basketball Program
This is an entry-level league that teaches the fundamentals of the game through volunteer coaches. Everyone gets a chance to play.
All teams will play 1-2 games each Saturday spanning eight weeks. The first games will be on October
4th with the season ending November 22nd. League games will be played in the 8:00 am-3:00 pm time block each week. Lake Fenton, Goodrich, Bendle and Genesee will be the host schools. Admission will be charged for all spectators. $4.00 for individual tickets. $10.00 for a family ticket. $2.00 for a senior ticket 60 and over.
Beginning today: Mike Ritchie will be coaching the 4th/5th grade team practicing on Mondays & Fridays 3:30-5:00 in the El. Gym. (with the exception of Friday 10/2 – no school due to teacher convention )
There is a $75 sports fee for all participants.
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.