09/15/2025 Courier
General News
Reminders
GCS Homecoming- September 26
No School- Teachers’ Conference- October 2 & 3
Homecoming
For our homecoming game, we have a new attraction this year! An inflatable obstacle course!! We will also have our regular bounce house available. At the gate, we will be selling wristbands for these attractions. Ages 4 and under are $2 for unlimited bounce house play; ages 5 and up are $3 for unlimited bounce house play and access to the obstacle course.
Convertibles Needed!
The 2025 Homecoming class representatives would like to ride in convertibles for the half-time presentation. If you have a vehicle and are willing to drive two representatives, please contact Michelle Armbrust at marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com. We still need a few more convertibles.
Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program
The next order for physical cards will be placed on Tuesday, October 7th. For more information please visit GCS Resource Page
If you would like to get registered and start earning rebates please email scrip@geneseechristianschool.com.
Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey
Spirit Week September 22-26
Dress down days for Spirit Week:
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- Pajama day– wear your modest pjs, robes and slippers. Don’t forget your stuffed animal
- Crazy hair/mismatch day– dress silly or do your hair crazy (or both!)
- Princess/Superheros– dress as your favorite Princess or Superhero
- Career Day- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- GCS Spirit Day– wear spirit wear or blue and white to cheer on our Soldier soccer team
Homecoming
We will be closing at 3:30pm on Friday, September 26th due to our Homecoming festivities. There will be NO PM LATCHKEY. We would love to have you come out to support GCS and enjoy an evening of fun for all ages!
Elementary
Spirit Week September 22-26
Dress down days for Spirit Week:
- Pajama day– wear your modest pjs, robes and slippers. Don’t forget your stuffed animal
- Twin day or Crazy hair/mismatch day– dress alike with a friend or do your hair and dress silly
- Fairytale characters– dress like your favorite storybook character
- Royals or Peasants– dress up like royalty or dress down like a peasant
- GCS Spirit Day– wear spirit wear or blue and white to cheer on our Soldier soccer team
Kids of Integrity
This week’s character trait is Self-control. Click below to see the full lesson online.
https://kidsofintegrity.com/lesson/self-control/
Slush
This week’s flavors are:
- Tutti Fruity
- Orange
Elementary Lego Robotics
We’re excited to announce the GCS Lego robotics club has begun. This is open to 4th and 5th grade students. The club will meet in the High School robotics room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The $50 registration fee is due the first evening of the club. For more information, join the GCS Elementary Lego group on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CjKoeGRFa/?mibextid=wwXIfr
or email gcsfirstlego@gmail.com.
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls 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 games are played on Saturdays between 8:00 am- 3:00 pm, with each game taking an hour to play. All teams will play 1-2 games each Saturday spanning eight weeks. The first date of play will be October 4th with the season ending Nov. 22nd. Admission will be charged for all spectators ($4 for individual ticket, $10 for family ticket, $2 for Senior ticket 60 and over).
Beginning next week: Mike Ritchie will be coaching a 4th/5th grade team practicing on Mondays & Thursdays and Brian Bouchard will be coaching a 5th/6th grade team practicing on Tuesdays & Fridays from 3:30-5:00 in the El. Gym.
There is a $50 sports fee for all participants due by the first game.
Homecoming Help – September 26
The Elementary is planning to sell popcorn and slush at the Homecoming event. We need parent volunteers to help run concessions. Please email Mrs. Arnst at jarnst@geneseechristianschool.com or call the office to sign up. GO SOLDIERS!
Middle/High School
Mum Fundraiser- PICK UP TODAY
Mums are here! Please make arrangements to pick yours up after school.
Homecoming Hallway Decorating (9th -12th grade)
Hallway decorating will be on Friday, September 19th, from 3:05-9:00 pm. (Any classes needing more time on Saturday must contact Mrs. Armbrust.) You may work before this time to prepare your decorations.
6th-8th – Poster Contest – Students will be working on their posters in Bible class. Small individual posters are required; large posters are optional and may be done as a group of 2-4.
See You at the Pole
Wednesday, September 24th, 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 24. The cafeteria will be closed so remember to bring your own lunch if you don’t like hot dogs.
Dress Days: Spirit Week – September 22-26
Theme: Fairy Tales – Once Upon a Homecoming
Monday – Eternal Slumber Day (Cozy Day)
- Dress in jeans, modest flannel pajamas, athletic pants, or sweats; no tank tops
Tuesday – Mirror, Mirror Day
- Dress as a twin with someone else (jeans are allowed if participating)
Wednesday – Hallway Theme – Class Color Day
- Dress in your hallway theme and/or class color
- Jeans and athletic pants are allowed if participating in the theme of the day
- Picnic and games at lunch outside. Hot dogs, chips, dessert (pop sold for $1)
- Bring your corn hole games, footballs, frisbees, and other outside “toys” to enjoy at lunch break
Thursday – Royals and Peasants Day
- Dress up as royalty or down like a peasant (jeans are allowed if participating)
Friday – GCS Spirit Day
- Dress in GCS blue and white to support our soccer team (jeans are allowed if participating)
Bible Project Bake Sale
We will be selling baked goods at Homecoming to raise money for the Bible Project. If you can help by baking items and bringing them in, please click on the link below to sign up:
Homecoming Court 2025
Congratulations to this year’s Homecoming representatives:
9th – Ryan Stewart, Mikayla Brown
10th – Dylan Wrathall, Piper Arnst
11th – Carter Pardee, Amelia Kroninger
12th – Alec Garcia, Bryce Davis, Kaden Arnst
Evie Kirkman, Bella Boike, Samantha Thomas
Genesee Driving School
Segment 1: October 9-28 at GCS
Segment 2: October 6-8 at Montrose- students from GCS can join via Zoom the 1st two days of class, but they have to be in person the last day of class.
Link to contracts for the classes:
Athletics
Fall Spirit Wear Sale Ended
If you missed it – there will be a limited number of items available for sale at our GCS Homecoming Game (9/26). Look for the athletic tent! Cash or check made payable to GCS.
Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!
- HS Boys Soccer & HS Volleyball text @gcsfsv25 to 81010
- MS Boys Soccer & MS Girls Volleyball text @gcsms25 to 81010
- 6th-12th Cross Country text @gcsfsv25 to 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 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.
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
- Athletic Fall Schedule use this easy link to access athletic schedule GCSFallSportsSchedule
Team & Individual Sports Picture Schedule Thursday, 9/18
- JH Girls Volleyball 3:30 @ HS Gym (no game – remember your uniforms)
- JV Girls Volleyball 3:30 @ HS Gym (Home Game begins at 5pm- remember your uniforms)
- Varsity Girls Volleyball 3:45 @ HS Gym (Home game begins at 5pm- 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, or in the HS Student Services Office.
9th-12th Grade Boys Soccer Players⚽️
Practice schedule varies – Please check schedule closely GCSFallSportsSchedule
Game Help Needed! 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. Please use link to sign up 👉🏼 HS&MSsoccerGameHelp
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!
If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Anderson danderson@geneseechristianschool.com
9th-12th Grade Girls Volleyball Players🏐
Team & Individual Sports Picture Schedule Thursday, 9/18
- JV Girls Volleyball 3:30 @ HS Gym (Home Game begins at 5pm- remember your uniforms)
- Varsity Girls Volleyball 3:45 @ HS Gym (Home game begins at 5pm- remember your uniforms)
Game Help Needed! 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 clock. Please use this link to sign up for available slots: 👉🏼 HSVolleyballGameHelpSignUp
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!
Please check the school website for practice and game information. GCSFallSportsSchedule
If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Sandy Forsyth for Varsity sforsyth@geneseechristianschool.com and Coach Katie Yeaman kyeaman@geneseechristianschool.com for JV
6th-12th Grade Cross Country
MS & HS CC Teams will race Thursday, 9/18 in the Byron Invitational. *Early Dismissal @ 2:15 for the MS Team
MS & HS CC Teams race on Saturday in the Fox & Hounds at Orion Oaks.
Please check schedule closely
Use this easy access link for more practice and meet times. GCSFallSportsSchedule
Junior High Boys Soccer ⚽️
*Home games begin this week. Game Help Needed! 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. Please use link to sign up 👉🏼 HS&MSsoccerGameHelp
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!
Use this easy access link for more practice and meet times. GCSFallSportsSchedule
Junior High Girls (7th & 8th Grade) Volleyball Players🏐
Team & Individual Sports Picture Schedule Thursday, 9/18
- JH Girls Volleyball 3:30 @ HS Gym (no game – remember your uniforms)
Use this easy access link for more practice and meet times. GCSFallSportsSchedule
Sports Fee of $100 is past due, please send payment into the office asap.
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls 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 games are played on Saturdays between 8:00 am- 3:00 pm, with each game taking an hour to play. All teams will play 1-2 games each Saturday spanning eight weeks. The first date of play will be October 4th with the season ending Nov. 22nd. Admission will be charged for all spectators ($4 for individual ticket, $10 for family ticket, $2 for Senior ticket 60 and over).
Beginning next week: Mike Ritchie will be coaching a 4th/5th grade team practicing on Mondays & Thursdays and Brian Bouchard will be coaching a 5th/6th grade team practicing on Tuesdays & Fridays from 3:30-5:00 in the El. Gym.
There is a $50 sports fee for all participants due by the first game.