09/22/2025 Courier
General News
Homecoming: Friday, September 26
- The homecoming soccer game starts at 4:45 pm. The soccer field is located at the elementary.
- Admission gates open at 3:15 pm.
- $5/person. $20/family.
- An inflatable obstacle course will be available (NEW this year)!
- Get your wristband at the gate for the obstacle course and regular bounce house.
- Ages 4 and under $2 for unlimited bounce house play; ages 5 and up $3 for unlimited bounce house play and access to the obstacle course.
- Activities open at 3:30 pm.
- The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime.
Reminders
No School- Teachers’ Convention- October 2 & 3
No School for Students- Parent Teacher Conferences- October 23
Progress Reports will be emailed on September 29.
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.
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 6th. Deliveries will be made on Friday, October 17th. Forms will go home on Monday. Thank you for supporting the Junior class!
Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey
Spirit Week September 22-26
Dress down days for Spirit Week:
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- Tuesday: Crazy hair/mismatch day– dress silly or do your hair crazy (or both!)
- Wednesday: Princess/Superheros– dress as your favorite Princess or Superhero
- Thursday: Career Day- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- Friday: 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:
- Tuesday: Twin day or Crazy hair/mismatch day– dress alike with a friend or do your hair and dress silly
- Wednesday: Fairytale characters– dress like your favorite storybook character
- Thursday: Royals or Peasants– dress up like royalty or dress down like a peasant
- Friday: 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 Perseverance. Click below to see the full lesson online.
https://kidsofintegrity.com/lesson/perseverance/
Slush
No slush due to Spirit Week treats.
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!
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball Program:
Practices begin this 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. Due to Homecoming on 9/26 practice will end at 4:30pm.
Sports Fee of $50 is due on Monday October 6th. Cash or check is accepted. Checks are payable to GCS.
Note: All teams will play 1-2 games each Saturday spanning eight weeks. The first date of play will be
October 4th. Admissions will be charged for all spectators ($4 for individual ticket, $10 for family ticket, $2 for Senior ticket 60 and over).
The Game Schedule has not yet been received from the league but will be available soon! Use link below for schedule JetLeagueSchedule
Middle/High School
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. We will be selling pop, snacks, and slushies in the Beanery.
Dress Days: Spirit Week – September 22-26
Theme: Fairy Tales – Once Upon a Homecoming
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 and snacks sold in Beanery)
- 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
Be Watching: Spirit Wear Orders will be sent home with students this week in time for Homecoming. 💙 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 Monday, 9/29
- JH Boys Soccer 3:30 @ EL fields (no game – remember your uniforms)
- Varsity Boys Soccer 3:30 @ EL fields
- JH Cross Country 3:30 @ EL fields (no race – remember your uniforms)
- Varsity Cross Country 3:30 @ EL fields (no race – remember your uniforms)
All athletes 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🏐
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
Making History- Congrats to the varsity girls & boys cross country teams for winning first place in their meets for the very first time !!! First place trophies for both!! 🏆
Please check schedule closely
Use this easy access link for more practice and meet times. GCSFallSportsSchedule
Junior High Boys Soccer ⚽️
Use this easy access link for more practice and meet times. GCSFallSportsSchedule
Junior High Girls (7th & 8th Grade) Volleyball Players🏐
Use this easy access link for more practice and meet times. GCSFallSportsSchedule
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball Program:
Practices begin this 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. Due to Homecoming on 9/26 practice will end at 4:30pm.
Sports Fee of $50 is due on Monday October 6th. Cash or check is accepted. Checks are payable to GCS.
Note: All teams will play 1-2 games each Saturday spanning eight weeks. The first date of play will be
October 4th. Admissions will be charged for all spectators ($4 for individual ticket, $10 for family ticket, $2 for Senior ticket 60 and over).
The Game Schedule has not yet been received from the league but will be available soon! Use link below for schedule JetLeagueSchedule