Principal’s Paragraph
We are blessed beyond measure here at Gilbert Christian High School! The Lord has provided an opportunity to increase the amount of souls who learn and fellowship in these walls. As we officially broke ground on the new addition last week, I prayed that the “Fruit of the Spirit” from Galatians 5 would manifest in our actions and words during the next few months! Please pray for the workers to safely complete our new classrooms that will house our staff and students. Please pray for the students and staff as they travel to and from our beautiful campus. We appreciate your partnership, and thank you for your help in preparing the next generation to impact the world for Christ!
Staff Raffle Donations – Collecting now!
Our Staff Christmas party is right around the corner and we are keeping up with the amazing tradition GCS parents started a few years ago…basket donation & raffles! If you would like to donate a gift basket/item to be raffled off at the staff Christmas party on December 11th, please bring your basket/item to the front desk by Friday, December 6th. Items can include anything from a gift card to a getaway!
Upcoming Staff Birthdays
Kurt Keener – December 19th
Julie Griffin – January 4th
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Final Exam Schedule
Wednesday, December 18 (Half Day)
7:45-9:00 Period 1 Final Exam
9:00-9:10 Break
9:10-10:25 Period 2 Final Exam
Thursday, December 19 (Half Day)
7:45-9:00 Period 3 Final Exam
9:00-9:10 Snack Break
9:10-10:25 Period 4 Final Exam
10:30-11:45 Period 5 Final Exam
Friday, December 20 (Half Day)
7:45-9:00 Period 6 Final Exam
9:00-9:10 Snack Break
9:10-10:25 Period 7 Final Exam
A NOTE FROM OUR ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
It has been so fun to watch our athletes compete this week! Boys’ soccer had its home opener on Monday, which they won in dramatic come-from-behind fashion to defeat Yuma Catholic 5-3. Girls’ soccer also grabbed a huge win on Monday, mercy-ruling Yuma Catholic 10-2 on the road in their first contest of the season.
Boys’ hoops won its third-straight, moving to 3-0 with a 57-50 victory over Seton Catholic on the road. The Knights were led by seniors Jace Olson and Owen Fermoyle, who scored 18 and 14, respectively. The girls’ basketball squad dropped a close contest to Seton at home 35-33, but battled down the stretch behind 12 points from junior guard Tylee Fox.
Girls’ basketball is home tonight for a JV/Varsity double-header against Pusch Ridge. The JV game is scheduled for 4:30pm, and tip-off for the varsity contest is at 6:00pm.
Next week is a busy week for all of the Knights’ winter squads, as all four of our programs play at home on Tuesday! You can catch JV boys’ basketball or varsity girls’ soccer at 4:00pm, varsity girls’ basketball at 5:30pm, varsity boys’ soccer at 6:00pm, and varsity boys’ basketball at 7:00pm. Phew!
Go Knights!
ROOTED IN PRAYER
Parents, Grandparents, and all friends of GCHS are invited to join the team of volunteers that make up Rooted in Prayer every Wednesday morning when school is in session at, starting at 8AM. Praying aloud is not required and babies through preschool-aged children are welcome. Contact Mary for more information: [email protected]
Yearbooks
On sale now! Prices are based on a sliding scale, so order early and save money! Place your order by clicking here, use Job #7107 when purchasing. Note: This link works best in the Chrome browser.
Questions? Email the yearbook adviser at [email protected].
Seniors automatically receive a yearbook – no need to place an order.
College & Career
Colorado Christian University’s annual World Changers Full Tuition Scholarship competition is coming up. If you are a high school senior who excels academically and feels called to impact the world for Christ, you can compete to win on January 16 & 17th at CCU. Visit this link for more information.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for students attending college Fall 2025. To expedite your application, please create your FSA ID now. Completing the FAFSA helps determine your eligibility for grants, work study, scholarships, and loans.
Check out this scholarship opportunity just for male seniors!
BIOLA Bound is an amazing opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to see BIOLA, stay with current students, earn scholarships, and visit Disneyland on January 25-28, 2025 and it is nearing capacity. There is a small fee, please visit this link for more information today!
