From our Principal
Upcoming Staff Birthdays
C.L. Mitchell – April 11th
Laura Fellows – April 12th
Alex Miller – April 12th
Ed Pireh – April 19th
Cindy Hohmann – April 20th
Kevin Bruney – April 24th
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Staff Appreciation Week (May 5th – May 9th)
We are collecting gift cards for Staff Appreciation Week. The goal is to have one $10 gift card for each staff member (63). If you feel led, please bring in a $10 gift card to anywhere you wish and drop it off at the front office before May 5th!
Upcoming Standardized Testing: Tuesday, April 22nd for 9th and 10th Graders
Students in Grade 9 will participate in the NWEA MAP Growth assessment during Periods 1-4. The MAP Growth includes three subtests (Language Usage, Mathematics, & Reading) and is administered using Chromebooks. There is no preparation necessary.
Also during Periods 1-4, students in Grade 10 will take the PreACT Secure® which includes subsections in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. See the Preparing for PreACT Secure web page for a wealth of information to prepare for the test. PreACT Secure practice tests can be found at TestNav by clicking on the “Practice Tests” link at the bottom of the sign-in screen.
SAFETY
Please drive cautiously when entering campus, especially by maintaining a safe speed. Due to ongoing construction, there are many blind spots, heavy machinery, and workers present. Slowing down will help prevent accidents and ensure everyone’s safety.
A NOTE FROM OUR ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
This week in athletics, we celebrated senior athletes from beach volleyball and tennis. It is bittersweet to begin our spring send-offs, but we are so proud of these young men and women and can’t wait to see how they impact the world for Christ as they graduate and continue to chase their dreams!
Next Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00am, our department will host a spring signing day in the gymnasium. Please join us as we recognize several of our student-athletes who have signed on to compete at the collegiate level. What an accomplishment!
None of our teams play at home this weekend, but softball is pretty close, competing at Benjamin Franklin tonight at 3:45pm.
Tomorrow, you can catch our incredible track and field program in action, as they travel to Valley Christian for the 2025 Al Nelson Invitational. The meet will run all day, starting at 8:00am.
For all things GCHS athletics, please visit our website gcsknights.com or check us out on Instagram @gcs_athletics.
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, starting at 8 AM. Praying aloud is not required and babies through preschool-aged children are welcome. Contact Mary for more information: [email protected]
College & Career
ASU Summer Programs are taking applications now. Future engineers should look into the NSTI program (a free 5 day camp in Tempe) and Fulton Summer Academy. Summer camps are excellent resume builders and a great way for HS students to check out future majors.
STUCO
Announcing JUNIOR/SENIOR GCHS PROM 2025
Tickets on sale now!
Prices increase on the 26th. Click here to get your tickets today!
Not So Late Knight Show
All are welcome to join our high school community for our Annual Not So Late Knight Show hosted by the high school student council. This FREE night will hold a variety/talent show performed by students of the high school. Hope to see you there!
Senior Nerf Knight:
Saturday, April 12th right after the Not So Late Knight Show from
8:45 pm – 11:59 p.m. Pizza and refreshments will be provided at this SENIORS ONLY event. Wear athletic clothes that are still school appropriate. We will play multiple group games, including the annual Nerf War run by Ms. Boylan and Mr. Burgett. Bring your own nerf guns and bullets for the Nerf War!
Theatre
Knights’ Theatre Camp
Date: June 2-6
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Who: Incoming Freshman through 12th grade
Cost: $250.00
All students interested in performing as well as students who want to learn sound/lighting/set building skills/hair and makeup
Theatre Camp audition and information packet
Spanish Club
GCHS Spanish Club is traveling to Guatemala for Spring Break 2026. Early bird registration ends June 1st. See www.simplyventure.net/gchsguatemala for more details.
