From our Principal
Dear GCHS High School Families,
As we bring this school year to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Walking alongside your students, watching them grow in wisdom, character, and faith, has been a true privilege. Your support, prayers, and partnership have meant so much to all of us here at GCHS.
This summer, we’ll be sending email updates with important information about next year, including policy updates and other preparations. Please keep an eye on your inbox so you’re ready for what’s ahead.
As you step into the slower rhythms of summer, may you find time to rest, reflect, and be renewed. I leave you with this encouragement:
And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail — Isaiah 58:11
For such a time as this,
Save the Dates
(Keep an eye on your inbox this summer for more information):
- July 28th – Student Schedules Released Online (by end of the day)
- July 30th – Freshman Orientation (9A-Noon)
- July 30th – 10th-12th Grade Optional Schedule Walk (12:30p – 1:30p)
- July 30th – Freshman Parent Orientation (6p – 6:45p)
- July 30th – Parent Back to School Knight (7p – 9p)
- August 1st – First Day of School
Small Group Requests for Returning Students:
This is your last chance to submit your small group requests for 25-26. The form will close Monday, May 26th at 10am.
Upcoming Staff Birthdays
Katie Ceton – May 28th
Lee Noble – June 1st
Cole Burgett – June 14th
Rebekah Emery – June 15th
Maria Klassen – June 17th
Andrew Robinson – June 22nd
Vicki McCollum – June 29th
Keith Ives – July 7th
Tyler Nemec – July 16th
Melody Perry – July 22nd
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Congratulations
Congratulations to the finalists of the High School Musical Theatre Awards at ASU Gammage. These awards will be presented on Saturday, May 24 at ASU Gammage. Our students will perform a selection from Bye Bye Birdie.
Brielle Branton – Female Vocalist Finalist
Marlee Rae Olson – Female Supporting Actress Finalist
Savannah Zahn – Senior Leadership Scholarship Finalist
GCHS – Best Costume and Best Dance Finalist
Faith & Family Night w/ The DBacks
Come out and enjoy an evening of baseball and community with other GCS families at Faith and Family Night on Thursday, August 8. After the game, stick around for a special post-game concert by Tauren Wells!
Click here to buy your tickets for the high school.
EUROPE 2026
We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for our upperclassmen next year, a 10-day Europe trip in May 2026, departing just a few days after graduation! This unforgettable journey will take students to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. The trip will be led by Mr. Noble and Dr. Mitchell, providing a unique perspective, connecting the historical significance of these destinations with biblical insights. It’s a perfect graduation gift or an amazing way to kick off the summer.
Don’t miss out on this chance to explore Europe with your classmates and teachers, and from a Biblical perspective.
Please note: All students attending must be a current GCHS student or GCHS graduate of the 2026 class at the time of the trip.
A NOTE FROM OUR ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
What a year in athletics! We won a boys soccer state championship this winter, a beach volleyball pairs title (Lillie Duitsman and Alex Heyn) this spring, and Addison Bisceglie broke all kinds of records, while winning 800m and 1600m crowns at the track and field championships last weekend.
We are incredibly proud of our athletes and what they have accomplished in 2024-25. Thank you to our coaches, teachers, parents and fans for all of your support and encouragement. A huge shoutout to our administrative team, Athletic Director Mark Duitsman, Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer Ashley Storey, and Athletic Coordinator Andrew Rasmussen for their leadership, and endless work behind the scenes to make our department great.
To our seniors: what a run! Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your journey. We send you out knowing that your race is just beginning. There will be obstacles, and challenges, and times when you will feel fatigue. In those moments, fix your eyes on Jesus, draw on His strength, and put one foot in front of the other. You only lose if you give up. The eternal prize is yours. Keep running.
Go Knights.
College & Career
Class of 2025: All final transcripts will be sent to your chosen university by the end of next week. For dual enrollment credits, please request transcripts from https://www.ccu.edu/academics/transcripts/ (please select the option to wait for final grades to be posted.)
Class of 2026: Please log in to Naviance over the summer and complete your college list. Contact your counselor for questions!
Gilbert GCHS Students, apply for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee.
As MYAC members, students will collaborate on key issues, provide valuable feedback, and engage in volunteer opportunities. The deadline to apply is July 12th. This is an excellent college resume builder!
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.
Speech & Language Pathologists
GCS is looking for Speech and Language Pathologists to service students on campus during the school day! If you are interested, or know someone who is, please reach out to our Student Services Coordinator at: amy.milchman@gcsaz.org
Theatre
Knights’ Theatre Camp
Camp Date: June 2-6
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Who: Incoming Freshman through 12 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
