Dear GCHS Parents,
What a wonderful first day of school we had! The halls were filled with excited students, warm reunions, and a spirit of anticipation for all God has in store this year.
We are confident that the 2025–2026 school year is going to be one of growth, joy, and excellence spiritually, academically, and relationally. Thank you for trusting us with your students. We can’t wait to see all that God will do in and through them this year!
For such a time as this,
August 15th – All Classes Cancelled & Students Off Campus/Half Day
9th Grade @ Main Event
8am-11am. All Freshmen must be dropped off and picked up at Main Event (classes are canceled this day). Food and activities included. All students must have a permission slip on file to attend. Fill out here.
10th & 11th Grade @ FMSC
Sophomores and Juniors will be serving at Feed My Starving Children (classes are canceled this day) in Tempe from 9a-11a. Most students will need to secure their own transportation, but we will have a small number of vans that we can utilize for students who need transportation. All students who need transportation must meet at GCHS on the picnic tables at 8am. Students who are transporting themselves need to be at FMSC by 8:45am. Address: 1100 W Grove Pkwy Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85283. All students must have a permission slip on file to attend. Fill out here.
12th Grade @ Senior Hike
5:30a-11a. $10 per student. Seniors will meet at GCHS. They will be transported to Butcher Jones Recreation Area (classes are canceled this day). Students will hike, eat breakfast, and swim (school swim dress code must be adhered to). All students must have a permission slip on file to attend. Click HERE to fill out the permission slip, pay the fee, and place your breakfast burrito order.
Senior Day – September 23rd
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents. Join us on September 23rd at 7:45am for time to discuss all the unique things about Senior year with our counseling department. The meeting will take place in the gym!
Faith & Family Night w/ The DBacks
Come out and enjoy an evening of Diamondbacks 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
Try-outs and preseason practices for the fall sports teams (football, girls volleyball, boys/girls cross country, boys/girls swim, girls flag football, cheer, pom) are in full swing, with our athletes pushing limits in the new GCHS Strength Training Facility, and preparing for competition in their respective arenas.
Schedules for the fall have been added to the official website of GCS Athletics: gcsknights.com. Football kicks off on August 22nd! We hope to see Knight Nation in the stands, cheering on the squad as they take on Wickenburg (7:00pm).
Single-game tickets for athletic events will be offered through GoFan for the 2025-2026 academic year, and can be purchased HERE.
IMPORTANT DATES: The All-Sports Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 6th at 6:30pm in the GCHS Gym. If you have a current high school athlete who is interested in competing in 2025-2026, please plan on attending this informational gathering. This meeting is for ALL-SPORTS: fall, winter, and spring.
GO KNIGHTS!
