FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear GCHS Families,
We have so much to celebrate as God continues to move powerfully through our community.
Senior Lumina – Seniors Serving in the Community
This past week, our senior class participated in our very first Senior Lumina. This special day was dedicated to living out Christ’s command to love and serve others. Our seniors spread out across the community, partnering with schools, ministries, and service projects to shine the light of Jesus. It was an incredible opportunity for them to demonstrate servant leadership and live out our mission of impacting the world for Christ. We are so proud of the way they represented both our school and their Savior!
Prayer Walk – Covering Our School in Prayer
On Wednesday, we were deeply blessed as prayer warriors from our community gathered to lift up our school, students, faculty, and families. During our Prayer Walk, these faithful brothers and sisters in Christ walked our campus, interceding for protection, wisdom, unity, and continued faithfulness to God’s calling. What a joy and encouragement it was to know that every classroom, hallway, and activity was being covered in prayer. We are grateful for the body of Christ and the way they continue to support GCHS through prayer.
At Gilbert Christian High School, we are reminded daily that our mission is not just about academics, it is about shaping hearts, minds, and lives for the glory of God. Thank you for your continued partnership in this journey.
For such a time as this,
September Staff Birthdays
Christina Lang – September 6th
Jason Pasquariello – September 7th
Rachel Boylan – September 14th
Ike Birdsall – September 18th
Dorothy Whitney – September 19th
Michelle Petrey – September 24th
Marc Jette – September 26th
Holly Garza – September 28th
Mike Paasch – September 29th
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
DISC Assessment
Over the next few days, your student will have the opportunity to take the DISC assessment, free of charge. The DISC is a personality and behavior tool that helps students better understand their strengths, communication styles, and how they work with others. Our hope is that by gaining these insights, students will be better equipped to use their unique, God-given gifts and talents to serve and glorify Christ in the classroom, on the field, and in their future careers.
Senior Day – September 23rd
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents. Join us on September 23rd at 7:45am for a time to discuss Senior year activities and college admissions 101. The meeting will take place in the gym and will be led by the counseling team!
College and Career Highlights
Huntington University Arizona is excited to announce that they will be offering a FREE interactive workshop series this fall featuring all three of our programs—animation, graphic design, and film production! These workshops are geared towards prospective high school students who would like to check out our programs and gain some hands-on experience in the digital media arts.
Workshops will happen in September, October, and November, and the September workshop is now LIVE for RSVPs! The October and November workshops will be available later in the semester for registration.
Interested participants can RSVP here: HUAZ Interactive Workshops RSVP Form
We are hosting a Christian College Fair October 28th from 6-8pm for all grades 9-12. Please register your student for the fair here.
Seniors Stuck on College Essays?
Check out this blog.
EUROPE 2026
We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for 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
Yo Adrienne, it’s GAMEDAY! Our 2-0 football team returns home tonight to host ALA-Mesa North (2-0) in a 7:00pm battle of the unbeatens. Throw on your Knight Nation shirt, run some stairs, grab a cow bell, and meet us at the field, ‘cause it’s time to get loud!
Don’t worry about dinner, our incredible vendors have it covered- Chik-Fil-A, Mustache Pretzels, SoCal Tacos, and the Ice Cream Peddler will be in the house to feed you and yours at the big game! Tickets can be purchased through GoFan for $5. GCS students receive free entry to all home contests. Be sure to arrive early, our popular Mini Knights performance is happening before the game. Cheer and Pom had nearly 170 aspiring spirit-leaders sign up this year. Wow!
Cross country already got its steps in, running this morning at the Western Equinox XC Invite. The team races again next Friday, at Tumbleweed Park, in the Ojo Rojo Invitational. Come out and support these awesome kids!
Swim started its 2025 campaign yesterday in Prescott in a dual meet with the Badgers. The team will be at the Florence Aquatic Center next Thursday for a four-way meet with Globe, Morenci and Florence (4:00pm). Go Knights!
Volleyball wrapped a busy week last night, on the road at ALA-Ironwood, where the Knights picked up a 3-0 (25-12, 25-10, 25-15) win against the Warriors. The Knights (3-1) are back in action Monday, hosting Ben Franklin at home. Hope to see you there (FR 4:00pm, JV 5:00pm, Varsity 6:00pm)!
Thanks for being the best fans in town! We love Knight Nation!
STUCO UPDATE | HOCO Tickets on sale NOW!
Homecoming Spirit Week: September 15th – September 19th
*Spirit Week Dresscode Applies* IMPORTANT*: This is not an excuse to wear sweats all week. Your outfit must obviously fit the theme for the day.
- Monday, Sept. 15th: “Up in the Clouds Day”- Pajama day
- Tuesday, Sept. 16th: “Adventure is Out There Day”- Wear Africa safari clothes, explorer, adventurer
- Wednesday, Sept. 17th: “Carl and Ellie Memory Day”- Dress as senior citizens
- Thursday, Sept. 18th: “Soaring into the Future Day”- Dress as your dream job
- Friday, Sept. 19th: “Cloud 9 Spirit Day”- Wear your HOCO shirt and get a coupon to redeem at the Snack Shack for a FREE ice cream!
Homecoming Dance: September 20th, 7:00pm-10:00pm in the HS Gymnasium
- Purchase your Homecoming Tickets and Shirt: GCHS Homecoming 2025 Last day to order a HOCO Shirt: September 5th
- Reminder: the Homecoming Dresscode (as outlined in our Handbook and sent via Parent Square by Mrs. Garza) will be strictly enforced!
- If a student is bringing a non-GCS guest, this guest MUST be a current high school student in good standing, and he/she MUST fill out this GCHS Dance Guest Pass and submit it to the front office no later than Wednesday, September 17th! The front office also has copies of these Guest Passes.
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 in the cafeteria. Praying aloud is not required. Contact Mary for more information: HSPrayer@gcsaz.org. Have a prayer request? Click Here.
