FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
We’re excited to kick off our annual City Hope Drive this Monday, October 27th, through Friday, November 7th! This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to be the hands and feet of Jesus, giving generously from the abundance God has entrusted to us. Through our donations, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need right here in Gilbert/Mesa.
If you haven’t had a chance to see what this outreach has looked like in past years, I encourage you to watch our City Hope Drive Video, a beautiful reminder of the powerful impact our school community has.
In the past, we’ve split the drive into two parts: food in the fall and personal care items in the spring. This year, we’re combining both into one large drive, collecting food and personal care items that City Hope has specifically requested.
Over the next two weeks, our American Heritage Girls will package the donated items, and on November 12th, our Middle School Student Leadership Team will deliver everything to City Hope.
ITEMS BY GRADE LEVEL:
PreK & Kindergarten: Cereal
1st grade: Deodorant
2nd grade: Shampoo
3rd grade: Canned Chicken or Salmon
4th grade: Bags of Rice
5th grade: Mac & Cheese
6th grade: Peanut Butter
7th grade: Toothpaste
8th grade: Toothbrushes
Thank you for partnering with us in showing Christ’s love in action!
Educating with eternity in mind,
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct 27th – Nov 7th: City Hope Drive
Oct 29th-31st: 6th Grade Camp Trip
Nov 10th: Veterans Day Assembly
Nov 11th: No School – Veterans Day (Parent Square post on 10/22)
Nov 14th: Father Son Event (Invitations sent home 10/23-10/24)
Nov 19th-21st: 7th Grade Camp Trip
UPCOMING STAFF BIRTHDAYS
Mekenzie Thompson – November 6th
Mona Romes – November 25th (celebrated)
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list.
QUARTER 1 PRINCIPAL’S LIST AWARDS
Congratulations to all the middle school students who earned all A’s in the first quarter.
CHEFTOPIA CLUB
This club explores Sukkot, the Jewish holiday celebrating the fall harvest and the forty years spent in the desert after escaping slavery in Egypt. Students will mix math and taste geography while acquiring cooking skills and basics like cracking eggs, measuring dry ingredients and liquids, and more in an exciting learning environment! All chopping and baked goodies are prepared prior to class so knives and hot materials are not used in class. The club is open to 1st to 5th graders and will meet on Wednesdays from November 5th to December 10th. Register for the club HERE.
GCS CHRISTMAS MARKET COMING SOON
FATHER SON CHALLENGE: CONTEND FOR THE FAITH
Mark your calendars for the Father Son Event on Friday, November 14th from 4:30-7:00pm at the Agritopia campus. This year, the event is available for all boys on campus from PreK-8th grade. Join us for an evening of games, competitions, food and fun! Register for the event HERE. *The deadline to register for the event is Friday, November 7th at 11:59pm MST.
ORDER YOUR 2025/2026 YEARBOOK
Use the link below to purchase your 2025/2026 Yearbook.
SAVE THE DATE: 8TH GRADE STUDENTS HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW DAY
Knights Rising
- Date: Friday, November 7th
- Time: 9:10-11:00 AM
- Location: Gilbert Christian High School
- Transportation: Provided for all 8th graders
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
We are currently seeking an assistant coach for boys volleyball for the winter season! If you have a passion for guiding and inspiring our student athletes, please use this link to apply, or contact Tamera Miller for more information.
Fall season is wrapping up as our teams are preparing for the playoffs! GAME DAYS are listed below. Come out and support the KNIGHTS!
Flag Football
Monday, Oct. 27 @ SCA
4 pm
FINAL GAME of the Season:
Tuesday, Oct. 28 vs. GCS GF
6 pm
Soccer
Quarter-Finals
Monday, Oct. 27
4 pm vs. TBD
Volleyball
Oct. 25
Tournament at Rancho Solano
Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child/student, $20 family max
Tackle Football
Saturday, Oct. 25 vs. Fountain Hills
@ SCA– 12 pm
Semi-Finals are Saturday, Nov. 1
Time and place are TBD
Time to register for winter sports! The deadline to register is Oct. 31.
Winter sports offered:
Baseball
Softball
Cross Country
Boys Volleyball
Your student will need a sports physical to complete the registration process. Please contact Tamera Miller with any questions.
