FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Gilbert Christian Families,
It was such a joy having our 8th graders on campus today! Their energy, smiles, and excitement for what’s ahead made the halls feel especially full of life. We can’t wait to welcome them as future Knights and see all that God has planned for their high school years.
I also want to take a moment to say thank you for your prayers and kind words for my family over the past few days. Your support has meant so much to me personally. Our community continues to remind me what it means to walk together in faith and encouragement. As a reminder, I will be in Toronto until Wednesday and will be back in the office on Thursday. Thank you for your continued prayers and grace during this time.
For such a time as this,
November Staff Birthdays
Nick Jones – November 5th
Taylor McCloskey – November 10th
Michelle McLaurin – November 22nd
Robert McCollum – November 24th
Ashley Storey – November 24th
Sonja Kerth – November 26th
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
College and Career Highlights
Reminder: Dual Enrollment – Important Registration Details
(only applies to courses offered as dual enrollment)
Final Deadline: November 15, 2025
No extensions will be granted after this date.
Please review the course list with your student and confirm that the correct classes have been selected before completing registration.
Register at: [CCU Dual Enrollment Registration]
Be sure to follow the registration steps carefully and include payment to complete the process.
We hope that you enjoyed the Christian College Fair! If you missed it, or are looking for more information on Christian colleges, please check out findyourchristiancollege.com or stop by the counseling office for a copy of The Guide!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If any students are interested in volunteering for the 12th Annual Gilbert Half Marathon event, they are currently recruiting volunteers.
DATE: Saturday, November 22
TIME: 6-11am, but times vary depending on volunteer assignment
LOCATION: Start-Finish-Expo all at Verde@ Cooley Station (Recker & Williams Fields Roads), but other assignments will be on the actual course. Please email Yvette at staracedirector@gmail.com.
A NOTE FROM OUR ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
TGIF! Tonight is the big first round state football game in Payson! We hope to see our fans packing the stands as the Knights take on the Longhorns in the 2025 AIA 3A Tournament. The game is scheduled for 7:00pm. Winner advances! Purchase your tickets HERE!
Swim is currently competing in the 2025 state preliminary round at Phoenix Country Day School! The finals are on the docket for tomorrow, starting at 2:00pm! We can’t wait to see the Knights bring home some hardware!
Volleyball also begins its postseason journey this weekend, drawing a first round match versus Tuba City on Saturday at Millennium High School (3:00pm). A win would place the Knights in the 2025 AIA 3A Volleyball Quarterfinal on Saturday evening at 7:00pm.
Congratulations to our cross country teams who competed in the 2025 AIA Sectional Meet on Thursday afternoon. Junior Asa Jones took the 2025 Division III Sectional Title for the Knights, edging three other runners in a photo finish to qualify for state in 16:11.97! Freshman Weston Ford was also excellent, placing 10th overall to score big points for the GCHS team, while claiming bragging rights as the fastest first year in the field. The boys XC team placed third in the meet and will compete for the state title next weekend. The girls were represented by junior Kodi Bell, who qualified as an individual for the AIA Championships with her placement in Thursday’s competition. Go Knights!
STUCO UPDATE!
PAY TO DRESS DAY 🙂
All Proceeds go to support House of Refuge
Pay to Dress Day is Coming! STUCO is partnering with “House of Refuge” in Mesa to provide non-perishable food items for our community during this Holiday season. Mark your calendars! Q2 “Pay to Dress Day” is Thursday, November 20th, and ALL PROCEEDS will go to provide non-perishable food items to the “House of Refuge.” Bring $5 Cash or Card (no coins accepted) to the student entrance in the morning, get your hand stamped, and enjoy a day in your casual, comfy clothes (appropriate, school dress code attire still applies).
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.
