Principal’s Paragraph
We are so blessed by the Lord in so many ways! On Tuesday, October 29th, we broke ground on our new High School Addition! We appreciate the continued partnerships with our community and families as our goal is to provide a Christ-centered education to as many families as possible. We pray for continued blessings in not only classrooms but also in-class experiences that bring glory to our God!
A verse that particularly resonated with me today was Galatians 1:10. For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. We at GCHS will Glorify Christ and do what is best for our students. We strive to please God in all facets at GCHS. We pray our partnership continues to strengthen as we grow!
Upcoming Staff Birthdays
Nick Jones – November 5th
Taylor McCloskey – November 10th
Sambo Moncivaiz – November 14th
Michelle McLauren – November 22nd
Ashley Storey – November 24th
Robert McCollum – November 24th
Sonja Kerth – November 26th
James Potts – November 27th
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Important Dates
11/6 – Chapel & Small Group
11/8 – Veteran’s Day Assembly
11/11 – No School in Honor of Veterans Day
11/12 – Pay to Dress Day
11/20 – Chapel & Small Group
11/22 – Lumina (Seniors Only)
11/25-11/27 – Spiritual Emphasis Week
11/28-11/29 – No School for Thanksgiving
Veterans Day:
Reception & Assembly: Any and all Veterans within the GCS community (grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) are invited to a school wide assembly & reception on Friday, November 8th.
- Assembly: Doors will open for Veteran & family seating starting at 9:00am. Students will join at 9:15a, and the assembly will begin at 9:20am. RSVP below.
- Reception: The reception, featuring coffee & treats, is for any Veteran in attendance as well as their family. This will immediately follow the assembly, and be held in the gym. RSVP below.
Action Items & Help Needed:
- You’re Invited: If you are/have a Veteran in the GCS community, we would be honored for you to attend the assembly & reception. Please RSVP here.
- Time of Honor: If you would like a Veteran to be recognized during our Time of Honor (they do not have to be present), please submit their information here.
- Wall of Honor: If you have a Veteran you want featured in the Wall of Honor, please pick up a star at the front desk and return the star by Friday, November 1st.
- Reception & Decorating Committee: We are in need of volunteers to help decorate the assembly space, set up/donate the refreshments & coffee, and help tear down. If you are interested, please sign up here and I will be in contact with you.
- Parking Spots for Veterans: Due to the construction that will be taking place on campus, we are asking Seniors and Juniors who drive to give up their parking spot for a visiting Veteran. This would mean they would need to carpool or be dropped off/picked up. If any Seniors or Juniors are interested in giving up their spot for a Veteran, please email Holly Garza directly. Thank you!
- Dress Code: We are asking all staff, students, and families to wear Red, White, and/or Blue to the assembly. Veterans in attendance, we would love for you to wear your uniform if you still have it!
Spiritual Life:
Worship With Us:
- Click here to listen to previous and upcoming Chapel songs!
A NOTE FROM OUR ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
We have one regular season football game remaining on the 2024 schedule, and it is tonight! Load up the car and head to Tempe High School to watch the Knights in action before the postseason begins! Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00pm. Tempe has a clear bag policy in its stadium. Purchase tickets HERE.
Saturday morning is a huge day for our cross country teams, who both qualified for the 2024 AIA State Championships. The Knights will lay it all on the line at Cave Creek Golf Course (15202 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85023), with the boys’ Division III competition scheduled for 8:30am, and the girls’ race starting at 9:20am. Parking is a challenge, be sure to arrive early!
Winter sports schedules are live on gcsknights.com. Check them out!
Go Knights!
COSTA RICA
If you’ve been considering Costa Rica, late registration ENDS on Nov. 8!
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the beautiful country of Costa Rica March 10-17, 2025. We will be flying United out of Sky Harbor.
Sign up here: https://www.simplyventure.net/costarica
Chat with Mrs. Jorgensen in Rm. 106 or send her an email if you have any questions.
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 that school is in session at 8AM. Praying aloud is not required and babies through preschool-aged children are welcome. Contact Mary for more information: [email protected].
Yearbooks
On sale now! Prices are based on a sliding scale. Order early and save money! Place your order here, Job #7107. Note: this link works best in the Chrome browser.
Questions? Email the yearbook adviser at [email protected].
Seniors automatically receive a yearbook – no need to place an order.
College & Career
Attention all Seniors: Colorado Christian University will be on campus for an application interview day on 11/14. Free Chick-fil-A for every student who interviews. Sign-up for a slot here.
The Dorrance Scholarship program includes a $12,000 scholarship per academic year at one of Arizona’s public universities. To learn more about this program, please visit this link.
Huntington University announces their November workshop is open for registrations. This Christian university is unique as it focuses on the next generation leading in the fields of animation, graphic design, and film production. If this is you, you can register for this free workshop here.
Cal Baptist is offering No Fee November for all seniors who are still applying for college. Start your application here.
Fine Arts
Bye Bye Birdie Auditions begin Monday, December 2, 2024
Watch for the audition material coming soon to your email!!
