Principal’s Paragraph
The new building is coming along very well! As you see the structure rise out of the ground, it inspires us to turn our eyes to the Lord and remember His mighty works and lovingkindness.
That reminds us also of His precious gift of the Savior who came into the world to save us from the emptiness of eternity without Him whom we owe our allegiance and gratitude. As we celebrate His birth during this busy Christmas season, may we remember to humble ourselves like the great Redeemer who came into our world as a tiny infant because of His great love for humankind. May we be inspired to love like He did, and sacrificially love those around us who may be sick, hurting, and in great need. Luke 2:14 reads, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.
On another note, we had a great official debut for the GCS Drumline at our Winter Sports Assembly! As we grow and continue to partner with you, the community will receive updates on how we are growing and sustaining our new programs!
Upcoming Staff Birthdays
Kurt Keener – December 19th
Julie Griffin – January 4th
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Final Exam Schedule
Wednesday, December 18 (Half Day)
7:45-9:00 Period 1 Final Exam
9:00-9:10 Break
9:10-10:25 Period 2 Final Exam
Thursday, December 19 (Half Day)
7:45-9:00 Period 3 Final Exam
9:00-9:10 Snack Break
9:10-10:25 Period 4 Final Exam
10:30-11:45 Period 5 Final Exam
Friday, December 20 (Half Day)
7:45-9:00 Period 6 Final Exam
9:00-9:10 Snack Break
9:10-10:25 Period 7 Final Exam
GRATEFUL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
There are not enough words to express our gratitude for how you have displayed your generosity this Christmas season.
- On Wednesday, our staff had a wonderful time of fellowship, food, and fun at our Christmas Party. Thank you to those of you who donated items for the raffle. Our staff felt so loved!
- Today, during our Christmas Chapel, we were able to bless the family in need whom we have been collecting funds and gifts for! Together as a GCHS, we provided them with $3,800 in funds/gift cards AND numerous presents for their family to unwrap on Christmas morning. Thank you for showing the love of Christ to this family through your donations and giving.
A NOTE FROM OUR ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
“Super Athletics Tuesday” was an absolute success for our department, as five of our teams competed at home, and all five came away with widespread victories! JV boys’ basketball picked up the day’s first blowout win, followed by a 12-0 mercy-rule shutout from girls’ soccer, a 53-18 success from girls’ basketball, a 12-1 mercy-rule effort from boys’ soccer, and a 77-31 triumph for boys’ hoops.
Both of our varsity soccer squads were in action last night, and the girls’ basketball team played this morning in Payson!
Next week, we have just one team in play, as boys’ basketball heads to Saguaro High School on Thursday, for a 2:00 pm showdown against Olympia HS (WA).
Stay updated on all things athletics by visiting our website, gcsknights.com.
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. 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, so order early and save money! Place your order by clicking here, use Job #7107 when purchasing. 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
Colorado Christian University’s annual World Changers Full Tuition Scholarship competition is coming. If you are a high school senior who excels academically and feels called to impact the world for Christ, you can compete to win on January 16 & 17th at CCU. Visit this link for more information.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for students attending college Fall 2025. To expedite your application, please create your FSA ID now. Completing the FAFSA helps determine your eligibility for grants, work study, scholarships, and loans.
BIOLA Bound is an amazing opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to see BIOLA, stay with current students, earn scholarships, and visit Disneyland on January 25-28, 2025 and it is nearing capacity. There is a small fee, please visit this link for more information today!
Calling adventurous thinkers for the Wheaton College Summer Institute. Explore Wheaton, earn college credit, and deepen your relationship with Christ. Summer programs at many colleges are an excellent way to explore a college of interest, and also a great opportunity to add to a college resume.
STUCO
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL
GCS Families,
On January 24th, STUCO is hosting Powderpuff. Powderpuff is simply where girls play flag football, while boys are the cheerleaders. It’s a super fun event and we encourage everyone to join us. Here’s the link to sign up!
There will be shirts and dinner provided for the players. Participation fee is $20 (includes a shirt and dinner) and if you aren’t participating, feel free to come and watch, no fee required.
MOVIE NIGHT
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS- This Saturday at 6pm meet us at the high school football field for a movie night!! We will be screening Home Alone and StuCo is providing hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn. See you there!
