GRCHS Morning Announcements Friday, September 27
School Business
Hot Lunch Menu:
Friday: Fredo Friday
Happy National Scarf Day!
Happy Birthday To: 🎉
Evan Nelson
Carys Nieuwenhuis
Seniors:
The counselors will be offering one last time to work on your common app with the counselors on Oct 3rd. Please sign up in focus time.
Dog Therapy:
Come pet dogs!! The counseling office will be having dog therapy every Friday in the fireplace are of lower town square. Space is limited so sign up in Focus Time.
Family Photos
Come get your pictures taken with a family member for the yearbook! This will be happening during the next two Wednesdays during office hours October 2nd. They will be outside at the front of the school, by the front office. If the weather does not cooperate, we will be doing them inside by the front office. Thanks!
Dunk a GRCHS staff member!
Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity! Please join us for a DUNK TANK FUNDRAISER before the homecoming football game.
When: October 11 - Homecoming Football Game
Where: Eagles Stadium
Time: 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Cash and Venmo payments will be accepted.
All proceeds will go towards the senior all night party.
Advanced Trip:
Open to anyone with previous experience or a willingness to challenge themself! This trip will cover up to 12 miles per day on the Manistee River Loop October 19-20. To reserve your spot, pay online HERE.
Gear is available for use! Questions about the trips? Contact Kevin Van Harn.
Hispanic Heritage Month Focus Time:
Thursday, October 3, attend the Student Life Office's Focus Time to learn more about beverages in Hispanic Culture like horchata and malta. Attendance will try a small sampling of each beverage they learn about.
Forensics info meeting
The GRCHS forensics team is recruiting new members! Forensics is competitive public speaking and acting, and our team of more than 70 members has won the state championship five years in a row. We start working on speeches during Focus Times in the fall, and then we begin practice after school in January with tournaments in February and March. If you're looking for a team to join, a way to improve your public speaking skills, or just something fun to do in the cold winter months, come to our interest meeting in the Garage on Friday, October 4.
Biology Club
We are excited to announce the first Biology Club meeting of the 2024-2025 school year! Join us Monday, Sep 30 during Focus Time in Classroom 118 (Mr. Hoekstra). We’ll share our plans for this semester and discuss all the exciting activities we have lined up. If you’re interested in biology, don’t miss this opportunity to get involved!
If you have any questions, please contact Silvia Chen. We look forward to seeing you there!
Blood Drive
Blood donations save lives! The Service Branch of Student Congress is excited to partner with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan to host a Blood Drive on Friday, September 27 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Important Information:
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Students should make appointments during their Skills or RP periods or Focus Time.
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You must be 16 or older to donate.
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16 year old donors must have a signed consent form.
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All donors must have a photo I.D. that includes their date of birth.
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Eat a healthy meal (focus on iron rich foods) and drink plenty of water before donating.
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A “help desk” will be set up in town square where you can pick up forms and get help signing up.
Peer Listening —
Juniors who are interested in joining the Peer Listening team, please pick up an application in the counseling office or with Mr. Padilla (109). Applications and recommendations are due September 27.
Revive & Thrive Volunteering
A representative for Revive & Thrive will be here for Focus Time this Friday, Sept 27th. Revive & Thrive Project provides nourishing meals to those facing a health crisis while empowering the next generation. They have volunteer opportunities for teens in Grand Rapids, Michigan who are interested in learning culinary skills, teamwork, leadership, and healthy eating.
To participate, teens must be at least 14 years old and in 9th grade.
No long-term commitment is required, and sign-up is flexible to accommodate school, sports, and other extracurricular activities. On average, teens participate with Revive & Thrive Project for 18 months. No formal kitchen experience is required.
To learn more, sign up for Focus Time.
Seniors!
All senior pictures for the yearbook must be submitted through this form by Monday, December 2. Senior pictures are not required, but are a nice way to honor the class of 2025. Please pay attention to the photo guidelines on the form for your photo to be printed nicely in the Yearbook and displayed at graduation.
Washington State Sea-to-Summit Trip (July 2025)
Interested in exploring the Pacific Northwest by hiking, kayaking, camping, and eating at delicious local restaurants? Register for the trip HERE by October 15! Contact Mr. Van Harn with questions!
Capturing Winterim Interns Needed
Each year a group of 3-5 students spend their Winterim semester (instead of travel or taking classes) filming and photographing Winterim courses with the aim of creating social media posts and a Winterim celebration video. If you are interested in video production or photography, and would like to be a part of the Capturing Winterim crew this January, email Mr. Karsten for more information.
College Visits Upcoming!
| Trinity Christian College | 9/27/24 |
| Aquinas College | 9/30/24 |
| Grand Valley State University | 9/30/24 |
| Northern Michigan University | 10/1/24 |
| John Carroll University | 10/1/24 |
| Kalamazoo College | 10/1/24 |
| Michigan State University | 10/3/24 |
| Rice University | 10/4/24 |
| Lawrence Tech University | 10/4/24 |
MSU will be visiting over lunch and focus time. Please bring your lunch or stop by the lunch line before heading up to the Garage.
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