GRCHS Morning Announcements Thursday, Sept. 16
School Business
Moped Parking
The new designated parking area for mopeds is located at the main entrance of the school next to the bike rack. Mopeds should be parked in an orderly fashion without blocking the sidewalk.
If you have not registered your vehicle and received a parking permit, please stop in the main office and pick up an application. An unregistered vehicle fine is $15.00.
School Lunch
The coffee shop is open M-W-F 7:45 - 8:30am and T-TH 7:15 - 7:55am and during morning break.
Breakfast and lunches are FREE for students! The Big Apple Bagels are back as well!
Menu 🍝
Thursday: Tex Mex - chicken, pork or beef in tortilla w/queso sauce, rice, toppings, fruit
Friday: Fredo Friday
Tech Sale
3rd generation Apple TV's and Epson 83 and 84 projectors are available for sale at the Help Desk for $35 each while supplies last. Payment accepted via cash, check, or credit card.
Activities & Clubs
Adventure Club Group Ride
Come join us for the last bike ride of the year! Mountain bike, road bike, or something in between, this ride will be a fun one for anyone with a bike! Meet us in Townsend Park (directions to parking) at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday! All skill levels welcome! Contact Mr. Van Harn with questions!
NHS: Officer Elections
NHS Members, the officer elections are tomorrow morning during office hours (7:55-8:25am) in the CAW. Please remember to leave a seat between you and other students to allow 3ft of distance and to bring a device so you can vote.
See Mrs. Polet or Mr. Zietse with questions.
School Street Fashion
Interested in a chance to be featured in the yearbook? Have a nice sense of fashion? Today, September 16, wear your best outfit and contact Ari at 23rodriguezar@grchristian.
Dance Proposals!
If you have any pictures of your Hoco proposal and want it in the yearbook this year please email Ari at 23rodriguezar@grchristian.
Global Ambassadors Gathering + Games!
If you are a member of GA or interested in joining, please plan on coming to FT in the Garage today, September 16th. You can plan on bringing your lunch to gather with others over a meal and stay for games during FT. Hope to see you there!
Yearbook
Attention all clubs, please contact Mary Fradette (22fradettema@
Winterim 2022 at Cornerstone
For Winterim, Cornerstone University offers GRCHS students the opportunity to take their J-Term classes for college credit. These credits are equal to semester-long courses, and are transferable to whatever university you decide to attend. It is an amazing opportunity to save time and money while experiencing college-level instruction. Students (10th-12th grade) interested in learning about Dual Enrollment options for Winterim 2022 should email Mr. Karsten (bkarsten@grcs.org) this week for more details.
Winterim Internship Focus Times
Are you considering an internship for Winterim? Do you have questions about the process or what you should currently be doing to prepare? Mrs. Polet is holding interest meetings during focus time today, September 16 and Monday, September 20. Please sign up and feel free to email Mrs. Polet with any questions.
Are you in 10-12th grade and interested in traveling for Winterim 2022?
If so, we would love for you to consider traveling with us to Italy. If you have interest or want to hear about the itinerary, please email Mrs. Watson at jwatson@grcs.org.
See You at the Pole
See you at the pole is a national event on September 22 during which high school students from all around the country meet around the flagpole to pray for their schools. We will meet outside the Quest Center by the flagpole at 8:10. There will be doughnuts first come first serve.
Contact 22vanderwoudega@
Tailgate Friday!
This Friday before the football game, join Global Ambassadors and Hospitality & Inclusion for a fun tailgate event! There will be games, snacks, candy, and new friends! Meet on the sidewalk near the Central Office at 6:30. Contact Mrs. Watson at jwatson@grcs.org if you have questions. See you there!
Peer Listeners
Peer Listeners are a group of about twelve juniors and seniors who are committed to serving the GRCHS student body through listening confidentially to students seeking this important support. We are looking for juniors to join us! If you are a junior who is interested in listening to your peers, and have skills in listening to others and being a trustworthy peer, consider applying! Applications are due on Monday, September 20. Please pick up your applications from the front office or from Mr. Padilla, and return them to the front office by Monday, September 20. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Padilla at fpadilla@grcs.org or Mrs. Hoving at ehoving@grcs.org. Have a great day!
Atención a los nativohablantes del español
La clase de AP español te necesita. Si tienes interés en ayudar a otros alumnos que desean mejorar sus habilidades conversacionales y quieres conocer a algunos estudiando tu idioma, ponte en contacto con la profe Allen (mallen@grcs.org, aula 104 l/x/v esta semana) entre más, ¡mejor!
Improv Auditions next Wednesday! 
Come try out to join GRCHS' own improv team! Auditions will be held in the garage next week Wednesday, September 22nd (with callbacks on Thursday) from 5:30 to 8:30 in the Garage.
Sibling/Family Pictures
September 20th-24th, yearbook staff members are taking photos of students and teachers at Grand Rapids Christian High School who are legally related to each other (this includes host families). Pictures will be taken in the Quest Courtyard, which can be accessed through the World Language Commons. Pictures will be taken during lunch. Props are not allowed. We will choose about 30 of the photos to be included in the yearbook; preference will be given to seniors.
Sign Up for Crew — Beauty and The Beast
Are you interested in being part of a crew for Beauty and the Beast? The first day will be Sept 20 after school until 5pm. Fill out this form to sign up to work on crew.
Student Custodial Workers at Grand Rapids Christian Schools (Monday-Friday, after school)
Grand Rapids Christian Schools seeks applicants to assist during the school year with cleaning after school hours.
Applicants should complete the online application form for support staff on the GRCS website. Applicants should also send a letter of interest, faith statement, and letters of reference to Jeremy Pyper (jpyper@grcs.org), Head Custodian, at Grand Rapids Christian High School. Application deadline: September 17, 2021.
Gilda's Club Drive
Small Group 204 will be having a Wish List Drive for Gilda's Club Grand Rapids. It will start today and end on September 30. Gilda's Club provides a free emotional health support community where children, adults, families, and friends can find their smile in the midst of a cancer or grief journey.
Items they are essential to the clubhouse operating in person include : kids watercolors, glue sticks, snack size zip lock bags, paper towels, 13-gallon kitchen bags, disposable masks and gloves, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, postage stamps, Gift Cards- Meijer, Family Fare, Sam's Club, Costco, Aldi, Gordon food service, etc. If you prefer to give cash we will collect money and purchase a gift card at the end of the month.
Please bring items to room 204. Thank you.
Upcoming College Visits 🎓
Please remember to check SCOIR for upcoming visits from college reps! Visits for this week:
Thurs Sept 16: High Point University
Friday Sept 17: Hope College. Will take place over both lunch and focus time. Hope will provide lunch.
Next Week:
Mon Sept 20: Grace Christian University
Tues Sept 21: Wayne State University
Athletics
Get all game highlights, schedules and other athletics news on our website!
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