GRCHS Morning Announcements Wednesday, September 9
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Wednesday, Sept 9 - BBQ Pork on a Bun
Thursday, Sept 10 - Walking Tacos
Friday, Sept 11 - Fredo Friday
Happy Birthday to... 
Micah DeMoor
Allie DeRuiter
Mackay Postma
ClubFest 2026!
Students looking for ways to get connected here at GRCHS: Here's a great way to get plugged into the community. Join us Wednesday, September 9th during Lunch and Office Hours for Clubfest! Head outdoors to the North Field if weather permits, or head to Town Square if it's raining. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Taylor.
Congratulations to the Cast of Titanic: The Musical
The GRCHS Stage Company is pleased to announce the cast list for our fall production of Titanic: The Musical. Please join us in congratulating the listed students on their role in the show. This fall we have over 60 students involved in the program both onstage, backstage and in the pit! Come support us on November 12 - 14th at 7pm.
Winterim Internships
We will be hosting a Focus Time on Thursday, September 10th for students that are considering an internship and want more information. Also attending will be representatives from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce—they hope to partner with us and help students find good host sites for internships. ***Don't miss this opportunity of help finding internship options - Sign up on Focus Period!***
- Now is the time to find and set up your Winterim 2027 internship with a host. Choose an internship and gain real-world experience, explore career paths, and find mentors.
- How to start: access the "Internship Materials" dropdown menu on the school's Winterim Internship website.
- Submit a Student Internship Application and turn in a completed Student Internship Contract to Ms. Bray.
- Questions: contact Mr. Karsten or contact Ms. Bray.
Homecoming Dance
All grades are invited to attend the Homecoming Dance, a semiformal, on Saturday, September 19, from 8:00pm–11:00pm in the GRCHS Quest Center.
- What do I wear? Students typically wear short dresses and suits.
- Can I bring a guest? If you are bringing a non-GRC +1, please fill out a request form in the Student Life Office and return it to Ms. Das Heeres before purchasing a ticket. The privilege of bringing a non-GRC guest is limited to 10th-12th grade.
- Where do I buy a ticket? Tickets must be purchased from the Student Life website by Friday, September 18 at 3:00 pm.
Powderpuff T-shirts: Buy your Powderpuff T-shirt from the Student Life website by Monday, September 7 at 11:59 pm.
Powderpuff Cheer Needed
We are looking for upperclassmen boys to cheer on the Powderpuff teams on Wednesday, September 16 at 8:00pm. Coach Buyck will teach stunts and cheers. If you are interested, please email Ms. Das Heeres.
ESports
- The ESports Team Registration is now OPEN! Deadline to register is this Friday, September 11.
- This season, we will compete in 3 events: Fortnite: Zone Wars; Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; and Rocket League
- An OPTIONAL practice for registered student-athletes is Tuesday, September 8 in the Lower Town Square from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Official practices begin Monday, September 14 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm in Lower Town Square.
- MHSEL State League title game competitions are played Tuesdays and/or Thursday at 3:30pm EST @ GRCHS
- Questions? Contact Coach Bray
Investing Club Interest
The GRCHS Investing Club is back! Come join us for our first meeting on Friday, September 11th, to learn investing skills and compete in the Wharton Investment Competition. Fill out the Investing Club interest form if you are keen on registering.
Women's Backpacking Trip
The adventure program is offering a women's backpacking trip to Nordhouse Dunes on September 12-13. If interested, fill out this September 12-13 Women's Backpacking Trip form and attend the upcoming interest meeting.
Eagle Links
Eagle Links is an opportunity to get to know some students from the Inclusion Program in fun environments! We are looking for folks who may want to have lunch with &/or accompany students to sporting events, or other school related activities. You do not need to come each week to participate. If you’d like to get added to our e-mail list to be notified of meetings and other events, send Mrs. Pecor an e-mail.
French Film Festival
Calvin University is holding a French Film Festival, held on six Wednesdays at 7 pm from September 2 to October 7, in the Bytwerk Video Theater, De Vos Communication Center (lower level). Entry is free. All films subtitled. This week's film is titled Nouvelle Vague (New Wave). Here is a brief synopsis of each French film showing at Calvin University.
Seniors
Please join the counselors for "Appy Hour" every FT through the end of October. We will have snacks and be available to help you work on your common app and college applications. Sign up in Focus Time.
College Visits
College Visits are starting next week. Please watch morning announcements and SCOIR to see who is coming. These meetings are mainly for juniors and seniors as they prepare to apply for college.
09/10: Grand Canyon University - this visit will take place over lunch & FT, with lunch provided
09/10: Saginaw Valley State
09/11: Wheaton College
Facilities Team
The Facilities Team is hiring student workers for several positions, including after-school and evening shifts. If this opportunity appeals to you, please fill out the Facilities Student Worker Interest Form.