GRCHS Morning Announcements Tuesday, March 10
Hot Lunch Menu
Tuesday, March 10 - Breakfast for Lunch
Wednesday, March 11 - Wings!
Thursday, March 12 - Nacho Day
Friday, March 13 - Testing Day: No Lunch
Happy Birthday to... 
Lucy Zeng
DECA Team State Competition
Over 10,000 Michigan high school students are part of DECA. 2,000 were in Detroit for state competitions, including your DECA team, who had an amazing state competition this last weekend. Congratulations to the whole team: Micah Small, Banks McNinch, Will Bush, Ashton Fink, Lily O'Grady, Anna Watrous, Zach Buter, Micah Manion, Caleb VanderZee, Paul Kim, Isaac Sung, Jayden Langschied, Annie Mendez-G., Constantine Kim, Seth Rozema, Maria Haverkamp, Reagen Vleim, Xander Leatherman, Ben Byma, Carolina Yeung.
GRCHS qualified 6 students and 3 alternates (first runners-up) to go to the International DECA Competition and Meeting. Congratulations to:
Micah Manion, Principles of Entrepreneurship
Will Bush & Ashton Fink, Team Financial Services Management
Xander Leatherman, Maria Haverkamp & Reagen Vliem, Leadership and Teamwork
Seth Rozema & Constantine Kim, Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making
Banks McNinch, Entrepreneurship
March Madness: Attendance Edition
Follow along as 1st and 5th period classes battle for Attendance Champions with The Bracket: Attendance Edition!
Wednesday Morning Prayer and Worship
All are welcome to a time of prayer, Scripture reading, and worship on Wednesday mornings during the season of Lent. We will meet at Shawnee Park Church at 8:00am. Contact Mr. VanderWerf if you have any questions.
Spring Around the World
Global Ambassadors would like to invite you to Spring Around the World! Come join us in the Garage on Friday, March 20th during Focus Time, to learn more about how places all over the world celebrate the start of spring! There will be snacks, adventure, and fun. Contact Mrs. Watson with any questions.
ICC - Psychology Club & Chemistry Club
Our emotions are always changing. Learning to understand and balance our emotions is a skill we can practice. Join us for a safe, hands-on experiment and try mixing your own “emotional balance potion.” Come explore how chemistry and psychology connect, and leave with a new way to think about your emotions! Join us during Focus Time on March 10 (Rm 225).
Winterim Travel 2027
Check the Winterim Travel Website for information on all of our 2027 offerings. Then, be sure you're completing the Application to Travel before 3:00pm on March 11. Please contact the Winterim Coordinator, Brian Karsten, if you have any questions or need further information.
Important Dates:
- March 11 - Application to Travel due by 3:00pm
- March 20 - Trip Selection Forms (sent to those that apply) due by 8:00am
- March 30 - Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due
Egypt & Jordan Winterim Trip
Mr. Brower and Mr. Davies will be holding another interest meeting for the Egypt & Jordan Winterim trip during Focus Time on Tuesday, March 10 in Mr. Brower's room.
Invitation to Apply: National Honor Society 2026-2027
This message does not apply to juniors already members of NHS.
Sophomores and juniors, you are invited to apply to the National Honor Society. The NHS is a prestigious organization that recognizes students for service, academics, leadership, and character. This is a great organization to be a part of to help you serve our community. NHS looks great on college applications and can set you apart for scholarships as well. The biggest draw is that it holds you accountable for completing service. To apply, you must have a cumulative 3.7 unweighted GPA by the end of this semester, and you should also complete this NHS application form. The deadline for applying to the NHS is Thursday, April 2, which is the last day of school before spring break.
Freshmen
The counselors will be meeting with all freshmen to schedule for sophomore year. Please plan on attending the mandatory freshman meeting next Tues and Wed (March 10-11) during your skills class or tutoring. There will be a FT on Thursday, March 12th for anyone who cannot attend.
Facilities Department Job Opportunity
- We have Student Cleanup positions, 2-3 times a week Monday-Saturday for 1-2 hours each cleanup, starting time is usually around 9pm on weekdays. You must be 16+ years of age to be able to work past 7pm.
- We continue to seek high school Student Custodians for employment each school day for 60-90 minutes. Flexible start times and accommodations for extracurricular activities.
- Contact Facilities Manager, Jeremy Pyper by email or phone (616) 446-4757, or contact Cleaning Supervisor, Bruce Spoolstra by email or phone: (616) 446-9639 for more information.
Athletics
Get all game highlights, schedules and other athletics news on our website!
Spring Sport Tryouts
Spring Sport Tryouts begin on Monday, March 9. Get all the spring sport tryout information here. Note that due to impending weather, the JV girls tennis tryouts have been changed to Monday at 3:30pm.
Athletic Equipment for the Caribbean
Is your garage full of outgrown cleats, gloves, or rackets that still have a few seasons left in them? We’re collecting gently used sports gear to support youth programs in the Caribbean. By donating, you’re not just decluttering your home—you're giving a child the chance to play, build confidence, and join a team. Help us turn your family’s old gear into a new opportunity. Drop off your donations at the High School Athletic Department and help us make a global impact! If you have questions, please connect with Gerrit Boer.