October 16, 2026

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As we talked about last week, it is important to grow our children’s freedom as their responsibility grows. Giving them increasing opportunities to make decisions, take ownership, and experience appropriate independence helps them discover what they are capable of, and often that is more than they realize. But as parents, letting go can be hard. We want to protect our children and make sure they are ready, which can make stepping back feel uncomfortable. Yet, these small steps of letting go are an important part of preparing our children to confidently step into the next season God has for them.... click here to read more.

From the desk of Pat Golightly | Spiritual Life Director

If you have a child who will be attending Rejoice for the first time next year, new student applications for 27-28 opened on October 15 and are on our website at www.rejoiceschool.com. If you have any questions, reach out to the Admissions Department at admissions@rejoiceschool.com.

No current RCS students need to complete an application, as they are continuously enrolled at Rejoice (the exception is all K4 students who are applying to move from the preschool to the upper schools.)

A huge thank you to all the parents and families who signed up to provide meals for our teachers and staff during Parent-Teacher Conferences! We are so grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness in making those long evenings a little easier and brighter. Your kindness helped take care of the people who spend each day caring for and investing in our students.

Thank you for blessing our staff in such a meaningful way and for being such a wonderful part of our school community. We appreciate you more than you know!

We are experiencing a serious substitute shortage crisis at Rejoice, and we’re reaching out to our community for help.

Subbing is a wonderful way to serve our school while spending time in the building with your child, getting an inside look at the classroom experience, and building meaningful connections with our teachers and staff. If you’ve ever considered becoming a substitute, now is a great time to take that step!

We would also appreciate your sharing this opportunity with friends or others who may be interested in serving.

Thank you for being such a blessing to Rejoice and for helping us care for our students and support our teachers.

Classes resume Wednesday, October 21

We celebrate students who demonstrate Christ-like behavior through their words and actions. These students show kindness, compassion, respect, humility, and love toward others. They use encouraging words, make thoughtful choices, offer forgiveness, and look for ways to serve those around them. Through their actions, they reflect the love of Jesus and serve as positive examples to their classmates and school community. We are proud to recognize these students for letting their light shine and showing that living like Jesus means treating others with love, grace, and kindness each day. As Matthew 5:16 reminds us, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

We are excited to celebrate students who demonstrate the Christian character trait of joy! These students share cheerful attitudes, encourage others, show gratitude, and bring positivity to our school community. They remind us that true joy comes from the Lord and is not dependent on our circumstances. Through their kind words, caring hearts, and joyful spirits, they reflect.

RCS is partnering with Cultivate, a ministry led by RCS parents Wade and Tiffany Goodwin, that serves students at McLain High School and Monroe Middle School in Tulsa.

As the seasons change, the clothing closets at these schools are in need of gently used clothing for school-aged students through adults, with an extra need for boys’ and men’s clothing.

'Tis the season for the Great Student Escape!  Holidays, travel, and seasonal sniffles mean early check-outs are in full swing. To ensure the safety of all children, our policy strictly requires a physical, valid driver's license at checkout. We won't be able to release your child without one.

Thank you for your partnership is keeping our students safe!

We would love for our RCS families to share this invitation with their pastors and invite them to join us for Kids Pastor Chapel! This is a special opportunity for pastors to connect with our elementary students and spend time with our RCS community.


Check-In: 8:00 am | Main Elementary Lobby

Chapel: 8:20–8:50 am

Reception: 8:50–9:30 am


We look forward to welcoming our pastors to campus for a meaningful morning of worship, connection, and fellowship!

Our first graders are collecting Baby Blessing Bag items for Heart of a Shepherd all month and will deliver them on our field trip to Shepherd’s Cross on October 30!

Please drop donations in your child’s classroom starting this week.

Reminders: New/gently used items only

Gender-neutral colors/patterns (whites, grays, greens, yellows)

Needed: diapers and wipes, bottles/sippy cups, rattles/toys, baby wash/lotion/towels, baby books, onesies/sleepers, receiving blankets, pacifiers/teethers, baby socks.

Thank you for helping our kids give back!

Get ready for an evening of laughter, heart, and family fun as our High School presents Cheaper by the Dozen! Based on the real-life exploits of efficiency pioneer Frank Gilbreth, this heartwarming coming-of-age comedy follows the hilarious and sometimes chaotic life of a family with twelve children. As Mr. Gilbreth runs his household with the same methods he uses in his factories, the results are embarrassing, funny, and surprisingly effective!


Show Dates:

• Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 pm — Blue Cast
• Friday, October 30 | 12:45 pm — Gold Cast (In School)
• Friday, October 30 | 7:00 pm — Gold Cast
• Saturday, October 31 | 2:00 pm — Blue Cast
  

Come support our talented High School students and enjoy this hilarious and heartwarming production! We hope to see you there!