Above: Caleb L., grade 6

Below:  Noah S. , grade 9

NEW!

Throwback Thursday: Current Seniors Katie Greenmun and Mia Palumbo perform at a GCS talent show years ago with their younger sisters, current Sophomores Aubrey Greenmun and Ellie Palumbo.

Elementary/Middle School News

Full-Time Aide Position

We are still looking for a full-time aide for the elementary and middle school.  Please contact Mrs. Morel if you are interested.  See the website for other open positions.

4th-6th Grade Grandparents' Day!!

Grandparents’ Day invitations and instructions came home in white envelopes this week. The students have been working very hard for this wonderful event. Please try to confirm at least one special guest for your 4th-6th grade student.  As a reminder, parents are asked to attend the Thursday evening performance (October 20th at 6:30 PM) so that the Friday morning performance is reserved for your student’s invited guests.

Grandparents’ Day events

October 20 - 6:30 PM performance for parents

October 21 - 10:00 AM performance for grandparents and special guests

Printing of School Assignments

• If your student needs something printed, and you aren't able to do this at home, please have your student share the document with Mrs. Wells the night before it is due. She is happy to print it for them. Please have your student come to the office in the morning to pick up their document and bring in 10 cents per page.

Lunch Reminder

• Please remember to send in a paper plate and plastic forks or spoons with your students if they need those for lunch.  

Middle School Retreat

Due to the impending rain from the hurricane, CrossRoads has canceled our MS retreat.  We are working to get it rescheduled.  

High School News

The PSAT will be administered to 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 12. This test familiarizes students with the format and types of questions found on the SAT and provides them with helpful feedback on areas they may need to improve before taking the SAT. Students who score high enough may also qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

This year, the test will be held at the Activities Center, a far more conducive environment for a test with strict procedural requirements. Students may arrive any time between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM but should be seated and ready to begin the test by 8:10. Testing should conclude by 12:00 PM, though the timing of the test can vary by a few minutes. As usual, sophomore and junior students are not expected to participate in any academic classes after they complete the PSAT. These students will be dismissed directly from the Activities Center. Bus transportation will not be provided. 

Volleyball Tournament

HS guys are encouraged to form their "Powder Puff Volleyball" teams with other students from their grade levels for this annual tradition to be hosted at the Activities Center on Friday, October 7 from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Each team must pay a $20 registration fee; however, the winning team's fee will be returned and their "Class of 20???" will be the first plate on a plaque to memorialize their conquest of the other classes.

Faculty and other students are welcome to join in on the fun.

HS Picture Day

Monday, October 10 is picture day at the high school. Individual and class photos will be taken in the morning. Order envelopes were sent home today with the students, and extra envelopes are available at the front desk. All students should pay special attention to grooming and dress for this occasion.

Orders may be placed online before 10/14/22 using the universal order codes on the envelopes or the day of with cash or check in the completed order envelopes.

An additional online-only ordering opportunity will be available for those who didn't order on the day of or prior to the 14th. That order info will come with a proof sent to the school by the photographer and then home with the student.

NOTE: Seniors' individual portrait orders are online only and only after the proofs are emailed by the photographer (Strawbridge). No advance or day-of orders for these. Students should be on the lookout for additional email guidance regarding senior portrait attire.

Great Escape II

While routines are often beneficial, it can also be good to break away from them, which is one reason we organize Great Escapes during the school year. Our next event will be hosted at Victory Worship Center (200 Hammond Lane, Staunton) on Friday, October 21. 

Be sure to make arrangements for your student(s) to be dropped off (7:30-8:00 AM) and picked up (3:20-3:45 PM) at VWC. 

Lunch and snacks will be provided, so please communicate any food allergies/limitations to Mr. Kerr before October 10.

Pastor Shawn McBride will be our speaker at this event and during Chapel on Thursday, October 20. Please click the below button for the special schedules we will use on Wednesday and Thursday of that week.

NHS Serving in our Community

The GCS National Honor Society chapter has jumped into service projects this school year. Some members have volunteered hours at Comfort Care, sorting through baby bottles and helping prepare them for the baby bottle campaign coming up. Other members cooked a lasagna meal, then passed the task off to another group to serve the meal at Love INC.

They look forward to hosting a blood drive, planning and participating in more service projects, and completing a book study on improving leadership skills!

Fall sports season is in full swing!

Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.

Our Varsity Volleyball team is continuing to play well with recent wins over VACA rivals Blue Ridge Christian, and Regents School, and local Waynesboro. The girls are ranked #1 in the VACA North Region and will host the North Region Playoffs on October 21st and 22nd.  

Our MSB Soccer team is having a strong season with an overall 4-3-1 record. We are currently #1 in the VACA North heading into the playoffs in two weeks.

Our VB Soccer team is currently 8-2-2 and #1 in the first VACA poll. They have won over VACA rivals Blue Ridge and Fresta Valley recently. They are #5 in the VISAA statewide poll and dominated the first-ever meeting with a ranked Grace Christian School of Mechanicsville 5-1 in an away matchup. 

Our XC Warriors traveled to Rocky Mount this past weekend to compete in the CHARCS Invitational at Christian Heritage Academy. We had a great day with several medals and trophies won. Our VG won the event, defeating state powerhouse Roanoke Catholic and several other strong teams. Medaling for us were Jessica Dryer, Georgia Babish, and Maddie Harper with top 10 finishes. Our MSG finished third with Evie Hobbs in the top 10. Finishing the day, our VB team finished third overall in a strong field with Jed Derrick earning a top 10 finish.

Beau Coffey

Harmony Montgomery

Brielle Kitchen

Lilly McGraw

Lydia Malcolm

Aidan Penny

Caleb Lum

Isabelle Walker