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Granite City, Ill., June 15, 2026 – Granite City High School Principal Tim McChristian announced that 647 students earned Honor Roll accolades for the Spring semester of the 2025-26 school year.

Students who obtained a grade point average of 5.0 or higher during the second semester earned high honors, while students with a 4.2-4.999 GPA with no D earned was named to the honor roll. All GPAs are based on the current semester GPA (not cumulative).

To view the complete list of honorees, click HERE!

For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.

Each Friday during the month of June, Granite City Community Unit School District #9 will highlight a new member of the Granite City High School coaching staff as we prepare for the 2026-27 school year.

This week's staff spotlight features Sherand Boyd Jr.

Boyd is a special education teacher at Granite City High School and is entering his first season as the GCHS Head Football Coach. A former student-athlete at Belleville West High School and the University of Northern Colorado, Boyd brings seven years of coaching experience, most recently serving as the passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Edwardsville High School.

Coach Boyd shares his thoughts on taking the reins of GCHS Football, what he has learned from previous experiences, and what to expect from the Warriors on Friday nights!

What attracted you to the Granite City High School football program and made this the right opportunity for you?What attracted me to Granite City High School was the opportunity to be a part of something special. I grew up watching movies where you see the team that no one picked and everyone talked bad about them, but they shocked the world by the football team turning things around and it impacted the community greatly. I saw an opportunity to come to Granite City and live out a dream I always wanted. I am thankful that Granite City is the place I get to watch that dream unfold. 

You’ve coached at the high school and collegiate levels. What experiences from those stops have helped shape your coaching philosophy?
A great coach is an awesome teacher! An awesome teacher is one who is a continuous learner and one who cares about their students. I have been blessed to have worked for really good head coaches who modeled this to me, in which in return has prepared me to be a head coach.  

As a former team captain and standout player at both Belleville West and the University of Northern Colorado, what lessons from your playing career do you still carry with you as a coach?
I have never been the best athlete in the room or the smartest in the room, but I have learned to surround myself with the smartest and best in the room. Surrounding myself with the right people and being a part of a team has contributed to any personal accolade I have ever received. I learned that on a football team, you need one another and there are plenty of coaches and teammates I have had that have shaped me into the coach I am today and I’m forever grateful for them. 

How valuable is it to have initiatives like our new Elementary Athletics program in place to introduce younger students to football and help create excitement for the sport throughout the district?
Creating a pipeline with the youth in our community will create a longevity of success for the Granite City High School Football Program. The athletes that pad up on Friday nights were once the kindergarten students who attended our elementary schools. We want our kids in our elementary schools  to be able to visualize seeing themselves on a Friday night. By us being visible to the youth and establishing relationships early, we will mold our community into a big family. 

As both a Special Education Teacher and football coach, how do you help student-athletes succeed in the classroom as well as on the field?
One thing I learned from my professor Jennifer Lieber was, “There is nothing special about special education. Good teaching is good teaching.” We will educate, equip, and empower our student-athletes to not only be the best on the field, but in their classroom environments. The truth is if an athlete can learn a sport, they can learn in the classroom. Our job as coaches is to remove barriers, identify growth areas, equip them with learning strategies to grow, and motivate our athletes to be the best in the classroom. 

What can Warrior players and fans expect from a Sherand Boyd-led football team in terms of culture, work ethic, and style of play?
What the community can expect from myself is to create a faith-filled environment that is rooted in Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Our vision is to create a family environment amongst the team, of players and coaches who love one another, serve one another, and disciple one another. We want to outdo one another in showing honor because we believe that a team that lives this way, is a force. People can expect us to always remain together.

Granite City, Ill., May 1, 2026 – Granite City High School has announced its 2026 Summer Camp Schedule with available camps in eight sports: baseball, boys basketball, boys soccer, cross country, football, girls basketball, girls’ volleyball and softball.

GCHS Camps are designed to instruct athletes on fundamental skills involved in their sport in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Athletes will be divided by their grade level and skill level receiving individual instruction. These camps will be directed by the Granite City High School coaching staff along with current players from the Warrior teams.

Information regarding each camp can be found in our brochure, which are available in the main office at Granite City High School.

REGISTRATION: LINK
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE: LINK

Forms and money can be sent to:
Granite City High School
C/O Name of Head Coach
3148 Fehling Rd.
Granite City, IL 62040  

For more information, please contact each head coach:

Baseball - July 13-15 - $30
K-3rd Grade: 9-10:15 a.m.
4th-9th Grade: 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Includes t-shirt
Babe Champion Field
Head Coach Scott Smallie
scott.smallie@gcsd9.net 

Boys Basketball - May 27-29 - $40
Students entering 3rd-10th grade: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Includes t-shirt/lunch
Memorial Gymnasium
Head Coach Gerard Moore
gerard.moore@gcsd9.net

Boys Soccer - June 2-4 - $30
Students entering 3rd-9th grade: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Includes t-shirt
Gene Baker Field 
Head Coach Robert Brooksher
robert.brooksher@gcsd9.net

Cross Country - August 3-7 - $20
Students entering 5th-12th grade: 6:30-8:30 a.m.
Annex Gym
Head Coach Tom Miller
tom.miller@gcsd9.net

Football - July 7-9 - $30
Students entering 3rd-8th grade: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Includes t-shirt/lunch
Kevin Greene Field
Head Coach Sherand Boyd Jr.
sherand.boyd@gcsd9.net

Girls Basketball - June 17-19 - FREE
Students entering 5th-9th grade: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Includes t-shirt
Memorial Gymnasium
Head Coach Jackson Pierce
jacksonpierce01@gmail.com

Girls Volleyball - July 28-30 - $30
9th-12th Grade: 4-6 p.m.
5th-8th Grade: 6-7:30 p.m.
Includes t-shirt
Memorial Gymnasium
Head Coach Grace Hurst
grace.hurst@gcsd9.net

Softball - May 26-28 - $30
Students entering 5th-8th grade: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Softball Turf Field
Head Coach Tim Wilson
tim.wilson@gcsd9.net

Each Friday during the month of June, Granite City Community Unit School District #9 will highlight a new member of the Granite City High School coaching staff as we prepare for the 2026-27 school year.

This week's staff spotlight features Jessica Thompson.

Thompson is a sixth-grade teacher at Prather Elementary School and is entering her first season as the GCHS Head Cheerleading Coach. A former GCHS cheerleader and collegiate national champion at Lindenwood University, Thompson brings a wealth of experience as both a competitor and coach to the Warriors program.

Coach Thompson shares her thoughts on returning to GCHS, her vision for the cheerleading program, and what she's most excited about for the upcoming season!

As a former Coolidge and GCHS cheerleader, what does it mean to return home and lead the Warriors cheer program?
Returning home to lead the Warriors cheer program is a full-circle moment for me. Granite City helped shape who I am, not only as a cheerleader but as a person. My coaches and community invested in me, and I am honored to have the opportunity to give back to a program that means so much! I take great pride in representing Granite City and helping the next generation of Warriors create memories, build confidence, and experience the same sense of pride and belonging that I did.

You were part of Lindenwood University’s first NCA National Championship team. What is one lesson from that experience that you still carry with you today?
One lesson I still carry with me is that success is built on consistency and trust. Winning a national championship wasn’t about one great performance...it was the result of countless hours of preparation, attention to detail, and coaches and teammates holding each other accountable. Every athlete had an important role, and our success depended on trusting each other to do our jobs. That’s something I strive to teach my athletes today: small daily habits and commitment to the team lead to extraordinary results. 

You have experience as an athlete, coach, camp instructor, and national champion. How have those experiences shaped your coaching philosophy?
My experiences have taught me that great coaching is about developing the whole athlete. While technical skills and performance are important, I believe the most successful programs focus on building confidence, character, leadership, and resilience. As a coach, I want to create a positive environment where athletes feel challenged, trusted, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential. I strive to hold high standards while also building strong relationships and helping athletes grow both on and off the mat.

What are your goals for the GCHS cheer program both on the sidelines and in competition?
On the sidelines, my goal is to create an energetic, unified team that helps build school spirit and represents Granite City with pride and professionalism. I want our athletes to be positive leaders within the school and community and be proud to wear that G on their uniform! 

In competition, I want to build a program that consistently performs at a high level through strong fundamentals, proper technique, and a commitment to excellence. My focus is on creating a culture where athletes are motivated to improve, compete with confidence, and achieve individual and team goals that they can be proud of.

What qualities do you hope to instill in your student-athletes as they represent Granite City High School?
I hope to instill integrity, accountability, resilience, teamwork, and pride. I want our athletes to understand that they represent something bigger than themselves whenever they wear a GCHS uniform. Whether they are performing on the sidelines, competing, or representing the school in the community at an event, I want them to lead by example, support one another, work hard, and carry themselves with confidence and respect. The saying goes, "there's a young cheerleader in the stands looking up to you!" My goal is for them to leave the program not only as better athletes, but as stronger leaders and individuals prepared for success beyond high school.