Check out some exciting summer opportunities for High School students:
Free dual credit courses through the North Dakota Center for Distance Education (see flyer)
Sandford Health & NDSU College of Health and Human Sciences HOPE (Health Occumpations & Professions Exploration) Camp 6/16-6/20 in Fargo (see flyer)
Natural Resources High School Program-South Dakota State University
The Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State University is hosting a Natural Resources High School Program, July 22-26 at Oak Lake Field Station in Astoria, SD.
The Natural Resources High School Program is a great way to gain exposure to the world of natural resources, including fish, plants, wildlife, soils, invertebrates, and water. The program offers opportunities to gain hands-on experiences in natural resource ecology and management. The program is intended for high school students entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12, who have a strong desire to learn more about the natural world or who have an interest in pursuing a career related to natural resources. Permission of parent or guardian is required.
Possible activities the camp offers include Bird Banding, Lake Ecology, Pollinator Diversity, Camera Trapping, Archery, Radio Telemetry, Small Mammal Trapping, Reptile Trapping & Ecology, and Careers in Natural Resources.
Space is limited and admission is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lodging and meals are included in the registration. Registration is $300 and closes on May 31, 2024.
More information on the camp can be found on our Natural Resources High School Program website.
If there are any further questions, please email to SDSU.NRM@sdstate.edu or call 605-688-6121.
Lake Region State College is hosting an exciting event in May on their campus at Devils Lake! Sophomore, Junior, and Senior High School student are all invited to experience campus Night Life!
Governor Declares “Finish the FAFSA Week”
April 21-27 has been proclaimed “Finish the FAFSA Week” through a proclamation by Governor Doug Burgum. More information can be found at The Bank of North Dakota’s Finish the FAFSA web page at https://bnd.nd.gov/fafsa/, along with a series of short videos from the Bank of North Dakota’s FAFSA Playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOnRHvzlSVv1veXJ7n_15sksZYKKQYb3J. Questions regarding the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be directed to the North Dakota University System office at 701-328-2906 or ndfinaid@ndus.edu.
Congratulations to the GCC Speech team today on earning 1st place at the Region 5 Speech Meet! The following members qualified for State in their events: Kelsey Brown-2nd in Impromptu & Humerous; Chloe Costello-2nd in Serious & her and Danielle duToit-1st in Serious Duo; Kanom Pawanpat-1st in Entertain & Storytelling. Briley Monson-1st in EPR and her and Scarlett Ludwig-2nd in Humorous Duo. Also receiving awards were Ella Myers-4th in Serious, Carson Urness-7th in Humorous, and Joel Brown-5th in Humorous & 6th in Serious. Great job team!!
Here is a schedule of games for the Mustang Invitational Volleyball Tournament for 4, 5, & 6th grade girls on April 20.
On Monday, April 8 there is a partial eclipse. If parents would like their students to view it, they will need to come get their students to do that off campus under parent supervision. The school is not providing proper, protective eyewear. We will use this event as a lesson in classes and view the live news coverage. No students will be taken outside for recess or activities during the school day. 9 through 12 open campus lunch students are assuming their own risk if they leave campus without proper, protective eyewear.
Reminder that Kindergarten Screenings for the 24-25 school year is next Friday, April 12th. The AM session is pretty full so the PM session from 12:30-2:30pm would be best choice for any remaining registrations. Go to https://forms.gle/u9JFCL9jk9Kp6g2Y8 or call the school office to register! Please pass along to those you may know of with Kindergarten age students in the district.
Griggs County Central has made the decision to dismiss school at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 4th to allow staff and students the opportunity to attend the funeral of GCC student, Lane Gilbertson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lane's family and friends. Students will be dismissed at 1:00pm. School and offices will be closed following student dismissal at 1:00pm. There will be no after-school program for elementary and the elementary volleyball game vs Carrington is attempting to be rescheduled. Attendance at 7-12th grade athletic practices will be optional.
Seniors: GCC Dollars for Scholars applications close April 1st. Get your applications completed and request transcripts!
Thank you to those who donated blood March 20th for the community blood drive hosted by National Honor Society! We surpassed our donor goal and were able to collect 47 blood donations! Thank you to Mr. Ogdahl and the agriculture class for helping with set up. National Honor Society appreciates your support for this worthy cause.
Join the BCN Clay Target Team. Students in grades 6-12 must be academically eligible and have completed a certified firearms safety course. Shooting takes place on Sunday afternoons starting at 1:30pm at the Tri County Trap & Wildlife Club. Deadline to register is March 25 at noon. The first scheduled practice is March 31. Costs are $40/sport and includes ammunition, targets, shooting vest, hoodie, safety gear, team t-shirt, and registration for tournaments. For more details see images or go to https://nodak-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/personal/amy_moser_k12_nd_us/Documents/Website%20Info/2024%20Recrutement%20information.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=PzO9BO for pdf of letter.
HANDS-ON SUMMER SCHOOL LINEWORKER AND ELECTRICIANS PROGRAM
Who: Students who will be in grades 10, 11 and 12 in the fall of 2024
What: Summer School hands on lab-based electronics / electrical program
Where: Bismarck State College Campus, Bismarck, ND
When: June 09, 2024 (check in at BSC) to June 14, 2024 (check out at BSC)
Instructors: Current and former Bismarck Public School electronics teachers
and Bismarck State College Lineworker Staff
Class size: Limited to 20 students
Housing: Swensen Hall on the Bismarck State College Campus
Food Service: Bismarck State College food services
Chaperoned: 24 hours
Student Cost: Travel to and from Bismarck
¼ to ½ elective high school credit via Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy
All hands-on instruction
OSHA 10-hour safety certification
WSI insurance
Course topics:
Using the math that you already know.
AC / DC Theory
Circuit Design, Pole Climbing, Powerline Fabrication, Equipment Simulators, Rigging, Safety, Troubleshooting, Component Identification, etc.
Working with: oscilloscopes, function generators, multi meters, impedance meters, AC/DC power supplies, power line apparatus, transformers, connections, substation and switchyard functions, line fuses, oil circuit reclosers, etc.
FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Class is open to all students, from any state, currently enrolled in high school.
Fully funded for housing, food service, 24-hour chaperon, etc., plus a job shadow experience, if available, when student returns home.
We welcome parents or sponsors to spend time in Bismarck observing class activities and participating in the electronics labs.
Students will be insured via WSI, will have OSHA 10 safety certification.
Registration form at https://nodak-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/personal/amy_moser_k12_nd_us/Documents/Website%20Info/24%20Registration%20Form.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=bwZNO2.
American Battle Monuments Foundation (ABMF) Essay Competition
The American Battle Monuments Foundation (ABMF) invites students aged 11-18 to participate in the "ABMF 2024 Past is Prologue Essay Contest." Students will compete within their age groups by submitting an original essay on historical events related to an American military cemetery or monument overseas, managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Here are the essential details:
Age Groups: 11-12, 13-15, and 16-18
Topics: Historical events associated with American military cemeteries or monuments overseas
Deadline: Submit essays online at abmf.org by midnight (Mountain Time) on April 12, 2024
Prizes: Winners will be announced by September 24, 2024, Gold Star Mothers and Families Day
Participation in this contest provides students with an opportunity to honor the sacrifices of over 233,000 American service members buried or memorialized at ABMC sites. Additional information can be found on ABMF Essay Contest Website.
Central Plains Ag would like to invite the public to Griggs County Central on Friday, March 22 at 6:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm) for a presentation by Hunter Pinke. Cassidy's Ride is sponsoring presentations for Kindergarten through 7th grade at 9am and 8th through 12th grade at 10:30am. If you would like more information about Hunter's message check out the article in last week's paper or go to www.hunterpinke.com.
Our school app keeps getting better and better! If you haven't signed up for Rooms, our parent-teacher communication platform, you should be receiving an invite via text today for phone number login! After you sign up, don't forget to download the school app and click Rooms in the bottom right-hand corner to communicate with your child's teacher!
Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our Heart Healthy fundraising goal! 32 students registered, 14 completed Finn's Mission, and 18 families learned Hand-Only CPR. We raised $5,189.07 for the American Heart Association!! Great Job everyone!
Good Luck to the Titan Boys Basketball team on the final round of the District 4 Tournament today at 1:00pm at Larimore High School. The team will depart GCC at 11am.
Kids Heart Challenge donations are due tomorrow! Please remember to send your students to school with their collection envelopes or make your final online donations. Make one more push for donations tonight and ask donors if their companies match donations. We're having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts!
Due to poor weather conditions and school closings, the final games of the District 4 Boys Basketball Tournament scheduled for today have been postponed to Wednesday, February 28th. The Titans will play in the first region qualifier game vs Warwick beginning at 1:00pm. Good Luck, Titans!!
No School today, Tue 2/27 at GCC.
