To honor the Month of the Military Child, the North Dakota National Guard Child & Youth Program is hosting a themed Spirit Week to celebrate the strength and resilience of military-connected youth. Spirit Week offers a fun opportunity for communities to recognize and appreciate the contributions of military children. GCC invites students and staff to take part to honor those who serve and their families. Dress up days will begin on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 7 – Purple Up Day: Wear purple, the color representing all military branches, to show support for military children.
Wednesday, April 8 – Crazy Camo Day: Wear your favorite camouflage to celebrate the unique experiences of military families.
Thursday, April 9 – Proud to Be an American Day: Show your patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue.
Friday, April 10 – Hats Off to the Military: Wear a hat as a simple way to honor service members and their families.
Tuesday, April 7 – Purple Up Day: Wear purple, the color representing all military branches, to show support for military children.
Wednesday, April 8 – Crazy Camo Day: Wear your favorite camouflage to celebrate the unique experiences of military families.
Thursday, April 9 – Proud to Be an American Day: Show your patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue.
Friday, April 10 – Hats Off to the Military: Wear a hat as a simple way to honor service members and their families.
The Track and Field meets scheduled for next week on April 7th & April 9th have been cancelled.
Reminder that there is NO School on Friday, April 3 and the school office will also be closed. But School will be in session on Monday, April 6 as a storm make-up day.
Join the GCC Junior Class for A New York Minute Grand March on April 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. Doors Open at 7:30pm.
Griggs-Midkota Boys Golf practice begins April 6. View the tentative schedule at https://aptg.co/cmmSnJ .Reminder that schedule is subject to change depending on weather and course conditions.
Baseball Picture Day has been moved to Tuesday, March 31. If you haven't ordered your player's pants, you must do so today!
There has been a JH Baseball game added to the schedule for April 24 against Thompson at 4:00pm in Hope.
Also, they are working on possibly rescheduling or cancelling the V/JV game against MPCG on April 30th due to a schedule conflict.
See the new schedule at https://aptg.co/lSxP8G.
Tomorrow is the National Honor Society blood drive from 12:00-6:00pm in the main gym!
Please go to the link to sign up to donate!
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/searchDrives?findDrive=0
Please go to the link to sign up to donate!
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/searchDrives?findDrive=0
Congratulation to the GCC Speech Team members on their accomplishments at the last two speech meets.
On March 14th the following students placed at the Bomber Building Blocks Meet in Drayton:
Paul Johnson & Dalton Boll-5th in Serious Duo
Scarlett Ludwig-5th in Dramatic
Victor Ludwig-1st in Storytelling
Joel Brown-3rd in Humorous
Victor & Joel-5th in Humorous Duo
On March 21st the following students placed at the May-Port CG Meet in Mayville:
Dalton Boll-5th in Humorous
Victor Ludwig-7th in Storytelling
Paul Johnson-4th in Humorous
Matthew Brown-Top Novice in Inform
Victor & Matthew-8th in Serious Duo
We have one regular season meet in Lisbon on March 28th before the Regional Meet on April 11 in McVille.
On March 14th the following students placed at the Bomber Building Blocks Meet in Drayton:
Paul Johnson & Dalton Boll-5th in Serious Duo
Scarlett Ludwig-5th in Dramatic
Victor Ludwig-1st in Storytelling
Joel Brown-3rd in Humorous
Victor & Joel-5th in Humorous Duo
On March 21st the following students placed at the May-Port CG Meet in Mayville:
Dalton Boll-5th in Humorous
Victor Ludwig-7th in Storytelling
Paul Johnson-4th in Humorous
Matthew Brown-Top Novice in Inform
Victor & Matthew-8th in Serious Duo
We have one regular season meet in Lisbon on March 28th before the Regional Meet on April 11 in McVille.
Good Luck to the GCC Archers at the NASP State Archery Tournament on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at the State Fair Center in Minot!
There has been a change to the Elementary Volleyball Schedule. The March 31st math will be at BCN & the April 16th match will be at GCC. See the updated schedule at https://aptg.co/-n5XfG
Reminder that there is NO School on Friday, March 20th and the School Office will be Closed for PD Comp Day.
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!
The GST Multidistrict Special Education Unit is looking for a passionate and dedicated full-time Special Education teacher for one of their locations starting the fall of 2026. A qualified applicant will develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities. GST Multidistrict schools are a short driving distance between both Grand Forks, and Fargo (and include school districts such as Central Valley, Hatton Eilson, Finley-Sharon, Hillsboro, May-Part CG, & Northwood making it an ideal work location for those who enjoy a small-town atmosphere but also want easy access to the amenities a larger community provides. Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree and hold a valid teacher license in the appropriate field. Salary [$44,000-$69,900] depending on experience and current negotiations. Benefits: Full Single Health, dental, and vision, GST will pay and tax shelter 24.05% of teacher’s salary for teacher’s retirement, 15 days sick leave, 4 personal days, professional leave, life insurance policy provided, and long-term disability insurance provided. Please send resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to taunja.olson@k12.nd.us. Any questions, please contact Dr. Nicole Reybok 701.788.2004.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Completes all special education procedural and compliance paperwork within required timelines.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Perform related work as required.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Completes all special education procedural and compliance paperwork within required timelines.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Perform related work as required.
Today's track practice will be optional for out of town athletes due to low visibility in the country and will start at 3:15pm.
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE: Parent Teacher Conferences will end at 7:45pm tonight. If you have a conference scheduled after 7:45pm you may go to the link at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084AA4AC29ABF49-62724056-spring and choose an open slot earlier in the evening.
Be sure to stop at the Lost & Found Tables tonight during the Parent-Teacher Conferences & the Elementary Volleyball Game to look for your student's missing items. Anything left after tonight will be donated.
Reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight 3/17 from 3:15 to 8:30pm. Pre-K through 5th grade conferences are scheduled at the following sign-up link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084AA4AC29ABF49-62724056-spring . 6th through 12th grade pick up progress reports at the office and then visit teachers in their classrooms on a first come first serve basis. Hope to see you all tonight to see how we can all support the students of GCC this last quarter!
Congratulations to the Senior Band and Choir for receiving an Excellent Rating at the Large Group Music Contest in Carrington on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Due to the generosity of community members, the Griggs County Council on the Arts is offering scholarships of $150 as financial assistance to students interested in attending a fine arts camp (ie: music, visual arts, performing arts). In the past, students have attended the International Music Camp (IMC)* for music or art camps at the Peace Gardens, but other North Dakota fine art camp offerings will be taken into consideration.
Applicants must be in Grades 7-12 at the time of the application and must also reside in or attend school in Griggs County, North Dakota. Note: Applicants who have not yet received a scholarship through the Griggs County Council on the Arts will be given first priority. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2026 to Griggs County Council on the Arts, PO Box 463, Cooperstown, ND 58425. Pick up an application at the GCC school office or online at https://aptg.co/JKq9_T.
More information on available camps may be found on the internet. *IMC offers camps in music, theatre & dance, visual arts, and creative arts. Learn more at https://internationalmusiccamp.com. Information on other ND fine art summer camps may be searched on the internet.
Applicants must be in Grades 7-12 at the time of the application and must also reside in or attend school in Griggs County, North Dakota. Note: Applicants who have not yet received a scholarship through the Griggs County Council on the Arts will be given first priority. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2026 to Griggs County Council on the Arts, PO Box 463, Cooperstown, ND 58425. Pick up an application at the GCC school office or online at https://aptg.co/JKq9_T.
More information on available camps may be found on the internet. *IMC offers camps in music, theatre & dance, visual arts, and creative arts. Learn more at https://internationalmusiccamp.com. Information on other ND fine art summer camps may be searched on the internet.
Elementary Girls Volleyball Schedule Update: The game against Midkota in Binford scheduled for March 24 has been moved to this Thursday, March 19th at 4:00pm. See the new schedule at https://aptg.co/-n5XfG.
Who’s ready for a mystery?! The Kids Heart Challenge mystery gift is back by popular demand! Students earn one for every $50 raised, up to 20 total. Each one is a surprise, and they’re perfect for collecting and trading with friends.
Can you collect them all? Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/goto/GriggsCo or on the AHA Schools app to get started!
Can you collect them all? Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/goto/GriggsCo or on the AHA Schools app to get started!
