Scholarship Opportunities!
Applications for the Mayflower Lodge #94 Scholarship Program in the amount of $500 are due to Mrs. Brandt by April 22, 2025.
The Griggs County Central Education Association is offering two GCC Seniors, planning to attend a 2-year tech program, a $1000 scholarship each to help further their education. These scholarships are in memory of Lane Gilbertson. Applications are due by May 8th and can be found at https://www.canva.com/design/DAGj9nGDLNo/tQkS4UocX_a8ONlhDuQDPg/edit .
The Griggs County Central Education Association is also offering one GCC senior pursuing a degree in education a $500 scholarship in honor of Bill Galloway, former GCC Superintendent. Applications are due by May 8th and can be found at https://free.qrplanet.com/l/media?f=65cfd3b3f9455346378921544e4cdbe7&sid=9385973&fo=1 .
As always check out the Scholarships & Career Planning page on our website at https://www.griggscountycentral.org/page/scholarships
Griggs-Midkota Basketball players in grades K through 12th grade (for the 25/26 school year) are invited to participate in the Love of the Game 2025 Eastern, ND Basketball Camp July 21-24. The hosting schools this year are Hillsboro, Central Valley, Northwood and Thompson. Go to https://www.loveofthegamecamp.com for more information and to register. The registration Deadline is June 27th but spots are limited and filling up fast!
High School students (age 16 and up) are invited to Demo Day on Thursday, May 1 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo, ND from 8:00am - 12:00pm CT.
Students must sign up in the office before April 22, 2025 and register at 2025 NDCLC Demo Day Fargo - May 1, 2025 to reserve your spot! If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must also sign the waiver and submit it to ndclc@agcnd.org.
Students will have the opportunity to operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to: Dozers, Skid Steers, Cranes, Excavators, and more! Construction leaders will also demonstrate survey equipment and other technology utilized on today's projects.
Attendees are required to wear close toed shoes, preferably steel toe. Please wear appropriate outer attire for instances when you will be standing outside for long periods of time. Coats, hats, and gloves are recommended. Snacks and beverages will be available. Lunch will NOT be provided. In the event of inclement weather, registrants will be contacted on April 30.
The Baseball games for this week on April 8th & April 11th have been cancelled.
The Elementary Volleyball game at BCN has been rescheduled to April 14th at 4:30pm. The bus will leave at 3:15pm.
Griggs-Midkota Basketball Awards Banquet will be Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30pm in the Midkota High School Gym.
GCC School & Buses will be 2 hours late today, Wednesday, April 2nd to allow road crews to clear roads. There will be no breakfast service.
All after school activities and the elementary after-school program are cancelled today. Please call the office with any arrangement changes for your students after-school plans. Buses will run as usual.
The Elementary Volleyball game scheduled for tonight 4/1 at BCN has been cancelled due to the weather.
Also, the Baseball game scheduled for Thursday 4/3 at Nelson County has been cancelled due to field conditions after the expected snow accumulation.
Possible make-up dates will be announced once they have been scheduled.
Join us for a Night in Disguise. The GCC Prom Grand March will be held on April 5, 2025 beginning at 8:00pm in the Main Gym. Doors will open at 7:30pm
Congratulations to the 2 teams of GCC students who attended the Tech Wars competition at VCSU on March 26. Jayden Turner, Will Larson, and Ziggy Berg each walked away with a $500 scholarship to attend VCSU and a set of gaming headphones after their first place win. Hayden Schudar, Corbin Nelson, and Drake Nelson each left with a brand new mouse as they took 3rd place in the competition.
MLGC Scholarship
Moore Liberty-Griggs County Telephone Company (MLGC) has created a scholarship program. This is a new program and MLGC is offering seven $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors whose parents or guardians are MLGC customers. While preference will be given to students enrolling in STEM programs, we encourage everyone to apply. Applications should be completed on our website and are due by April 15, 2025.
Apply - https://mlgc.com/scholarships/
If you have any questions, contact Megan Schlecht, 701-437-9214 or email mschlecht@mlgc.email .
Criteria to apply:
• Be a spring 2025 graduating high school senior
• Have a parent/guardian who subscribes to MLGC service
• Must be accepted by an accredited 2- or 4-year school. Preference will be given to those enrolling in the STEM field.
• Complete the application
Application Checklist:
Complete the application form
Submit a copy of your high school transcript
Write a 500–700-word essay on the topic of “What do you hope to
accomplish in a STEM career, and how will this scholarship help you
achieve your goals?”
Applications must be submitted by April 15th, 2025
Completed Application:
It is preferred that all applications are completed with the online application. If
the student is unable to complete the application online, typed PDF
applications will be accepted. PDF applications should be mailed to:
MLGC
C/O MLGC Scholarship Program
PO Box 66
Enderlin, ND 58027
Reminder to donors-National Honor Society Blood Drive is today, Tuesday, March 25th, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the main gym at the high school. We have three opportunities for blood donation today: 1:45 pm., 4:15 pm, & 5:00 pm. Walk in are welcome.
Members of the GCC Senior and Junior classes visited the North Dakota State Capital in Bismarck today, March 20th. They had the opportunity to tour the Capital Building and sit in on the House and Senate Legislative Sessions.
See the Track & Field Meet Schedule at https://5il.co/3b4b1
and the GCC JV Baseball Game Schedule at https://5il.co/3b4b4
We are almost there! There are six open slots for the blood drive on March 25th . Please consider donating!
Griggs County Central National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 25th from 12-6pm. Contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or scan the QR Code to schedule an appointment.
When you give blood, you're giving patients a real chance to heal and thrive - no luck needed! But for you? You could get lucky this March and win BIG. Donate March 1-31 and you'll be entered for a chance to win on of two $5,000 gift cards!
For more information visit us a vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825. Because of you, life doesn't stop.
Lake Region State College will be hosting a Summer Volleyball Camp at Griggs County Central for GCC & Midkota Students July 21 to July 24, 2025. Grades 9-12 (for the 25-26 school year) will be 9am-Noon and Grade 6-8 (for the 25-26 school year) will be 1-4pm. Cost is $150/participant. To register go to http://weblink.donorperfect.com/lrscvbcamp25 and select your Camp Choice as Griggs/Midkota and grade of choice.
Congratulation to the Sr. High Band on receiving for receiving an excellent performance for "Spania!" and a star rating for "Peter Gunn" at the Large Group Music Contest yesterday. Great job!!!!
REMINDER: Spring Parent/Teacher conferences are tomorrow, March 13th from 3:15-8:30pm. Please sign up for all your K-5th grade students at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084AA4AC29ABF49-55520359-spring. Time slots start at 3:15pm and the last one is at 8:15pm. If you are unable to attend on Thursday, please contact your student's teacher to arrange a different date and time. Guardians of current 6th grade students - We are requesting your attendance at a Gearing up for 7th grade Meeting tomorrow during conferences, March 13th, from 5:30-6:15pm in Mr. Jay Grover's Classroom. At this meeting we plan to share ways to prepare students for junior high and high school and current challenges. Please plan conferences for your other children around this time. 6th-12th grade, you will need to pick-up your student's progress reports in the office then visit your student's teachers in their classrooms on a first come first serve basis.
Northwood Deaconess Health Center is excited to share a scholarship opportunity open to high school seniors. There are $500 - $1000 scholarships to high school seniors in our region who intend to attend a secondary program and pursue a health career. Additional information is also available at this link: https://www.ndhc.net/scholarships
Great Job 4th grade students! We could not be prouder of how well you did last night during your Wax Museum Presentations. Your hard work and perseverance really came through. From presenting to 23 senior peers to standing for almost 2 hours and presenting numerous times, you all stuck with it! Mrs. Ramsey and the staff would like to say job well done!!! Please watch for an updated picture in the near future, after our last student presents to her class and others next week!
