Next week is Holiday Dress Up Days at GCC. Feel free to dress up as follows: Monday 12/16 Holiday Head-to-Toe; Tuesday 12/17 Christmas Character; Wednesday 12/18 Christmas Colors; Thursday 12/19 Summer vs Winter; Friday 12/20 Pajamas
The Elks National Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Contest at Jamestown Middle School is Saturday, January 4th. Boys and Girls age 8 to 13 as April 1, 2025 may participate. Registration will be from 9-9:30am, warm-ups from 9:30-10am with competition starting at 10am.
GCC is Seeking Substitutes!
Positively impact the education of students in your own community.
Earn extra income through short- and long-term substitute positions.
Build a work schedule that works for you and your life.
Select the subjects and grade levels to inspire.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities & Requirements:
Provide classroom assistance to teachers in general and special needs education.
Supervise students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students.
Assist students in transition to and from classrooms, as needed.
Understand & address the needs of students at different abilities and cognitive levels.
Pass a Background Check
High School Diploma or GED
Teacher Requirements:
48 semester hours of college coursework or complete the state approved 20 hour online training course from Frontline. Course is $99.
Online Application for substitute license is $95 and valid for 2 years as well as a one time $30 application fee. Details & Application at: https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/substitute-license-requirements-and-application
Background Check
Send qualifications to: Tom.Maus@k12.nd.us or call 701-797-3114 for more info.
GCC School offers fingerprinting services for applicants.
Make sure to check the Lost & Found tables when you come to the concert. If you see something in the pictures that belongs to your student, let the office know and we can put it in their locker. Items not claimed by Christmas Break will be donated.
Good Luck to the Titan Girls Varsity Basketball Team as they participate in the Lake Region Invitational Girls' Basketball Tournament on December 5, 6, & 7 at the Devils Lake Sports Center. Griggs-Midkota will play Game 4 against Park River/Fordville/Lankin starting at 7:30pm on Thursday. The top team in the bracket is the home team and should wear white uniforms. Fans please park in the West Parking Lot or on the South side of Firebird Lane. Do NOT park in the bus area immediately South of the Sports Center. Admission is $10 for Adults and $5 for Students.
Please join us for the GCC K-12 Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm in the Main Gym. Students should dress nice. Holiday wear is welcome. CORRECTION: All K-12 students please arrive by 6:45pm.
All of us at Griggs County Central would like to wish our students and their families a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope everyone enjoys the next three days, November 27, 28, & 29, with their family and friends. See you all in December!
Seniors & Parents FAFSA Available!
The US Department of Education has released 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The portal is open and ready for enrollment! FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid found at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Lake Region State College’s Nursing Programs
Lake Region offers:
Practical Nurse Program (PN) – 11month program, first year of the ADN program, upon completion they would be able to sit for the LPN NClex exam and work as an LPN
Associate Degree Nurse Program (ADN – 2yr RN) – two semesters after the Practical Nursing program and then be able to sit for their RN NClex exam – same skill set as a 4yr RN
General education courses that are great to take as dual credit if available in high school (they can take the listed courses while in the program, but if they have a chance to take a few it is very helpful)
ENGL 110 & 120 &/or COMM 110
BIOL 220, 221 & 202
PSYC 111 & 250
PHRM 215
Math 103 – they do not have to take Math 103, the student needs to test with the skill level of being able to go into Math 103 such as ACT Math = 21, Math Accuplacer = 255, or having taken ASC 093 – Algebra
Grade Point Average’s needed for the program:
CUM GPA = 2.5
NURS GPA = 2.75 (any of the general nursing courses listed above that are taken in advance)
LRSC Early Entry Course
LRSC has offered N120 to students outside of being in the nursing program. Students that are thinking about healthcare, this would be a great class to take. This course is an early entry – counts for college credit, but no high school credit.
LOCATIONS of LRSC’s Nursing program:
Devils Lake, ND – Main Campus
Grand Forks, ND – 1425 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks
Mayville, ND – Luther Memorial Home, Mayville
Sanford Broadway, Fargo
Jamestown, ND – 3rd Floor of the Resource Center building at the North Dakota State Hospital
LRSC offers the Nursing program in two different delivery styles that students can choose from.
Traditional face-to-face classroom – two days of theory courses and two days of lab/skill.
Not offered in Fargo or Jamestown.
Mobility style – theory is online and for the practical nursing, the students drive to campus once a week for their lab/skills. Mobility style is offered at all sites.
If you are interested and would like more program information please contact Lisa Howard, Nursing Education Specialist, via phone (701) 662 1644 or 1-800-443-1313 ext. 21644 or via email, lisa.howard@lrsc.edu.
AgCountry $1000 High School Scholarship
Selection is based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes, leadership, and financial need. Applications are due by March 1, 2025.
Apply by visiting AgCountry.com/Scholarships. https://www.agcountry.com/scholarships
Please note that all applications are to be done online. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim by email or phone.
Kim Groszhans
Marketing PR Specialist - Promotions
701-499-2639 m 701-367-5395
1900 44th Street S, Fargo, ND 58103
Kim.Groszhans@agcountry.com
After-school activities including Elementary Boys Basketball and Girls Basketball practices are cancelled for tonight; however, after-school club will still be available. Reminder students should have coats, hats, gloves, snow pants, and boots on buses and for recess. If you are unable to afford these items please email rebecca.edland@k12.nd.us. Please use your own discretion when sending your students to school during inclement weather days. Contact the school office if roads become a factor for your student's attendance.
Stri-King Lanes in Hannaford invited youth ages 7 to 18 (as of 8/1/24) to join the Youth Bowling League.. League will begin on Sunday, Jan 5th and run to the end of March in shifts from 1-3pm. Cost is $10/week/child plus a one time fee of $4 for USBC membership. Questions or to register your child, please email alissa.jo.perkins@gmail.com and include your child's name and age. Registration is due December 15th!
The 2024 North Dakota High School Coaches Association (NDHSCA) All-State 9-man Football Team has been named. Congratulation to Levi Kautzman for being named to the First Team Denfense and Cole Vincent for being named to the Second Team. To see the full list of athletes voted on my the state's 9-man football coaches go to https://ndhsaanow.com/news/1439/ndhsca-all-state-9-man-football-team-named.
The Elementary Boys Basketball Game against New Rockford tomorrow, November 19 has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict for New Rockford.
The Griggs County Central One Act competed at the Region 5 Competition at the Reiland Fine Arts Center at the University of Jamestown on Wednesday, November 13th. They received many high praises from the judges and were named Runner Up. Unfortunately, only 1st place from our region get to go to the state competition. Colten Walker and Isabelle Burnside received Honorable Mentions and Max Ludwig and Scarlett Ludwig received Superior Actor Awards.
This year's play is a one-act drama called Booby Trap by Ed Monk about an American soldier who is trapped against a stump by a land mine. While his fellow comrades try to figure out how to get him out of his situation, he reflects on scenes about his past and future. The main character, Sergeant Pete Galen, is played by senior Colten Walker and his past self is played by junior Max Ludwig. Other characters include Caitlyn (Isabelle Burnside), Major Harris & Mark (Joel Brown), Captain Gruss (Levi Moser), Tom & Young Pete (Paul Johnson), Cathy (Bella Dramstad), Lieutenant & Sister Anne (Scarlett Ludwig), Drill Instructor (Hayley Burnside), Caitlyn's Mom (Kenna Hook/Jaidynn Hays), Corporal & Pete's Mom (Ella Myers), Professor (Dalton Boll), Molly (Jaidynn Hays), Abby (Briley Monson), Stephanie (Audrey Eslinger), Lights (Will Larson), Director Amy Moser assisted by Dani Brown.
Be sure to come to the public performance on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:15pm and support these student's hard work. Admission is $5. Make it dinner and a show by attending the Sophomore Spaghetti Supper beforehand from 4:30-7pm.
Pictured left to right. Back row: Hayley Burnside, Isabelle Burnside, Jaidynn Hays, Briley Monson, Colten Walker, Will Larson, Levi Moser, Dalton Boll, Front row: Bella Dramstad, Audrey Eslinger, Joel Brown, Max Ludwig, Paul Johnson, Scarlett Ludwig, Ella Myers
We may see some Winter Weather beginning Tuesday. As a reminder proper winter clothing is required on buses and at recess. Please send you students with coats, snow pants, mittens/gloves, hats, and boots, etc. If your family is in need of assistance with any of these items please contact rebecca.edland@k12.nd.us with your child's need and size.
The Griggs County Giving Tree would like to invite GCC families that live in Griggs County the opportunity to take part in the Giving Tree. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with Christmas gifts for children ages 0 to 18, please fill out the form https://forms.gle/5H4z4ow6ZUUre6Qf9 with all needed information. Contact the Griggs County Giving Tree with any questions.
Titan fans!
Just in time for Christmas ~ an all new Titan store!
https://www.orriginals.com/gm-titan-booster-apparel/
*Note that orders are due by DEC. 1 to ensure Christmas delivery! Multiple logo options available.
Happy shopping!
Go Titans!!
There will be a Griggs-Midkota Football Awards Banquet on Thursday, November 21st at GCC Multipurpose Room at 7:00pm.
Please join us for the FFA Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, November 12th from 6:30-8:15am at the GCC Multipurpose Gym. We will be serving Pancakes, Sausage, and Drinks. There will be a Freewill Offering to support the FFA Program.
