Come cheer on the Jr High, JV, & Varsity Titans Girls Basketball Team tonight, December 7th as they host Oakes at GCC starting at 4:30pm.
Please join us for the K-12 Christmas Concert Tuesday, December 5th starting at 7:00pm at the GCC Main Gym. K-5 students should arrive promptly at 6:45pm. 6-12 students should arrive by 7:45pm.
Good Luck to the Lady Titans as they open their season in the first round of the Lake Region Girls Basketball Tournament in Devils lake at 3pm today, Thursday, November 30th!! You can check out the action at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/devils-lake-high-school-devils-lake-nd/gamc467656f6c. GO TITANS!!!
ATTENTION SENIORS: FAFSA & Financial Aid Resources 2023-2024
With the current changes to the FAFSA form still under construction, seniors will have to wait until December 2023 to access the new application. In the meantime, seniors, their parents and other FAFSA contributors can apply for their FSAID at the link on the bottom of the page.
Bank of North Dakota Live FAFSA Presentations: https://bnd.nd.gov/fafsa/
Sessions will be held 11/29, 12/20, 1/24
YouTube videos from FSA Bootcamp:
October 2023 | Financial Aid Bootcamp: How to Prepare for the 2024-25 FAFSA Form - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqpZ45wIzkc
There are a series of videos at this site that describe in detail how to answer FAFSA questions and proceed with filling out the new FAFSA form.
FAFSA Changes:
What Is FAFSA®? - YouTube
What’s Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form? - YouTube
Who Is a Contributor on the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form? - YouTube
Studentaid.gov Resources:
https://studentaid.gov/resources - Booklet & Brochure referenced: “Do You Need Money for College or Career Schools? Apply for Federal Student Aid”
Create Account | Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Also be sure to check out the Scholarships page at https://www.griggscountycentral.org/page/scholarships for many College, Career Planning, & Scholarship opportunities. Just added: The American Legion Auxiliary awards several scholarships annually. Some scholarships you need to be affiliated with the American Legion and others are open to all. There are nursing scholarships available and field of choice scholarships.
State Historical Society of North Dakota “What is Community?” Contest
Teen Takeover Contest Entry | North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum (nd.gov)
The State Historical Society of North Dakota is inviting North Dakota teens to submit an original artistic creation interpreting the North Dakota-related theme of “What is Community?” to the Teen Takeover competition. The finalists’ work will be displayed in spring 2024 at the ND State Museum in Bismarck. Details about the contest are available through the link and in the attached poster pdf. The poster can be printed and distributed in schools, libraries, youth centers, etc. If there are questions, please contact Madison Milbrath, Education Outreach Supervisor at the State Historical Society of North Dakota at 701-328-2794.
Today our HS Music Students participated in the Barnes County Music Festival in Valley City.
New College, Career, & Scholarship Information has been added to the GCC Website on the Scholarships page (https://www.griggscountycentral.org/page/scholarships). Check out the information labeled NEW for information about FAFSA (Federal Student Aid), NDSU Tuition Awards Program, Boys State, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, National FFA Scholarship, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Scholarship, Neset Land Survey Tuition Reimbursement Program, ELKS Foundation Scholarship, and ND Association of Counties Scholarships.
And that's a wrap!! Great Job to the One Act cast and crew on their performances of The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time by Ian McWethy. Congratulations to Jetta Coombs and Hayley Burnside on their Regional Superior Actor Awards and Briley Monson on her Honorable Mention!
The Lost & Found has taken over the halls of GCC! Be sure to stop by the tables/rack to claim your students items. A great time to do that would be tonight when you come for the Sophomore Spaghetti Supper and One Act Performance. Whatever is not claimed by the end of the day on Friday will be donated to the thrift store!
Reminder that Parent-Teacher conferences are tonight (11/2) starting after school and concluding at 8:30pm. This is an opportunity to connect with teachers, staff, coaches, and advisors. Please take a few moments to stop by the school and connect.
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the GCC app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Parents and guardians, look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app on 11/2/23.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/2T4TvS0
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3h8VHzR
Good luck to the XC teams at State on Saturday, October 28. Girls run at Noon and boys run at 12:45pm. If your planning to attend check out these updates:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 NDHSAA CROSS COUNTRY STATE MEET MESSAGE:
Fans attending the 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet on Saturday, October 28 at Jamestown’s Parkhurst Campground/Pipestem Reservoir are encouraged to use all-wheel drive vehicles or to carpool with someone who does. The Jamestown High School parking lot (1509 10th St NE, Jamestown, ND 58401) may be used as a meeting point.
Awards Ceremonies will now be held at the Theatre in Jamestown High School.
Class B Awards will start at 2:15 p.m. and Class A Awards will start at 6:00 p.m.
RACE TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Noon – Class B Girls
12:45 p.m. – Class B Boys
Class B Awards Ceremony 2:15 p.m. at Jamestown High School Theater
4:00 p.m. – Class A Girls
4:45 p.m. – Class A Boys
Class A Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m. at Jamestown High School Theater
#NDHSAA #NDpreps
GCC School and Buses will be 2 hours late on Friday, October 27th. There will be No breakfast service.
Due to inclement weather, the District 5 volleyball tournament times and locations have been adjusted for today, Thursday, October 26th. The G-M Titans vs Carrington Cardinal opening round game of the District 5 volleyball tournament will be played at the Midkota High School Gymnasium in Glenfield starting at 3:00pm.
Due to the increased likelihood of measurable snow late Thursday into Friday in Jamestown and in order to clear the course to ensure the integrity of the races, the 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet will now be run on a “One-Day” Schedule Format on Saturday, October 28 Jamestown’s Parkhurst Campground/Pipestem Reservoir located at 8148 30th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401.
The new schedule of race times on October 28 will be as follows:
Noon – Class B Girls
12:45 p.m. – Class B Boys
Class B Awards Ceremony immediately following the races.
4:00 p.m. – Class A Girls
4:45 p.m. – Class A Boys
Class A Awards Ceremony immediately following the races.
Ticket prices: Adult: $10, Student: $5
Be advised per NDHSAA Cross Country Regulations, no pets are allowed on the course.
COURSE MAP & RESULTS LINKS:
2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/569621
CLASS B ONLINE RESULTS LINK: 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet (Heros Timing): https://live.herostiming.com/meets/28314
Griggs County Central School District is participating in a soft lock down drill this morning. There is no emergency at the school. During a soft lock down, classes/lessons and office work proceed as normal but the hallways stay clear for privacy reasons related to medical emergencies or other related events and access to the building is limited. If you have any questions, call the school to talk to an administrator.
Good Luck to the Titan Volleyball Team as they take on the Carrington Cardinals on Thursday, October 26th at 4:00pm in the first round of the District 5 Tournament at Oakes High School. Admission is $8/adult and $5/student. The match will be streamed on the NFHS.
Good Luck to the JH, C, JV, & V G-M Titans Volleyball Team as they travel to New Rockford today to take on the New-Rockford/Sheyenne Rockets at 3:30pm.
Good Luck to the Titans Cross Country Teams today as they host the Regional Meet at the Cooperstown Country Club today, 10/21 starting at 11:00am!
Mr. Anderson is looking for volunteers to help with the Regional Cross Country meet on Saturday, October 21st at 11:00am (helpers may be needed around 10am). If you are interested in helping out, please contact the school to leave your contact information.