PowerSchool Data Breach:
Out of an abundance of caution, access to PowerSchool has been temporarily locked down statewide as of 12:00pm Wednesday, January 8th for any user who is NOT connected to the state network, StageNet This means that access from outside the school network will be unavailable after this time. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is working with PowerSchool and districts to evaluate the scope of the incident.
Please access the document attached for additional information and suggested next steps.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Good Luck to the Girls JV & Varsity Basketball teams as they host Kidder County in Glenfield at 5:30 today 1/9.
Good Luck to the Girls 7th & 8th Basketball teams as they travel to Lakota on Saturday, January 11th for the Nelson County JH GBB Jamboree. For details go to https://5il.co/34eyg
There has been a few changes with the Warwick games tomorrow, 1/7 in Glenfield. We will start at 4:30pm with the JH Boys playing one game, followed by the JV Girls at 6pm and the Varsity Boys at 7:30pm.
Check out the newest Scholarship information from the Horatio Alger Foundation and ND Dollars for Scholars on our website at https://www.griggscountycentral.org/page/scholarships
Updated Schedule: Griggs-Midkota will be hosting a Junior High Boys' Basketball Jamboree on January 11, 2025 in Cooperstown. See the attached schedule for details: https://5il.co/344vd
Good Luck to the Boys Basketball team tonight on the second round of the Ramsey County Tournament. The Titans will take on Carrington at 7:30pm at the Devils Lake Sports Center. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). 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.
The Junior High Girls Basketball Game versus Carrington has been cancelled for today. There will also be no basketball practices after school today. Titan Time will run normally. The elementary after-school program will end early. Please pick up your after-school student by 4:30pm today.
Griggs County Central School and Buses will be two hours late today, Thursday, December 19. The school day will start at 10:25. There will be no breakfast services.
Go to our Scholarships page at https://www.griggscountycentral.org/page/scholarships for information and applications for the North Dakota Crop Improvement & Seed Association Scholarship. Three (3) scholarships to any ND college for incoming freshmen are available. The scholarships are $1000 each. The deadline for submission is February 15, 2025. The applicant and/or a guardian must be a member of their respective County Crop Improvement Association. You may also go to the NDCISA Web Page for more info at www.ndcropimprovement.com/north-dakota-college-scholarships-awards/.
There have been some schedule changes made to the Girls and Boys Basketball Schedules.
There will no longer be a GBB Varsity game against Warwick on January 7, 2025. The JV girls will play that night instead against Warwick's JV team starting at 4:30pm followed by the JV boys and Varsity boys.
The boys C squad game has been cancelled for January 13 in Carrington. Games will begin with the JV at 6pm that evening. Replaced the cancelled C squad game against Carrington with New Rockford on January 10 at 5pm in New Rockford. Added a C squad game with Hatton/Northwood on January 27. Games will all start at 4pm with 7th grade in blue gym followed by 8th grade and at 4pm with the C squad in the main gym followed by the JV and Varsity. February 3 there is also JH games at GCC against Maple River starting with 7th grade at 4pm followed by 8th. May be more C squad additions to come.
See the updated Girls schedule here: https://5il.co/2uo5a
See the updated Boys schedule here: https://5il.co/2uo5c
Good Luck to the Titans Girls Basketball Teams as they faceoff against Drayton/Valley-Edinburg on Friday, December 13th starting at 4:15pm in Crystal. The JH will play 6 quarters followed by JV and Varsity. The bus will depart GCC at 2pm.
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.
