To save on paper costs the Breakfast and Lunch Menus and Monthly Calendar will not be sent home with every student. Copies will be available in the foyer if your student would like one to bring home or can view them hung throughout the building. You can access them online to print at home by going to the Menu (three lines) under Documents/What's Happening? and click on Menus-Breakfast & Lunch or Monthly Calendar (https://www.griggscountycentral.org/documents/what's-happening%3F/230539). You can also view under the Events Tab and Dining Tab.
NOTE: There was an error on the original calendar. The XC meet is actually on Monday, 9/8 not Tuesday 9/9. Same time, same place.
South Central Transit Company is offering City Bus Rides to GCC Students living in Cooperstown this school year. Rides will be offered for $1 per day. Contact Bob Schlotman at 701-649-6773 if interested.
Things to do on that night include turning in your student's Yearly Registration Forms, putting funds in their lunch account, applying for meal assistance, paying student and activity fees, making high school schedule changes, seeing classrooms, finding lockers, and meeting teachers.
Everyone is also highly encouraged to attend one of the meetings regarding new legislation on student devices and what policy changes will take affect because of the new law. These meetings will take place at 6pm or 7pm.
The GCC Community Connections program will feature some local organizations and businesses that would like to show support to the students of GCC. If you would like to have a table at the event please email rebecca.edland@k12.nd.us.
Need Help with School Supplies? There will be a "Fill My Desk" table with school supplies available.
Also, the GCC Student Council will be serving Ice Cream Floats sponsored by Bank Forward and Miller's Fresh Foods & you can enter to Win a Prize!
We can't wait to see you all Monday night!!
The August Breakfast https://5il.co/3nrto and Lunch https://5il.co/3nrtn Menus are not available. Reminder that school meal prices are $2.00 for breakfast. $3.50 for lunch, $1.00 for seconds, and $0.50 for additional milk. It's easy to apply to see if your family qualifies for free meals.
During the 2023 ND Legislative Session, the legislature expanded the federal poverty guidelines to include families who earn up to 200% poverty level. In 2025, the ND Legislature increased the expanded income guidelines to 225% of the federal poverty level. Families who qualify based on Federal or State Expanded Income Eligibility Guidelines (NDEIEG) will not need to pay for breakfast or lunch. The new State 225 Eligibility will provide meal reimbursements for those students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals under federal income guidelines, but whose income falls below the 225% poverty level. The supplemental state reimbursement is the difference between the USDA Federal Free and the USDA Paid Meal Reimbursement Rate.
Complete the Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals online at https://www.schoolcafe.com/GRIGGSCOUNTYCENTRAL18 or complete and turn in the office the application in your Back-to-School packet.
Bus Rules apply to all students and athletes that ride a bus to get to/from school or to/from activities. All parents and students should review the rules at https://5il.co/3nmvw.
As we approach the start of school, all drivers on the road should refresh their memories about the rules on overtaking and passing a school bus (ND Century Cod 39-10-46.1). The driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus stopped on the highway shall stop the vehicle before reaching the school bus when there is in operation on the school bus the flashing red lights or the stop sign on the control arm, and the driver may not proceed until the school bus resumes motion, the driver is signaled by the school bus driver to proceed, or the flashing red lights and the stop sign on the control arm are no longer actuated.
Fall Sports are underway! The following schedule changes have been made or are pending:
Girls Golf - Meet in Linton this Friday, 8/15 is cancelled. We will possibly host a JV meet in Cooperstown at 9am.
Football - Game against Tri-State on Friday, 8/22 is cancelled. Trying to line up a scrimmage game.
Volleyball - Practice begins 8/18. Updates Schedule at https://5il.co/3gpm5.
Elementary Girls Basketball - Practice begins 8/21. Schedule at https://5il.co/3nmqu .
Schedules by sport can be downloaded from https://www.griggscountycentral.org/documents/activities/season-schedules-by-sport/250656 or viewed on https://as3.rschooltoday.com/public/genie/1483/school/2/.
In a National Education Association Poll, 90% of educators support a policy that prohibits students cell phone use during instructional time. ~National Education Association
In response to new legislation, Griggs County Central recently updated our policies on devices for students. Our goal is to use this as an opportunity to shift the culture around student device use and boost engagement in learning.
For a full list of GCC staff see page 9 of the Back-to-School packet. Join us in welcoming new staff! Page 11 give you information about how to view your students grades and communicate with teachers. Contact the school office to get your PowerSchool username and password for your Parent Login!
In a recent study of youth cell phone usage, “Over two-thirds of these 11- to 17-yearolds said they "sometimes" or "often" find it difficult to stop using technology, use technology to escape from sorrow or get relief from negative feelings, and miss sleep due to being on their phone or the internet late at night.” ~CommonSense Media
In response to new legislation, Griggs County Central recently updated our policies on devices for students. Our goal is to use this as an opportunity to shift the culture around student device use and boost engagement in learning.
Page 6, 7, & 8 of the Back-to-School packet includes information about schedules for the school day, Medication Policy, and info about Cougar & Titan Times where students can work on homework or get extra help.
ONLY TURN IN THE LAST PAGE AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THAT PAGE. We will be shredding your child's medical history forms as we cannot keep that in their file.
In a recent study, 84% of young people used their device for more than 2 hours a day. ~CommonSense Media
In response to new legislation, Griggs County Central recently updated our policies on devices for students. Our goal is to use this as an opportunity to shift the culture around student device use and boost engagement in learning.
Check out page 5 of the Back-to-School mailer for important reminders about bus transportation, student drop-off and pick-up, and student parking. Also, get important updates about the new breakfast and lunch prices and the free & reduced school meals program.
August is here and so is the start of the sports season! Reminder that dates for Concussion Baseline Testing are August 4th from 7:30-10:30am at GCC or 8-11am at Midkota HS; August 5th from 8-11am at Midkota HS or 3-5pm at GCC. Concussion Baseline Testing is required every 2 years. All 5th, 7th, 9th, & 11th graders (or if not completed last year) will need to have testing completed .
Here are some additional important dates and reminders for the upcoming Titans sports seasons:
Remember that Sports Physicals must be completed before your athlete can begin practice. The Sports Physical Form can be found at https://5il.co/v9tc or in the school foyer.
The Sports Kick-Off Event will be on August 5th at 6pm at GCC for all 7-12th grade Titan Athletes, Parents, and Coaches.
Fall Sports Start Dates: See printable schedules at Documents | Activities | Season Schedules by Sport or go to Titans Athletic Master Schedule.
Girls Golf-8/4,
Football-8/7,
XC-8/11,
Volleyball-8/18,
Elem Girls Basketball-8/21.
The Physical Form, G-M Medical Release & Guidelines Forms, Concussion Sign & Symptoms Form, and Student Driving Consent Form are available at Documents | Activities | Forms or will be available at the Sports Kick-Off Event.
How are students occupying their personal device time? A recent study found, “The highest proportion of time during school hours were spent on social media (32%), gaming (17%), and YouTube (26%).” ~CommonSense Media
In response to new legislation, Griggs County Central recently updated our policies on devices for students. Our goal is to use this as an opportunity to shift the culture around student device use and boost engagement in learning.
Besides information about the new student device policy be sure to check out the information about the upcoming sports start dates in the Back-to-School mailer.
Sports Season begin dates are fast approaching. Reminder that your student athlete participating in 7-12 sports must have a NDHSAA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (Sports Physical) completed by the first practice. Only the Medical Eligibility Form (last page) needs to be turned into the office or coach and must be signed by both the healthcare professional and a parent/guardian by the start of the first practice. If you need the forms they can be picked up in the school foyer, downloaded from our website at https://5il.co/v9tc or found on the NDHSAA website.
Come one, come all to the grandest show in Forks! Apart from the performances, other festivities include pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, bounce house, Classic Circus treats and so much more. Don't miss this unforgettable family experience!
SHOWTIMES
Thursday, July 31: 7 PM
Saturday, August 2: 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, August 3: 2 PM
Doors open 2 hours before showtime.
Location: Grand Forks County Fairgrounds - 2300 Gateway Drive
Tickets/More Info: https://circusclassics.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/1247315810450505
The GCC School Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 29th. If you have any questions you may email Mr. Maus at tom.maus@k12.nd.us.
