Knight News
Grand Forks Central High School - October 15th, 2022
Main Office 701-746-2375
New office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Look Ahead
Oct. 19th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
Oct. 20th - 21st - NO SCHOOL - Administrator Convention
Oct. 25th - College Application Day for ND Colleges & Universities
Oct. 27th - Jazz Band Concert in the Auditorium - 7:00 PM
Oct. 26th - Career Expo for Sophomore Students
Oct. 28th - End of Quarter 1
Nov. 2nd - Early Release - 1:00 PM (PLC Day)
Nov. 6th - Daylight Savings Time - 2:00 AM (Clocks fall back to 1:00 AM)
Nov. 7th - Boys Hockey and Boys & Girls Wrestling Seasons start
Nov. 11th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
Nov. 14th - Girls Hockey & Gymnastics Seasons Start
Nov. 15th - Picture Makeups - 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Nov. 16th - Early Release - 1:00 PM (PLC Day)
Nov. 17th - TRIO will be on hand to help students with FAFSA applications in the counseling department, more information will be shared as we move closer to this date.
Nov. 21st- Boys & Girls Basketball Season Starts
Nov. 24 - 25th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28th - Boys Swimming & Diving Season Starts
Cancellation & Postponement Procedures
With the winter weather season ahead, Grand Forks Public Schools would like to share our school cancellation and postponement procedures with you. Please note: changes made in September 2022 are noted in bold and underline.
- School postponement and cancellation alternatives will be as follows:
Hold school as normal.
Open school but delay sending buses.
Delay the start time in all schools by two (2) hours based on each school’s start time
Elementary School: Start time is 8:25, so school would start at 10:25. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m.
Middle School: Start time is 8:40, so school would start at 10:40. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. No Zero Hour Classes.
High School: Start time is 8:00, so school would start at 10:00. Doors will open at 9:50 a.m.
Head Start: Start time is 8:00, so school would start at 10:00. Doors will open at 9:50 a.m.
When school starts late, there will be no morning Early Childhood Special Education classes. Afternoon Early Childhood Special Education classes will be held.
Breakfast will not be served at any sites.
No before-school activities/athletics.
Students will not be marked tardy due to a late start.
No school in Grand Forks Public Schools (GFPS) all day
No school for the Grand Forks Air Force Base School District students all day
Decisions about the weather-related delayed opening or closing of air base schools may not always be consistent with those made for in-town schools. On those days when severe weather makes travel conditions so hazardous as to threaten the safety of staff members, opening delays or the closing of base schools will be given special consideration.
Hold remote learning.
Once school is in session, it will not be terminated until the regular closing time except in very severe situations. However, school buses may leave early.
The decision to close or delay school will be made as early as possible. Announcements will be made on the GFPS webpage (www.gfschools.org), and GFPS social media (www.facebook.com/GrandForksPublicSchools; www.twitter.com/GFSchools). Announcements will also be made on local radio and TV stations.
GFPS will be using our automated calling system to call staff and families if school will be delayed or canceled due to severe weather conditions. Typically, this automated call will occur to staff between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and to families between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Parents/Guardians may always exercise their right to keep students home or pick them up early during stormy conditions.
GFPS has two days (approx. 12 hours of instruction) built into the school calendar for storm-related delays/cancellations. If a full-day cancellation leads to a third storm day during this school year, GFPS will transition to remote learning. More information would be provided by GFPS and your student's school at that time.
If an emergency situation should develop during the time school is in session, students will be cared for in school until the storm has subsided.
If buses are sent home early, all buses will be sent.
We will communicate the departure time.
The lead time needed for the procedure is approximately one (1) hour.
If conditions are dangerous, bus drivers must use common sense in discharging students that must walk a considerable distance. If possible, use the radio and contact the base station. Have parents/guardians meet the bus or be on the lookout for their students. If the driver cannot contact parents/guardians and conditions are dangerous, do not let students off the bus but return to school and notify the principal. Schools that have bus students must have a written procedure for caring for students in the event they must be kept overnight at school.
Northern Valley Career Expo for Sophomores
Once again, GFC sophomores will be attending the Northern Valley Career Expo. This event is held on Oct. 26th. Busing is provided by the school. Students will receive more information in their classes as the event nears.
The Northern Valley Career Expo brings more than 1,800 high school students from around the Northern Valley region (Northwest Minnesota & Northeast North Dakota) to a one-day event where they can explore high-wage, in-demand careers.
Regional employers set up hands-on career exploration activities designed to:
- Educate attendees about in-demand career opportunities and related training
- Inspire attendees to become future employees
- Introduce career paths students may otherwise not know about
- Highlight what makes the Northern Valley region a great place to live, work & play
2021-2022 Yearbooks for Sale!
We have been sent a limited amount of extra 2021-2022 yearbooks to sell!
- Yearbooks will be first come, first serve. Yearbooks will not be held or reserved.
- Yearbooks are $55 each. We accept cash or checks made out to GFPS.
- Yearbooks from 2020-2021, 2019-2020 and earlier are also available for sale for $25 apiece.
ASVAB Test on Oct. 17th
AP Testing Fees Due Oct. 18th
College Application Day for North Dakota
Minnesota College Knowledge Month
Many Minnesota institutions are also waiving their application fee for the entire month of October! You can find the list of participating institutions here.
Winter Sports Information
Girls Wrestling
Boys Wrestling
Girls Hockey
Boys Basketball
Boys Swimming & Diving
Additional Winter Sports Coaches Contact Info & Start Dates
Boys Hockey: Nov. 7th
Head Coach: Grant Paranica
Gymnastics: Nov. 14th
Head Coach: Megan Johnson
Girls Basketball: Nov. 21
Head Coach: Andrayah Adams
Winter Sports White Card Information
A WHITE CARD MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE COACH BEFORE THE STUDENT IS ALLOWED TO TRYOUT OR PRACTICE.
The athletic fee does not have to be paid to tryout or practice but it must be paid (or a waiver approved) before the student can play in a game or publicly represent the school. It may take up to a week for approved lunch forms and waivers to be returned to our school after being reviewed by Child Nutrition. Please allow time for this process if applying for a waiver.
Please have the required items listed below completed when you come to the school to pick up your white card. If any of the forms are missing signatures or required information a white card will not be issued. No incomplete forms will be accepted. The files are included below. Extra paper copies of the forms will be available in the office.
1. Physical Form (required)
All athletes must complete a physical form each year. Physicals dated after April 15th, 2022 are valid for the 2022-2023 school year.
2. Code of Conduct Form (required)
All athletes must fill out a code of conduct form each year.
3. Concussion Form (required)
All athletes must fill out a concussion form each year.
4. Activity Fee or Activity Waiver/Lunch Form (required before playing in any games)
Activity fees ($80 per sport) are paid on the MySchoolBucks.com website located here: www.myschoolbucks.com
OR
You may apply for a waiver if you meet income guidelines. Please see the section titled "Free and Reduced Activity Participation Fees" for more information and forms.
Online Sports & Activity Fee Payments
Please pay all student activity fees online through MySchoolBucks.com. There is a small surcharge fee when depositing money into your student's lunch account, however, there is no additional surcharge fee when paying for sports and activity fees, bus tickets and other products from the school store.
Create your free account today and never worry about having to send cash/checks to school with your student again. Visit myschoolbucks.com or download the app today to get started!
Free & Reduced Activity Participation Fees
If you think you may qualify for free or reduced activity fees, fill out the 3 forms below (Free & Reduced Lunch Application, Fee Waiver & Release Consent Forms). If you meet income guidelines, athletic and fine arts participation fees may be reduced (half price) or free altogether.
The lunch application may be filled out online using the link below. The lunch application file is also attached below if you prefer a paper copy. The waiver and information release forms are not online and must be printed using the files below. Additional copies are available in the main office.
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION FORM WEBSITE (required if applying for a waiver)
2022-2023 Yearbooks
Yearbooks:
- The 2022-2023 yearbook will be sold online again this year on the Balfour website, the link to purchase a yearbook is below:
website. https://www.balfour.com/north-dakota/grand-forks/central-high-school
The cost is $54. Senior pictures and senior baby pictures are due by May 1st and can be emailed at any time before that to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org
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Staying Connected Through PowerSchool
Grand Forks Public School parents are provided a PowerSchool account to help them stay connected with their student's progress. With PowerSchool, you can view the daily announcements and receive updates about your student's grades, assignments, attendance and more. You can access all of your students who attend Grand Forks Public Schools (not just GFC) with one account (referred to as a single sign on account).
If you would like to receive automatic email notifications from PowerSchool, log into your account and indicate which reports you would like to receive under "email notifications". You can also select how often you wish to receive the reports (daily, weekly, etc.).
If you have never created a PowerSchool parent account for your students, please contact the main office for assistance.
Booster Club Meeting Dates for 2022-2023
All meetings are held in the GFC Library/Media Center (2nd Floor) at 7:00 pm. Enter using Door #1 on N. 4th Street.
November 7th, 2022
December 5th, 2022
January 9th, 2023
February 6th, 2023
March 6th, 2023
April 3rd, 2023
May 1st, 2023
Digital Parking Pass Link to Park in the Ramp Student Parking Area
Student Link to obtain the parking permit for student parking areas:
https://gfpermits.rmcpay.com#purchase?purchase_seed=KJQEA7YZT3_T2V9J7IPHO_SAWKF415LE
Administration
Dr. Gabe Dahl - Associate Principal A-K
Mr. Mike Wilber - Associate Principal L-Z
Mr. Tony Bina - Athletic Director
Contact Us:
Main Office : 701-746-2375
Attendance Line: 701-746-2482
Main Office Hours 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
School Doors Open at 7:15 AM
Location:
115 N. 4th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Follow us on Twitter: @GFC_Activities
Follow us on Instagram: gfc_activites
GFPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GrandForksPublicSchools/