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Grand Forks Central High School - April 1st, 2021
Important Dates
April 2 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break
April 5 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break
April 14 - Early Release at 1:00 PM - PLC Day
April 22-24 - Spring Musical "Urinetown" - 7:00 PM - Auditorium - more info below
April 26 - Spring Jazz Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
April 28 - Early Release at 1:00 PM - PLC Day
2020-2021 Yearbook
If you would like to order a 2020-2021 GFC yearbook, go to this website: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=55338
The cost is $55 (or $60 if you want it personalized with a name on the cover). Senior pictures and senior baby pictures are due by May 1st and can be emailed at any time before that to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org
If you are not sure if you have ordered a yearbook, you can check the list outside Mr. Berglund’s room (#22). Yearbooks cannot be purchased through the main office, all purchases must be made through the link above.
Senior Yearbook Photo Information
Attention Class of 2021!
Senior photos for the 2020-2021 GFC Yearbook can be submitted to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org.
- Submitted digital images should be 300 DPI.
- Baby/Childhood photos can also be submitted. If you need a photo to be scanned, you can put it in Mr. Berglund’s mailbox and it will be returned after it is scanned.
Grand Forks Central High School Senior Portrait Yearbook Policy:
Every graduating senior student is permitted to turn in a portrait photo for reproduction in the Grand Forks Central School yearbook.
- The deadline for senior portrait submission is May 1, 2021
- Students should submit a vertical or square photo (not horizontal). Note: Full body shots may be cropped.
- Only single-subject photos are allowed.
- Accessories (i.e. hats, scarves, jewelry) and props (i.e. sports equipment) are permitted in the submitted photos as long as they do not promote or condone illegal activity. Senior portraits of questionable content will be shown to school administration for final approval.
- Portraits of students with weapons will not be published.
Note: If you did not have a senior photo taken and do not plan to take one, Mr. Berglund can take a good picture of you. We want to include everyone and have done this many times in the past. Just stop by Mr. Berglund's classroom (#22) to set up a time.
Please contact Mr. Berglund with any questions at centralyearbook@mygfschools.org.
Senior Awards Night!
The deadline to submit award information and be included in the presentation is April 14th. If you are not attending the ceremony, you do not need to submit your awards/scholarships as only seniors who attend will have their awards recognized during the ceremony. Participants will be receive an invitation with more information. The ceremony begins at 7:00 PM.
2021 Prom News!
You can subscribe to our channel by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkCb6t94IpLj9aLTrSSVMg
There will an event link specifically just for Grand March posted on the GFC Activities YouTube site prior to Grand March.
The time of Grand March, time of the dance and location of the dance are to be determined.
The following are Prom expectations:
- Behavior - All school events are alcohol and drug free. Students will be required to take a breathalyzer test at the door.
- Appropriate Dancing - Students are required to dance appropriately....period!!!
- Boy's Formal Dress - Formal prom attire may be classified as a tuxedo or dress suit, including a tie, bow tie, turtleneck, a shirt, or priest collar shirt, which may include a vest or cummerbund. Dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie are also appropriate attire. Shirts are to be worn at all times.
- Girl's Formal Dress - Traditionally formal dresses may be strapless or may feature spaghetti straps. Bare or open backs are acceptable; however excessively bare stomachs or bare midriffs are not permitted. Under garments should not be visible. See-through apparel and gowns or dresses with slits that are above the mid-thigh area are not permitted. Garments that are extremely tight or extremely low-cut are also unacceptable. Dresses with glitter on them will not be permitted.
Prom is a school event and the same rules listed in the Student Handbook will apply.
If you have questions, please contact Activities Director, Aaron La Deaux, at 787-4064.
Personal Best Awards!
Congratulations to the following students on being recognized for the GFC personal best award!
Adam Swartz, Alex Schill, Alex Vashus, Alexis Smart, Alivia Obregon, Alyssa Gangelhoff, Alyssa Skavlem, Amirmahdi Tokhmechi, Anna Machart, Annaliz Flores, Annika Presteng, Anton Golovko, Aspen Thompson, Autumn Clavo, Bethany Johnson, Blake Batzer, Brianna Filson, Brietta Mullane, Cael Lorenz, Caleb Cearley Jr., Carson Ohnstad, Chloe Kassa, Clara Hanson, Cody Ebertowski, Conner Noreen, Cyncere Haskins, Dora Dalmi, Emma Jackson, Emma Stevenson, Erick Paye, Erika Tinjum, Erin Parkes, Grace Carl, Haley Gereau, Hannah Hertlein, Isaac Barta, Isabella Whiteside, Isabelle Jarombek, Jacob Gerszewski, Jakob Stevenson, Kadynn Hiltner-Dupree, Katelyn Gass, Kylee Sanders, Lauren Hillman, Logan Sandberg, Madison Fowler, Madison Myrold, Makenna Murray, Marin Aure, Maya Zahui, Mckenzie Carriere, Meher Singh, Nesha Pokhrel, Nicholas Veres, Noah Aguilar, Radiya Ali, Sam Strandell, Samuel Benson, Skye Boyer, Sydney Kouba, Tabitha Thorpe, Taylar Baker, Taylor Kiley, Vladislav Usatii, Xania Quintanar Valdez, Zoe Jiran.
The students were selected by one or more GFC staff members to receive the Renaissance
Personal Best Award based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrating school spirit
- Trying their best in classes, (homework is consistently submitted, homework is on time,
demonstrates a positive attitude in class, lending a helping hand to classmates, staff
member and/or substitute)
- Displaying enthusiasm for school and school work
- Participating in additional activities that go beyond the regular classroom requirements.
Activities might include the following:
- being involved in service learning projects
- volunteering to help with elementary or middle school projects
- enriching classroom experiences with additional resources
- helping teachers do bulletin boards, classroom planning/set-up, etc.
- displaying good GFC character
We are very proud of all the GFC students selected and are excited to share this honor with
them.
Summer School Registration Is Now Open
The registration for the 2021 Summer School Session is now open. Students may register with the assistance of their counselor or by clicking on the following link. Summer School 2021 Registration Packet. Please contact Mike Wilber at mwilber310@mygfschools.org if you have any questions.
Parents LEAD:
Parenting isn’t always easy, especially in today’s world. The good news is there are steps you can take to help protect your kids as they grow older. Effectively monitoring your kids through every stage in their lives is one important way to reduce their risk of becoming involved in potentially harmful situations or engaging in risky behaviors. Start monitoring your kids early on, in ways that are age-appropriate. In fact, the earlier you begin monitoring, the easier it will be to continue as your kids get older and the more they’ll expect it from you. How do I monitor my kids? Visit www.parentslead.org.
AP Exam Dates
If you are scheduled to take an AP exam, please note the following dates:
US Government - Monday, May 3rd 8:00 AMCalculus - Tuesday, May 4th 8:00 AM
English Lit and Comp - Wednesday, May 5th 8:00 AM
US History - Thursday, May 6th 8:00 AM
Economics - Monday, May 10th 12:00 PM
Psychology - Tuesday, May 11th 12:00 PM
English Language & Comp - Wednesday, May 12 8:00 AM
Biology - Friday, May 14th 8:00 AM
Statistics - Monday, May 17th 12:00 PM
The website below contains resources that may help prepare for an AP exam:
Spring Sports Start Dates!
Girl's Tennis - April 15th - Coach Matt Fuka
Boy's Golf - April 12th - Coach Josh Cichy
More information can be found in the daily announcements in PowerSchool and on the GFC website under Athletics.
Online Sports & Activity Fee Payments
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.
How do I enroll?
- Go to www.myschoolbucks.com and click enroll now.
- Create an account for yourself and your children. You will need to know your student’s district ID number, date of birth, school and grade.
- Provide credit or debit card information.
Why should I sign up for this service?
- You can view your child’s cafeteria purchases.
- You can sign up for free e-mail notifications when the lunch account is low in funds.
- You may prepay their lunch account without sending money to school.
- My SchoolBucks will charge a $2.49 service fee when adding money to a lunch account.
2021 Graduation Information
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 is scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Alerus Center.
Prior to graduation, there are a number of items that need to be completed. The following is a checklist of all obligations that must be met by each student before a diploma will be presented.
- All course work, tests, and detention time must be completed before Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
- All independent study, online and correspondence course work must be completed by Friday, May 14, 2021.
- A “Senior Survey” will be sent out in early May. This must be completed by Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Early graduates will be notified about the procedure to use in completing the survey.
- All bills must be paid (media center, athletic equipment, lab equipment, book damages, etc…) by Friday, May 14, 2021.
- The final day of classes for seniors will be Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
- Graduation practice is tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alerus Center. All graduating seniors must attend the practice session.
- Caps and gowns were ordered in November and will be distributed from the Principal’s Office on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
- Senior pictures for the yearbook are due by May 1st and can be turned in at any time before that date to Mr. Berglund or can be e-mailed to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org.
- If a student desires to receive a diploma without going through the graduation ceremony; he/she may do so by notifying Mr. Strandell prior to Friday, May 14, 2021.
- All students who participate in the commencement ceremony are expected to dress in an appropriate manner. The cap, gown, tassel, and shoes are all required. No other personal additions will be allowed other than school-issued stoles of honor without prior permission from administration.
Only students who have completed their graduation requirements will participate in the graduation ceremony. The list of students who will be participating in the ceremony will be finalized on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Administration
Dr. Gabe Dahl - Associate Principal A-K
Mr. Mike Wilber - Associate Principal L-Z
Mr. Aaron La Deaux - Activities Director
Contact Us:
Main Office : 701-746-2375
Attendance Line: 701-746-2482
Main Office Hours 7:00 AM-4:15 PM
School Doors Open at 7:30 AM
Location:
115 N. 4th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
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