Knight News
Grand Forks Central High School - September 15th, 2023
Main Office 701-746-2375
A Look Ahead
Sep. 20th - Early Release - 1:00 PM (PLC Day)
Sep. 29th - Flu Shot Clinic starts at 8:30 a.m.
Oct. 4th - Early Release - 1:00 PM (PLC Day)
Oct. 5th - Family/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Oct. 6th - Homecoming Football Game & Dance
Oct. 10th - Family/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Oct. 18th - 20th - NO SCHOOL
Oct. 25th - School Pictures
Oct. 26th - Jazz Band Concert - 7:00 PM
Oct. 30th - Choir Concert - 7:00 PM
2022-2023 Yearbooks Are In!
Last year's yearbooks are in! If you pre-paid for a yearbook, please come to the main office to pick it up.
There is also a limited number of extra yearbooks available for sale in the main office. The cost is $60 (cash or check made out to GFPS). They are sold first come, first serve.
Pre-Sales of the 2023-2024 yearbook will start soon. Watch future editions of the Knight News for the link to purchase that yearbook.
Athletic Fee Refunds
*To be eligible for a refund, your student must not have played in any games*
Mentor Center
The Mentor Center is a national award-winning resource center for GFPS middle and high school students to receive academic support, social-emotional support, and enrichment.
There is no cost for students, and we Mentor Center provide free food.
Students work on academics with certified teachers and tutors, participate in programming such as cooking classes, art, nature walks, and connect with Social Emotional Learning Specialists, peer, and volunteers.
Daily attendance is capped to ensure we can serve students well. Students MUST sign up to attend a particular day, and a limited number of slots are available. To accommodate demand, middle school students can attend up to two days per week. High school students can attend up to four days per week.
The Daily Sign Up Form can be found on the home page for the Mentor Center Site:
https://www.gfschools.org/Domain/1686
The Mentor Center is located on 725 Hamline St. and is open from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station is run by the marketing students at GFC. The school store has been the leading supplier for GFC attire, accessories and spirit items. The store is open during the school day to the public.
If you are interested in becoming a Grand Forks Central DECA Professional Member or Corporate Sponsor, see our website for membership options. Members enjoy exclusive benefits.
Website: gcstation.square.site/
Location: 115 North 4th Street, Grand Forks, ND, USA
Phone: 701-746-2375
Twitter: @gfc_schoolstore
Band Performances For 2023-2024
Concert Schedule
Oct. 26 - Fall Jazz Concert - 7:00 pm GFC Aud.
Oct. 28 - UND Band Day - all day Alerus
Nov. 13 - Fall Band Concert - 7:00 pm GFC Aud.
Dec. 7 - EDC Solo Festival - all day Valley City
Jan. 19-21 - UND Honor Band - all day UND
Jan. 29 - Winter Jazz Concert - 7:00 pm GFC Aud.
Jan. 31 - Myra Jazz Festival - all day Red River
Feb. 6 - EDC Ensemble Festival - all day Valley City
Feb. 29 - Winter Band Concert - 7:00 pm GFC Aud.
Mar. 21-23 - All State Music Festival - all day Bismarck
Apr. 8 - All City Band Festival - 7:00 pm Chester Fritz
Apr. 29 - Spring Jazz Concert - 7:00 pm GFC Aud.
May 13 - Spring Band Concert - 7:00 pm GFC Aud.
May 31 - Graduation Rehearsal - 10:00 am Betty Engelstad
June 2 - Graduation - 1:00 pm Betty Engelstad
Pep Band Schedule
Sept. 26 - Soccer vs. RRHS - 6:15 pm Cushman
Sept. 28 - Volleyball vs. RRHS - 6:15 pm GFC gym
Oct. 6 - GFC Homecoming vs Wahepton - 5:15 pm Cushman
Dec. 21 - Hockey vs. Red River - 6:45 pm Purpur
Jan. 30 - Girls Bball vs. Red River - TBA GFC gym
Jan. 30 - Boys Bball vs. Red River - TBA GFC gym
SENIORS: WorkKeys Test Information
The WorkKeys test is a requirement of the North Dakota Career and Technical Education Scholarship. Students must pass all three tests: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents to qualify for the scholarship.
If you have questions about whether you should take this test to qualify for the ND CTE Scholarship, see Ms. Mickelson in the Counseling Department.
Testing Dates:
- Tuesday, October 31
- Tuesday, November 21
- Tuesday, December 19
- Tuesday, January 30
- Tuesday, February 13
- Tuesday, March 5
*Additional test dates as needed.
Students can register for the WorkKeys test with Mrs. Manske in the Counseling Department.
German American Partnership Program (GAPP)
The German American Partnership Program is back! We will be welcoming 21 students and 2 teachers from the Lise-Meitner-Gymnasium on October 13 for their 3-week stay. Students currently in German are welcome to sign up to host a student and are able to host any year during high school. Information to host is available in the German classroom.
We will be traveling to Germany June 11 - July 6, 2024, to stay with our same exchange partners. Students in German are able to travel after their 10th or 11th-grade year. Applications to travel will be available in November.
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Why complete the 2024 Free and Reduced Lunch Application?
Not only could you qualify for free or reduced lunch prices, but your application can also help provide important funding that will directly support Grand Forks Central High School. If you qualify for free or reduced lunches, your students may also qualify for free or reduced activity fees and activity passes. More information about the waiver for activity fees can be found below in the section titled "Requesting A Waiver For Free Or Reduced Activity Fees"
- The lunch application may be filled out online using the link below. The lunch application letter and application file are also attached below if you prefer to print a paper copy. Paper packets are also available in the main office.
Parking Information
In addition to the hangtag, students who park in the ramp must also register online for a digital parking permit from the city. There is no charge for either type of parking pass whether it is the grey hangtag or the digital permit. Please read below for more information about each parking area offered to students.
Option 1: Ramp Parking in Lot #1 with a digital permit (see map below)
Digital permits from last year are no longer vaild. Students must sign up using the new link below to have a digital permit valid for the 2023-2024 school year. Digital permits are FREE.
Student Link to obtain the parking permit for student parking areas:
https://gfpermits.rmcpay.com/#purchase?purchase_seed=KJQEA7YZT3_RQMX9HEGCA_SAWKF415LE
Once students have registered via the access link above, they can then manage their vehicle information by visiting the online permit portal at any time throughout the school year.
Online Permit Portal: https://gfpermits.rmcpay.com
Monitoring and ticketing will be done by the City of Grand Forks.
- The digital permits are based on license plate information. Students will need to ensure their vehicle information is correct and up to date at all times as inaccuracies may result in ticketing.
- When a student signs up, the website will ask them to choose the zone "Central Ramp".
- Not all parking areas in the ramp are for Central Students. Please read signs carefully and do not park in privately reserved spaces, Central staff spaces, or mobile pay spaces. Students may park in any spot that is not marked with a sign.
Option 2: Student Parking In Lots Maroon (#4), Gray (#5), and Tradition (#6) Hang Tag Required (see map below)
Booster Club Meeting Dates for 2023-2024
All meetings are held in the GFC Library/Media Center (2nd Floor) at 7:00 pm
October 2nd,
November 6th
December 4th
January 8th
February 5th
March 4th
April 1st
May 6th
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!
Looking to Make A Difference? Join Our Team at GFC!
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 7:30 AM
Location:
115 N. 4th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
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GFPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GrandForksPublicSchools/