Knight News

April 9th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

April 18th - 21st - NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break

April 22nd - Grand Cities Idol - 7:00 PM - RRHS Auditorium

April 30th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

April 30th - Senior Awards Night - 7:00 PM

May 5th - Spring Jazz Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium

May 10th - Prom

May 14th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

May 14th - Spring Band Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium

May 15th - 17th - Spring Play "The Odd Couple" - 7:00 PM - Black Box Theatre

May 16th - Deadline for all online and correspondence course work to be completed

May 18th - Spring Play "The Odd Couple" - 2:00 PM - Black Box Theatre

May 19th - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium (rescheduled from 5/21)

May 21st - Choir Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium (rescheduled from 5/19)

May 26th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 27th - Final day of classes for seniors

May 28th - Semester Testing Periods 1, 3, 5, 7

May 29th - Semester Testing Periods 2, 4, 6, 8

May 29th - Final day of classes for grades 9 - 11

June 1st - Graduation Ceremony - 4:00 PM - Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

The testing schedule for students in Advanced Placement classes is listed below.

Monday, May 5th - Biology 8:00 am

Tuesday, May 6th - US Government at 12:00 noon

Wednesday, May 7th - Eng. Lit. and Comp. at 8:00 am

Thursday, May 8th - Statistics at 8:00 am and World History at 12:00 noon

Friday, May 9th - US History at 8:00 am and Economics at 12:00 noon

Monday, May 12th - Calculus at 8:00 am

Wednesday, May 14th - Eng. Lang. and Comp at 8:00 am

Friday, May 16th - Physics at 8:00 am and Psychology at 12:00 noon

Grand Forks Central High School is pleased to recognize the students listed below for the Quarter 3 A and B Honor Rolls. A Honor Roll designates a GPA of 3.50 and higher and B Honor Roll designates a GPA of 3.0 to 3.499. Congratulations to these students on their academic achievement!

Boys Basketball:

All EDC Team: Brooklan Bruce, Brayden Delorme, Cole Wilber

Girls Basketball:

All EDC Team: Jacie Reardon, Lauren Reardon

Boys Swimming & Diving:

Avery Berg - All EDC, 1st Team All State

All State Music Awards: Congratulations to the 22 GFC musicians that participated in the 2025 All-State Music Festival in Bismarck. These musicians auditioned and were selected as the finest high school musicians in North Dakota!

Band:

Aidan Fiala

Gretta Gebhard

Cali Lindseth

Orchestra:

Julia Biby

Wren Kindseth

Garett Peterson

Choir:

Kenai Auch

Owen Berglund

Jack Berry

Mirko Drago

Mairi Ferguson

Andromeda Green

Ava Hager

Jaded Halvorson

Vincent Hambrick

Ryah Hogberg

Elizabeth Malott

Jayna Polries

Rowan Olmstead

Oakley Oss

Zoe Serna

Theo Sum

Band - Raging Red Festival at NDSU Challey School Of Music:

Gold Rating - Division I - Symphonic Band

Outstanding Horn Section - Avery Spartz & Jaci Bohm

Outstanding Euphonium Section - Anna Cremers

Outstanding Soloist - Joseph Sprenger

HOSA Future Health Professional 2025 State Competition Winners:

1st Place - Jade Naughton (11) - Pharmacology

2nd Place - Lauren Reardon (12) - Sports Medicine

2nd Place - Emma Nowatzki (12) - Prepared Speaking

3rd Place - Kendra Haag (12) - Clinical Nursing

*Jade, Lauren, Emma, and Kendra all qualified for international competitions in Nashville in June.

Honorable Mention (Top 10) Awards:

Rylee Bertleson (11) - Pathophysiology

Pearl Boehm (12) - Home Health Aide

Kaidence Grimaud (10) - Clinical Nursing
Kendra Kuznia (10) - Pathophysiology

Afifa Mansoor (9) - Health Career Display
Momina Muskan (9) - Health Career Display
Skyler Naughton (11) - Physical Therapy

Lauren Reardon (12) - Pathophysiology
Oliver Taylor (10) - Medical Law & Ethics
Oliver Taylor (10) - Phlebotomy

HOSA Participants: Front row: Kendall Gourneau, Alexius Hinman, Pearl Boehm, Kendra Haag, Emma Nowatzki, Momina Muskan, Heba Monsoor, Shanza Khalid, Afifa Mansoor, Braelyn Scott, Kendra Kuznia, Mrs. Amy Fiala (Advisor)

Back row: Sklyer Naughton, Jade Naughton, Emily Sorvig, Oliver Taylor, Lauren Reardon, Kaidence Grimaud, Mason Griffin, Aiden Taylor, Logan Nikle

Senior Awards Night is a special evening of recognition for outstanding students who have received a special award or scholarship. Selected participants will receive an invitation from the committee with more information. The ceremony is open to the public and held in the GFC Auditorium on April 30th at 7:00 PM.

Celebrate the Month of the Military Child!

Join us in honoring military youth and their resilience! On April 4, 2025, Governor Armstrong will welcome these extraordinary children to the State Capitol for Month of the Military Child Proclamation Day.

Show your support by participating in Spirit Week (March 31–April 4) and sharing your photos on social media with #PurpleUpND!

Grand Forks Central is pleased to announce the winners of the annual Knight Idol contest. These performers will represent GFC at the Grand Cities Idol competition on April 22nd. Good luck Knights!

1st Place - Jayna Polries & Kenai Auch - "It Ain't Me, Babe" by Bob Dylan

2nd Place - Addie Foley - "Good Luck, Babe" by Chappell Roan

3rd Place - Addie Foley & Lia Foley - "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon

4th Place - Rowan Olmstead & Jack Berry - "Jersey Giant" by Tyler Childers

5th Place - Bradie Konze - "Honey Pain" by Koe Wetzel

UND Admitted Student Day is Friday, April 4, 9:30 - 4:30. Students will hear from UND students, learn about financial aid, explore the campus, be eligible for a $1,500 scholarship chosen by random drawing, and more! Go here for more information:

https://und.edu/admissions/visit/index.html#asd

Please keep checking the scholarship listing on the counseling page of the GFC website. CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

If you have not completed FAFSA, please begin that process by applying online for an FSA ID number.

Check the Scholarship Ready Tab on Power School to determine if you are eligible for the North Dakota Scholarship.

Make an appointment with Mr. Loftus, Senior Counselor, if you would like help.

The 2025 Junior/Senior Prom will be held Saturday, May 10th. All tickets will be sold using an online ticketing software called Ludus, the same program used for prior dances and all GFPS theater performances. The tickets will be emailed to the buyer of the tickets and will need to be saved to scan the tickets for entry to the dance.

GRAND MARCH

Grand March will be held in the auditorium in two sessions. There will be a 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM session.

Spectator tickets are purchased in advance $3 each and will be sold during 1st and 2nd lunch during the week before Prom. The cost will rise to $5 at the door.

Grand March will be live-streamed on the GFC Activities YouTube Channel. There will be an event link specifically just for Grand March posted on the GFC Activities YouTube site prior to Grand March. That link will be shared out closer to the date.

PROM

Prom will take place at Cloud 9 in downtown Grand Forks from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Tickets for Prom are $25 each from April 28th - May 2nd and will raise in price to $30 from May 5th - 8th. Tickets will be sold during 1st and 2nd lunch during the week before Prom. Tickets will not be sold on Friday, May 9th.

Cloud 9 Information

• 322 Demers Ave
  Grand Forks, ND 58201

• Enter through the Olive Ann doors on N. 4th St.

• No readmittance: Once students exit the dance, they will not be permitted back in.

REMINDER THAT ALL STUDENTS MUST SERVE ALL DETENTION HOURS IN ORDER TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND ATTEND THE DANCE.

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!!!

• Formal Dress is Required

• Formal prom attire may be classified as a tuxedo or dress suit, including a tie, bow tie, and a 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.

• 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 Trevor Lennon, at 746-2205 ext. 6145.

Post Prom is looking for donations to give away for prizes and games. Any and all donations are accepted and are appreciated. Names will be anonymous from the dollar amount that was given, but will be added to the newsletter as a sponsor. Average donation is around $20.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E4FA9AC28A5FBC52-55788117-parent

Please bring any gift cards (car washes, food or beverage establishments, gas, Scheels, etc.) or monetary donations to Leigh in the office at Central from May 5th to May 9th.

A Venmo account can also be used; @Laura-Kendall-9

Questions-contact Laura Kendall at 701-330-8391 or Tera Vanyo 218-779-5082. Our next Committee Meeting will be on Monday April 21st at the CanadInn

Thank you for your Central Post Prom Support!

Northern Roots Boutique is once again doing their Prom & Gown Showroom. The showroom is currently open to the public during regular business hours! Whether you're getting ready for prom, a wedding, or any special event, Northern Roots Boutique has a beautiful selection of dresses in varying sizes and the good news is, they are ALL FREE - This showroom is possible because of generous community donations! There are currently many prom dresses on hand to look at, try on and if you find a dress you would like to wear to prom you may take it home at no charge to you.

We have a limited selection of prom dresses and men's formal wear in our Silver Linings Closet located at Central. If you are interested in seeing what we have, please reach out to our Social Workers, Anna Engstrom or Shelly Scholand. Their offices are located in the Counseling Department or you may call the main office and ask to be transferred to their extension.

Prior to graduation, there are a number of items that need to be completed. The following is a checklist of all obligations/deadlines that must be met by each student before a diploma will be presented.

May 1st

• Senior photos and baby photos (baby photos are optional) for the yearbook are due on May 1st. Photos can be turned in any time prior to that date to Mr. Berglund or emailed to centralyearbook@mygfschools.org

May 14th

• Caps & gowns will be distributed in the main office beginning on this date. Students who have a hold on their cap & gown must satisfy all holds before it will be released. A hold may be placed on any student who owes: detention, classroom or library materials, misc. fees or fines, technology items, device damage fees, athletic uniforms, other misc. items or if there is an academic concern. No personal additions will be allowed on caps, gowns, or honor stoles without prior permission from administration.

May 16th

• Deadline for all bills, fees, and fines to be paid (such as lunch accounts, media center, athletic equipment, lab equipment, or book damages).
• Deadline for all independent study, online and correspondence course work to be completed.

May 21st

• Deadline for completion of the Senior Survey. The survey will be sent to student email accounts in early May. Teachers will notify students when the survey is open.

May 23rd

• Deadline to opt out of participating in the graduation ceremony. Students who do not want to walk in the ceremony must notify Kristin Wilcox in the main office by this date. You do not need to notify anyone if you are walking, only if you are not. We must know exactly which students are walking so there are no gaps in the lines and names match up to students as they walk across the stage. Students who opt out may pick up their diplomas and/or caps and gowns in the main office beginning on Monday, June 2nd.

May 27th

• The final day of classes for seniors is May 27th.
• All course work, tests, and detention time must be completed by this date.

May 30th

• Mandatory graduation practice is scheduled for Friday, May 30th at 8:00 a.m. at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. All graduating seniors who wish to participate in the ceremony must attend practice and must arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. If you have a school sponsored event that conflicts with graduation practice, you must inform Mr. Strandell prior to May 30th that you will miss practice.

June 1st

• Graduation Ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Students must report to the holding area no later than 3:15 p.m. 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 personal additions will be allowed on caps, gowns or honor stoles without prior permission from administration.

Only students who have completed their graduation requirements will participate in the graduation ceremony. Graduation requirements include not only the academic requirements, but also completion of detention hours, payment of all fees and fines, the return of all classroom and library materials, technology items, athletic uniforms and equipment, miscellaneous uniforms and all other loaned materials.

The list of students who will be participating in the ceremony will be finalized on Wednesday, May 28th.

Applications for the North Dakota Scholarship (previously called the ND Academic and CTE scholarships) are open. The application website will remain open until Friday, June 7. Current seniors will apply for the scholarship online. GFC students can access their progress toward the ND Scholarship via PowerSchool - scroll down the left hand side of the screen and choose Choice Ready Dashboard, then Scholarship Ready. Please send WorkKeys scores to Joe Kolosky at the ND Department of Public Instruction - jkolosky@nd.gov

The 2024-2025 yearbook will be sold online again this year on the Friesens website:

https://ybstore.friesens.com/403870.

The cost is $55.00 plus a $2.75 processing fee. All payments are processed by PayPal, but a PayPal account is not required to complete the purchase. At checkout, the purchaser can choose to pay with a debit or credit card instead of using a PayPal account.

• Senior pictures and senior baby pictures are due by May 1st and can be emailed at any time before that to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org

All meetings are held in the GFC Library/Media Center (2nd Floor) at 7:00 pm.

April 7th

May 5th

Like so many others, we are in need of some fine folks to fill out our staff at the school known as The Finest in Dakota! Please follow the link below to view the open positions at Central (and all of the Grand Forks Public Schools) that include paraprofessionals and custodians. Be part of the work to make a positive change in a student's life at Grand Forks Central!

Mr. Jon Strandell - Principal

Dr. Gabe Dahl - Associate Principal A-K

Mr. Mike Wilber - Associate Principal L-Z

Mr. Tony Bina - Athletic Director

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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