Knight News

Feb. 4th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

Feb. 12th - Family/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Feb. 16th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development

Feb. 17th - Family/Teacher Conference - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Feb. 18th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

Feb. 26th - "Something Rotten" - Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Feb. 27th - "Something Rotten" - Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Feb. 28th - "Something Rotten" - Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Mar. 1st - "Something Rotten" - Auditorium - 2:00 PM

Mar. 3rd - Band Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Mar. 4th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

Mar. 5th - Orchestra Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Mar. 9th - Choir Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Mar. 11th - 13th - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

Mar. 18th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

Mar. 23rd - Knight Idol - Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Mar. 27th - End of Quarter 3

Students in Grades 9-11 are starting the process of selecting courses for next year. Due to the need to balance staffing levels and class sizes, as well as the move to a new scheduling platform statewide (from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus) this summer, student schedule changes will be extremely limited for the 2026-27 school year and moving forward.

• There will be no effort to compact schedules so students can end the school day early. Students should expect that classes may be offered at times that are not preferred. This means students could have gaps in their schedules and may have to take courses Periods 6 and 7. This includes juniors and seniors.

• Note to Parents/Guardians: Students have access to their course selections in PowerSchool through the tab on the left side of the screen named Class Registration. Please review selections with your student.

Changes to NDCDE Online Courses for the 2026-27 School Year:

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, students enrolled in North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) courses purchased by the Grand Forks Public Schools will be required to work on coursework in a designated area at Central from 2:05 - 2:55pm daily, ensuring structured supervision and support. If a family chooses to purchase the NDCDE course, students may choose where and when to complete their NDCDE coursework.

As a reminder, in order to be considered a GFPS-enrolled student, the majority of a student’s classes must be taught in the building, in-person, taught by a GFPS instructor.

Required In-Person Courses per Grade Level at Grand Forks Central

Grade 9: 5 of the required 7 periods taught by a GFPS instructor in-person

Grade 10: 4 of the required 6 periods taught by a GFPS instructor in-person

Grade 11: 4 of the required 5 periods taught by a GFPS instructor in-person

Grade 12 : 4 of the required 5 periods taught by a GFPS instructor in-person

Family/Teacher Conferences will be held on Feb. 12th & 17th from 4:00-7:00 PM.

• Conferences will be face-to-face and are an open format where parents/guardians use their student's schedule to locate the teachers they would like to visit.
• There is no sign up or assigned times. Teachers will meet with families on a first come-first served basis as they are able.
• Student schedules will be available if your student is unable to attend or if you prefer to visit teachers without your student present.
• If your family prefers a phone or zoom conference, please contact each teacher directly to set that meeting up.
• Please enter using Door #1 (our Main Entrance) located on 115 N. 4th Street.

Below is the list of graduating students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher after seven high school semesters. These students will be recognized as honor graduates in the graduation program and will be awarded an honor stole to wear at the graduation ceremony. Honor stoles are distributed with caps and gowns in May.

Students with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher are noted with a star behind their name.

If you believe your student's name has been left off of this list in error or have any questions about the list, please contact Kristin Wilcox in the Main Office at 746-2375.

Grand Forks Central High School is pleased to recognize the students listed below for the Quarter 2 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!

Juniors will be making course selections for their senior year on Thursday, Feb. 5th, and Friday, Feb. 6th, in English classrooms. As always, students are encouraged to discuss course selections with parents/guardians.

The ND Scholarship Application for the Class of 2026 is open, and the deadline for students to apply is Friday, June 5. Students can check their progress towards the ND Scholarship through their ND Scholarship dashboard in PowerSchool. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Bailey in the counseling office.

If you have not done so, please order your cap/gown/tassel for graduation as soon as possible.

Pricing will increase on Feb. 1st.

The link below should take you directly to the product page for the the cap/gown/tassel required for graduation. The set ($50) is the very last item listed on this page. A picture of a generic maroon gown is on the Herff Jones website, but you are purchasing the custom design pictured here when you buy this set.

https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/ND/Grand%20Forks%20Central%20High%20Sch/33000536000/2534/buildpackage/3

If a student’s ID card is lost, a $10 replacement fee must be paid on MySchoolBucks.com for a replacement. After payment is made, the google form linked below must be completed. Replacement cards take 3–5 days to process.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OaKSU76lPf0K2xhrqo_0bgARmPwrNRcj9r2Z96JC5xA/viewform?edit_requested=true

The 2026 Junior/Senior Prom will be held Saturday, May 2nd. 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.

https://youtube.com/live/LqqJunxrZvA?feature=share

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 20th - April 24th and will raise in price to $30 from April 27th - April 30th. Tickets will be sold during 1st and 2nd lunch during the week before Prom. Tickets will not be sold on Friday, May 1st.

If you are bringing a guest from a different school, you will need to get a Guest Permission Form. This must be filled out prior to the end of the day on April 30th. That form must be brought to the dance in order for your guest to attend the dance. You will be turned away if you do not have that form.

Cloud 9 Information

• 322 Demers Ave
  Grand Forks, ND 58201

• Enter through the skywalk from the parking garage

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.

The Post-Prom Committee is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help create an unforgettable night at Northern Air for our Junior and Senior Knights! If you’re interested in assisting with event planning or helping secure donations, we’d love to have you join us. Our first meeting will take place at the Canad Inn (behind the Tavern) on February 9 at 6:00 PM.

Why?

Within ND Century Code, school districts have the opportunity to provide instruction via remote learning during school cancellation due to inclement weather days. When surveyed, GFPS families indicated they prefer to engage in remote learning rather than make up missed days due to inclement weather.

Teacher Expectations:

• Teachers post assignments in Google Classroom by 9:30am (10:00am grace period for teachers with 3 or more preps)

• Posts may include written directions, uploaded documents, or short voice/video recordings per teacher discretion

• Assignments should take 15-30 minutes to complete on average * NOTE: exceptions may be necessary for AP and Dual Credit courses to stay on pace

• Teachers will be available for meetings over Google Meet upon request between 10:00-11:00 am and 2:00-3:00 pm. Teachers will also respond to email periodically throughout the day.

Student Expectations:

• Students will check Google Classroom for their day’s assignments and complete their work

• Students will follow their building’s directions for attendance. Students who do not indicate themselves as present will be marked absent (unexcused) unless their guardian alerts the office of their absence.

• Students will communicate with their teachers via email or Google Classroom if they have questions

• A Google Meet can be requested through email

2025-2026 GFC yearbooks are now available to order online. 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. The 2025-2026 yearbooks arrive in the fall of 2026.

Link to order a GFC yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year:

https://ybstore.friesens.com/403870

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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