Knight News

Oct. 1st - Early Dismissal - 1:00 PM

Oct. 1st - Bonfire Pep Rally - 7:00 PM - Greenway

Oct. 3rd - Homecoming Pep Rally - 9:40 AM

Oct. 3rd - Homecoming Dance - 8:30 - 11:00 PM

Oct. 8th - Powder Puff Volleyball - 7:00 PM - Main Gym

Oct. 9th - Family/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Oct. 10th - School Picture Day

Oct. 10th - Senior Front Step Photo - 9:00 AM

Oct. 14th - College App Day - Counseling Center

Oct. 14th - Family/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Oct. 15th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

Oct. 17th - NO SCHOOL

Oct. 17 & 18th - Fall Production "Noises Off" - 7:00 PM - Auditorium

Oct. 19th - Fall Production "Noise Off" - 2:00 PM - Auditorium

Oct. 27th - Choir Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium

Oct. 30th - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium (moved from Nov. 6th)

Oct. 31st - End of Quarter 1

Nov. 3rd - Jazz Band Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium

Nov. 5th - Herff Jones Graduation Presentation For Seniors

Nov. 5th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

Nov. 11th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day

Nov. 13th - Band Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium

Nov. 19th - Early Release - 1:00 PM

Nov. 27th - 28th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Grand Forks Central Families,

Good news! North 4th Street, in front of GFC’s main door, will be open on Wednesday, October 1.

We will return to our “pre-road construction” practices for bus and parent drop off and pick-up, as well as guest access to the building. Please see details below:

BUS DROP OFF AND BOARDING:

• The GFAFB BUS, MANVEL BUS, and VALLEY BUS (within the city of GF) will drop off in the morning and pick up after school at Door 1 on N. 4th Street - GFC’s main entrance.

• Buses will use the south end of the block in front of Central for pick up after school. Parents cannot park in the bus pick up zone during bus pick up.

PARENT DROP OFF/ PICK UP OPTIONS:

• BEFORE SCHOOL DROP OFF

• Parents may drop students off at Door 1 (main door) on N. 4th Street or Door 14 (gym door) on N. 5th Street. Be aware that buses will also be dropping off at Door 1, arriving at intermittent times between 7:30am - 8:00am.

• AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP - Parents may pick up at Door 14 (gym door) on N. 5th Street or Door 1 (main door) on N. 4th Street. Be aware that buses will also be picking up at Door 1 and an athletic bus will pick up students at Door 14. Buses have designated pick up areas on the south end of the block in front of GFC. Parents who park in bus parking will be asked to move or be ticketed.

OR

• Plan to pick up your student at 3:05 (1:15pm on early release days) or later. Buses and cars have cleared out by this time and Door 1 and 14 will be much more accessible. Also, it may be easiest most days to have your student walk to your car parked on an adjacent street or block.

GFC GUEST & STUDENT DOOR ACCESS:

Beginning October 1, visitors to GFC will be able to access Door 1 on N. 4th Street. This will be the only door open to guests, as well as students arriving after 8am. Guest parking is available in the lot between GFC and GF City Hall (see signs).

We appreciate your patience and understanding during the reconstruction of N. 4th Street!

Family/Teacher Conferences will be held on Oct. 9th & Oct. 14th 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.

The teachers below will be unavailable for one or both nights. If a teacher is unavailable for only part of the evening, the time available has been noted.

Unavailable on Thursday, Oct. 9th

Sean Allan - available after 6:00 PM

Kim Bailey - available until 6:00 PM

Brandon Bartsch - available after 6:00 PM

David Betz

Stetson Carr - available after 6:00 PM

Amy Fiala - available 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Nicholas Graves

Sarah Harlow - available until 5:45 PM

Trevor Lennon - available after 6:00 PM

Becca Lord - available until 5:30 PM

Rhonda Peterson - available after 4:30 PM

Lucas Rieder

Shelly Scholand - available until 6:00 PM

Emma Schreiber

Michael Selnes

Hannah Siebels

Megan Sullivan

Paul Zettler

Unavailable on Tuesday, Oct 14th

Sean Allan - available after 6:00 PM

Brandon Bartsch - available after 6:00 PM

Jade Brown

Zach Buchhop

Stetson Carr - available after 6:00 PM

Joe Drumm - available after 4:30 PM

Amy Fiala - available until 5:00 PM

Kari Hearn

Kylie Laudal - available after 5:00 PM

Trevor Lennon - available after 6:00 PM

Becca Lord - available until 5:30 PM

Jamilee Morseth

Megan Sullivan

Rick Thatcher

Paul Zettler

Families who qualify for free/reduced meals must reapply each year. Last year's lunch status will expire on Oct. 9th. If there is no new application submitted prior to that date, student meals will be charged at the full rate. Lunch status is not retroactive, so any meals purchased at the full rate will be the responsibility of the family to pay those charges until the new application is processed. Families can reapply for free/reduced lunch by going to the MySchoolApps.com website.

At Grand Forks Central, we believe that every student deserves the right support at the right time so they can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. That’s why we use a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) — a schoolwide approach.

Family Partnership: Families are an integral part of supporting students and are welcome to request additional support at any time. Any referrals for special education testing or 504 plans are coordinated through this process to make sure decisions are thoughtful, consistent, and collaborative.

Here’s how it works:

Our staff regularly reviews data such as grades, attendance, and behavior to identify students who may need extra help. The MTSS team — made up of counselors, administrators, and specialists — meets to discuss student needs, remove barriers, connect students to resources, and monitor progress and effectiveness over time.

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available at https://studentaid.gov.

The Bank of North Dakota has recorded new FAFSA videos over the summer and they are now available.

Join us on Tuesday, October 14th at Grand Forks Central in the Counseling Center for the Bank of ND College Application Day. This event lets you apply to one ND college or university for FREE—and that includes cosmetology schools too, with up to $35 of the application fee covered.

What to Expect:

• Free application fees for ND colleges, universities, and cosmetology programs (up to $35)

• On-site assistance from college representatives to guide you through the application process

• A list of Minnesota schools offering free applications during October

Don't miss out on this opportunity to jumpstart your college journey!

Are you interested in making a difference in your school and community? Learning new things and growing your leadership skills? Hanging out with interesting and fun people from our school and other schools? Then the Youth Commission is for you! The Youth Commission is an awesome group of young adults that serves as a go-to advisory group for the City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Public Schools, and other community organizations. We meet monthly from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (a yummy lunch is provided) to connect, learn, laugh, and plan good deeds. Our first meeting is on October 15th, 2025, at “The Hive” downtown Grand Forks, and transportation can be provided. If interested in joining the youth commission or even just checking it out, please grab a permission form in the office and return it by October 10th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Remember to check out the scholarship listing -

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MYdjtyIFEi4OwLX4fso-WGkJmZZle3riBQhmeuDECIQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0

AP Biology - Monday, May 4 8:00 am

AP Chemistry - Tuesday, May 5 8:00 am

AP Government - Tuesday, May 5 12:00 noon

AP Eng. Lit. and Comp. - Wednesday, May 6 8:00 am

AP Physics - Wednesday, May 6 12:00 noon

AP World History - Thursday, May 7 8:00 am

AP Statistics - Thursday, May 7 12:00 noon

AP US History - Friday, May 8 8:00 am

AP Economics - Friday, May 8 12:00 noon

AP Calculus - Monday, May 11 8:00 am

AP Psychology - Tuesday, May 12 12 noon

AP Eng. Lang. and Comp. - Wednesday, May 13 8:00 am

AP exam registration and payment information will be shared with students in early October.

If you purchased a 2024-2025 yearbook, those are now in and ready for pick up in the main office. There are a limited number of extra yearbooks for sale, first come first served in the main office. The cost is $60 cash or check made out to Grand Forks Public Schools.

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

We are excited to share that digital ticketing is now available for our athletic events!

When purchasing a ticket online, please note:

• The ticket will list the first game of the evening (JV game) and the JV start time.
• One ticket provides entry to both the JV and Varsity games.

How to Purchase Tickets:

1. Visit: https://gofan.co/
1. or Download the app: GoFan: Buy Tickets to Events
2. On the home screen, type in the name of the school you wish to attend.
3. Select the event and purchase your ticket.

Important Reminders:

• We recommend purchasing tickets the same day as the event in case your plans change. No refunds will be issued for unused online tickets.
• Games will be uploaded one week at a time — check back often for updates.
• There are no additional fees for purchasing online; ticket prices are the same as at the gate.
• A cash option will still be available at the event gates: $8 for adults; $5 for students.

We look forward to seeing you at our games and appreciate your continued support of our student-athletes! Please reach out to the GFPS Activities office if you have any questions.

Detention is held on most Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the commons. Dates are announced in the daily bulletin.

7 a.m. detention is also available in room 329 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Students who owe detention hours will not be eligible to participate in any extra-curricular activities, public performances or represent GFC publicly, attend the Homecoming Dance or Prom until the hours are served.

For questions about detention hours owed, please contact Amy Spicer, Attendance Secretary. For question about the detention policy, please contact your student's Associate Principal.

Sep. 13, 20, 27

Oct. 4, 11, 25

Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22

Dec. 6, 13

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28

Mar. 7, 21, 28

Apr. 11, 18, 25

May 2, 9, 16, 23

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

Follow us on Twitter: @GFC_Activities

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GFPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GrandForksPublicSchools/