Midkota Apparel orders from Orriginals should be delivered to both schools tomorrow. If you ordered presents that you do not wish your student(s) to know about, please call the school, so we know to hold your items for you. If you missed the apparel order this time around, but are interested in purchasing, please let us know. We would be happy to open up on online store again. :)
HORATIO ALGER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
The deadline to submit a completed application is March 15th, 2024.
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger National or State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• Be a United States citizen
The undergraduate application is available from December 1, 2023 – March 15, 2024
Apply at: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
FAFSA Update!
National FFA Scholarship 2023-2024
Application Deadline: January 11, 2024 closes at midnight (based on your time zones)
Thank you for your interest in the 2023-24 National FFA Scholarship Program.
Each scholarship has specific criteria that is defined by the sponsor when the scholarship is established. Please read the scholarship description in the Scholarship Opportunities to see if you qualify. Criteria that apply to all scholarships are listed below.
ALL scholarship applicants must:
· be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior.
· be less than 23 years of age at the time of submitting the application.
· be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
· plan to attend post-secondary school in the U.S.
· be a full-time student who is actively attending classes.
· must be a FFA Member.
Before You Begin Your Application:
· You will need the following supporting documents in your application:
· Unofficial High School Transcript: required for current high school seniors and current college freshman and sophomores.
· Unofficial College/University Transcript: required for current college sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
· FAFSA will be needed for an additional round for financial need scholarships only.
· You will only need to complete one online application. You will be considered for all scholarships whose eligibility criteria you meet.
Program Timeline:
· Application Open: November 1, 2023
· Application Deadline: January 11, 2024, closes at midnight (based on your time zones)
· Supplement Deadline: January 18, 2024
· Notification of Selection Results: May 2, 2024
· Acceptance Portal Closes: May 31, 2024
· Funds Disbursed: July 18, 2024
Apply:
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/NationalFFA2324
Northern Plains Electric Cooperative Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship is available to a qualifying dependent (Your family must receive your electricity from Northern Plains) of a Northen Plains member who will be a college freshman or college sophomore in the 2024 school year. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year college, four-yar college or vocational program in the Fall of 2024. Application deadline: January 31, 2024. Applications can be downloaded at https://nplains.com/scholarship . Mrs. Brandt also has paper copies.
If you have questions regarding this scholarship, please contact Brittnee Wilson at 1-800-882-2500 or via email brittneew@nplains.com .
2024 ND Boy’s State
Date: June 9-14, 2024
Location: North Dakota State College of Science Campus
Wahpeton, ND
An exciting weeklong program that gives you a firsthand experience running state government. Young men who have completed their junior year are invited to develop their talents and leadership skills, meet new people and experience campus life. Transportation is available if needed. One .50 credit of social studies can be earned by participation. Scholarship information available.
Samsung American Legion Scholarship: The Samsung corporation awards numerous scholarships to students who attend Boys and Girls state. For information regarding eligibility and application information, please visit http://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung . Costs deferred by the local American Legion Post or other civic organizations. Contact Neil Litton (701) 866-3796 for sponsor assistance.
Online Application and additional information located at: www.ndboysstate.org
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2024
The American Legion Auxiliary awards several scholarships annually. Some scholarships you need to be affiliated with the American Legion and others are open to all. There are nursing scholarships available and field of choice scholarships.
State Historical Society of North Dakota “What is Community?” Contest
Teen Takeover Contest Entry | North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum (nd.gov)
The State Historical Society of North Dakota is inviting North Dakota teens to submit an original artistic creation interpreting the North Dakota-related theme of “What is Community?” to the Teen Takeover competition. The finalists’ work will be displayed in spring 2024 at the ND State Museum in Bismarck. Details about the contest are available through the link and in the attached poster pdf. The poster can be printed and distributed in schools, libraries, youth centers, etc. If there are questions, please contact Madison Milbrath.
Madison Milbrath
Education Outreach Supervisor
State Historical Society of North Dakota
701-328-2794
NDSU’s Tuition Award Program
The Tuition Award Program has been extended to two years for new students entering in fall 2024, alleviating more financial stress and making an NDSU education more affordable for eligible students.
Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, Pell-eligible North Dakota and Minnesota students with family income levels of $80,000 or less will have base tuition and student fees fully covered for two years if they are in their first year at NDSU. Students returning in their second year at NDSU in 2024-25 will also be considered for this program for one year. Eligible students entering in fall 2025 will also be considered for this program through spring 2026.
The basketball season is in full swing and just wanted to get everyone on the same page for games for the rest of this week.
Thursday, December 7: GBB @ GCC vs. Oakes @ 4:30pm starting with 7th grade, 8th grade, JV and Varsity to follow in the main gym.
Saturday, December 9: GBB @ MHS vs. Midway/Minto @ 3pm; JV and Varsity
Saturday, December 9: JH GBB Jamboree in Lakota. Girls play their first game at 9am against Nelson County. Bus will leave MHS @ 7:10am and MES @ 7:40am.
If you have any questions, please call Charla at the high school: 785-2126.
The JH GBB Lady Titans will be heading to Lakota on Saturday, December 9 for a Jamboree. The girls will take on the Chargers of Nelson County at 9am at the Lakota Community Center in the South Gym. Busses will leave MHS and GCC at 7:10am and meet at the exchange. From the exchange, a bus will stop in Binford at 7:40am and go to Lakota from there. If you have any questions, please call Charla at the HS, 785-2126. https://5il.co/2a721
There will be no school this week on Wednesday, December 6 for a Professional Development/Tutoring day. School will resume as normal on Thursday, December 7.
The JH GBB team will be playing in a tournament in Lakota on Saturday, December 9.
They start play at 9am against Nelson County. Games times and bus times will be posted later today. Don't forget the Christmas concerts this week! 7pm start for both locations: tonight at the HS and Friday night at the Elementary. Hope to see you there! https://5il.co/2a5d8
Merry Christmas Midkota!
Just a few things for today, Thursday, November 30, 2024:
JH BBB practice will be at MHS today and tomorrow, not GCC as originally scheduled.
Lady Titans take on Devils Lake JV at the Sports Center today in Devils Lake at 3pm for the first round of the Ramsey County Tournament. Good luck!
PRESS RELEASE
November 29, 2023
Midkota Public School was given notice yesterday, Tuesday, November 28th, of allegations made against superintendent, Ryan Baron. The school has already and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement in any way possible in order to bring about swift resolution in this matter. Mr. Baron has been placed on leave at this time and will not be present on school property. As this is an active investigation, Midkota will be unable to comment beyond this statement at this time. We do not believe this issue to directly involve the school buildings. Midkota will continue to educate and support our students through this time. We wish to thank the state and local law enforcement agencies for their diligent efforts in this matter. Midkota is working with a school attorney to determine next steps.
Seniors and Parents of Seniors - FAFSA & Financial Aid Resources 2023-2024. See below for more information.
Looking for a great Christmas present? Our Titan Apparel Store is still open! Check out our Griggs-Midkota Titan Store filled with customizable apparel that offers designs to support all of our activities or a specific sport. You can even personalize items by adding your own name! The store will remain open 24/7 throughout the school year with new items being added frequently. https://shop.game-one.com/north-dakota/cooperstown/griggs-midkota-titans
2023-24 BBB Schedule. Please note that schedules are subject to change. Go Titans! https://5il.co/29qrg
