Spoiler Shoutouts for January 6th-10th. These Spoilers represented Empathy, Respect, and/ or Perseverance.
ND A+ Winter Benchmark Testing starting next week!
What do we encourage:
1. Rest
2. Healthy Breakfast
3. Do Your Best!
If you would like to know more about the ND A+ Assessment that was launched last school year, please visit our school website or see web address below.
ND A+
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/assessment/nd-plus
Subject: Important Update: PowerSchool Vendor Data Breach
Dear Parents and Guardians,
TL;DR: A nationwide breach involving PowerSchool’s support portal has impacted some student and teacher data.
Out of an abundance of caution, access to PowerSchool has been temporarily locked down as of 12:00 PM today for any user who is not connected to the state network, StageNet This means that access from outside the school network will be unavailable after this time. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is working with PowerSchool and districts to evaluate the scope of the incident.
We also recommend changing your PowerSchool password as a precaution.
We want to provide you with the details of this incident and what steps are being taken to ensure the security of your information.
What Happened:
• On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool discovered unauthorized access to certain data in one of their customer support portals (PowerSource).
• PowerSchool identified that only specific users whose information was marked in certain system configurations may have been affected.
What’s Being Done:
• PowerSchool has activated its cybersecurity response protocols and brought in third-party cybersecurity experts.
• Access to the affected portal has been secured.
• PowerSchool has confirmed there is no evidence of malware or ongoing unauthorized activity.
Next Steps for Parents:
• Change your PowerSchool password as a precaution. Create a strong password that you do not use for other accounts.
• Monitor communications from your school for updates as additional information becomes available.
• The next update on this incident will be sent out on January 17 by noon.
Key Points to Know:
• PowerSchool continues to investigate and will provide updates if any new findings emerge.
If you're in Spoiler Country for varsity athletics, make sure you download our app or scan the QR codes at the ticket tables for digital game programs.
If you're using the app, make sure you're in the Spoiler Athletics page. See photo attached. Click the logos for the digital game programs.
Here are the Spoilers of the Month for the Jr. High and High School.
Throughout the month of December, school staff have been watching for students who have consistently shown Empathy, Respect, and Perseverance.
Examples of these character traits are :
-thinking of others and showing compassion
-being thoughtful of the people around them
-taking care of property,
-using manners
-having conversations with people
-showing up even when you do not feel like it
Our January Spoiler of the Month winners are:
12th- Caden Heck
11th- Kiah Coffman
10th - Brandon Serna
9th- Anna Bjorneby
8th- Christian O'Hara
7th- Noah Narloch
Spoiler Shoutouts for the week of December 16-20th!
Make sure to note the new 2024-2025 school calendar, specifically the last day of school, now Thursday, May 22nd. Thank you!
School will dismiss at 12:45 today, busses will depart at 1 PM
Grafton Public School Cancelled December 19th.
GPS will start two-hours late 12-19. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. Busses will run where possible. No morning ESP, no a.m. PK. and no zero period.
Festive Dress-up Days
Spoiler Shoutouts for December 9-13!
Reminder!
December is looking at Teamwork. Accountability, and Integrity. Shoutout to these Spoilers who are starting off the month of December showing these characteristics.
November Spoilers of the Month
Throughout the month, school staff have been watching for students who have consistently shown Grit, Growth, Gratitude some examples would be pushing through on difficult tasks, being willing to try new ideas and activities, showing up even when you do not feel like it, telling the truth, owning up to mistakes, personal and academic reflection, and setting goals. Here are the students selected for the month of November.
7th- Riley Cole
8th- Oliver DeGeldere
9th - LaNeah Vondal
10th- Sofia Casa Ballesteros
11th- Yuliesky Yeager
12th- Aubrey Tompkins
Grafton Public Schools is canceled today due to roads and weather conditions. Please make arrangements to pick up your child. There will be no busses running. NO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.
If you did not get an alert about cancellations today please email your school secretary. Pk-2 kellie.carignan@k12.nd.us, 3-6 rosario.martinez@k12.nd.us, 7-12 julia.ohara@k12.nd.us
As we wrap up the month of November, let's give a Spoiler Shout Out for those who showed Grit, Growth and Gratitude!
Grit, Growth and Gratitude
Check out our Spoiler Shout Outs for the week. Keep up the Spoiler pride!
We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank two amazing UND graduate student Speech-Language Pathology clinicians who have been part of our journey these past few months. 💙 Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to growth have made such a positive impact on everyone they’ve worked with. From the hours of preparation and creative therapy ideas to the genuine care they’ve shown to each student, they’ve brought so much heart and energy to our team. We’ve seen firsthand the difference you’ve made—and we are so proud of the clinicians and professionals you’re becoming. 🌟 The future of this field is brighter because of your passion and hard work! Thank you for sharing your talents with us, and for inspiring us along the way. Wishing you all the best in your continued journey! 🥰
