Moorhead Area Public Schools - Building Pathways to Success

February is Career & Technical Education Month! We're celebrating the exciting CTE opportunities that Spuds can experience at the MHS Career Academy. Next up is The Family and Consumer Sciences:

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) department at Moorhead High School provides students with essential life skills and hands-on career exploration. Our team of expert educators includes Katie Boer, Johanna Heigaard, Alison Johnson, Alisha MacDonald, and LaRae Rosenfeldt.

Our curriculum is designed for real-world application, offering courses in Food Basics, Child Development, Interior Design, and a robust Culinary track. In our culinary courses, students have the valuable opportunity to earn their ServSafe credential, an industry-recognized certification that jumpstarts their professional careers.
A standout feature of our program is the Child Development II (Working with Children) course, where students collaborate directly with the Jumpstart (4-year-old) classroom housed right here in the Career Academy. Beyond the classroom, our department is home to FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), a leadership-focused CTSO that was newly introduced to the district in the 2024-25 school year.

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🔸 The Moorhead School Board meets Monday at 6 p.m.
▪️ Visit our website for agendas, minutes, meeting dates and a virtual meeting link ➡️ https://bit.ly/MoorheadSchoolBoard

The Hjemkomst Center has long stood as a symbol of Moorhead’s history and culture, but it’s the people inside who keep that story alive. Two Moorhead High alums now work there preserving local history, from century-old photographs to immigrant traditions, while helping new generations see how deeply the past connects to the present. Read more ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99333

February is Career & Technical Education Month! We're celebrating the exciting CTE opportunities that Spuds can experience at the MHS Career Academy. We start it off this week with Business & Entrepreneurship:

The Moorhead High School Business Department—led by faculty members Leah Spotts, Kathi Salvevold and Trish Roningen—provides students with a competitive edge in the modern professional world. Beyond the classroom, our department manages the School Store at both campus sites, offering students a "living lab" to practice retail management and operations in real-time.

Our department is the proud home of Business Professionals of America (BPA), our premier Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). We are excited to celebrate our multiple participants headed to the State Leadership Conference next month!

We also take pride in hosting the Personal Finance course—a vital program that has recently become a Minnesota state graduation requirement. From managing the school store to earning college credits and competing at the state level, our students graduate ready for financial independence and career success.

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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Isaac Hicks, a Music Teacher at Horizon Middle School West. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture

Help wanted! We're hiring a Head Cook at MHS. 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No nights, weekends or holidays, and you get a free meal at work! Apply online ➡️ isd152.org/careers

WHERE'S SPUDDY? Do you know which MAPS building has this USA artwork showcased? Bonus points if you can find where on the map Spuddy is hiding! 🥔👀#WheresSpuddy #FoundationsForTheFuture

February 4 is National Girls and Women in Sports Day! The female athletes at MAPS are strong, hardworking players, and they deserve all of the love and recognition. Join us in celebrating the girls and women who play and have played for our schools!🧡🖤 #NWGSD #FoundationsForTheFuture

Happy Black History Month! This is a time to honor the trailblazers who helped shape the world we live in today. Septima Poinsette Clark was a pioneering leader in citizenship education during the Civil Rights Movement, and her work played a critical role in advancing voting rights, directly influencing the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 📚#FoundationsForTheFuture

Moorhead Wrestling had their senior meet on January 29! Great work to both teams and congratulations to the graduating seniors. 🤼 #FoundationsForTheFuture

February 2 through February 6 is School Counseling Week! Thank you to all of our wonderful counseling staff here at MAPS for everything you do! #SchoolCounselingWeek #FoundationsForTheFuture

That's another Spud win! Boys Varsity Swim and Dive Team won their home meet against Bemidji High School on January 27. The team will be back at home on February 3 to compete against Saint Michael Albertville.🏊‍♂️ #FoundationsForTheFuture

Moorhead Boys Hockey is back at home this Saturday, January 31! JV @ 2:30 p.m. and Varsity @ 5 p.m. See you there!🫵🏒 #FoundationsForTheFuture

January is almost over, but that doesn't mean you can't start your New Year's resolutions. The library at Robert Asp Elementary has the perfect display for students looking to start a new series!📚 #FoundationsForTheFuture

It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Michael Ruebke, a Head Cook at Ellen Hopkins Elementary🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture

Looking for the latest Spud gear, straight from Moorhead High School? The student-run Spuddy's Store inside the MHS main commons will be open during these select hours in February! #FoundationsForTheFuture

Make sure to check out the Winter 2026 Community Newsletter for a roundup of exciting stories happening in Moorhead Area Public Schools! #FoundationsForTheFuture
View the newsletter ➡️ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Moorhead-Area-Public-Schools-Community-Newsletter---Winter-2026.html?soid=1133538686658&aid=-qKeWs3TGZw

#ThrowbackThursday of the Moorhead Highlight Friends and Family Showcase in 2008! #FoundationsForTheFuture #TBT