Science Teacher Jana Kasper has retired after 35 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. 🧡🖤 Jana says, “I will miss the energy and laughter of the students, but the friendships with my colleagues and the silly things we did to make learning fun for the students is going to be what I miss the most.”
Meet Robert Asp Elementary Custodian Jose Rodriguez, who says the best part of the job is: “Interacting with the kids!”
🍫 Loves Snickers
📏 Favorite school subject was math
📙 Favorite children's book is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Spanish Immersion Teacher Helga Jones has retired after 21 years at MAPS. Helga loved helping her students learn and reach their full potential. She says, “I will miss creating projects to help students challenge themselves.” Congrats on your retirement, Helga! 🧡🖤
The Moorhead School Board will have a special meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 5 P.M. This special school board meeting will take place at the District Operations Center in Board Room 600.
School Spirit check ☑ These CBMSS Spuds were filled with #SpudPride. Would you have been a part of the Committee for the Betterment of Moorhead School Spirit? #TBT
Teacher Tom Dooher has retired after 30 years at MAPS. Tom ended his teaching career with his granddaughter in his class (pictured to the right of Tom)!
Dooher has so many great memories and says, “I will miss the kids and their enthusiasm for learning.”
Social Studies Teacher John Dobmeier has retired after ten years at Moorhead Area Public Schools.
Dobmeier loved his second career as a teacher and will miss “the students that have changed my life and the support of my wonderful colleagues.” 🧡🖤
Tim Pipinich, Horizon Middle School band teacher, packed his #SpudPride with him on his trip to Seattle, Washington. 🧳 Check out those views! #SpudsAroundTheWorld
Whether you are in your backyard, or somewhere around the world, send us pictures of you in your spud gear! Email spudnews@moorheadschools.org.
Meet Horizon Middle School East Teacher Craig Fahrendorf, who says the best part of the job is: “Having a great team to work with and that every day is a different day!”
🦌 Loves to go hunting
🛠️ Favorite school subject was trade classes
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Does anyone remember Voyager Elementary School? This Elementary School existed from 1993-1997 and was located in the old Saint Francis parochial school in North Moorhead near Robert Asp Elementary.
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Jennifer Butze has retired after 34 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Along with the students, Jennifer says she will miss working with her many amazing colleagues. Congrats on your retirement, Jennifer! 🧡🖤
Maddie and Annabel were rocking their spud gear on a camping trip at Big Stone Lake State Park. ⛺ #SpudPride #SpudsAroundTheWorld
Whether you are in your backyard, or somewhere around the world, send us pictures of you in your spud gear! DM us or email spudnews@moorheadschools.org
After 32 years at MAPS, Kristi Ammerman says, "I will miss the connections with students and the friendships of the people I have worked with." 🧡🖤 Congrats on your retirement Kristi!
Meet Substitute Su Botner, who says the best part of the job is: “Never having a boring day, only new adventures and new challenges. I like making learning fun and engaging. Getting to laugh every single day is a bonus!”
☕ Enjoys going out for coffee.
🌶️ Favorite treat is homemade salsa and chips.
🏡 Loves decorating
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Who remembers this Spud legend? 🙋 Manny Marget broadcasted spud sporting events from the 1930s-1970s. #TBT
On Friday, July 16, 2021 all Moorhead Area Public Schools buildings will be closed. As a part of the Moorhead High School project, an electrical transformer needs to be relocated. This process will result in a loss of all phone and internet service from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. on Friday. As a result, all buildings will be closed to the public.
Gooseberry Park Players is holding "Belle's Book Drive" during the run of their show, Beauty and The Beast, July 20-25 at Horizon Middle School. "Belle's Book Drive" will collect used and new books for Moorhead Area Public Schools teachers.
General Admission Tickets: moorheadschools.org/tix
Teacher Ken Appel has a prairie garden at Robert Asp Elementary. The honey bees and butterflies are loving the garden 🐝🦋 And check it out - the monarch butterflies fit right in with their black and orange coloring! 📸 Thank you to teacher Michelle Sailer for sending in the photo. #spudpride
Learner Support Services Executive Assistant Deb Shasky has retired after 11 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Most recently, she served at the District Operations Center. Congrats on your retirement, Deb! 🧡🖤
