Moorhead Area Public Schools - Building Pathways to Success

We are proud of the MHS Nordic Ski teams for their outstanding performance at the Minnesota AA State Nordic Ski Meet. The boys team finished 7th in the state after a hard-fought competition, and the sprint relay team of Tavan Schlichting and Wes Brouillard earned a 2nd place state finish. Eli Schlichting earned All-State honors with a 23rd place finish. Addy Stordahl competed for the girls team at state placing 36th.

The teams previously competed at the Minnesota 8AA Nordic Skiing Championships, where the boys captured their first section title in the program’s 11-year history. Boys team members include: Eli Schlichting, Ian Schimmelpfennig, Logan Olson, Barrett Hicks, Rafe Saarinen, Wes Brouillard and Tavan Schlichting. The girls team finished 5th at sections. Team members include: Addyson Stordahl, Sophie Watson, Ava Stout, Izzy Thibert, Kailey Larson, Emily Greiff and Elsa Pennington.

The team is coached by Eric Wicklund, assisted by Kurt Schlichting, Connor Grant, Olivia Watson, Dan Dooher and Austin Zollner.


We are proud of MHS Nordic Ski assistant coach Kurt Schlichting who was selected as the Section 8 assistant coach of the year and will be entered into the state assistant coach of the year competition.

Spuddy's store is ready for you! Check out the hours in the photo above for the Spuddy's Store March schedule. #SpuddysStore #FoundationsForTheFuture

WHAT'S THIS MONTH? Check out all the KIDSource Fine Arts activities & programs during the month of March. 🍪🎨🍽️
Read More ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/ce

🔶 REMINDER 🔶There will be no school for Moorhead students from March 6. Classes will resume on Monday, March 7.

March 2 was National Read Across America Day! To celebrate, we want to showcase the Black History Month library setup at Ellen Hopkins Elementary.
This is your sign to go and pick up that book you've been putting off! 📚
#FoundationsForTheFuture #ReadAcrossAmerica

The Spuds are once again headed to The Tourney—are you? Ticket ordering information is now available for the general public for Thursday's 6 p.m. quarterfinal against Lakeville South. #FoundationsForTheFuture

Read more ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2740918

SECTION CHAMPS!
Moorhead Boys Hockey competed in and won the 8AA Section Championship! They scored 5 goals against Elk River, scoring 3 goals within the first period.
The team moves on to the State Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center, with their first game being against Lakeville South on March 5 at 6 p.m. Let's go, Spuds! 🏒 #FoundationsForTheFuture

📸Bill Grover

Kindergarten enrollment is now open! If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, you can enroll them in kindergarten for the upcoming 2026-27 school year!

Learn more and start the enrollment process ➡️ https://isd152.org/enroll

This year, the Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation is celebrating 35 years of raising funds to support scholarships for graduating seniors! 🎓✨
For three and a half decades, our community has come together to invest in the future of Moorhead students — helping open doors, reduce financial barriers, and empower the next generation of leaders.

We hope you’ll answer the call and consider making a gift. Every dollar directly supports scholarships for Moorhead graduates. https://ddock.co/9a4a06e7

Together, we’re building legacies that last a lifetime. #FoundationsForTheFuture

Help wanted! We're hiring in a variety of roles in MAPS.

Head Cook MHS
6:00-2:30
Applications accepted until 3.13

Delivery Driver/Custodial
6:00-2:30
Applications accepted until 3.2.

4 Hour Food Server- Horizon Middle West Campus
10:30-2:30
Applications accepted until 3.2

Apply now ➡️ isd152.org/careers

As Public Schools Week comes to a close, we reflect on the powerful role public education plays in shaping our future.

This week, we celebrated the dedication of our teachers and staff, the partnership of families and caregivers, and the achievements of students who inspire us every day. Public schools are a cornerstone of our communities and a place where futures begin.

As we move forward, let’s carry the spirit of Public Schools Week with us—continuing to support the success of our schools, our students, and our community. 🌟

#HereForTheKids #PSW26

February is Career & Technical
Education Month! We're celebrating the exciting CTE
opportunities that Spuds can experience at the MHS
Career Academy. Last but not least is PAES Labs:
The PAES Lab at the Career Academy provides a unique, hands-on learning environment specifically designed for our Learner Support Services (LSS) students. Led by instructor Lori Dauner, the lab operates as a simulated work environment where students transition from school to the professional world.
In the PAES Lab, students "clock in" to explore various career paths through practical, task-oriented assessments. This program is essential for identifying individual strengths and interests in areas like business/marketing, computer technology, construction/industrial, and consumer/service industries. By focusing on vocational training and independent living skills, the PAES Lab ensures every student has a clear, supported pathway toward meaningful employment and post-secondary success.
#FoundationsForTheFuture

It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Trista Berg, an EMR Instructor at Moorhead High School. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture

The Probstfield Elementary gym was filled with cheers as Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak surprised two incredible educators with February’s Spud Spirit Award.

Kit Anderson and Carolina Aleman go above and beyond for their students every single day. From removing barriers so a student could play soccer to being a steady presence during a family military deployment, their impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Their joy, compassion and dedication are helping students thrive. 💛✨

Read more about how these two teachers are making a difference ➡️https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99354

Best lunch ever? Students think so!
Earlier this month, students tried our new Spicy Breakfast Bowl with scrambled eggs, jalapeño cheese sauce, and tater tots, plus a muffin and a Johnny Pop on the side. It was a hit in the lunchroom and gave students a chance to try something new. 🍉🍳#FoundationsForTheFuture

The Moorhead Boys Hockey team has breezed their way through the section tournament all the way to the section finals! After beating Alexandria 10-0 and Bemidji 8-0, the team will compete in the 8AA section finals TONIGHT, February 25, at 7 p.m. 🏒 #FoundationsForTheFuture #GoSpuds

📸Bill Grover

Public Schools Week is a reminder that public education is about more than buildings or classrooms—it’s about people.

Public education represents opportunity, belonging, and the shared commitment to ensure every child has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.

It is made possible by the dedication of our teachers and staff who inspire students each day, and by the families and caregivers who support and champion their children’s education.

Join us as we celebrate the people, partnerships, and possibilities that make public schools the heart of our community. ❤️

#HereForTheKids #PSW26 #FoundationsForTheFuture

Help wanted! We're hiring a Night Lead Custodian at the Moorhead High School Career Academy. The position is open for applications until February 27th. Must currently hold, or be willing to obtain, a boiler license.

Apply online ➡️ isd152.org/careers

Public Schools Week 2026 is here! 🎉

We are celebrating the powerful role public education plays in shaping our children's futures and strengthening our community. It is also a time to recognize the incredible teachers and staff who show up every day to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Join us throughout the week as we spotlight the people, programs, and successes that make our public schools the heart of our community!

#HereForTheKids #PSW26 #FoundationsForTheFuture