Horizon Middle School East teacher, Jeff Offutt, has been selected as a candidate for the 57th Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The program, which celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minnesota, has nominated 75 teachers. A panel of leaders in education, business, government, nonprofit, and philanthropy, are set to read candidates’ portfolios and choose a list of semifinalists. #SpudPride
Read more here: http://www.ow.ly/ofuC50DATT6
For Giving Hearts Day, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School Mom, Laura, wanted to get her kids involved. They donated 150 cloth masks to Moorhead Area Public Schools! Thank you for your generosity. #SpudPride
George Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents' Day, is a holiday honoring all the Presidents of the United States.
In celebration of today, Moorhead High School’s Social Studies Teacher Richard Feir is sharing his favorite quote from Calvin Coolidge: “We cannot do everything at once. But we can do something at once.” #PresidentsDay
In Celebration of Valentine’s Day we are highlighting some of our Spud couples! Checkout some cute couple stories below 💗 #valentinesday
Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize paraprofessional Mohamed Ibrahim.
Here are some fun facts about Mohamed:
🔸 Favorite hobbies: Reading, making friends, soccer and picnics
🔸 Secret talent: Leadership skills
🔸 Favorite treat: Chocolate 🍫
Thanks for everything that you do!
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Christina Stoa's first-grade classroom showed off their Spud pride this week at S.G. Reinertsen! 🖤🧡
Mekhi Elmore takes his shot during the Feb. 6 boys basketball game against Shanley. The Spuds won against the Deacons 56-54. Photo Credit: Bill Grover
Spuddy looked a little bit different back in the 80s. Check out this picture of him!
Arzheen Shahin wrestles during the Triangular meet on Feb. 5 against Little Falls and Alexandria. The Spuds fell to Little Falls with a score of 20-49. The Spuds got a forfeit and three pins to win against Alexandria in the final four matches. Moorhead beat Alexandria by one point with a final score of 40-39. Photo Credit: Renee Grover
Congratulations to Moorhead High School junior Scout Holding Eagle-Bushaw. She is one of 19 Minnesota women appointed to the statewide Young Women’s Cabinet by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. #SpudPride
Read more here: https://www.thefmextra.com/mhs-junior-named-to-state-young-womens-cabinet/
Lily Mathern flips on the beam during the Feb. 4 gymnastics competition against Park Rapids. The Spud gymnastics team won against Park Rapids, finishing with 125.525 points. Park Rapids finished with 120.1 points. Photo Credit: Bill Grover
Who has spotted this awesome Subaru around town? SpudsTV had this vehicle custom-wrapped thanks to many generous sponsors.
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Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize substitute teacher Karl Kubiak.
Here are some fun facts about Karl:
🔸 Favorite hobbies: Skiing, running, biking and reading ⛷️📖
🔸 Favorite treat: Rice Krispie Treats
🔸 Favorite part of the job: Seeing that "click" moment where everything makes sense, especially if it has been a hard time understanding.
Thanks for everything that you do!
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Goalie Will Kunka takes his position to save a shot against Warroad. Kunka saved 39 shots on goal the entire game. Moorhead boys hockey tied with Warroad on Jan. 30 with a final score of 1-1. 📸: Renee Grover
In Honor of National School Counseling week, today we would like to feature two more of our amazing school counselors! Check out what Sarah Dimond from Ellen Hopkins Elementary and Christy Hert from Robert Aspen Elementary have to say about school counseling. #NSCW21 #SpudPride
The Moorhead dance team performed jazz and high kick routines in a recent dual against Detroit Lakes on Jan. 30. 📸: Renee Grover
In Honor of National School Counseling week, today we would like to feature two of our Horizon Middle School West counselors: Lauren Trefethren and Angela Keeping. #NSCW21 #SpudPride
Moorhead School Indian Education Liaison, Delores Gabbard, partnered with two elementary teachers, Liz Fritel and Sheena McLain, to create some standards-based lesson plans. These packs include books, puppets and lessons. Check them out!
David Lindell takes his shot during the Jan. 28 boys basketball game against Fergus Falls. The team lost to Fergus Falls, final score was 73-60. 📸: Renee Grover
Food For Thought, a program of Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation, helps provide milk and snack break for students in need so they can learn at their greatest potential. You can show your support for this program on Giving Hearts Day!
http://bit.ly/2RlLpRyMhdLegacy
