We are proud of the Spud boys hockey team for making their 18th appearance in the Minnesota Class AA state tournament. Team Members include Gavin Lindberg, Joe Schiller, Colby Krier, Cody Martinson, Jonas Spicer, Andrew Searls, Jackson Score, Grant Frisch, Justin Stalboerger, Jack Arnold, Carson Triggs, Thomas Schroeder, Harper Benz, Caleb Alderson, Luke Leonard, Aaron Reierson, Joe Gramer, Max Dronen, Ian Ness, Will Kunka, Tyler Swanson and student managers Colton Westra and Ian Simonich. The team is coached by Jon Ammerman, Tony Kunka, Derek Thompson and Sam Walstad. #SpudPride

Listen to the virtual School Board meeting tonight at 6 p.m. A recording will be posted following the meeting. Under Minnesota Statutes 13D.021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school board has determined to limit public attendance at School Board meetings to 10 people, as set forth by the CDC and MDH until further notice. >>Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6bIMEmt2j4

Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize teacher Kylie Kunkel. Here are some fun facts about Kylie! 🔸 Dream superpower: The ability to control time ⏰ 🔸 Favorite subjects in school: English and Social Studies. 🔸 Favorite part of the job: "I love working with my diverse group of students. My students and I are like a family. They teach me as many new things as I teach them. We are always supporting and learning from one another." Thanks for everything that you do! #MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Today’s #TBT is jumping back to an amazing story about one of our Physical Therapists. Have you checked out Kristin Peters’ journey yet? Read about it here: https://www.isd152.org/article/425502

Check out these strong Spuds! Moorhead High School hosted the State Weightlifting Meet on April 10. Congrats to everyone that participated. Check out some of their amazing achievements: 🔶Mya Rieber (pictured) set a new state snatch record, new clean and jerk personal record and qualified for nationals 🔶Ryland Braton set new state records in the clean and jerk and total state records 🔶Emily Stamm broke both the clean and jerk and total state records, qualifying for nationals 🔶Micah Cozad set a new clean and jerk personal record 🔶Ella Rice qualified for nationals 🔶Connor Heinsch set new personal records in the snatch and clean and jerk and qualified for nationals #GoSpuds 🏋️‍♂️ 📸: Bill Grover

Ahmed Woireh, a Horizon Middle School custodian, passed his U.S. Citizenship test in early April! 🎉 Moorhead Area Public Schools is proud of Ahmed for his hard work and commitment. Let's give him a round of 👏 #SpudPride

Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize special education teacher Nancy Vigen. Here are some fun facts about Nancy! 🔸 Secret talent: Spotting deer near the road 🔸 If she was an animal, she would be a cat 🐱 🔸 Favorite part of the job: "The opportunity to establish relationships with our amazing special education staff, dedicated general education teachers, supportive administrators, and the caring parents/guardians of our students." Thanks for everything that you do!

We are proud of MHS Debate Team Members who qualified for and participated in the Minnesota State High School League State Debate Tournament. In Public Forum Debate, Emma Pranger and Lila Stanley were Section 5 Champions and Emily Walker and Layla Eisenzimmer were state participants; Benjamin Dickey was a state participant in Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Scout Holding Eagle-Bushaw was Section 5 Champion in Congressional Debate. In addition, the following students were National Qualifiers for the National Speech and Debate Association: Scout Holding Eagle-Bushaw and Lila Stanley in Congressional Debate; Benjamin Dickey in Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Emma Pranger and Lila Stanley in Public Forum Debate. All students are pictured above with Pranger on Facetime via phone. The Debate Team is coached by Andrew Tichy and assisted by Ginger Williams and Chris Lien.

To celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek, we would like to highlight one of our many amazing Media Center Staff. Ann Woell has been a Library Media Specialist/Resource Strategist for 34 years and still loves going to work each day. She works at Dorothy Dodds Elementary and her favorite part of her job is helping kids find books and doing the morning broadcast. Ann’s love for her job rubbed off on her three adult children who share her love for books, history and libraries. Ann says, “I once went to a conference with my middle daughter. She said to me, ‘Librarians are the most interesting people.’ I said, ‘Yes. they are!’ ”

We are proud of the Spuds Gymnastics team for earning the Gold Academic Award from The Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Coaches Association for a team GPA of 3.955. The Academic Award for gymnastics is based on the cumulative GPA of 60% of your team roster. A Gold Award is earned for a team GPA of 3.75-4.00. Team Members are Stephanie McDowell, Mady Dahl, Summer Lindquist, Lily Mathern, Sydney Skaurud, Brynn Stellrecht, Maggie Peters, Chani Johnson, Emma Netland, and Briar Carlsrud. The team is coached by Toni Kleber and assisted by Dave Velaski and Katrina Thompson.

Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize paraprofessional Melinda Larson. Here are some fun facts about Melinda! 🔸 Favorite subject in school: Reading. 🔸 Favorite hobby: Playing Dungeons & Dragons. 🔸 Favorite part of the job: "Seeing students' eyes light up when they finally understand something they have been struggling with." Thanks for everything that you do! #MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Can you guess what year this snap is from? 🤔 The very first Student Council was established during this year, consisting only of four students! #TBT

The April Indian Education Newsletter is here: https://5il.co/qxku This issue includes: school updates, upcoming community events and important contact information.

Spud Boys Hockey play in the AA Quarterfinal today against Lakeville South Cougars! #GoSpuds 🏒Watch the hype video here: https://bit.ly/3wcbzse 🏒

Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize teacher Carrie Hartwig. Here are some fun facts about Carrie! 🔸 Favorite treat: S'mores by the campfire 🏕️ 🔸 Secret talent: She is great at trivia. 🔸 Favorite part of the job: "Being with students. They make my day better every single day." Thanks for everything that you do! #MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Luke Leonard, a senior defensive player, scores his first career goal during overtime with 6.7 seconds remaining on the March 17 game versus Bemidji. Leonard’s goal sealed the Spud victory during the section 8 quarterfinal with a final score of 3-2. 📸: Bill Grover

*REMINDER* There will be no school for Moorhead students Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5.

Horizon Middle School West music teacher, Kira Degerness, is inspired by Evelyn Glennie, an international deaf percussionist. Kira says, “As a female percussionist, I have always looked up to her as a groundbreaking musician who has done a lot for the percussion genre of music! Her mission is to inspire people to find new ways to listen to allow listeners to find connections with each other.” #WomensHistoryMonth

Did you know? Before the theater program was established, Moorhead students would perform an opera every year. Take a look at this photo from 1936! #TBT

Students at Robert Asp made mixed media love hearts using magazine letters. The letters were cut and sorted by 95 year-old Erna Eitzen, whose daughter is a paraprofessional at Horizon Middle School West. #YouthArtMonth Read the article here >>> http://ow.ly/VTkt50E0DK