Spring is here and so is the 2023 Community Education Spring Catalog. With many activities for youth and adults there is something for everyone this Spring/Summer season. Visit https://issuu.com/moorheadschools/docs/ce_catalog_spring_summer_23 to see the full catalog.
It's National Social Worker Appreciation Month. Hilda Cervantes Cardona is the Dorothy Dodd's Elementary social worker. Principal Wilson says, “Ms. Hilda is a true servant leader and her smile brightens any room! The energy she puts into building positive and supportive relationships among Dodd's' students and their families is greatly appreciated!” Hats off to all of our outstanding MAPS social workers!
March is National “Be the Change” month in which we celebrate spreading the word of inclusion in our school and community. Moorhead High School Celebrated with pledges of inclusion and kindness. #BeTheChange #SpudPride
A cheesy dream come true!🍕 Robert Asp 3rd grader Josie Morris wrote a persuasive letter to the lunchroom asking for regular slices of pizza instead of personal ones. The food service staff worked together to make Josie’s dream a reality and served the students a gooey slice of triangle pizza!
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Rick Kraft, the Supervisor of Facilities working from MAPS Operations Center.🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
Reminder there will be no school for Moorhead students March 15-17. Classes will resume Monday, March 20.
The Moorhead School Board meets today at 6 p.m. for a work session. 🔸 Visit our website for agendas, minutes, meeting dates and a virtual meeting link >> www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings
Adam Jenkins attempts to block the ball in the game against Alexandria Area at Moorhead High School on Feb 28. Moorhead lost the game to the Cardinals 45-62. The Spuds start section tournament action this week.
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Michele Morse, Physical Therapist for Learner Support Services at several Moorhead schools.🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
Robert Asp Elementary had its first Story-Palooza on March 2. With food, storytelling, and even music it was a fun night for students and their families to come together and share their love of reading.
The first round of boy’s state hockey will begin at 1 p.m. today March 9. Good Luck to our Spuds at state! #GoSpuds 🥔🧡 To stream this event please visit: https://kstp.com/45tv/prep45/
Wednesday, March 8, is a late start day. Buses and classes for Moorhead Area Public Schools K-12 will run two hours later than the normal schedule. Preschool students will continue with their regular schedule.
We Are Proud recognitions go out to two MHS Choir Students! 👏 MHS Sophomore Eleanor Culloton participated in the American Choral Directors Association 2023 Honor Choir. MHS Senior EmmaLeigh Black was selected into the 2022-23 Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Choir.
Aaron Reierson lets the puck fly by the Roseau goalie, scoring his third of four goals at the boy's hockey 8AA section final game held in East Grand Forks at the Civic Center on March 2. The Spuds, playing their 23rd straight section final, downed the Rams 8-1 to punch their fifth straight ticket to the Xcel Center to play in the state tournament. It will be their 20th state tournament appearance. Moorhead will play No. 3 seeded Edina on March 9 at 1pm in the opening round. #GoSpuds 🏒
Who’s Calling? The Spuds! The Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation Phonathon will being tonight! To join now and make an impact TEXT “SpudScholars” to 218-215-4988." or visit our secure DonorDock site: https://ddock.co/9a4a06e7
MHS Career Academy held its first job fair on March 3. Teachers prepared students with questions and games to help them discover more about careers available in the region. Thirty-three businesses and community organizations showcased their careers and connected with students.
Congratulations to the MHS Girls Hockey Team who won the consolation championship at the MN Class AA State Hockey tournament on Feb. 23-25. Senior Olivia Dronen was also honored by receiving All-Tournament Team and Honorable-Mention All-State. After a 17-year wait, the girls capped off a wonderful year and brought home some hardware. 🏆 Congratulations ladies!
The Spuds are headed to state! Wrestling and Boys' Swimming will be competing at their state tournaments over the weekend. Aiden Carlson and Dresden Adams earned their state meet berths for swimming. MHS Wrestlers competing are Dane Ellingsberg, Michael Jenkins and Jake Erdmann, and Tia Kanneh. Tia is the first girl in Spud History to qualify for state wrestling! https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/moorheads-tia-kanneh-set-for-state-wrestling-tournament-as-first-spud-girl-to-qualify Good Luck to these athletes. #GoSpuds
Photo Credit: Renee Grover
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Dallas Raftevold, Physical and Health Education teacher at Robert Asp Elementary School.🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
Mason Kraft turns and heads for the loose puck during the Feb 21 game against Brainerd held at the Moorhead Sports Center. Kraft tallied two goals in the contest as top-seeded Moorhead defeated ninth-seeded Brainerd in the quarterfinal game of the Section 8AA boys' hockey tournament. The Spuds won 6-2 over the Warriors and then moved on to take down fourth-seeded Sartell in the semifinal on Feb 26 by a score of 4-1. For the 23rd year in a row, Moorhead will be in the section finals which were rescheduled due to the storm. The Spuds take on No. 2 seed Roseau tonight at 7 p.m. in the East Grand Forks Civic Center. Support your Spuds! Photo Credit: Bill Grover.
