Thinking about the spring and summer with all the nice weather in the metro lately? The MAPS Community Education office is, too! If you have a talent to share, a trade to teach, or have been on the fence about getting involved with Community Education, 2024 is the year to get involved!
Read More➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/1430360
This month, 150 students at Horizon West Middle School joined a virtual author Q&A for the Project LIT Book Club! The students met with Dusti Bowling, the author of The Canyon's Edge. Students took the lead, posing questions and sparking a lively discussion about the book. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
We are just over a week away from Giving Hearts Day ! The Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation wants you to know that your generous contributions will make a positive impact, directly providing support to students and staff throughout our district. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Meet Keelin, a Moorhead ALC student who found joy with Youthbuild that helped him overcome school challenges. Keelin now contributes to low-housing projects with the HRA in Moorhead. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Read more ➡️ https://joinusmn.com/deed/assets/youthbuild-annual-2023-acc_tcm1045-606357.pdf#page=17
Exploring the possibilities for the next school year, Horizon 8th graders had an exciting experience touring the MHS Career Academy. Students got to briefly experience all the classes the Career Academy offers and prepare for the transition into high school. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
🔶Reminder🔶We are now accepting nominations for the 2024 MHS Hall of Honor, which recognizes alumni, faculty, staff and others with notable accomplishments or significant contributions to their school, community or society. The 24-25 School year nominations close on Jan. 31 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Submit your nominations: https://moorheadschools.org/honor
Congratulations to the Spuds Speech team for their outstanding success at the SunVite Invitational in Florida! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Evan Froslie & Luic Swanson - Duo 1st
Ashlyn Kanuch - Humor 6th Place
Eleanor Culloton - Inform 1st
Sam Schaefer - Oratory 1st
Tim Gabbard - POI 5th Place
Did you miss out on your chance to order the Once A Spud, Always A Spud book this past fall? Don't worry: as of Friday afternoon, online orders have re-opened and will be available through the end of January! 🧡📚🖤 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Learn more and pre-order ➡️ https://www.moorheadlegacy.org/#/
A big shoutout to all the Spuds that contributed in the "Feed My Starving Children" event and made a significant impact! Here are some pictures from the day. Well done, Spuds! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Looking for a place for your child to learn skills to help them prepare for Kindergarten? Interested in Spanish Immersion? Come and check out Keys to Kindergarten on February 22!
For more information ➡️ https://moorheadcommunityed.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5220/winter-2024/keys-to-kindergarten
Looking for a place for your child to learn skills to help them prepare for Kindergarten? Interested in Spanish Immersion? Come and check out Keys to Kindergarten on February 22! For more information and to register: https://moorheadcommunityed.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5220/winter-2024/keys-to-kindergarten
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Michaela Backlund, a 2nd Grade Teacher at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Thursday, January 18, is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! MAPS is so grateful to all of our maintenance staff for their tireless work to keep our buildings, vehicles and equipment operational and safe for our students and staff! 🧡🖤🔧🧰 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
January marks National Mentoring Month, and it's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the mentors who have significantly shaped the person you've become. Thank you to all the mentors at MAPS and within the community for their invaluable guidance and support! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Tuesday morning, MAPS Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak joined other educational leaders from the Red River Valley for the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce's January Eggs and Issues event. Thank you to the Chamber for the opportunity for Dr. Lunak and his contemporaries to discuss the future of education in the metro with area business leaders! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
In December, Horizon West Students and Staff surpassed expectations with the Holiday Giving Tree, showcasing their incredible generosity! Horizon's Spud Mart is replenished, providing numerous students with essential items, snacks, warm socks, and more.
In addition to the Spotlight Award, the prestigious Hennepin Theatre Trust's evaluation also lavished massive praise on the MHS production of Legally Blonde The Musical—including five individual Outstanding Performances, nine individual Honorable Mentions and 10 group recognitions. Great job, Spuds! 🎭🎬🌟 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
We are now accepting nominations for the 2024 MHS Hall of Honor, which recognizes alumni, faculty, staff and others with notable accomplishments or significant contributions to their school, community or society. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Submit your nominations: https://moorheadschools.org/honor
Congratulations to the MHS Theater Department: the prestigious Hennepin Theatre Trust gave a Spotlight evaluation to this fall's production of Legally Blonde The Musical, giving "Outstanding" marks to both Performance and Production... and awarded the show the Spotlight Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre Award! 🎭 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
🔶 REMINDER 🔶There will be no school for Moorhead students on Monday, January 15. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 16.
