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.
The Moorhead School Board meets today at 6PM 🔸 Visit our website for agendas, minutes, meeting dates and a virtual meeting link >> https://bit.ly/MoorheadSchoolBoard
As the new MHS opens, Mrs. Fisher's Special Education Art class has been utilizing the Learning Stairs to explore the world of musical theater. The Learning Stairs provide a new, ideal space for the class to engage in their creative activities. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
On December 13, Horizon West hosted 2,500 5th Graders from across the metro area for The Learning Bank Assembly featuring FM Kicks. Students got the opportunity to participate in performances and listen to different groups. 🎼🎶 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Establishing Moorhead's Nordic Ski team in 2015, Tom Dooher led the team until his retirement last season. He continues to be the program's biggest supporter. Under Tom's leadership, the team achieved its first section championship in 2020, sending a skier to nationals. Now, he has handed the reins to the program's second coach. Tom's legacy continues to inspire the team's journey. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Last week brought a delightful surprise as Mrs. Claus dropped by to spend time with our Jumpstart Spuds! She read a story to the students and sweetened the occasion by handing out candy canes. 🤶#OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Horizon staff and students together made over 140 fleece blankets for the Joy Project! All blankets will be donated to families experiencing homelessness and other difficulties this holiday season. 🧡🖤 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Sixth-grade scientists at Horizon West are investigating the factors behind the annual growth of Mt. Everest by 2cm and its movement by 4cm. They utilized food items to simulate various plate interactions as part of their simulations. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
You may not realize it, but you've likely seen the handiwork of MAPS special educator Brad Neznik this holiday season. WDAY's Kevin Wallevand reported on how Brad's candy cane invention is illuminating the metro. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Read more ➡️ https://www.inforum.com/news/moorhead/candy-cane-inventor-in-moorhead-sees-demand-skyrocket
Spreading Holiday Cheer! $1230 was raised to provide gifts for students in need at MHS. Special thanks to the staff who volunteered to be pied. 🥧 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
The Academic Wing Preview event for Phase 1 of the new Moorhead High School drew an enthusiastic response, with nearly 1,000 pre-registrations for tours during the December 17 event. To accommodate the extra interest, Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS) extended the event by 30 minutes and added nine additional tour groups, resulting in approximately 1,300 community members exploring the new academic spaces. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Read More ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/1385755
🔶 REMINDER 🔶 All MAPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, January 1, and Tuesday, January 2. Regular office hours resume on Wednesday, January 3.
