Dorothy Dodds Elementary welcomes Assistant Principal Benjamin Jystad-Spar. He comes from Fargo Public Schools where he most recently served as dean of students at Discovery Middle School.
Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/784878
Super Spud Livvy is taking on the business world! #SpudPride Livvy Caroon, 3rd grader, turned her hobby into her own business. Her business, Livvy’s Luxury Lab sells homemade soap and fidget spinners. 🧼 Read more about her business here>> https://www.inforum.com/business/eight-year-old-moorhead-girls-soap-biz-cleans-up-at-local-craft-fairs
Our summer meal program locations at parks have been out of commission due to vehicle issues. The locations are back up and running, with updated times. Click here for a list of updated times and locations >>
https://www.isd152.org/article/754881
Janel Simonson retired after 25 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. As a middle school and high school counselor, she met with thousands of students and their families. Janel will miss her role as an advocate for students. In retirement, she plans on traveling and splitting time between North Dakota and Texas to be with her daughters and their families. Congrats!
The Moorhead School Board meets today at 3:30 pm for a workshop and 6 pm for their regular meeting.
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Agendas, minutes, meeting dates and links to watch virtually: https://www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings
Jim Kapitan retired after 28 years as a Developmental Adaptive PE teacher at Moorhead Area Public Schools. During his time as a teacher, he worked at Dorothy Dodds, Ellen Hopkins, Robert Asp, SGR, Thomas Edison and Washington Elementary.
He enjoyed working with his students and seeing smiles on their faces when completing or improving a motor skill. In retirement he is looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren. Congrats!
It’s time to gear up for the 2022-23 athletics season! Sanford Health and Moorhead High School are teaming up to get 7-12 grade students ready for their seasons.
🏀Sports physical appointments are available on Wednesday, July 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the Moorhead High School Career Academy. The cost of a physical is $50, all forms must be submitted by Wednesday, July 20. Registration forms >> https://5il.co/1e6ia
Join the Spud team! Moorhead Area Public Schools is hiring bus drivers and bus assistants. 🚍 Flexible hours with pay starting at $18.10/hour and $16.71/hour. Learn more and apply today >> https://moorheadschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0BpOzWSrnOeBhuOPZSoXODCxV9ixvwaZxXcqEPFcXUZOjH-McBNMCj1XQ
It’s almost time to get those backpacks ready! Take a look at your school’s supply list for the 2022-23 school year:
✏️Elementary Schools >> https://5il.co/1bv7c
✏️Horizon Middle School >> https://5il.co/1bv7b
✏️Moorhead High School >> https://5il.co/1bv7d
✏️Moorhead Alternative Learning Center >> https://5il.co/1bv7e
Horizon Middle School welcomes Assistant Principal Tera Sistad! She has been in education for 18 years, most recently serving as assistant principal at West Fargo High School for six years. Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/780817
The first day of school is around the corner! Do you still need to register your child for kindergarten? Enroll here >> https://www.isd152.org/page/kindergarten-enrollment🎒
Horizon Middle School welcomes Assistant Principal Cory Holten! He spent the last three years as an assistant principal at Ben Franklin Middle School. Cory began his teaching career at Horizon Middle School and is excited to be back in the Spud family. Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/780817
🏒Joe Gramer, Moorhead High School student, was named to USA Hockey Under 18-select team roster. Joe will compete in the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Team USA. The tournament is in Red Deer, Alberta July 29 - August 6. What an outstanding achievement! #SpudPride ⚪🔴🔵
Read more here >> https://www.kvrr.com/2022/06/30/two-local-hockey-players-headline-team-usa-roster-for-gretzky-cup/
Congratulations to Fareeda Jari who retired after six years as a paraprofessional with Moorhead Area Public Schools. We wish you the best in retirement!
Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to provide meals from July 11-15 at these parks: Romkey, Belsley and Queens. Our team is working to get these locations available by next week. For a list of additional spots, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881
Congratulations to Minda Sadlowski who retired after 20 years as an administrative assistant with Moorhead Area Public Schools. We are grateful for her many years of hard work and dedication. Best wishes in your retirement!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to provide meals on Friday, July 8 at the parks listed below.
❌ Romkey
❌ Belsley
❌ Queens
We hope to resume on Monday, July 11. We will update as we can. For a list of additional spots, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881
Janelle Frost-Geiser, social studies teacher, retired after 32 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Janelle worked at Moorhead Junior High and Horizon Middle School. One of her favorite memories was coaching volleyball alongside her daughters, Madison and Shania!
During her years at MAPS, Janelle created a curriculum that was based on the video game “Civilization” and presented it at a national convention. She also started the school’s annual Washington D.C. trip.
In her retirement, she is looking forward to spending winters in Arizona!🌞
United Way helps students feel confident and prepared when they walk through the doors on their first day of school. Their goal is to provide local students with a backpack and set of school supplies through the generosity of the community. They are accepting donations at various drop off locations through July 29. Click here to see donation needs and drop off locations >>> https://unitedwaycassclay.org/get-involved/schoolsupplydrive/
Happy 4th of July, Spuds! We hope that you all have a fun and safe holiday!
