Today we celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with a shout-out to Horizon's 8th-grade orchestra! They wowed the judges at the MNSOTA Middle Level Festival in St. Joseph, securing a spot at the State Honors Concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on April 15th. 🎶🎼 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
#ReadAcrossAmericaWeek was a whirlwind of literary fun for our schools—with dress-up days, craft activities and so much more! Our students dove into the world of imagination. Let's keep the reading excitement alive every day! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Spuddy's Store at the MHS Career Academy will be open to the public on Thursday! Come get all the latest Spuds gear! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
📅 March 21
🕗 5-7 pm
Are you looking for news, event information, a staff directory, food menus or documents for Moorhead Area Public Schools or one of our school buildings? Check our website first! Visit moorheadschools.org for all the latest information.
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Heather Arntson, a Physical Education Teacher at MHS. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
Congratulations to the winner of the March Spud Spirit Award: Brittany Escobedo, a special educator at Robert Asp Elementary! Thank you for everything you do, Brittany—we are proud to have you on our team! 🧡🖤 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
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The 2024 Minnesota All-State Dance Team Showcase honored more than 260 athletes, Among them were Moorhead Dance Team members Audrey Murphy and Lyss Stenert. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
MAPS Food Services Director Ashley Schneider manages the daunting task of satisfying the diverse preferences of 7,000 students while meeting strict USDA nutritional guidelines. Ashley and her team strive to craft menus that blend popular choices such as tacos and pizza with healthy alternatives.
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CELEBRATING 150 YEARS: Brian Coyle created this Spuddy out of paper mache in the winter of 1962. Dana Miller was the first person to wear the costume. The following year Spuddy was reinforced with a fiberglass shell and interior foam padding. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
During Read Across America last week, Probstfield Elementary staff celebrated the occasion with a burst of creativity. They had book character contest, transforming the pages of stories into vibrant personas that truly leapt off the page. 📚#OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
EGG-CELENT news at the Ellen Hopkins Elementary media center: 12 fertile chicken eggs are in the incubator! Baby chicks are expected by March 20th, with live webcam coverage during hatching. 🐣🐤🥚 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
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
🔶 REMINDER 🔶 There will be no school for Moorhead students from Wednesday, March 13, to Friday, March 15. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18.
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Alison Kirsch, a Music Teacher at Robert Asp Elementary. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
March is Social Worker Month and March 3-9 is National School Social Worker Week! Thank you to all of MAPS' amazing social workers for their dedication, compassion and support in helping our students thrive. You make a difference every day! 🖤🧡 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud #SSWWeek2024
Make sure to check out the Winter 2023-24 Community Newsletter for a roundup of stories from a very exciting time for Moorhead Area Public Schools!
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Have you downloaded the Moorhead Area Public Schools mobile app? 📱 It's your one-stop-shop for all things Spud-related, from staff contacts to lunch menus, event info and more. With everything just a tap away, staying informed has never been easier! Search "Moorhead Area Public Schools" on the App Store or Google Play.
Johanna Heigaard, a Family and Consumer Services teacher at Moorhead High School Career Academy, is your 2023-24 New Teacher of the Year for the state of Minnesota! Awarded by the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE) to teachers with less than five years of experience, this recognition celebrates her exceptional and innovative contributions to the Career Academy's CTE programs—especially her leadership of the culinary program. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
At the February 26 School Board meeting, sophomore Audrey Murphy and senior Lyss Stenert—alongside MHS Dance Team coach Denetre Stetz—were recognized with the We Are Proud award for being named to the AAA All-State Kick Team. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
📚 Happy Read Across America Week 📚 This week, students district-wide are celebrating the importance and joy of reading. Each day, they'll delve into a variety of book genres, showcasing the diverse range of stories literature has to offer. #ReadAcrossAmerica #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
