Check out this "behind the wheel" opportunity our students got at a recent job fair. They used virtual reality to try out operating heavy equipment. There were also hands-on experiences, such as masonry. #WeAreSpuds
Horizon Middle School student Max is growing his own business! 🎃 When he isn't playing sports, singing in the honor choir, helping out at home, or going to school, he grows and sells pumpkins. #SpudPride Read more here >> https://www.inforum.com/business/dddd-1
🚌Meet our Transportation Team 🚌
Meet Sheena Swiggum!
Why did you become a bus assistant?
“I chose Moorhead transportation because it was everything I was looking for, and it sounded like a fun job with great people and a great atmosphere to work in!”
What do you love about working for Moorhead Area Public Schools?
“I love kids. After being interviewed, I had a good feeling and felt the position would be a great fit for me. I also know a couple of awesome ladies from the district, and they also love it!”
💥Jobs Available at 💥
www.isd152.org/careers
It's time to celebrate our building leaders during #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we are highlighting Carla Smith, Principal at Probstfield Elementary. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌 #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
Soccer ⚽
The girls soccer team showcased their talent against Pelican Rapids. The Spuds defeated the Vikings 12-0. Kadyn Sharpe (#10) scored five goals, a career-high for the senior.
Thursday, Oct. 6 | Spuds vs. Vikings | home
Swim and Dive 🏊
Arianna Hoff dives in to complete the final leg of the 200-yard freestyle relay. Moorhead battled the St. Michael Albertville Knights. The Spuds came out on top with the final score of 99-83.
Tuesday, Oct. 4 | Spuds vs. Knights | home
Volleyball 🏐
Sarah Boock sets the ball for her teammates. The Moorhead volleyball team battled hard against DGF last week. After losing two sets to the Rebels, the team won the three final sets. The final score was 3-2.
Tuesday, Oct. 4 | Spuds vs. Rebels | home
Cross Country 🏃
Over 200 Spuds raced at the Perham Invitational! The varsity girls placed 4th against several top teams from across the state. The varsity boys raced to a hard-fought 5th place finish. All told, the students ran 57 seasonal best 5k times, 52 of which were lifetime bests!
Thursday, Oct. 6 | Perham Invitational | away
Woodworking students at the MHS Career Academy learned hands-on about fire safety from Moorhead Chief Chad Stangeland. He talked about fire safety and taught students how to use a fire extinguisher. Thank you to the Moorhead Fire Department for providing our students with experiences and knowledge. They are now prepared in case of emergencies! #NationalFirePreventionWeek
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
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Keith Hartleben, a counselor at Moorhead High School and Moorhead Alternative Learning Center.🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
It's time to celebrate our building leaders during #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we are highlighting Principal Lynnelle Giddings and Assistant Principal Amanda Mix of Ellen Hopkins Elementary. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌 #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
It's time to celebrate our building leaders during #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we are highlighting Principal Nancy Wilson and Assistant Principal Benjamin Jystad-Spar from Dorothy Dodds Elementary. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌 #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
It's time to celebrate our building leaders during #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we are highlighting Joelle Hofer, Director of Early Learning. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌 #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
🚌Meet our bus drivers 🚌
Meet John Rasmussen! John has been with Moorhead Area Public Schools for 12 years.
How did you become a bus driver?
"I worked 35 years as an insurance agent and then retired. After retiring, I was looking for a good way to return a little to the community. Ahaa! Drive a school bus!!"
What do you love about being a bus driver for Moorhead Area Public Schools?
"You can work a lot or just a little. The kids are great, and I can say I really do enjoy what I do for the school district and Moorhead kids."
💥Jobs Available at 💥
www.isd152.org/careers
Check out the Spud spirit our community brought during the Moorhead homecoming parade last week. We saw so many schools, activities and athletics represented in the parade. We love seeing our students’ school spirit! #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
Football 🏈
The Spuds fought hard at the homecoming matchup against the Sartell Sabres but weren't able to secure the win. Our team was down 0-16 at the half and came back within four points to 12-16 in the third quarter. Sartell had the momentum and scored two more touchdowns to finish the game. The Spuds compete next in Elk River on Oct. 7.
Friday, Sept. 30 | Spuds vs. Sabres | home game
Soccer⚽
Junior Guille Ramas connects with the soccer ball on defense. Spuds win 3-2 against the STMA Knights. Senior Revar Qaqos led the Spuds with a hat trick, scoring three goals in a single game! Moorhead travels to play Benilde-St. Margaret's on Oct. 8
Saturday, Oct. 1 | Spuds vs. Knights | Home
There will be no school for Moorhead students on Friday, Oct. 7. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 10.
We were seeing double last week. 👀 Several students at Horizon Middle School gave a new definition to twin day for homecoming week. #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
👏👏👏 Let's hear it for our fantastic custodian teams across our buildings! Shoutout to Ellen Hopkins Elementary custodians Sayiid, Max and Joe for letting us snap a photo to celebrate. We are so grateful for everything you do. These team members always show up ready to work hard! We are thankful for everything they do. #NationalCustodianDay
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Amy Pederson, a second grade teacher at Dorothy Dodds Elementary! 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
Congratulations to Ryan Lammers who won 1st place at the Minnesota State Fair in the category "Anything Interesting or Creative in Tech Ed." Ryan is a sophomore at Moorhead High School and created a bathymetric map of Strawberry Lake for his woodworking & cabinetry class. The class is at the MHS Career Academy and is taught by Hannah Reisdorf. #SpudPride
Shout out to Spud students Jack, Charlie, Carson, Parker, Oliver and Evan! These basketball and lacrosse players volunteered in our community to sort and box food at Ruby's Pantry. #WeAreSpuds #SpudPride
