
Attention Moorhead families! Did you: 🏡Recently move into our district? 👶Have an addition to the family? - including a birth or adoption
Please fill out the community census here >>> www.moorheadschools.org/census Filling out the Moorhead Community Census ensures you receive information about early childhood family education and important details leading up to your child fully enrolling into the school system.


Ellen Hopkins Elementary welcomes Assistant Principal Amanda Mix. She has 16 years of experience in education, coming to Moorhead from Bemidji. Amanda is excited to be a part of our community and says, "I strive to motivate all learners to embrace their inner "awesomeness" by focusing on their goals in achieving daily success and self-worth.”
Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/784878


Join the Spud team! Moorhead Area Public Schools has openings for Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals and a Speech Pathologist.
Learn more and apply today >> https://moorheadschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0BpOzWSrnOeBhuOPZSoXODCxV9ixvwaZxXcqEPFcXUZOjH-McBNMCj1XQ


Eric Tollefson retired after 32 years of teaching science at Moorhead High School. One of his favorite memories was receiving a VIP invitation to attend a rocket launch for the International Space Station from a former student who interned at NASA! Tollefson coached the State AAA boys golf championship team (2012) as well as two individual State AAA boys golf champions (2012, 2015). In his retirement, he is excited to relax, golf, and possibly travel to Hawaii for his 30th wedding anniversary in September!



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


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

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


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


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!


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


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 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


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


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/


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 Fareeda Jari who retired after six years as a paraprofessional with Moorhead Area Public Schools. We wish you the best in retirement!


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!
