A book is a gift you can open again and again. 📖 Thank you to the Moorhead Rotary Club who recently donated $10,000 worth of books to Moorhead elementary schools! Along with this amazing donation, Moorhead Rotary provided a dictionary to every 3rd grader, an annual program that students look forward to.
Katryna Hansen pictured from a previous match returns the ball. Hansen competed in the Oct. 16 Class AA, Section 8 Finals in Sartell. She finished 3rd in the section, completing this year's tennis season. Photo credit: Renee Grover
Meet Ellen Hopkins Speech Language Pathologist Julie Johnson. Julie’s favorite part of the job is, "Working with a variety of students of all ages and abilities. Helping students learn to communicate and improving their ability to communicate effectively makes every day meaningful."
⛺Enjoys spending time at the lake
🌎Favorite subject was social studies
🔸Favorite quote: "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Congratulations to Cani Adan for receiving the MoorHeart Award! This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to demonstrate community within the City of Moorhead by their actions and service. On Oct. 12, English Learner Liaison Cani Adan was presented this award by Mayor Shelly Carlson. #SpudPride
Friends never go out of style. Check out this Spud duo from 1989. 😎 #TBT
Courtney Haberer performs a back dive during the dual against West Fargo Packers on Oct. 12 at Moorhead High School. The Spuds won the dual 99-78. Girls swim and dive will have their next home meet on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. against Grand Forks Central. Photo credit: Renee Grover
Mekhi Elmore dives for the end zone where he scored the Spuds first touchdown during their game against Sauk Rapids-Rice on Oct. 15. The Spuds took down the Storm, ending the game with a score of 21-12. Moorhead plays again tonight in Rogers. Photo credit: Bill Grover
Each year, Special Olympics Minnesota awards one educator the Unified for Good Award. This educator exemplifies the Unified Movement and inclusivity in their classrooms, school hallways and to their students. This years 2021 Unified for Good Award was awarded to Moorhead High School's Developmental Adaptive PE Teacher, Heidi Fisher! Click to watch Heidi receive the award here >> https://youtu.be/wFp2bM_r8eI 🧡🖤 #SpudPride
Revar Qaqos dribbles the ball towards the goal during the boys soccer game against Elk River on Oct. 14. The Spuds and the Elks were competing in the first round of the Class AAA, Section 8 Tournament. Moorhead ended up taking the win 4-1. The Spuds play again tonight against Sartell. Photo credit: Renee Grover
Makeup Picture Day
Haney's Photography will be offering their first makeup picture day for ALL grades at their studio this Wednesday, Oct 20 from 12-2pm.
There will be no picture retakes yet, they will follow after the majority of students have taken their first picture for yearbook, parent packages, and so on.
Camera cards and order forms will be ready for you when you arrive to have your students picture taken.
You can still order online for every school: haneysphotography.com
Moorhead Public Schools Picture Makeup Day
Date: Wed Oct 20 Time: 12-2pm
Where: Haney's Photography/1610 Main Ave/Moorhead, MN 56560
Picture Retakes will start after all the students that were quarantined, etc. have had the same treatment as the students who could be there on their schools picture day.
Pictures from all schools will be handed out in the weeks following MEA Please text Greg with any questions or concerns, Greg Haney (218)979-1131
🔶REMINDER 🔶There will be no school for Moorhead students from Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Friday, Oct. 22. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 25.
The Spuds volleyball team celebrates a point during their match against Buffalo that took place on Oct. 9. Moorhead took the win with three sets to one. Photo credit: Bill Grover
Meet Food Service Worker Jenn Clow, whose favorite part of the job is “Getting to make a difference for the kids in our district. Food anxiety should never be a worry for kids.”
🎵Favorite school subjects were band and choir
🎤Jenn’s “secret” talent is singing!
📗Favorite children’s book is Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
The Spuds celebrate a touchdown scored by Alonn Salman during their homecoming game against Elk River at Jim Gotta Stadium on Oct. 8. The two teams had a hard fought battle. Moorhead led the first quarter, tied at halftime and the Elks took the second half of the game. The Spuds lost their first game of the season with an ending score of 46-50. They play again tonight with a home game against Sauk Rapids. Photo credit: Bill Grover
Mohamed Hussein dribbles the ball down the field during the game against St. Cloud on Oct. 7 at Halmrast Field. The Tigers took hold during the game, outscoring the Spuds 1-2. Boys soccer also traveled to Waconia last week for their last regular season game where they defeated the Wildcats. The Spuds ended the regular season with an 11-2-2 overall record. The varsity section tournament begins today with a game against Elk River. Photo credit: Bill Grover
It’s School Lunch Week and we want to show appreciation to our entire Food and Nutrition Services team! A big thank you to everyone who helps provide nutritious breakfast and lunch for our students. 🧡🖤
Cindy Noennig, Assistant Cook at Moorhead High School, is one of our many amazing team members. Ashley Schneider, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, says, “Cindy always has a great attitude and a smile on her face. She helps lead the kitchen in feeding not only MHS students, but students who are participating in online learning and those who are not able to attend school but still need meals during the day. She consistently goes above and beyond daily and is a vital part of our team.”
These 1996 Spuds pose for a picture in Spanish class. What was your favorite school subject? Drop it below 👇 #TBT
Important, please note: Oct. 15 is a regular school day schedule. The district monthly print calendar incorrectly lists Oct. 15 as a late start day. Please update your calendar accordingly.
Check out 2019 Spud graduate Scott Verkuilen at the Minnesota Vikings game last weekend. He was recognized on the field and surprised with Super Bowl tickets! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud Read more here >> https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/7234461-I-was-more-than-happy-with-what-I-got-and-I-have-been-given-more-Moorhead-cancer-survivor-receives-Super-Bowl-tickets
Thanks to teacher Christina Stoa for sending these pics from the game!
Kadyn Sharpe prepares to take a shot on goal during the game against East Grand Forks on Oct. 5. The Green Wave shut out the Spuds with a score of 0-4. Later that week, on Oct. 9, Spuds finished the regular season at home with a second matchup against Detroit Lakes. Moorhead won 3-0. The varsity section tournament begins today with a game against Rogers. Photo credit: Renee Grover
