Michael Haugo heads toward the end zone after catching the ball during the away game Sept. 10 against the Brainerd Warriors. Spuds won 28-18, quarterback Gavin Quade completed nine of 21 passes for 118 yards and three touchdowns, but had two interceptions. The team rushed for 141 yards and were on the receiving end for 118 yards. The defense had four tackles for loss of yards, caused two fumbles with one recovery, and intercepted four Warrior passes. Photo Credit: Bill Grover
Maria Zanotti dribbles the ball and scores an unassisted goal in the first eight seconds of the game. Moorhead got their first win in a matchup against Fergus Falls Sept. 9. Senior captain Maria Zanotti started off scoring early and went on to score four of their eight goals in their shutout win over the Otters. Spuds played Elk River Sept. 10 and were shutout, 0-5. They played the second game on their road trip with Rogers Sept. 11 and won 6-4. Photo Credit: Renee Grover
Meet Horizon Middle School Special Education Teacher Jill Filipi, who says the best part of the job is: “Working with and building positive relationships with my students, families and co-workers!”
⛺ Loves reading and camping
📐 Favorite school subject was math
🥜 Favorite treat is Peanut M&Ms
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Who was the teacher that lit the way for you in school? Shout them out below 👇 #TBT
Osama Allawi receives the ball at a home game against Grand Forks Red River Sept. 7. Spuds scored a 4-0 shutout victory. The team scored a 7-0 shutout against St. Cloud Apollo on Sept. 9. On Sept. 11, in Rogers, the boys pumped out four goals in the first half on their way to a 6-4 victory over Rogers. The Spuds are 5-1-1 overall carrying a five game winning streak. Photo Credit: Bill Grover
The Early Learning staff is so excited to be welcoming back this year's students! We want to give a big SPUD thank you to all our staff that have been hard at work preparing for the school year! 🧡🖤 #SpudPride
Ava Rodgers races in the girls 100 yard backstroke and wins with a time of 1:01.64 Sept. 7 against WF Sheyenne. Moorhead girls swim and dive team pulled a pair of wins in two duals held in Moorhead Sept. 7 and 9 and finished first at the Bemidji Invitational Sept. 11. Photo Credit: Renee Grover
Check out who was recognized at last night's board meeting! 🎉 We couldn't be more proud of the Spuds Adapted Athletics Bowling Team who had record participation at the State Tournament in May. They celebrated last night with their Spuddy Cheer: Go Spuds! #SpudPride
The Moorhead School Board meets tonight at 6 p.m.
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Agendas, minutes, meeting dates and links to watch virtually: https://www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings
🔶REMINDER🔶 Moorhead Area Public Schools K-12 students and buses will start 2 hours late Wednesday, Sept. 15. Preschool and online students will continue with their regular schedule.
Meet Administrative Assistant Lynnee Shannon, who says the best part of the job is: “The team I work with!” 🎵Favorite school subjects were band and choir 🎳Enjoys walking, riding bike and bowling 🍦Favorite treat is a DQ Butterfinger Blizzard #MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Guess what's coming back this year ... Moorhead High School's homecoming parade! 🎉 Do you want to take part in the parade? It's free to participate, sign up here >> https://forms.gle/vbYKNmVLcEi4NjEC8
The parade starts on Friday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. More details to come!
In 1977, the SPUD student newspaper had more than 40 students on staff. That year they attended the Northern Interscholastic Press Association conference in the spring and were awarded the most improved school newspaper, best editorial content, and Journalists-In-Action award. The SPUD staff won a total of 17 awards that year. #SpudPride #TBT
🔶REMINDER🔶 There will be no school for Moorhead students on Monday, Sept. 6. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Meet Robert Asp Elementary Teacher Brittany Escobedo, who says, “One of my favorite memories will always be the ‘reverse parade’ that we had to close out the 2019-2020 school year at Robert Asp. It was an amazing way to end an emotional school year.”
🍨 Favorite treat is coffee ice cream
📙 Favorite children's book is The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Who is this 2003 Spud with CRAZY dance skills and do they still dance?! #TBT
Clay County Public Health is offering COVID vaccines at Moorhead High School Sept. 8 from 9-11 a.m. Reminder: If families are fully vaccinated, asymptomatic individuals will not have to quarantine if in close contact with a positive COVID case. Click to register for an appointment: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/clinic/private_registration/5vykWSBbjrFkgeA8YWfZVzx7qxum5jY3
Spud sports are back! Girls soccer had their season home opener on Aug. 27 against Stillwater, with a final score of 0-9. They played a home game on Aug. 28 against Osseo where they found some more stiff competition with the Orioles, losing 1-4. Seven seniors returned from last year. Pictured is junior Grace Bernstrom. Photo Credit: Bill Grover
Check out all of those school supplies! Thank you to our Indian Education team for hosting a back to school supply distribution event on Aug. 27.
We would also like to extended a big SPUD welcome to Lacey Julsrud and Mikhail Wicker who are new to the Indian Education team. 🙌
Important Reminder: If anyone in your house is experiencing symptoms, all unvaccinated students need to stay home (even if not symptomatic) until the person with symptoms has a negative test result.
