Learning Resource Strategist Kim Nelson has retired after 33 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Most recently, she served at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary school. Congrats on your retirement, Kim! 🧡🖤

Minnesotans who get vaccinated by Aug. 15 are eligible to receive a $100 Visa gift card. Children ages 12 and older are eligible to receive vaccines.
More info >>> https://mn.gov/covid19/100/

The Moorhead School Board meets tonight at 6 p.m.
Attend virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URFeD4eSbD8

Meet Technology Projects Coordinator Bridget Smith, who says the best part of the job is: “There is never a dull moment in the technology department! I love that technology is ever-changing. Every day I learn something new and get to be part of something so amazing.”
🌮 Favorite treats are tacos, peachies and hot tamales
💉 Works part time as a phlebotomist
📘 Favorite children's book is Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Teacher Julie Morlock has retired after 23 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Julie says she will miss the students the most. “There are too many memories with kids to pick one. They surprise you all the time.” 🧡🖤

Moorhead School Board member Cassidy Bjorklund and her two kids, Greta and Isaac, wore their #SpudPride at the Niagara Falls in Buffalo New York! 🗽 #SpudsAroundTheWorld
Whether you are in your backyard, or somewhere around the world, send us pictures of you in your spud gear! DM us or email spudnews@moorheadschools.org.

WOW, check out these hurdling Spuds from 1977! #TBT

Science Teacher Chip Lyslo has retired after 26 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Chip said he will miss the people he worked with and the students he taught. In his retirement, he looks forward to visiting family and friends. Congrats on your retirement, Chip! 🧡🖤

Science Teacher Jana Kasper has retired after 35 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. 🧡🖤 Jana says, “I will miss the energy and laughter of the students, but the friendships with my colleagues and the silly things we did to make learning fun for the students is going to be what I miss the most.”


Meet Robert Asp Elementary Custodian Jose Rodriguez, who says the best part of the job is: “Interacting with the kids!”
🍫 Loves Snickers
📏 Favorite school subject was math
📙 Favorite children's book is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Spanish Immersion Teacher Helga Jones has retired after 21 years at MAPS. Helga loved helping her students learn and reach their full potential. She says, “I will miss creating projects to help students challenge themselves.” Congrats on your retirement, Helga! 🧡🖤

The Moorhead School Board will have a special meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 5 P.M. This special school board meeting will take place at the District Operations Center in Board Room 600.

School Spirit check ☑ These CBMSS Spuds were filled with #SpudPride. Would you have been a part of the Committee for the Betterment of Moorhead School Spirit? #TBT

Teacher Tom Dooher has retired after 30 years at MAPS. Tom ended his teaching career with his granddaughter in his class (pictured to the right of Tom)!
Dooher has so many great memories and says, “I will miss the kids and their enthusiasm for learning.”


Tim Pipinich, Horizon Middle School band teacher, packed his #SpudPride with him on his trip to Seattle, Washington. 🧳 Check out those views! #SpudsAroundTheWorld
Whether you are in your backyard, or somewhere around the world, send us pictures of you in your spud gear! Email spudnews@moorheadschools.org.


Social Studies Teacher John Dobmeier has retired after ten years at Moorhead Area Public Schools.
Dobmeier loved his second career as a teacher and will miss “the students that have changed my life and the support of my wonderful colleagues.” 🧡🖤

Meet Horizon Middle School East Teacher Craig Fahrendorf, who says the best part of the job is: “Having a great team to work with and that every day is a different day!”
🦌 Loves to go hunting
🛠️ Favorite school subject was trade classes
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Does anyone remember Voyager Elementary School? This Elementary School existed from 1993-1997 and was located in the old Saint Francis parochial school in North Moorhead near Robert Asp Elementary.

ATTENTION FAMILIES! Please fill out this survey by noon on Friday, July 23. Your input is needed for the 2021-22 school year. --> https://forms.gle/tdRTxZBhzufTP8UB9

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Jennifer Butze has retired after 34 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Along with the students, Jennifer says she will miss working with her many amazing colleagues. Congrats on your retirement, Jennifer! 🧡🖤

