The Moorhead School Board meets tonight at 6 p.m. πΈ Agendas, minutes, meeting dates and links to watch virtually: https://www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings

Guess what's coming back this year ... Moorhead High School's homecoming parade! π 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!

On this day 55 years ago β―United Nationsβ―Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)β― declared September 8th International Literacy Day! Even today there is an estimated 773 million adults that are illiterate worldwide.
The day serves to βremind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities,β―and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.ββ― If you are interested in getting involved go to StopReadingChallenge.org
to participate in the #StopReadingChallenge.

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

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.

Most families in the U.S. are automatically getting advance payments of the #ChildTaxCredit every month. To learn more and see if you qualify, check #IRS at: www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021 #BackToSchool

REMINDER: Universal indoor masking is required for all staff, students and visitors in PreK-12 schools starting Aug. 30.

Meet Adult Basic Education Administrative Assistant Melinda Doll, who says the best part of the job is, βThe resilience and the determination of our students and the dedication and the unending kindness of our staff.β
πFavorite school subjects were English, literature and grammar
βFavorite treat is dark chocolate and a hot cup of coffee; especially if you can share the moment with someone else!
πΌSecret talent: Melinda is a professional musician and has performed with the Schubert Club, Thursday Musical and the Minneapolis Children's Theatre.
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Clay County Public Health is offering COVID vaccines at Horizon Middle School Aug. 25 from 3-6 p.m. Reminder: If families are fully vaccinated, asymptomatic individuals will not have to quarantine. Click to register for an appointment: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us/appointment/en/reg/6005129599

Clay County Public Health is offering COVID vaccines at Moorhead High School Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reminder: If families are fully vaccinated, asymptomatic individuals will not have to quarantine.
Click to register for an appointment: http://ow.ly/ly8e50FOgCw

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

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.

On Friday, July 16, 2021 all Moorhead Area Public Schools buildings will be closed. As a part of the Moorhead High School project, an electrical transformer needs to be relocated. This process will result in a loss of all phone and internet service from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. on Friday. As a result, all buildings will be closed to the public.

Gooseberry Park Players is holding "Belle's Book Drive" during the run of their show, Beauty and The Beast, July 20-25 at Horizon Middle School. "Belle's Book Drive" will collect used and new books for Moorhead Area Public Schools teachers.
General Admission Tickets: moorheadschools.org/tix

Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize teacher Jeremy Grabinger.
Here are some fun facts about Jeremy!
πΈ Favorite subject in school: Math.
πΈ Favorite part of the job: The students.
Thanks for everything that you do!

Lead Adult Basic Education Instructor Dianne Lapka has retired after 32 years at MAPS. π§‘π€ Dianne has enjoyed interacting with a diverse population in the district. She says, βI enjoyed having the privilege to teach with trained professionals that do honor to their jobs.β

Donβt miss the Moorhead Business Association's 4th of July Celebration! π VIP parking is available at Horizon Middle school and Dorothy Dodd Elementary school for $10 a vehicle. All proceeds benefit Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation.
Link to tickets >>> http://www.moorheadschools.org/tix




