Horizon students warm up for musical rehearsal in the Performing Arts Center after school.
Ahmed Woireh, a Horizon Middle School custodian, passed his U.S. Citizenship test in early April! 🎉 Moorhead Area Public Schools is proud of Ahmed for his hard work and commitment. Let's give him a round of 👏 #SpudPride
Here is the April edition of Kidsource
https://5il.co/qqpy
Art Club will be starting Thursday, April 15th after school from 3:00 to 4:00. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Welle for a permission form.
Hello 8th Grade Parents!
I would like to share an exciting opportunity with all of you!
NDSU offers a free program called Upward Bound, which is available for students completing eighth grade and who meet requirements.
What is Upward Bound?
The TRIO Upward Bound program helps prepare students for college by providing tutoring services and classes that help students be successful in school and prepare them for their futures. Students will be mentored with goal-setting and coaching along the way, while developing friendships with students from other schools. The program provides opportunities during the academic year and throughout the summer.
About NDSU TRIO Upward Bound:
*College access and preparation program - the mission is to help eligible students prepare for and go on to college.
*For students attending Davies, Fargo North, Fargo South and Moorhead high schools (9th graders 2021-22 school year.)
*Upward Bound assists students who will be the first in their family to graduate with a 4 year degree OR students coming from limited income backgrounds.
*Cost? Free! The U.S. Department of Education funds TRIO Upward Bound - all services are free for participants.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit the Upward Bound webpage, attached brochure, or Instagram.
CRITERIA for Eligible Students:
1. Spark for learning
2. Potential and desire for academic success in high school and college
3. Motivation to go to college after high school
4. Neither parent/guardian has earned a four-year college degree
5. Family’s income is at or below federally determined guidelines
6. GPA of 2.5 or higher (I looked into figuring this out, and we won't have a definite on this with our grading system. Consider those who are earning 3s or above.
What students can gain through the UB Program:
*Skill development needed for success in school and the future
*New friendships
*Tutoring for all subjects
*Career exploration
*College and scholarship application help
*Leadership and service opportunities
*Mentorship and guidance
*College tours
*ACT and financial aid prep
*Activities (field trips, robotics, camping, sporting events, restaurants, etc.)
How students can apply:
Interested students and families should go to the application webpage: https://www.ndsu.edu/trioub/ub_application/
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a first-come basis through the end of the school year.
Please reach out with any questions regarding the TRIO Upward Bound Program or if you need assistance with the application process!
Take care,
Counselor Angie
Angie Halgrimson, MEd, LPC
School Counselor, Grade 8
Horizon East Middle School
ahalgrimson@moorheadschools.org
(218)284-7314
Horizon East Office (218)284-7300
Fax (218)284-7333
Emergency Mental Health Services
Clay County Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line - 800-223-4512
Local 24 Hour Help Line - Call 211 or 701-235-7335
Local Text a TIP Line - 218-790-4252
24 hour Text Line - Text your ZIP Code to 898211
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line - Text MN or CONNECT to 741741
Emergency: Call 911
5th Grade Music Registration for 2021-22 is happening now!
If you are a 4th grader, please register for music for next fall by going to the following link: https://forms.gle/yHRT86zL6MsrYke57
Horizon East 8th grade student Jinu Lee placed first at the MATHCOUNTS chapter (region) and then he placed in the top 4 in the Minnesota MATHCOUNTS state Competition which took place recently, on March 25.
He qualified for the 2021 MATHCOUNTS National Competition on May 8-10 and will be the representative for Minnesota.
Congratulations to Jinu on his tremendous accomplishments!
The April Indian Education Newsletter is here: https://5il.co/qxku
This issue includes: school updates, upcoming community events and important contact information.
*REMINDER* There will be no school for Moorhead students Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5.
Horizon West 6th grade students in Ms. Schmidt's science class build catapults as part of an experiment to launch a ping pong ball into a cup.
7th Grade STEM students from the 7D house work on coding their remote control cars at Horizon East.
Spring Sports for the Middle School begin on April 5th, from 3 to 4:30, please make sure to have arrangements in place for pickup by 4:30 everyday. Track athletes need to bring clothes for being outside as track will practice outside each day. Athletes will get more information at their practices and need to pay attention as this is how the coaches will communicate to parents. (through your athletes)
Horizon students learn to play shuffle board during PE class.
Horizon Middle School bands are having a busy month celebrating Music in our Schools Month!
🔶 The Honor Band and Jazz Band have resumed meeting after a long break
🔶 Many students auditioned for the Minnesota All-State Band
🔶8th graders are hard at work on a piece titled “Clay County Overture” that honors local landmarks and history
🔶7th graders are participating in this year´s (Music) March Madness
Fun Fact: Over 400 students are involved in Horizon Bands!🎷🎸 #MIOSM
Horizon Middle School East Math Teacher, Dianna Christianson, is inspired by Katherine Johnson.
Dianna says, “I love that she started out her career as a math teacher. When she was first hired by NASA, she was a "computer" making manual calculations mostly from data from the black boxes of planes. But her curiosity is what helped her move up in her job. (I think this is so important for students - always ask questions!) She later used geometry skills to figure out the trajectory for astronauts to orbit Earth and land on the moon.” #WomensHistoryMonth
Get an inside look at the preventative measures, experienced team and future goals of Moorhead Area Public Schools! FM Extra's Nancy Edmonds Hanson sits down with Erika Yoney, Health Services Supervisor, to learn about it.
Read it here: http://ow.ly/gq6050DOjTi
Have you checked out the story behind Horizon Middle School’s first Project Lit Bookclub? Small preview: it spans across continents!
Read about it here: https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/article.aspx?id=97488
Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation raised nearly $29,000 on Giving Hearts Day! Gehrtz Construction Services helped reach this goal by raising over $8,000 through a special fundraiser. 👨 Read More ->
https://www.inforum.com/incoming/6885708-Man-shaves-mustache-after-45-years-for-charity
Horizon Middle School East teacher, Jeff Offutt, has been selected as a candidate for the 57th Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The program, which celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minnesota, has nominated 75 teachers. A panel of leaders in education, business, government, nonprofit, and philanthropy, are set to read candidates’ portfolios and choose a list of semifinalists. #SpudPride
Read more here: http://www.ow.ly/ofuC50DATT6
In Honor of National School Counseling week, today we would like to feature two of our Horizon Middle School West counselors: Lauren Trefethren and Angela Keeping. #NSCW21 #SpudPride
