Congratulations to the Spud track team who competed at NDSU on April 2! The boys team took first place out of 13 schools with 153 points. 🏃 The girls team took third place out of 14 schools with 86 points.
A few highlights:
- Elinneus Davis heaved the shot put 50 feet 4 inches for second place and a personal best.
- Ella Cole finished the 3200 meter run in second place.
- Summer Lindquist placed second in the 200 meter dash.
- Isaac Martel placed first in the 3200 meter run, winning by almost one minute. #GoSpuds
Congratulations to senior Mohamed Mustafa! Mohamed was named a top-five finalist in the Escape the Vape video contest! ✅ Today is the last day to vote >> https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/escape-the-vape/ #SpudPride
Shout out to our speech team on their MAJOR win! Congratulations to the Spud team on winning their 27th consecutive section title over the weekend. Twenty-nine students will present at the State Tournament on April 22. #SpudPride
Moorhead Community Education spring classes are open for registration, which includes youth SUMMER CAMPS! Register now to secure your spot >> https://moorheadcommunityed.ce.eleyo.com/
🔶REMINDER🔶 Moorhead Area Public Schools K-12 students and buses will start 2 hours late Wednesday, April 6. Preschool and online students will continue with their regular schedule.
We need your help! Did you know our 150th anniversary in coming up? If you have a story or picture to share, submit information here >> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1XF6dBXQjgPENvZFBhOXLZJ-ShO6kTukH9n3n1VTyDPw5vg/viewform 🖼 The Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation and Spud History are teaming up to create a 300+ page book with over two thousand photos in celebration! #SpudPride
Swing batter batter ⚾ Spuds baseball scrimmaged at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis last week! This unique opportunity was set up by Spuds coach Greg Salvevold and East Ridge Raptors coach Brian Sprout. Brian and Greg were teammates on the FM Redhawks almost 20 years ago! The Spuds first official game is in Sartell against the Sabres on April 7. #GoSpuds
Our speech team is spectacular! 🗫 We hosted the Northern Lights National Qualifiers competition on March 18. Fourteen of our speech students qualified for Nationals! They will compete June 12-17 in Louisville, Kentucky. #SpudPride
Senior Mohamed Mustafa is using his voice to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping. He submitted a short video to Escape the Vape video contest and is a finalist. ✅ Check out his video and vote >> https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/escape-the-vape/ Voting runs March 23 - April 6. Winners will be announced on April 7. #SpudPride
Head Coach Ryan Kraft and Assistant Coach Greg Salvevold were named the 8AA Girls Head and Assistant coaches of the year! 🏆 This annual Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association award is given to outstanding coaches who show good sportsmanship, display professionalism, make contributions to better girls' high school hockey and more. Congratulations Ryan and Greg! #GoSpuds
Good luck to the boys basketball team as they take on Wayzata today at 4 p.m. in the state quarterfinals! 🏀 2012 was the last time the Spuds claimed the section title and headed off to state, when Head Coach Matt Ellingson was on the team. We are proud of their dedication and determination, good luck! #GoSpuds
Now this is what teamwork is all about! 🧡 Recently, industrial technology teacher Jeff Schneider volunteered his time to create a custom mobility base for a p-pod bean bag. The bean bag provides students with postural support in an alternative seating option. Mobility bases for this specialty equipment can be over $1,500 and he was able to use the space at the Moorhead High School Career Academy to make it for a fraction of the price. #SpudPride
Bring on the music! 🎺 Freshman band students at Moorhead High School will be performing a commissioned piece after two years of teamwork! 🥁 The song, entitled Clay County Overture, celebrates our regional heritage. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on March 24 at the MHS Auditorium. #SpudPride
STATE BOUND! 🏀 Congratulations to the boys basketball team on their incredible win against the Brainerd Warriors with a score of 53-52! They advance to the state tournament starting on March 22. #GoSpuds
Weightlifting is having a tremendous season. 🏋 McKenzie Baker, Deven Gronwold, Carson Heinsch, Mya Rieber, Emily Stamm and Jackson Young have qualified for Nationals in June! Congratulations and #GoSpuds!
Congratulations to Sam Haiby on this milestone! Sam is the only player in Nebraska women’s basketball history to have 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 400 assists in their career. 🏀 Sam graduated from Moorhead High School and continues to cherish the memories and friendships she made as a Spud! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud Read more >> https://www.kvrr.com/2022/03/11/moorheads-haiby-shining-for-nebraska-womens-basketball/
Boys basketball is headed to the section championship! 🏀 The Spuds defeated Rogers on March 12, with a score of 86-59. They play the Brainerd Warriors tonight at Alexandria Area High School. Game starts at 7 p.m. #GoSpuds
Moorhead High School student Addie Loerzel was crowned Miss Northern States Ambassador! 👑 Addie is excited to serve her community! She loves reading to children and enhancing their knowledge about disabilities. Congratulations Addie! #SpudPride
Together we can be champions of change. Students and faculty at Moorhead High School are encouraging others to be inclusive, make positive impacts and encourage kindness! 🙂 #SpudPride
A story so unbelievable, you’ll have to read it! Jon Larson and Anthony Eddleston, both orchestra directors at Moorhead Area Public Schools, are married to Suzanne Larson and Sadie Eddleston, both orchestra directors at West Fargo Public Schools. Their connection and bond make this story a captivating read! >> https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/its-a-symphony-of-spouses-with-2-married-couples-all-teaching-orchestra-in-town
