Moorhead High School

Moorhead High School graduate, Carter Howell, signed an offer from the San Francisco Giants baseball organization.⚾ Howell played football, hockey and baseball for the Spuds and went on to play baseball at Augustana University. Way to go, Carter! #OnceaSpudAlwaysaSpud Read more here >> https://www.inforum.com/sports/pro/its-a-dream-come-true-moorheads-carter-howell-signs-with-san-francisco-giants-organization

Is your family in need of school supplies? United Way is distributing backpacks and school supplies to families in need at Scheels Arena on August 9 through August 11. Registration forms and more information are listed at the link here >> https://unitedwaycassclay.org/events/ssdbackpackpickup/🎒

Moorhead Area Public Schools is partnering with Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) in building a community of readers. 📖 Starting this fall, students will have access to LARL resources with their student ID number. No need to keep track of a physical card! The partnership gives students and families access to a wide selection of resources including physical and digital materials, computer access and free Wi-Fi. Read more about the program here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/794146

Lisa Ferguson retired after 24 years as an English and Spanish teacher at Moorhead High School. She says her favorite memory was a trip to Spain with students. They visited the Reina Sofia Museum and saw Picasso’s masterpiece Guernica. An American tourist asked her students about the artwork and were impressed by the students' knowledge. The students felt so proud and Lisa was beaming with pride for her wonderful students! In her retirement, Lisa is looking forward to studying birds and native plants in northern Minnesota, traveling and moving to a lake home.

Moorhead Alternative Learning Center welcomes Assistant Principal Craig Fahrendorf. Fahrendorf has been with the district for 13 years teaching at Horizon Middle School. He is looking forward to this next journey in his career. Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/789125

Moorhead High School Career Academy welcomes assistant principal, Holly Strand-Rysgaard. She has 11 years of teaching experience and most recently worked at West Fargo Public Schools as a Multi-tiered System of Supports Instructional Coach. Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/789125

MAPS Families: You might be eligible for Free or Reduced Price Meals.🥪🍎 We encourage all families to apply for this benefit >> https://5il.co/1dzjz You only need to fill out one application for your entire household. Applications are also mailed to all families prior to start of school or available at back to school events.

Dawn Gunderson retired after 34 years as an English and Theater Arts teacher at Moorhead Junior High and Moorhead High School. She directed countless productions during her career.🎭 Dawn's most memorable moments are centered around helping her students gain confidence and believe in themselves. She will miss spreading her message "Be fierce, be focused, have grit and have fun!" In her retirement, she plans to branch out in her acting, singing and directing.

Moorhead High School welcomes Assistant Principal Jennifer Fremstad. “I am excited to be a part of the Spud Community,” she says. Jennifer joins us from West Fargo High School, where she was the principal for nine years. Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/789125

Attention Moorhead families! Did you: 🏡Recently move into our district? 👶Have an addition to the family? - including a birth or adoption Please fill out the community census here >>> www.moorheadschools.org/census Filling out the Moorhead Community Census ensures you receive information about early childhood family education and important details leading up to your child fully enrolling into the school system.

Eric Tollefson retired after 32 years of teaching science at Moorhead High School. One of his favorite memories was receiving a VIP invitation to attend a rocket launch for the International Space Station from a former student who interned at NASA! Tollefson coached the State AAA boys golf championship team (2012) as well as two individual State AAA boys golf champions (2012, 2015). In his retirement, he is excited to relax, golf, and possibly travel to Hawaii for his 30th wedding anniversary in September!

Our summer meal program locations at parks have been out of commission due to vehicle issues. The locations are back up and running, with updated times. Click here for a list of updated times and locations >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881

Janel Simonson retired after 25 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. As a middle school and high school counselor, she met with thousands of students and their families. Janel will miss her role as an advocate for students. In retirement, she plans on traveling and splitting time between North Dakota and Texas to be with her daughters and their families. Congrats!

It’s time to gear up for the 2022-23 athletics season! Sanford Health and Moorhead High School are teaming up to get 7-12 grade students ready for their seasons. 🏀Sports physical appointments are available on Wednesday, July 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the Moorhead High School Career Academy. The cost of a physical is $50, all forms must be submitted by Wednesday, July 20. Registration forms >> https://5il.co/1e6ia

It’s almost time to get those backpacks ready! Take a look at your school’s supply list for the 2022-23 school year: ✏️Elementary Schools >> https://5il.co/1bv7c ✏️Horizon Middle School >> https://5il.co/1bv7b ✏️Moorhead High School >> https://5il.co/1bv7d ✏️Moorhead Alternative Learning Center >> https://5il.co/1bv7e

🏒Joe Gramer, Moorhead High School student, was named to USA Hockey Under 18-select team roster. Joe will compete in the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Team USA. The tournament is in Red Deer, Alberta July 29 - August 6. What an outstanding achievement! #SpudPride ⚪🔴🔵 Read more here >> https://www.kvrr.com/2022/06/30/two-local-hockey-players-headline-team-usa-roster-for-gretzky-cup/

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to provide meals from July 11-15 at these parks: Romkey, Belsley and Queens. Our team is working to get these locations available by next week. For a list of additional spots, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to provide meals on Friday, July 8 at the parks listed below. ❌ Romkey ❌ Belsley ❌ Queens We hope to resume on Monday, July 11. We will update as we can. For a list of additional spots, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881

Kim Brosdahl retired from Moorhead Area Public Schools after 11 years. She worked as a substitute teacher before starting at Moorhead High School as a foods and English teacher. She finished up her career as an English teacher for Spud Academy. Kim loved seeing students discover talents in new areas. She misses daily interaction with students and spending time with her colleagues. In retirement, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and substitute teaching! "I am very thankful for the wonderful time I worked in the district. It has been a gift and a calling that I discovered in my later professional years," Kim says.

We added another pick up point for free summer meals at the Moorhead High School Career Academy! Children 18 and under can receive free meals at several school and park locations. View the locations and times here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881 **Reminder** kids must eat the meals onsite.