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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
A school age COVID vaccination clinic will be held by Clay County Public Health on Wed. March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Family Service Center, 715 11th St N in Moorhead.
Click here to register:
https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us/appointment/en/clinic/private_registration/qepEyCWNEDextpNATYSuZ93SgZUaRJ9e
Last week was National Breakfast Week! 🥞 To celebrate the most important meal of the day, Food and Nutrition Services provided unique options last week in our schools. At Moorhead High School and MHS Career Academy, students built a custom yogurt parfait the entire week. 🍓🍌
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
National Honor Society applications for current juniors are due by Friday, March 25 at 3:30 pm. Application packets are in the counseling office. See Mrs. Erickson if you have questions.
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
Do you want to be involved in your local, state or national government? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? MHS has three FREE summer camp opportunities for students. Deadline to apply for all three is at the end of March. Check out the MHS Counselor's PSL page under SUMMER CAMPS/OPPORTUNITIES to find out more.
🔶REMINDER🔶 There will be no school for Moorhead students from Wednesday, March 16 - Friday, March 18. Classes will resume on Monday, March 21.
On the last day of celebrating our school social workers this week, we want to thank Bethany Peterson for supporting our MHS and MALC students at the Career Academy every day. Bethany provides students and families a link between school, home and community with compassion and leadership. Thank you Bethany!
Happy School Social Worker's Week to Amy Riccio! Amy works with students at both MHS and MALC, supporting families and students experiencing housing insecurity. Amy is a source of strength for many. We know we can count on her for answers and support for all our high school students. Thank you Amy for your advocacy!
The Moorhead boys basketball team was victorious over the St. Michael Albertville Knights on March 4, with a score of 83-74! 🏀 Yesterday, they beat the Bemidji Lumberjacks 55-41. Spuds play again in the semi-finals against Rogers on Saturday, March 12. #GoSpuds
