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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Michele Morse, Physical Therapist for Learner Support Services at several Moorhead schools.🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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Robert Asp Elementary had its first Story-Palooza on March 2. With food, storytelling, and even music it was a fun night for students and their families to come together and share their love of reading.
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The first round of boy’s state hockey will begin at 1 p.m. today March 9. Good Luck to our Spuds at state! #GoSpuds 🥔🧡 To stream this event please visit: https://kstp.com/45tv/prep45/
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Wednesday, March 8, is a late start day. Buses and classes for Moorhead Area Public Schools K-12 will run two hours later than the normal schedule. Preschool students will continue with their regular schedule.
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We Are Proud recognitions go out to two MHS Choir Students! 👏 MHS Sophomore Eleanor Culloton participated in the American Choral Directors Association 2023 Honor Choir. MHS Senior EmmaLeigh Black was selected into the 2022-23 Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Choir.
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Aaron Reierson lets the puck fly by the Roseau goalie, scoring his third of four goals at the boy's hockey 8AA section final game held in East Grand Forks at the Civic Center on March 2. The Spuds, playing their 23rd straight section final, downed the Rams 8-1 to punch their fifth straight ticket to the Xcel Center to play in the state tournament. It will be their 20th state tournament appearance. Moorhead will play No. 3 seeded Edina on March 9 at 1pm in the opening round. #GoSpuds 🏒
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Who’s Calling? The Spuds! The Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation Phonathon will being tonight! To join now and make an impact TEXT “SpudScholars” to 218-215-4988." or visit our secure DonorDock site: https://ddock.co/9a4a06e7
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MHS Career Academy held its first job fair on March 3. Teachers prepared students with questions and games to help them discover more about careers available in the region. Thirty-three businesses and community organizations showcased their careers and connected with students.
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Congratulations to the MHS Girls Hockey Team who won the consolation championship at the MN Class AA State Hockey tournament on Feb. 23-25. Senior Olivia Dronen was also honored by receiving All-Tournament Team and Honorable-Mention All-State. After a 17-year wait, the girls capped off a wonderful year and brought home some hardware. 🏆 Congratulations ladies!
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The Spuds are headed to state! Wrestling and Boys' Swimming will be competing at their state tournaments over the weekend. Aiden Carlson and Dresden Adams earned their state meet berths for swimming. MHS Wrestlers competing are Dane Ellingsberg, Michael Jenkins and Jake Erdmann, and Tia Kanneh. Tia is the first girl in Spud History to qualify for state wrestling! https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/moorheads-tia-kanneh-set-for-state-wrestling-tournament-as-first-spud-girl-to-qualify Good Luck to these athletes. #GoSpuds
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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Dallas Raftevold, Physical and Health Education teacher at Robert Asp Elementary School.🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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Mason Kraft turns and heads for the loose puck during the Feb 21 game against Brainerd held at the Moorhead Sports Center. Kraft tallied two goals in the contest as top-seeded Moorhead defeated ninth-seeded Brainerd in the quarterfinal game of the Section 8AA boys' hockey tournament. The Spuds won 6-2 over the Warriors and then moved on to take down fourth-seeded Sartell in the semifinal on Feb 26 by a score of 4-1. For the 23rd year in a row, Moorhead will be in the section finals which were rescheduled due to the storm. The Spuds take on No. 2 seed Roseau tonight at 7 p.m. in the East Grand Forks Civic Center. Support your Spuds! Photo Credit: Bill Grover.
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All Moorhead public and non-public schools, including Community Education classes, are closed March 1. Moorhead Area Public School students in grades E-12 are required to complete an eLearning day. All before-school, after-school and evening activities are canceled.
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Ring Ring 📞 it's the Spuds! Spud students will call March 6-7 to raise scholarship funds! Spud Scholars have awarded over $2 million in scholarships to 2,000 MHS graduates since 1991. To join now and make an impact TEXT “SpudScholars” to 218-215-4988 or visit the secure DonorDock site: https://ddock.co/9a4a06e7
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We strive to develop the maximum potential of every learner to thrive in a changing world! Our Spud team is honored to be a part of our student’s learning journey. #NationalPublicSchoolsWeek #SpudPride
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The Moorhead School Board meets today at 6 p.m. 🔸 Visit our website for agendas, minutes, meeting dates and a virtual meeting link >> www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings
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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Zikri Ahmed, security/hall monitor at Moorhead High School. 🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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Spuds for the Win! Kyra Swanson goes up for two against Bismarck Legacy at the game played on Feb. 17. With a close game throughout the first half, the Spuds found their stride in the second and put up some points for the win, 55-45. Photo credit: Renee Grover
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Guess what?! You can watch the Spuds hockey game online FOR FREE! Sign up for an account and cheer on Moorhead as they compete against Gentry Academy in the first game of the State Tournament. 🏒 https://nspn.tv/MSHSL #GoSpuds
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⚠️Rescheduled Performance⚠️
Due to weather, the Thursday, Feb. 23 performance of James and the Giant Peach is rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. All tickets purchased for Thursday's performance will be honored for the rescheduled date. Contact the box office at (218) 284-2255 for a refund or to exchange tickets.
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