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All Moorhead public and non-public schools, including Community Education classes, are closed Feb. 23. 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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In honor of Minnesota Bus Driver Appreciation day... we want to thank our entire transportation team! They safely transport our students to school and are often the first and last person students see during their school day. Thank you for everything you do! #SpudPride
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Moorhead Area Public Schools evening activities ⚠️starting after 6:00 p.m.⚠️ on Wednesday, Feb. 22 will be cancelled. There will be no adult Community Education classes tonight.
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Horizon Middle School Theater presents James and the Giant Peach.
Shows Run Feb 23-26. Tickets are available online at isd152.org/tix or at the door.
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Moorhead goalie Kai Weigel stands ready as Jack Arnold (15) clears the puck from in front of the Spuds' ice during the game against the Rams on Feb. 14. Moorhead plays Brainerd in tournament action on Feb. 22 and if successful, will play again on Saturday at the Moorhead Sports Center at 6 p.m. Photo credit: Renee Grover
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Say hello to Camila, an amity intern at Ellen Hopkins Elementary! 👋 We are looking for families to host our incoming Spanish Immersion amity interns! Have you ever thought about it? Learn more here >> https://5il.co/1p382
Be a part of a worldwide community bringing people together! If you are interested, please reach out to Ellen Hopkins Elementary at 218-284-4300.
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Congratulations to our nordic ski team members who competed at state!
🏆 Zaine Braaten is the first Spud skier in program history to medal at the state meet. Zaine placed 7th overall in the pursuit!
🏆 Abbie Ishaug and Jacki Johnson placed 5th overall in the sprint relay.
🏆 Kennedy Olson placed 73rd overall in the pursuit.
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Aaron Reierson scores the second goal of his hat trick during the game against Rogers on Feb. 7. All scoring occurred during the second period of play as Reierson opened up on a pass from Colby Krier. Rogers scored within a minute, and Reierson ended the show with his final two scores. Kai Weigel stopped 22 of 23 shots on goal. The Spuds start tournament action on Feb. 21. Photo Credit: Bill Grover
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Let's GO! The girls hockey team is on their way to State for the first time in 17 years!!! 🥔🏒 #GoSpuds Photo Credit: Spuds TV
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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Majur Man, a paraprofessional at Horizon East Middle School. 🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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Ava Redding goes for two during the matchup against Brainerd on Feb. 10. In a tightly contested game that went down to the last seconds, and the Spuds came out ahead on a two-point layup scored by Anna Nelson with five seconds left to play. Grace Perry was the high scorer for the Spuds with 17 points. Julie MacAdams tallied eight points, eight rebounds and six blocked shots. Spuds won with a final score of 42-41. Photo Credit: Renee Grover
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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.
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There will be no school for Moorhead students on Monday, Feb. 20. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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Our school board members celebrated several students and teachers at Monday night's board meeting. 🌟
🎻Moorhead High School chamber orchestra members Carter Andreasen and Jinu Lee (not pictured) were selected for the 2022-23 Minnesota Music Educators Association's All-State Orchestra. Anthony Eddleston directs the MHS Chamber Orchestra.
🎺 Moorhead High School Band members Faith Fuglseth, Tim Foster, and Aiden Williams (not pictured) were selected for the 2022-23 Minnesota Music Educators Association's All-State Band. Pam Redlinger directs the MHS Band.
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All Moorhead public and non-public schools, including Community Education classes, are closed Feb. 15. 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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Bria Holm celebrates after giving Moorhead a 2-1 lead during the semifinal round of the Section 8AA girls hockey tournament on Feb. 11. The Spuds defeated Brainerd, the team that ended their season last year, in a 2-1 nail-biter that saw the Spuds down by one going into the third period. Holm was assisted by Ella Holm and Taylor Brueske. Bria also scored the first goal of the game. Moorhead plays Roseau on Feb. 15, which will determine if they go to state.
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Moorhead graduate Bryce Schaefer's job is out of this world. 🪐 Bryce works for a company that launches satellites into Earth's orbit. After graduation, Bryce attended school to become an aerospace engineer. Since 2020, Schaefer has flown five LauncherOne missions. Read More >> https://www.inforum.com/news/moorhead/moorhead-graduate-turned-rocket-scientist-helps-launch-satellites-into-earths-orbit
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Congratulations to Rebecca Meyer-Larson, who was named as a 2023 winner of the NFHS Citation! 👏👏👏 Read More >> https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/johns-journal/johns-journal-moorhead-speech-director-receive-national-honor
Since 1991, she has served as a language arts teacher, theatre director and speech coach at Moorhead High School. She has led the Spuds speech team to the MSHSL state championship in five of the last six years, and overall she has coached 29 individual state champions and 232 medalists. #SpudPride
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The Moorhead School Board meets today at 6 p.m. for a work session. 🔸 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 National School Counseling Week, and we want to thank our fantastic school counselors! From supporting our littlest Spuds to guiding them through high school and every turn in between, our students are grateful for their support.
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