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Ozobots, Turing Tumbles and Ollies... oh my!
These Horizon Middle School students learned how to code at an after-school Coding Club. They also learned more about coding as a career from various guest speakers. The students loved hearing about how these adults turned their passions into careers. #SpudPride
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Check out Spud alum Ingrid Myrum, who accomplished her dream of becoming a professional wrestler! Read more >> https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/after-beating-cancer-moorhead-high-alum-achieved-lifelong-dream-of-becoming-a-professional-wrestler #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
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The Moorhead Planning Division recently partnered with a Small Business Development class at the MHS Career Academy on "The Vacant Lot Project." The project allowed students to research a vacant lot and explore how it could create value and opportunity for the community.
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Meet Michelle Ziebarth, Probstfield Elementary Teacher of the Year! She is a special education teacher and has worked at Moorhead Schools for six years.
Follow along as we highlight each Teacher of the Year Building Representative. This program is run by Education Moorhead.
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Thank you to the Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation. 👏 They donated $25,000 from their Food for Thought Program to Moorhead Area Public Schools. This money provides milk, snacks, and meals to families needing extra help. #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
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Meet Christine Soukup, Early Learning Teacher of the Year! She is a special education teacher and has worked at Moorhead Schools since 2016.
Follow along as we highlight each Teacher of the Year Building Representative. This program is run by Education Moorhead.
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The Moorhead wrestling team served holiday meals to Veterans at the Fargo VFW! It's great to see our Spuds serving others in our community.🎄 #WeAreSpuds #SpudPride
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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Heidi Fisher, a Developmental Adaptive PE Teacher at Moorhead High School. 🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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Moorhead High School staff and students raised over $1,500 to purchase holiday gifts for MHS students in need! They sold hot cider and had a winter wonderland selfie booth! ❄️ #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
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Meet Rebecca Lee-Hunt, Adult Education Teacher of the Year! Rebecca is an Adult Education ESL Teacher. She started working at Moorhead Schools in 2003. Follow along as we highlight each Teacher of the Year Building Representative. This program is run by Education Moorhead.
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- Boys basketball beat Edina 77-75 on Dec. 17.
- Boys swim & dive beat the Spartans 93-87 on Dec. 12. It came down to the final relay, which the Spuds won by 13 seconds.
- Girls Hockey beat Holy Family Cathedral 4-3 on Dec. 17.
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Check out the creativity blooming at a recent art exhibit at Horizon Middle School. 🎨#SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
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There will be no school for Moorhead students Dec. 23 – Jan. 2. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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Meet Dan Dahlvang, Horizon Middle School East Teacher of the Year! Dan is a 7th-grade math teacher. He has taught at Moorhead Area Public Schools since 1993. Follow along as we highlight each Teacher of the Year Building Representative. This program is run by Education Moorhead.
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Meet Andrew Ellingson, Ellen Hopkins Elementary Teacher of the Year! Andrew is a third-grade teacher. He has taught at Moorhead Schools for five years. Follow along as we highlight each Teacher of the Year Building Representative. This program is run by Education Moorhead.
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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Tammy Schenck, an administrative assistant at Moorhead High School.🧡Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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All Moorhead public and non-public schools, including Community Education classes, are closed Dec. 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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Meet Ondrea Cook, Horizon West Teacher of the Year.
Ondrea has been a PEER Partner for four years and has taught at MAPS since 2013.
Follow along as we highlight each Teacher of the Year Building Representative. This program is run by Education Moorhead.
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All Moorhead public and non-public schools, including Community Education classes, are closed Dec. 14. 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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Calling all past MHS Carolers! 🎵
Join us for a special reunion concert. Enjoy the magical performance and join in on a song with current MHS carolers. Share with your friends!
🎄Trinity, 210 7th St S, Moorhead
⛄Dec. 23
❄️7 p.m.
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