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Check out the Spud spirit our community brought during the Moorhead homecoming parade last week. We saw so many schools, activities and athletics represented in the parade. We love seeing our students’ school spirit! #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
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It's time to celebrate our building leaders during #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we are highlighting Joelle Hofer, Director of Early Learning. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌 #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
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🚌Meet our bus drivers 🚌
Meet John Rasmussen! John has been with Moorhead Area Public Schools for 12 years.
How did you become a bus driver?
"I worked 35 years as an insurance agent and then retired. After retiring, I was looking for a good way to return a little to the community. Ahaa! Drive a school bus!!"
What do you love about being a bus driver for Moorhead Area Public Schools?
"You can work a lot or just a little. The kids are great, and I can say I really do enjoy what I do for the school district and Moorhead kids."
💥Jobs Available at 💥
www.isd152.org/careers
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Football 🏈
The Spuds fought hard at the homecoming matchup against the Sartell Sabres but weren't able to secure the win. Our team was down 0-16 at the half and came back within four points to 12-16 in the third quarter. Sartell had the momentum and scored two more touchdowns to finish the game. The Spuds compete next in Elk River on Oct. 7.
Friday, Sept. 30 | Spuds vs. Sabres | home game
Soccer⚽
Junior Guille Ramas connects with the soccer ball on defense. Spuds win 3-2 against the STMA Knights. Senior Revar Qaqos led the Spuds with a hat trick, scoring three goals in a single game! Moorhead travels to play Benilde-St. Margaret's on Oct. 8
Saturday, Oct. 1 | Spuds vs. Knights | Home
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There will be no school for Moorhead students on Friday, Oct. 7. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 10.
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We were seeing double last week. 👀 Several students at Horizon Middle School gave a new definition to twin day for homecoming week. #SpudPride #WeAreSpuds
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👏👏👏 Let's hear it for our fantastic custodian teams across our buildings! Shoutout to Ellen Hopkins Elementary custodians Sayiid, Max and Joe for letting us snap a photo to celebrate. We are so grateful for everything you do. These team members always show up ready to work hard! We are thankful for everything they do. #NationalCustodianDay
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Congratulations to Ryan Lammers who won 1st place at the Minnesota State Fair in the category "Anything Interesting or Creative in Tech Ed." Ryan is a sophomore at Moorhead High School and created a bathymetric map of Strawberry Lake for his woodworking & cabinetry class. The class is at the MHS Career Academy and is taught by Hannah Reisdorf. #SpudPride
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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Amy Pederson, a second grade teacher at Dorothy Dodds Elementary! 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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Volleyball 🏐
Annie Horan tips the ball over the net to help in the 3-1 victory over the Lakers.
Monday, Sept. 19 I Spuds vs. Lakers I home game
Soccer ⚽
Parker Gast has his head in the game in the Spud’s 3-1 victory over the Lumberjacks.
Thursday, Sept. 22 I Spuds vs. Lumberjacks I home game
Football 🏈
Friday Night Lights with a home victory. Spuds win 34-14. #GoSpuds
Friday, Sept. 23. I Spuds vs. Cardinals I home game
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Shout out to Spud students Jack, Charlie, Carson, Parker, Oliver and Evan! These basketball and lacrosse players volunteered in our community to sort and box food at Ruby's Pantry. #WeAreSpuds #SpudPride
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Moorhead High School recent graduate Grace Halvorson was invited to introduce Gov. Tim Walz at a Moorhead event to promote early voting, which started Sept. 23 in Minnesota. Way to go! Read More >> www.concordiacollege.edu/news/details/cobber-invited-to-speak-about-importance-of-early-voting/
#OnceASpudAlwaysASpud #SpudPride
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The Moorhead School Board meets today at 6 p.m. for a board meeting. 🔸 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 Joshua Biles, a music teacher at Horizon Middle School! 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏#WeAreSpuds
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We are hiring! Are you looking to work on a team that makes a difference every day? Look no further! We have multiple openings including: food servers, lunchroom supervisors, bus drivers, bus assistants custodians, paraprofessionals and substitutes.
Join us for same day interviews!
- 3-7 p.m.
- Sept. 22
- District Operations Center, 1313 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
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It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Moraima Flores, a paraprofessional at Dorothy Dodds Elementary. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #WeAreSpuds
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We were lucky to be a part of the ✨71st class reunion✨ for the graduating class of 1951. This group had plans to meet last year for their 70th, but it was cancelled because of COVID. We loved hearing their stories and seeing life-long Spuds reconnect. #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
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The Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation's 6th annual gala is on Oct. 1! Tickets are available for purchase >> https://one.bidpal.net/spudtacular2022/ticketing
This year, the gala will be at the Moorhead High School Career Academy! MLEF supports our students and staff through impactful programs.
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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 time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Becky Wolford, a substitute teacher. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #WeAreSpuds
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