Mya Pfeifer jumps for the ball during the section tournament opening game on Oct. 28. Moorhead went head to head against Brainerd, taking the win 3-1. Tonight, the Spuds play St. Michael-Albertville. Good luck Spuds! Photo credit: Bill Grover
On Oct. 28, the Spuds cross country team participated in the Class 3A, Section 8 meet. Three Spud runners will move forward to the Minnesota State Cross Country Meet taking place on Saturday, Nov. 6 at St. Olaf's College in Northfield, Minn. Congratulations to Isaac Martel who placed 6th overall, Carlie Sheldon who placed 9th overall and Lauren Heneman who placed 10th overall and will be representing the Spuds at their upcoming state meet. Congrats to the entire team for an outstanding season and good luck Spuds!
Moorhead High School presents the premiere of their new musical: Bonnie and Clyde! Performances begin on Nov. 12 but ticket sales are available now. For more information or to reserve your ticket, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/569204
Check out these 1956 National Honor Society members dressed for success! #TBT
Congratulations to the Spuds volleyball team for winning the 35th Annual Pumpkin Classic Invitational Volleyball Tournament that took place Oct. 22-23. The two day event included twelve teams with two courts running simultaneously. With all four game victories, Moorhead took the tournament title. They play again tonight at 7 p.m. against Brainerd at Moorhead High School. Photo credit: Renee Grover
Congratulations to the boys soccer team for moving forward in the ClassAAA Tournament! The Spuds shutout Sartell on Oct. 19 and advanced to the finals against St. Michael-Albertville on Oct. 21. After tying 1-1 in the last 80 seconds of the game and going into a scoreless overtime, the game had to be determined by final penalty kicks. Two Moorhead seniors led the Spuds to victory with Jacob Vannett stopping three of the five shots by STMA and Luqman Ali scoring the winning penalty kick. The Spuds play in the quarterfinals game tonight in Irondale against Duluth East at 5:30 p.m. Good luck Spuds! Photo credit: Bill Grover
It's Red Ribbon week, which highlights the importance of drug-use prevention. We want to give a special thank you to an individual who helps teach the importance of this week in our schools: School Resource Officer Jordan Werk! Werk has been with the Moorhead Police Department for five years and began working as an SRO for MAPS last year. This year she will be teaching the DARE program to students at Horizon Middle School. Let’s give a big Spud thank you to Officer Werk! 🧡🖤
Family HealthCare has a new mobile dental unit that will begin visiting Moorhead schools the first week in November. Students, with the permission of parents, can have dental exams conveniently during school hours. For more information about the mobile clinic and the consent form, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/568304
Free rapid COVID-19 testing is now available in Moorhead. This site offers saliva (PCR) and rapid (antigen) tests for both MN and ND residents. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are strongly encouraged. Schedule an appointment here >> https://mncovidtestingappt.as.me
A book is a gift you can open again and again. 📖 Thank you to the Moorhead Rotary Club who recently donated $10,000 worth of books to Moorhead elementary schools! Along with this amazing donation, Moorhead Rotary provided a dictionary to every 3rd grader, an annual program that students look forward to.
Tickets for Bonnie and Clyde are available here: https://moorheadschools.universitytickets.com/
The most notorious couple of the twentieth century takes on a whole new adventure: The Stage! The musical centers on Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the ill-fated lovers and outlaws whose story has been infamous since they achieved folk-hero status in the Great Depression.
The Moorhead School Board meets tonight at 6 p.m.
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Agendas, minutes, meeting dates and links to watch virtually: https://www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings
Meet Ellen Hopkins Speech Language Pathologist Julie Johnson. Julie’s favorite part of the job is, "Working with a variety of students of all ages and abilities. Helping students learn to communicate and improving their ability to communicate effectively makes every day meaningful."
⛺Enjoys spending time at the lake
🌎Favorite subject was social studies
🔸Favorite quote: "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Katryna Hansen pictured from a previous match returns the ball. Hansen competed in the Oct. 16 Class AA, Section 8 Finals in Sartell. She finished 3rd in the section, completing this year's tennis season. Photo credit: Renee Grover
Congratulations to Cani Adan for receiving the MoorHeart Award! This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to demonstrate community within the City of Moorhead by their actions and service. On Oct. 12, English Learner Liaison Cani Adan was presented this award by Mayor Shelly Carlson. #SpudPride
Friends never go out of style. Check out this Spud duo from 1989. 😎 #TBT
Courtney Haberer performs a back dive during the dual against West Fargo Packers on Oct. 12 at Moorhead High School. The Spuds won the dual 99-78. Girls swim and dive will have their next home meet on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. against Grand Forks Central. Photo credit: Renee Grover
Mekhi Elmore dives for the end zone where he scored the Spuds first touchdown during their game against Sauk Rapids-Rice on Oct. 15. The Spuds took down the Storm, ending the game with a score of 21-12. Moorhead plays again tonight in Rogers. Photo credit: Bill Grover
Each year, Special Olympics Minnesota awards one educator the Unified for Good Award. This educator exemplifies the Unified Movement and inclusivity in their classrooms, school hallways and to their students. This years 2021 Unified for Good Award was awarded to Moorhead High School's Developmental Adaptive PE Teacher, Heidi Fisher! Click to watch Heidi receive the award here >> https://youtu.be/wFp2bM_r8eI 🧡🖤 #SpudPride
Revar Qaqos dribbles the ball towards the goal during the boys soccer game against Elk River on Oct. 14. The Spuds and the Elks were competing in the first round of the Class AAA, Section 8 Tournament. Moorhead ended up taking the win 4-1. The Spuds play again tonight against Sartell. Photo credit: Renee Grover
