Holiday festivities are starting in Moorhead! Tomorrow night at 5 p.m., enjoy refreshments and a holiday music performance by the Moorhead High School Carolers as the Mayor light’s the City of Moorhead’s Holiday Tree! 🎄🎵 The event is taking place at the Moorhead Center Mall, 500 Center Avenue, and is open to anyone interested in attending.
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
The Clay County Outreach Program recently moved into the Sports Center at Moorhead High School. To make students feel at home in the new space, staff got to work with paint and supplies to make a chalkboard and whiteboard wall! We love to see creative environments like this for Spud students!
Meet Horizon Middle School Teacher Emily Wright. Emily’s favorite part of the job is, “There’s never a boring day! My students and the staff I work alongside make coming to work fun each day.”
🚲Loves bike riding with her dog!
🔸 Favorite quote: “Keep calm and pretend it’s on the lesson plan”
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride #AmericanEducationWeek
Substitute teachers are vital to the success of our schools! Since they play such a key role within our classrooms, we are always looking for more substitute teachers to join our team. MAPS is in need of substitute teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff. Flexible schedules, competitive pay and bonuses are available. For more position information and to apply, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/page/careers #AmericanEducationWeek
Bonnie & Clyde the musical has officially kicked off! Pictured is Bonnie, played by Sophie Schulz, and Clyde, played by Harrison Timm, during their opening night performance. Upcoming show dates include Nov. 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and one matinee show on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be reserved online at www.moorheadschools.org/tix or by calling the Box Office at 218-284-2255. Don't miss your chance to see them live! Photo credit: Bill Grover
After an incredible season of breaking school records and going undefeated in dual meets, the girls swimming and diving team is now going to state with the most ever qualifiers! Read more about their success here >> https://www.inforum.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/7287486-Spuds-enter-state-girls-swimming-tournament-with-most-ever-qualifiers
Congratulations and good luck Spuds! #SpudPride #GoSpuds
Check out this Student Council crew from 2000! #TBT
Clay County Public Health is hosting vaccine clinics Wednesday, Nov. 17 (Pfizer first dose for ages 5-11, vaccine for ages 12+ & boosters for 18+) and Thursday, Nov. 18 (Moderna for 18+
first, second & boosters).
By appointment only, sign up here: https://claycountymn.gov/1597/Vaccination-Information
Location: Family Service Center, 715 N 11th St., Moorhead
Join us behind the scenes at MAPS! Today we are taking a look at the construction at Moorhead High School.
Did you know that you can watch live progress here >> https://www.isd152.org/page/construction. The high school will have three new academic wings that will bring more light and energy to every classroom! Thirty percent of the exterior wall will be glass!
In honor of Education Support Professionals Day, we want to highlight staff member Sarah Martin! Sarah is the Learning Resource Strategist at Ellen Hopkins Elementary and has been with MAPS since 1999. When it comes to her job, she says, “It’s awesome to get to work with all the kids at Hopkins and watch them grow from kindergarten to 4th grade. I love sharing books and helping learners grow, find their interests and explore new things.” #AmericanEducationWeek #SpudPride
MHS Student Council's Fill the Dome fundraiser has begun! All Moorhead schools will be participating and students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items for donation. All items will be donated to the Great Plains Food Bank to give to local families in need. If you’re interested in helping fight hunger in our community, virtual donations can also be made here >> https://greatplainsfoodbank.fenly.org/drive/moorhead-high-school-virtual-food-drive/
Moorhead public and non-public schools and buses will start 2 hours late today, November 12. There will be no morning Early Intervention Services, Jump Start or Community Education classes. Before-school activities are cancelled. All employees are to report to work as scheduled. Online students will maintain a regular schedule.
Spud students were recently featured on North Dakota Today! They gave a sneak peek from the musical Bonnie and Clyde which opens TONIGHT. Follow the link for performance dates and to purchase tickets >> https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/11/03/moorhead-high-school-theatre-bonnie-clyde-november-3/?fbclid=IwAR3u6_QwBr3CJnN3INoWVWabpU2_N98pJCeuoaQB8B0TO6LMSRJ2KLmA4hs
Meet Adult Basic Education Teacher Casey Hatlevoll. Casey’s favorite part of the job is, “The dynamic nature of my job, knowing that each day is going to look different than the last and being able to observe students overcome so many obstacles while pursuing a GED or furthering their education.”
👟Enjoys running
📚Favorite childhood books are any of the fairy tales or Ameila Bedilia books
🎶Secret talent is knowing all of the words to every Shania Twain song (Yes, every song!)
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
MHS Career Academy teachers Chantz Rud and Jeff Schneider are our first-ever Spud Spirit Award winners! Has a MAPS teacher or staff member gone above and beyond for you? Nominate them: https://forms.gle/M2ZDc1VTwE49Ncci8
Raise your hand if you had a completely different style in the 2000s! 🙋😆 #TBT
Join us behind the scenes at MAPS! Today we are showing off the transportation department. 🚌
Take a look at this spot in the District Operations Center where buses are housed. This space can hold up to 26 buses indoors and includes a repair garage and a bus washing station on site. It’s easy to keep buses clean and safe for students with everything in one spot. #SpudPride
Want to know how to keep up with MAPS news and updates? Discover how to check out these features on the mobile app along with more helpful tips here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/524186
Step 1: Select the Menu button in the lower left corner.
Step 2: Select Feed from the menu.
**Important** Each school has an individual feed. They do not combine together. Make sure you select your school to view news relevant to you.
Use the MAPS mobile app to stay up to date and in the know on everything Spuds, including news and updates!
Congratulations to the Moorhead sports teams for closing up the fall season with positivity! Spud athletes show hard work, talent and perseverance on the field and in the classroom. We are inspired by students like Jack Teiken who summed up his season so eloquently. #SpudPride
