Ms. Crary’s students at Horizon Middle School created a welcome board for families attending conferences. Pictured are students that helped create QR codes families could scan to hear welcome messages in seven different languages, including Arabic, English, Kurdish, Somali, Spanish, Swahili and Vietnamese!


Bring on the music! 🎺 Freshman band students at Moorhead High School will be performing a commissioned piece after two years of teamwork! 🥁 The song, entitled Clay County Overture, celebrates our regional heritage. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on March 24 at the MHS Auditorium. #SpudPride

STATE BOUND! 🏀 Congratulations to the boys basketball team on their incredible win against the Brainerd Warriors with a score of 53-52! They advance to the state tournament starting on March 22. #GoSpuds

Weightlifting is having a tremendous season. 🏋 McKenzie Baker, Deven Gronwold, Carson Heinsch, Mya Rieber, Emily Stamm and Jackson Young have qualified for Nationals in June! Congratulations and #GoSpuds!


Shout out to Horizon Middle School counselor Angela Keeping! Angela was chosen for The United Way’s 35 under 35 Women’s Leadership Program and has been participating in meetings and continuing education. This program’s goal is to identify local women, and inspire them to achieve their maximum potential. Congratulations Angela! #SpudPride https://www.fargoinc.com/congratulations-to-the-2022-united-way-35-under-35-womens-leadership-program-class/

Congratulations to Sam Haiby on this milestone! Sam is the only player in Nebraska women’s basketball history to have 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 400 assists in their career. 🏀 Sam graduated from Moorhead High School and continues to cherish the memories and friendships she made as a Spud! #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud Read more >> https://www.kvrr.com/2022/03/11/moorheads-haiby-shining-for-nebraska-womens-basketball/

Boys basketball is headed to the section championship! 🏀 The Spuds defeated Rogers on March 12, with a score of 86-59. They play the Brainerd Warriors tonight at Alexandria Area High School. Game starts at 7 p.m. #GoSpuds



Moorhead High School student Addie Loerzel was crowned Miss Northern States Ambassador! 👑 Addie is excited to serve her community! She loves reading to children and enhancing their knowledge about disabilities. Congratulations Addie! #SpudPride

Horizon Middle School students are experiencing the thrill of cross country skiing! PE teacher Nicole Wiesner purchased skis, boots, and poles, with funding from PartnerSHIP 4 Health! 🎿




A school age COVID vaccination clinic will be held by Clay County Public Health on Wed. March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Family Service Center, 715 11th St N in Moorhead.
Click here to register:
https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us/appointment/en/clinic/private_registration/qepEyCWNEDextpNATYSuZ93SgZUaRJ9e

Last week was National Breakfast Week! 🥞 To celebrate the most important meal of the day, Food and Nutrition Services provided unique options last week in our schools. At Moorhead High School and MHS Career Academy, students built a custom yogurt parfait the entire week. 🍓🍌



Together we can be champions of change. Students and faculty at Moorhead High School are encouraging others to be inclusive, make positive impacts and encourage kindness! 🙂 #SpudPride


A story so unbelievable, you’ll have to read it! Jon Larson and Anthony Eddleston, both orchestra directors at Moorhead Area Public Schools, are married to Suzanne Larson and Sadie Eddleston, both orchestra directors at West Fargo Public Schools. Their connection and bond make this story a captivating read! >> https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/its-a-symphony-of-spouses-with-2-married-couples-all-teaching-orchestra-in-town

🔶REMINDER🔶 There will be no school for Moorhead students from Wednesday, March 16 - Friday, March 18. Classes will resume on Monday, March 21.

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

Students and staff at Ellen Hopkins Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2 by dressing up as their favorite book characters! 😊 Check out all of the creativity, we love seeing these characters come to life!




Sixth graders recently competed in Math Masters of Minnesota! Spuds placed in both individual and group events. Out of 88 students in the individual events, five of our Spuds placed in the top ten, including Jett Blakenship in first place! Our students also took first, second and third place out of 21 teams in the group events. #SpudPride

Delores Gabbard and Lacey Julsrud, Indian Education Liaisons, recently spent the afternoon packing up snacks for students. They are always going the extra mile to ensure our Spuds have what they need to learn at their best!

Aiden Carlson finished seventh at the class AA state boys swimming and diving meet, earning all state honors in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 58.57 seconds! 🏊 Dresden Adams swam a personal record of 4:58.12 in the 500 free! #GoSpuds

Last week building administrators served orange crush floats 🍊 to celebrate Horizon West Middle School staff. They are CRUSHING it! 👏 It takes collaboration - and inside the walls of Horizon exists the most magical team who teaches and supports our students in the most compassionate and beautiful ways. #SpudPride

