Check out our hard-working crew! Our team has worked hard throughout the summer to get schools and classrooms ready for students this fall. Thank you for all you do! 👏 #SpudPride
Thank you to parents Zach and Mary for sharing their powerful and positive experience at JumpStart preschool! "Our little two-year-old that started in your program had no words. Now, three years later, he is blooming." Their child loves to learn and can recite numbers, letters and colors. "Thank you for being a cheerleader, an advocate and for loving our boy." Registration for JumpStart Preschool is open now. Register here >> www.isd152.org/jumpstart-registration
Hey Spuds! We hope you are enjoying summer. 🧡 The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 29. Enjoy the rest of break!
Moorhead Alternative Learning Center welcomes Assistant Principal Craig Fahrendorf. Fahrendorf has been with the district for 13 years teaching at Horizon Middle School. He is looking forward to this next journey in his career.
Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/789125
Richard Bergley retired after four years of driving bus for Moorhead Area Public Schools. We are thankful for the time he devoted to safely transporting students. Best wishes on your retirement! 🚌
MAPS Families: You might be eligible for Free or Reduced Price Meals.🥪🍎 We encourage all families to apply for this benefit >> https://5il.co/1dzjz
You only need to fill out one application for your entire household. Applications are also mailed to all families prior to start of school or available at back to school events.
Moorhead High School Career Academy welcomes assistant principal, Holly Strand-Rysgaard. She has 11 years of teaching experience and most recently worked at West Fargo Public Schools as a Multi-tiered System of Supports Instructional Coach.
Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/789125
Dawn Gunderson retired after 34 years as an English and Theater Arts teacher at Moorhead Junior High and Moorhead High School. She directed countless productions during her career.🎭 Dawn's most memorable moments are centered around helping her students gain confidence and believe in themselves. She will miss spreading her message "Be fierce, be focused, have grit and have fun!" In her retirement, she plans to branch out in her acting, singing and directing.
Moorhead High School welcomes Assistant Principal Jennifer Fremstad. “I am excited to be a part of the Spud Community,” she says. Jennifer joins us from West Fargo High School, where she was the principal for nine years. Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/789125
Attention Moorhead families! Did you: 🏡Recently move into our district? 👶Have an addition to the family? - including a birth or adoption
Please fill out the community census here >>> www.moorheadschools.org/census Filling out the Moorhead Community Census ensures you receive information about early childhood family education and important details leading up to your child fully enrolling into the school system.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary welcomes Assistant Principal Amanda Mix. She has 16 years of experience in education, coming to Moorhead from Bemidji. Amanda is excited to be a part of our community and says, "I strive to motivate all learners to embrace their inner "awesomeness" by focusing on their goals in achieving daily success and self-worth.”
Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/784878
Join the Spud team! Moorhead Area Public Schools has openings for Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals and a Speech Pathologist.
Learn more and apply today >> https://moorheadschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0BpOzWSrnOeBhuOPZSoXODCxV9ixvwaZxXcqEPFcXUZOjH-McBNMCj1XQ
Eric Tollefson retired after 32 years of teaching science at Moorhead High School. One of his favorite memories was receiving a VIP invitation to attend a rocket launch for the International Space Station from a former student who interned at NASA! Tollefson coached the State AAA boys golf championship team (2012) as well as two individual State AAA boys golf champions (2012, 2015). In his retirement, he is excited to relax, golf, and possibly travel to Hawaii for his 30th wedding anniversary in September!
Super Spud Livvy is taking on the business world! #SpudPride Livvy Caroon, 3rd grader, turned her hobby into her own business. Her business, Livvy’s Luxury Lab sells homemade soap and fidget spinners. 🧼 Read more about her business here>> https://www.inforum.com/business/eight-year-old-moorhead-girls-soap-biz-cleans-up-at-local-craft-fairs
Our summer meal program locations at parks have been out of commission due to vehicle issues. The locations are back up and running, with updated times. Click here for a list of updated times and locations >>
https://www.isd152.org/article/754881
Dorothy Dodds Elementary welcomes Assistant Principal Benjamin Jystad-Spar. He comes from Fargo Public Schools where he most recently served as dean of students at Discovery Middle School.
Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/784878
The Moorhead School Board meets today at 3:30 pm for a workshop and 6 pm for their regular meeting.
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Agendas, minutes, meeting dates and links to watch virtually: https://www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings
Janel Simonson retired after 25 years at Moorhead Area Public Schools. As a middle school and high school counselor, she met with thousands of students and their families. Janel will miss her role as an advocate for students. In retirement, she plans on traveling and splitting time between North Dakota and Texas to be with her daughters and their families. Congrats!
Jim Kapitan retired after 28 years as a Developmental Adaptive PE teacher at Moorhead Area Public Schools. During his time as a teacher, he worked at Dorothy Dodds, Ellen Hopkins, Robert Asp, SGR, Thomas Edison and Washington Elementary.
He enjoyed working with his students and seeing smiles on their faces when completing or improving a motor skill. In retirement he is looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren. Congrats!
It’s time to gear up for the 2022-23 athletics season! Sanford Health and Moorhead High School are teaming up to get 7-12 grade students ready for their seasons.
🏀Sports physical appointments are available on Wednesday, July 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the Moorhead High School Career Academy. The cost of a physical is $50, all forms must be submitted by Wednesday, July 20. Registration forms >> https://5il.co/1e6ia
