Moorhead public and non-public schools and buses will start two hours late on Wednesday, January 5. There will be no morning Early Intervention Services, Jump Start or Community Education classes. Before-school activities are cancelled. Online students and West Central Academy will maintain a regular schedule.
Boy's basketball for 7th and 8th grade will be starting after school on Tuesday, January 4th from 4:00 to 5:30pm. Practice will be everyday after school Monday through Friday. Please make sure your student has a current sports physical on file in order to participate.
Spud students are up to great things! Before leaving for break, students at Horizon made over 105 blankets that will be donated to those in need in the community. Way to go, Spuds! #SpudPride
Check out these awesome artists! 🎨 Students at Horizon recently finished Minnesota clay sculptures which show their favorite places in the state!
All Moorhead Area Public Schools buildings and programs are closed to the public Monday, December 27. All activities are canceled.
Check out these awesome role models! Moorhead High School students and School Resource Officer Jordan Werk recently visited with middle school students to discuss importance of drug prevention. Students also asked questions about classes, clubs and student life and responsibilities at MHS. #SpudPride
🔶REMINDER🔶 Winter break is almost here ❄️
There will be no school for Moorhead students from Thursday, Dec. 23 - Friday, Dec. 31. Classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 3.
Moorhead public and non-public schools and buses will start 2 hours late tomorrow, Dec. 16. There will be no morning Early Intervention Services, Jump Start or Community Education classes. Before-school activities are cancelled. Online students and West Central Academy will maintain a regular schedule.
Congratulations to Arlan Littlewolf on receiving the Spud Spirit Award! Arlan is energetic, outgoing and interested in building positive relationships with everyone.
His work in creating engaging professional development for staff and presentations that enthralled students made him stand out as a Spud team member who went above and beyond.
Has a Moorhead Area Public Schools teacher or staff member gone above and beyond for you? Nominate them today: https://forms.gle/M2ZDc1VTwE49Ncci8 #SpudPride #SpudSpirit
Did you know that Application for Educational Benefits (AEB) covers more than just meals? Plus, completing an application for AEB helps generate important revenue for schools and provides support for families. Submit your application before the deadline on Dec. 18, here >> https://www.isd152.org/page/food-and-nutrition-services
Moorhead Schools Pop-Up Food Pantry
When: December 16, 2021 from 5:30 -7 PM
Where: MHS Career Academy (2800 27th Ave S, Moorhead)
*Food distribution is provided by Great Plains Food Bank
There is a vaccine clinic opportunity for all Moorhead Area Public Schools students, no appointment necessary. Details below:
- Time: 2:45 - 4 p.m.
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 16
- Location: S.G. Reinertsen, Door 1
- Pfizer Vaccine, first or second dose
Meet Horizon Middle School Teacher Amanda Mangel. Amanda’s favorite part of the job is, “Building relationships with my students. I love getting to know each student beyond what they can do in the classroom.”
🍫 Favorite treat is chocolate
📚 Favorite children’s book is The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey
🔶 Favorite quote: “I can do hard things!”
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Horizon East yearbooks are on sale. Please see attached flyer for details.
"Thank you Moorhead Area Public Schools! Project LIT Rocks!" Over 100 students participated and met for the first in-person Project LIT Book Club. This program has a lot of kids excited about reading! 🧡📚
Boy's basketball sign ups are going on right now. Your student can stop in the office to sign up. They will begin practice after the winter break. More details on practice schedules will be given to the students once we are back from break. They will need to have a current sports physical, clean tennis (basketball) shoes, shorts and t-shirt to begin.
Horizon West Families! Please remind your student to take a look at our Lost & Found located in the cafeteria if they are missing an item!
We have coats, sweatshirts, gloves, hats, water bottles & lunch boxes!
As the seasons change, energy and heating bills can become costly. For those in need, help is available through the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program. To learn about income qualifications and to apply, click here >> https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/
Reminder that open-format conferences for Horizon East Middle school will be tomorrow (Tuesday, December 7th) from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
for Horizon:
Moorhead High School's spring theatre production will be A Wrinkle in Time and auditions for some of the roles will be open to Horizon students. Rehearsals and performances will happen at Horizon. An interest meeting will be held on January 5 after school in Horizon West Music Room 413. No preparation or previous experience necessary! Email director Jon Leiseth with questions or to read the script online.
