
Spud Spotlight shines on Justice Steinke. Mrs. Salvevold says in Coding/Computer Programming, Justice has taken initiative to challenge himself and help those around him if they are stuck with their code. I have appreciated his attentiveness during instructions and using every second of the block to keep learning and creating! He has been a joy to have in class and such a team player. Thank you Justice for all that you do! Congratulations on being a #spudofcharacter!


Jacob Hendrickson gets a home run at the bottom of the 6th to bring the Spuds within two runs. Spuds baseball beat Elk River 6-5 on May 7. 📸: Bill Grover


Emily Van Raden throws the ball to a teammate. Spuds softball won 5-4 on May 6 against the Park Rapids Panthers. Moorhead held off a late rally by the Panthers for the win. 📸: Bill Grover


Are you looking for a PDF of the 2021-22 School Year? Visit the website and click on "District Calendar" under the ≡ main menu or find in the documents section of the mobile app.



National Honor Society is selling T-shirts and bracelets for the American Heart Association this week on Wednesday and Thursday during all three lunches, and Friday before school. T-shirts will be sold for $10 each and bracelets for $1 each. Make sure to stop by and grab one so we can all wear them to school on Friday!

Spud Spotlight shines on Austin Gilbery. Mrs. Lee says Austin exhibits great leadership skills. He shows courage by influencing classmates to be in school and be successful in their classes. Austin is committed to doing well in his schoolwork and is always respectful to teachers. Congratulations on being a #spudofcharacter!


Today is #SchoolLunchHeroDay! Let’s join this Spud in giving a HUGE thanks to all the hardworking individuals involved in feeding our students. 👏🧡


Congratulations to Jackie Trainor on her FIRST PLACE finish in the SkillsUSA State Welding Sculpture contest. Her sculpture will advance to the national welding sculpture contest in June.
Congratulations to Jabob Kragero for placing SECOND, and Carter Norman for placing THIRD in the SkillsUSA Automotive Service contest.
Other SkillsUSA State Welding competitors were Seniors Anders Marty, Elliot Kolle, Burke Nygaard, and Will Vargas, Juniors Tyler Clow and Carter Norman, and Sophomore Hailey Paulsen.
The last picture has Hailey Paulsen, Former MHS Student Madyan Kidir (Current M-State Auto Student), Jacob Kragero, Carter Norman, and Elliot Kolle.




Listen to the virtual School Board meeting tonight at 6 p.m. A recording will be posted following the meeting. Under Minnesota Statutes 13D.021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school board has determined to limit public attendance at School Board meetings to 10 people, as set forth by the CDC and MDH until further notice.
>>Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqtMBTisBy8


Spud Spotlight shines on Nevaeh Olson. Mr. Ammerman says Neveah's attitude and effort have been outstanding through Distance Learning. She has been present and attentive throughout. She participates, asks questions, and is extremely helpful in class. She has been a great addition to MHS and my classroom. Congratulations on being a #spudofcharacter!


Today is #SchoolPrincipalDay! Thank you to all of our amazing principals and assistant principals who go above and beyond for our students. 👏🧡


April is Autism Acceptance Month, so let's take this time to raise awareness and celebrate our differences! Want to learn more about how you can create acceptance? Check out https://www.autismacceptance.org/
Ellen Hopkins staff wore their Autism Awareness shirts to #CelebrateDifferences!



SENIORS: FINAL REMINDER! Our Jostens Rep will be at the high school on Wednesday, May 5 to distribute your caps and gowns from 11:30am-2:00pm. If you have NOT yet placed your cap and gown order, you must do so by Friday, April 30, if you want to be able to pick up on May 5th! Orders should be placed online at www.jostens.com or by calling 1-800-JOSTENS.

On April 17, seven Spud students competed in the Minnesota State SkillsUSA Welding contest in Fargo. Participants were Hailey Paulsen, Carter Norman, Tyler Clow, Will Vargas, Anders Marty, Eliott Kolle and Burke Nygaard. They will be scored against 75 other Minnesota contestants on May 1. Way to go spuds! 👏





We are proud of Moorhead High girls soccer team players who received state and conference recognition.
Olivia Watson, pictured, was named a Ms. Soccer Finalist by the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association as well as being named to the All-State First Team. Olivia Watson, Maria Zanotti, Emily Soukup, Kadyn Sharpe and Summer Carlson were named to the All Central Lakes Conference team. Lila Stanley, Ellie Feeney and Kate Kosobud were named All Central Lakes Conference Honorable Mention. The Spud girls soccer team is coached by Marco Compoverde, Emily Wendorf, Lauren Zanotti and Madeline Etter. #SpudPride


Checkout this 2009 Moorhead High School graduate’s journey from a hobby to her $2 million self-funded business. We are proud of this inspiring and successful alumni! 🧡🖤 Photo credit: Alyssa Goelzer
#OnceASpudAlwaysASpud #SpudPride
Read the story here >>
http://ow.ly/JXYA50Eummi


We are proud of the Spud volleyball team for earning the Gold Academic Award and players who received Central Lakes Conference All Conference awards. Sam Zimmerman, Willow Carrier and Rosie Anderson were named All Conference 1st team. Carleigh Vedder, Alexa Gronwold and Mya Pfeifer received All Conference Honorable Mention. 📸: Rick Westra


Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize media and information program manager Julie VanWatermulen.
Here are some fun facts about Julie:
🔸 Favorite school subject: English
🔸 Favorite children's book: Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett
🔸 Dream superpower: Flying
Thanks for everything that you do!
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride


Congratulations to Kinsley Gurskis on her US Figure Skating Gold Level Graduating Seniors Award. The U.S. Figure Skating Graduating Seniors Award recognizes the hard work of student athletes who have participated in figure skating throughout high school. Selection for this award speaks to a skater’s continued commitment to succeeding in their athletic and academic endeavors. Kinsley is graduating with Honors from MHS.


COVID Vaccines are available today for students age 16 and older from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center. No appointment necessary. Call 299-5220 if you need after school opportunities. Click Here for more information.
: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iiNVp-6jSDmtDk9m-nPnzpxgpWPH4WnQH7oSIE_AOYo/preview