Community Newsletter • Spring/Summer 2023

Spud Speech & Debate State Champs Again

Four Spuds Claim Gold Medals as Moorhead Wins Seventh Straight State Title

Moorhead Area Public Schools is proud to announce that the Moorhead High School Speech Team claimed their seventh consecutive Minnesota State High School League Class AA State Team Championship at the State Speech Tournament on April 28-29, 2023. The Spuds took home 17 medals in total, fourth most at a single tournament in MSHSL history. The Spuds now have 34 State Champions and 260 team medals.

Learning Bank Completes Successful 2022-23 Season

For the first time since 2020, Moorhead Area Public Schools first through fifth graders participated in the Learning Bank program in-person during the 2022-23 school year.

Moorhead High School Construction

Phase I of MHS Construction Making Strides

Exciting progress can be seen all around Phase I of the MHS construction as the installation of walls, windows and fixtures is starting to define the spaces in many academic, athletic and common areas.

Josh Haag Elected MASSP Secretary

MHS Principal Josh Haag has been elected Secretary for the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). In this highly visible Executive Committee position, Josh will serve a four-year rotation of roles including association president. Josh has been a member of MASSP for 17 years and recently completed four years on its Board of Directors for the Western Division. Congratulations, Josh!

The 2023-24 School Calendar is Available Now!

School Lunch Hero Week

Staff and students dressed up with unique themes each day from favorite fruits and vegetables to Superheroes. The wacky and awesome costumes emphasized the smiles and fun that characterize a student’s visit to the lunch room.