MOORHEAD (KFGO) – Moorhead Area Public Schools broke ground for a new high school Wednesday.
The construction project is part of a community-wide effort to re-imagine the high school experience for Moorhead students. The residents of Moorhead passed a bond referendum in November 2019 to fund the $110 million construction projects, which include rebuilding Moorhead High School on the existing site and creating a career academy by renovating the former Sam’s Club building.
“This journey has been in process for a long time and has involved many community members and Spud team members. Over the past several years, Moorhead Area Public Schools has engaged in community-based initiatives that have defined the educational future for Moorhead schools.”, said Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak
The current high school building was originally constructed in 1966. The new high school facility construction will take place in two phases over four years. With well over 400,000 square feet, the campus will feature a gym that seats 3,000 people, a 1,000-seat theater, and a pool with room for 300 spectators.
The academic portion of the building is scheduled to open in the 2023-24 school year and the entire building will open in the 2024-25 school year.
This video simulates the construction process:
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