Community Classes and Activities
Interesting activities and education opportunities in the Fargo Moorhead area
Coming soon
Classes offered through Moorhead Community Education
Courses for Adults Spring/Summer 2025
Registration is NOW OPEN for classes offered by Indigenous Legacy through the Moorhead Community Education program.
Join Christy for the opportunity to learn more about this area's indigenous culture, through their food and traditional Dreamcatcher making.
The classes offered this year will teach you how to prepare your own Ojibwe Wild Rice Hotdish , delicious Fry Bread Tacos, and how to make your very own Dreamcatcher from scratch.
Ojibwe Wild Rice Hotdish Courses for Adults / Cooking - Spring/Summer 2025 This class will allow participants to learn about the sacred Manoomin/Wild Rice which is genetically unique to Minnesota by receiving a hand out of the Ojibwe Creation Story which tells of how this sacred food was brought to the Minnesota Ojibwe People's. This class highlights easy cooking skills which will result in a ready to eat hotdish. Moorhead High School Career Academy : Kitchen 204 Thursday, Aug 14 5:00 - 7:00 PM Min Age 5 yr.
Fry Bread Tacos Courses for Adults / Cooking - Spring/Summer 2025 Join us as we cook together and make traditional fry bread tacos. Top this tasty bread with hamburger and your favorites such as lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and more. Moorhead High School Career Academy : Kitchen 204 Thursday, Jun 19 5:00 - 7:00 PM Min Age 5 yr
Dreamcatchers Courses for Adults / Art, Music & Photography - Spring/Summer 2025 Dreamcatchers are made from beautiful Red Willow and Sinew. You will learn how to hand make this special item which is an indigenous good luck symbol. Fee includes material. Vista : Room 203 Thursday, May 29 5:00 - 7:00 PM Vista : Room 203 Thursday, Jul 10 5:00 - 7:00 PM Min Age 5 yr.
Questions?
please reach out to Christy Goulet or visit the Moorhead Community Education page.
Upcoming Training Available
Child Care Aware of MN - Northwest
Phone- (218) 512-1579
Email: mntraining@caplp.org
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Fargo Adult Learning Center
Agassiz School
1305 9th Ave S, Fargo ND
Phone- (701)446-2807
Adult Education- English Learner's Classes
New student enrollment is offered at the school or online by appointment only.
Masks are not required at the school.
Call Marlene for more information and to set up an appointment.
Learning Opportunities for enrolled Students
Classes include at school, online and print based learning opportunities. Appointment needed to attend.
Class size limited to 9 students. Each student may attend 2-4 classes per week based on availability.
Morning Sessions-
Monday- Thursday
8:30am- 11:00am
Afternoon Sessions-
Monday- Thursday
12:30 pm- 2:30 pm
Evening Sessions-
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Enrolled Students need to contact their teacher for more information
(701)446-3237
(701)446-3239
(701)446-3241
(701)446-3243
(701)446-3245
(701)446-3245
(701)446-3241
Teacher virtual office hours-
Monday- Thursday 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Our hybrid classes include at school, online and print based learning opportunities.
Face masks are not required at school.
Appointment needed, call Marlene to set up and attend. Class sizes limited to 9 students.
Intro to C.N.A.- Mondays
This is a 16-week class that helps prepare students to take a CNA class.
It works on basic vocabulary, numeracy, academic and beginning CNA skills
Teacher Amy- (701)446-3237 or randa@fargo.k12.nd.us
Citizenship- Thursdays
This class is offered to help English learners prepare for the Citizenship exam.
Teacher Nancy- (701)446-3239 or halilon@fargo.k12.nd.us
Elder Citizenship- Mondays or Wednesdays
This class is offered to help English learners prepare for the Citizenship exam.
Students age 60 or older must register with LSS-Elder Refugee Program
Teacher Nancy- (701)446-3239 or halilon@fargo.k12.nd.us
Hybrid Citizenship and Career Readiness Classes
Classes are offered between 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm
Drivers' Literacy- Tuesdays
This is a 4-week class that helps English learners prepare for the driver's permit test.
Teacher Nancy- (701)446-3239 or halilon@fargo.k12.nd.us
Computer Literacy- Tuesdays
This is a 6-week class offered to students referred through Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI).
If space is available, students enrolled in GED or EL may attend this class.
It helps students learn the basic computer skills needed to enter employment or college.
Teacher Amy- (701)446-3237 or randa@fargo.k12.nd.us
Enrolled Students need to email or call their teacher for questions or to sign up for classes
New Students, if you are not currently enrolled at the Fargo Adult Learning Center, please call Marlene to set up and appointment.
Moorhead Adult Basic Education
Classes
Students may attend online, in-person, or using a distance learning program, depending upon the COVID-19 status
2777 34th St. S, Moorhead MN 56560
Phone- (218)284-3450
ESL Days
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
8:30 am- 1:30 pm
ESL Evenings
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Citizenship Preparation
Mondays Tuesdays
7:00 pm- 8:30 pm 12:30 pm- 1:30pm
Career Pathways Classes
Mondays Tuesdays
8:30 am- 1:30 pm 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Computer Class
Mondays
9:00 am- 12:00 pm
GED Days
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
8:30 am- 1:30 pm
GED Evenings
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
*These dates may change based on funding or COVID-19
Moorhead Community Education
Classes
Moorhead Community Education is well-known for its large selection of unique classes for people of every age. The large variety of classes includes local courses to online certification programs. Community Education offers several other programs, including Early Childhood Family Education, Adult Basic Education, programs for adults with disabilities, youth summer camps and service learning.
Contact
Kris Thompson
Community Education Coordinator
Call: 218-284-3400
communityeducation@moorheadschools.org
Moorhead Indian Education Program
The goal of the Moorhead Indian Education Program is to ensure needs of the American Indian students attending Moorhead Schools are met to achieve graduation.
Moorhead Indian Education would like to provide families, who are eligible for Johnson O'Malley (JOM) funds, an opportunity to learn about educational support funds available to eligible students. A list of allowable items is listed here and on the monthly newsletter.
The newsletter is mailed to your home, shared electronically, and posted to Indian Education PowerSchool Learning. Students requesting educational support must be currently enrolled at Moorhead Area Public Schools.
All requests completed by the 15th of each month will be voted on at the following monthly parent committee meeting.
Services are provided to Native American students in preK-12 who meet the following criteria:
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Students are enrolled members of a tribe, band or other organized group. A copy of the enrollment form from the tribe is required. A quarter blood quantum must be on file with the Indian Education Program for JOM Program.
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Students have an Indian Certification Form 506 signed by the parent, as a descendent of a tribe, on file with the Indian Education Program for Title IV.
Contact
Indian Education
Delores Gabbard
Indian Education Lead
Liaison
ASP and Probstfield
dgabbard@moorheadschools.org
W: 218-284-3716
C: 218-422-5268
1313 30th Ave S
Moorhead MN 56560
Lacey Julsrud
Indian Education Liaison
Grades K-4
HOPK, SGR, DDE
julsrud@moorheadschools.org
W: 218-284-1451
C: 218-443-6158
4400 24th Ave S
Moorhead MN 56560
Mikhail Wicker
Indian Education Liaison
Grades 9-12
MHS and MALC
mwicker@moorheadschools.org
W: 218-284-2279
C: 218-443-0368
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead MN 56560
Arlan Littlewolf
Indian Education Liaison
Grades 5-8
Horizon Middle School
alittlewolf@moorheadschools.org
W: 218-284-7226
C: 218-304-2277
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead MN 56560
Services Include:
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Liaisons in buildings for prek-12
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Advocate for American Indian students in grades prek-12
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School enrollment
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Home visits / phone calls
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Help with tutoring process
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Cultural activities
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Monthly newsletter
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College and career readiness
JOM
All American Indian students who wish to utilize JOM services must:
● be enrolled or eligible for enrollment in a federally recognized tribe.
● have a complete form verified by a Tribal Enrollment office on file with Indian Education.
This is a list of allowable items:
● Instrument Rental
● Gym Suits/shoes
● Testing Fees
● Graduation Gowns
● Activity Fees
● Extra-Curricular supplies
Please fill out this google Form with your request.
Tribal Enrollment Assistance
Indian Education staff are available to assist families with tribal enrollment paperwork and the cost of ordering birth certificates. Families may be contacted regarding JOM and Title paperwork and be asked if they need to.
Ojibwe Language Classes
Registration is open for the next round of Intro Ojibwe Classes.
2022 also introduces a new class, Level #3 Intro to Ojibwe. This will be replacing Wednesday's Intermediate Language Table.
Level #1 Intro to Ojibwe
12 week Course
Level #2 Intro to Ojibwe
12 week Course
Level #3 Intro to Ojibwe
12 week Course
