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Red River Area Learning Center

2777 34th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56560

218-284-2200

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Red River Area Learning Center

Red River Area Learning Center

Phone: 218-284-2200

Fax: 218-284-2233

Attendance Office: 218-284-2201

School Hours :
9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (other options as arranged)

Deb Pender, Director of Alternative Education

Deb Pender,
Director of Alternative Education

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Important Summer Contact Information

Moorhead Area Public Schools operates with limited staff during the summer months. The following information is provided to make it easier for the public to contact the district.

Red River ALC Main Office at Vista Center for Education is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon from June 11 to July 20. From July 23-Aug. 10, regular office hours resume Monday through Thursday. You may leave a message for Red River ALC office staff at 218-284-2200. Red River ALC operates K-12 summer programs across the district so ALC staff at Vista may not always be available. Regular office hours resume Monday-Friday on Aug. 13.
For questions related to the Monday Independent Study Program, please call Mary Broberg, lead teacher, at 218-284-2276. The Independent Study Program will run from Monday, June 18-Monday, Aug. 13 from 3-8 p.m. at Vista Center for Education, 2777 34th St. S. A makeup day is scheduled for Aug. 20.
As part of the summer food service program, free meals for all children will be served at Arrowhead Park, Queens Park and Moorhead High School. See the Moorhead Schools summer meals schedule. Meals may be purchased at Horizon Middle School using student meal accounts.
Registration for 2018-19, which is required for all students, will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21 and by appointment.

If you need immediate assistance or assistance with other inquires please call Probstfield Center for Education at 218-284-3300. The district office is open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through June 8. From June 11 through Aug. 10, office hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7-11 a.m. Friday. Regular hours resume Aug. 13.

ABE and Red River ALC students learn about Moorhead K9 unit

Officer Joe Brannan introduced the Moorhead Area Public Schools students at Adult Basic Education and Red River Area Learning Center to his K9 partner Milo during a presentation on July 19. Read More »
Red River ALC Teacher of the Year emphasizes hands-on learning to engage students

Students in Wylie Wisnewski’s classroom learn science through Lego slot cars on racetracks, hydro plants, fish tanks, compost and more. Wisnewski emphasizes project-based learning to increase engagement of at-risk learners in his science classes at Red River Area Learning Center. Read More »
Students shine in district’s celebration of schools and dedication

The strains of “Promise of Tomorrow” faded and orange balloons filled the stage as Moorhead Area Public Schools’ celebration of schools and dedication concluded. The April 21 celebration included open houses at the six new or newly renovated K-8 schools followed by the celebration and dedication in the just-opened Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center. Read More »
Register for Moorhead Community Education spring classes

The new Moorhead Community Education spring catalog, which mailed March 16, includes more than 200 learning opportunities for people of all ages and interests. To request a free catalog or to register for a class by credit card, call Community Education at 218-284-3400 or go online at https://communityed.moorheadschools.org. Read More »
Moorhead Teacher of the Year encourages students to be lifelong learners

Michael Benson, eighth-grade social studies teacher at Horizon Middle School East Campus, wants to be a positive role model for students. Benson, who has been a teacher in the district since 2000, has been named the 2018 Moorhead Teacher of the Year. Read More »

Legacy Foundation awards eight impact grants to Moorhead teachers last year

Published August 10, 2018

The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation granted its first round of eight $500 Spud Student Impact Grants last fall to teachers in Moorhead Area Public Schools. The foundation is currently accepting application from Moorhead Area Public Schools educators for the second round of grants to be awarded this fall. Read More »

Moorhead School District holding substitute training

Published August 7, 2018

Moorhead Area Public Schools is looking for interested candidates to apply for open substitute positions as teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians and food service workers for the 2018-19 school year. Read More »

Moorhead Area Public Schools holding new student registration in August

Published August 7, 2018

Kindergarten students who are not yet registered and students in grades 1-12 who are new to Moorhead Area Public Schools should register during August. Read More »

Progress continues on portrait of a graduate action plan

Published July 27, 2018

In March 2018, the Moorhead School Board accepted the Designing Moorhead High School’s 21st Century Academic/Instructional Program Task Force Report. Efforts continue on implementing the 18-month action plan with updates shared at School Board meetings in April, May and July. Read More »

Welcome

Welcome to Red River Area Learning Center! Red River ALC's vision is to partner with participating schools to assure that a continuum of programs and services are available to meet the unique needs of each student at-risk in the learning process. Since 1997 the Red River ALC has provided services to more than 3,000 students, K-12. Read more.

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Programs offered by Red River ALC are built upon the premise that, "It takes a village to raise a child." This means parents, staff members, agencies and the community must work together to create meaningful experiences that lead to success. Read more.