Ready to make a real, lasting impact in a student's life? 🍎✨ Horizon West Middle School is hiring a Paraprofessional!
If you are passionate about encouraging kids, supporting teachers, and helping every student thrive—we want YOU on our team!
What you’ll do:
• Classroom Co-Pilot: Partner with teachers to bring lessons to life and guide students through hands-on learning—both in the classroom and out in the community!
• Independence Champion: Lend a supportive hand with daily routines, helping students build real-world confidence every single day.
• Student Success Hero: Be the calm, encouraging anchor students rely on for behavioral support, health needs, and daily wins.
👉 Ready to shape the future? Apply today: https://bit.ly/4Aql9ss
#WereHiring #HorizonWestMiddleSchool #Paraprofessional #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam
On World Mental Health Day, we remind our Spud community that taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. It’s okay to not be okay, and reaching out for support is a sign of strength—never weakness.
Whether you need to talk to a school counselor, a trusted teacher, a friend, or a family member, know that you are never alone. Speak up, look out for one another, and let's keep building a culture of care across Moorhead Area Public Schools. 🥔🧡
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #SpudPride #MoorheadSchools #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheSigma
Emily takes the time to truly understand the unique abilities of every student in her classroom. Her lessons focus on creating targeted opportunities for all students to grow their reading capabilities, and she generously shares these successful strategies with her colleagues across the West building to elevate learning for everyone.
Thank you, Emily, for your dedication, teamwork, and passion for helping our students grow! 🎉
#MoorheadPublicSchools #GoSpuds #StaffShoutout #SpudNation #SpotlightOnSuccess
Homecoming 2026 is TODAY! 🏈✨
Join us today, October 9th, for a full day of homecoming traditions and Spud spirit:
11:00 AM: Hall of Honor Luncheon (SOLD OUT!)
3:00 PM: Homecoming Parade
6:00 PM: Homecoming Game
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Homecoming Dance
🎟️ Tickets: Grab your tickets in advance for the game here: https://bit.ly/3VklgWJ
ℹ️ More Details: For parade routes, dance guidelines, and full event details, visit: https://bit.ly/4xUR565
Gather your family, wear your Spud gear, and come support our students!
#MoorheadSpuds #Homecoming2026 #GoSpuds #SpotlightOnSuccess
💡 Amendment Fact #6: The Permanent School Fund supports students right across Minnesota, benefiting traditional public school districts, charter schools, and tribal schools statewide.
It is a statewide resource designed to help every community's schools thrive without raising property or state taxes.
Read community insights on The Circle News Article and visit our district page: ISD 152 Permanent School Fund Webpage.
October is National Principals month and Moorhead Area Public Schools is proud to celebrate our incredible principals and assistant principals!
Our administrative leaders work tirelessly to support our students, empower our teachers, and strengthen our Spud community every single day.
🗣️ Let's show them some love! Drop a comment below thanking your school's principals or sharing a favorite memory! 👇
#SpudPride #MoorheadProud #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #ThankAPrincipal #MoorheadPublicSchools #SpotlightOnSuccess
Earlier this week, we crowned our 2026 Homecoming King and Queen—so for today's #TBT, we’re taking a look back at the royalty who wore the crowns back in '96!
🧡🖤 What was your favorite part of Homecoming Week? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
#TBT #SpudPride #MoorheadHomecoming #Homecoming1996 #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud #Coronation #SpotlightOnSuccess #GoSpuds
#SpotlightOnSuccess #WeAreProud #GoSpuds
Weekly Spud Sports Recap! 🥔🔥
Another action-packed week in the books for Spud Athletics! From the court to the turf, our athletes brought the energy from September 29 – October 3 ⚽🏈🎾🏐
Swipe through to catch some of the best moments from Soccer, Football, Tennis, and Volleyball this week!
What was your favorite match or event this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#SpudNation #MoorheadSpuds #SpudPride #HighSchoolSports #WeeklyRecap #GoSpuds #SpudAthletics #SpotlightOnSuccess
Students will be released 2 hours earlier than normal end time.
#SpotlightOnSuccess #MoorheadAreaPublicSchools
From youth football coach and Spud Booster President to champion for local education—2026 Hall of Honor Inductee Rob Bye is the ultimate Spud ambassador! 🧡🖤
For decades, Rob has been a driving force in our community—leading education foundations, organizing game-day tailgates, and tirelessly supporting Spud athletics and fine arts alike.
Join us in celebrating Rob and our full 2026 Hall of Honor class at the Homecoming game on Friday, October 9th! 🏈✨
👉 Tap the link to read Rob's full bio and meet all of this year's amazing inductees: Hall of Honor 2026
Back in 2010, MAPS staff member Renee Grover brought her camera to a Spud football game to capture a few moments. Fast forward to today, Renee and her husband Bill photograph thousands of action shots, high-fives, and historic milestones across Moorhead Area Public Schools every single year!
In fact, it’s not unusual for them to capture over 4,000 photos in a single event to make sure our student-athletes and families have memories that last a lifetime.
Thank you, Renee and Bill, for your incredible dedication to telling the Spud story through your lens! 🧡🖤
#SpudPride #MoorheadSpuds #MoorheadSchools #BehindTheLens #SpotlightOnSuccess
👑 Hail to the Royalty! 👑
Congratulations to Moorhead High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen Veen Rajab and King Etina Monono, crowned at Coronation on Sunday, October 4th!
Queen Veen brings the energy as an MHS student section leader, while King Etina represents the Spuds across football, track, and Business Professionals of America! 📣🏈🏃♂️💼
A big congratulations to all of the outstanding student leaders named to this year’s Homecoming Court:
✨ Court Members: Amaya Aasen, Anna Bjorkman, Aubrey Haag, Molly Hockett, Ubin Kim, Jett Feeney, Anders Arntson, Zak Walker, Drew Kessel, Drew Simonich, Avery Marquardt, Lake Parr, Grace Petersen, Charleigh Stadstad, David Mack, Isaac Perry, Lincoln Schaumann, and Taye Reich.
🎉 Keep the spirit going all week long! Be sure to check out all the homecoming information for this week!
Come line the streets and show your Spud Pride! 🥔🔥
#MoorheadHigh #MAPS #SpudPride #Homecoming2026 #MoorheadSpuds #MoorheadMN
🎥 Watch & Learn: Prefer a quick visual walkthrough?
Check out our short informational video detailing how the Permanent School Fund works, why it is on your ballot, and how it strengthens local education with no tax increase!
▶️ Watch the video and get complete resources on our ISD 152 Permanent School Fund Webpage.
Today, we honor ALL of our remarkable educators who make our schools safe, welcoming, and inspiring places to learn.
To celebrate, we caught up with a small cross-section of our team, highlighting three of our newest teachers at Ellen Hopkins Elementary alongside three of our longest-serving educators at Robert Asp Elementary. Their stories represent the passion, joy, and commitment that every single one of our teachers brings to our students daily.
Whether it is Year 1️⃣ or Year 3️⃣2️⃣ and beyond, every teacher in our district creates a lasting impact.
👆Swipe through to read what inspires these six educators, representing the amazing community of teachers we are so grateful for every day!
#NationalTeachersDay #SpotlightOnSuccess #MoorheadAreaPublicSchools #CelebrateTeachers #Grateful
October is Bullying Prevention Month
A powerful reminder that small acts of inclusion create massive waves of change. Standing up against bullying isn't just about stopping negative behavior; it’s about actively building a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and valued.
3️⃣ ways to make a difference this month:
▪️Speak up: Be the supportive voice that steps in when someone is being mistreated.
▪️Make room: Invite someone new to sit with you at lunch or join your group.
▪️Lead with empathy: A simple check-in or friendly smile can completely change someone’s day.
Together, we can transform our schools and communities into safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone.
Drop a 🧡 in the comments if you're committing to choosing kindness this month!
#BullyingPreventionMonth #ChooseKindness #KindnessIsASuperpower #SpotlightOnSuccess
Putting in the work starts with simply being present. Every morning you walk through those doors, hit the field, or commit to a new challenge, you're taking the most important step toward your goals. Consistent effort compounds, and showing up is where momentum starts.
When our Spuds make the choice to show up and stay committed, great things follow. Let's start the week strong! 🧡
#MotivationalMonday #SpudPride #GrowthMindset #MoorheadSpuds #SpotlightOnSuccess
Lacing up for a great cause! 👟✨
Our Robert Asp Elementary Spuds stepped out in full force on last week for their annual Walk-A-Thon! Students, staff, and community members hit the track to help reach the school's $12,000 fundraising goal, working together to bring new swings and updated playground equipment to Robert Asp.
Way to go, Spuds! Thank you to everyone who laced up, cheered, and supported such a fantastic event! 🧡🥔
#RobertAspElementary #SpudPride #MoorheadSpuds #MoorheadSchools #WalkAThon #SpotlightOnSuccess
To our incredible custodial team across the district: thank you for keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff every day. (Seriously, we'd be a mess without you!)
Show our hardworking team some love in the comments below! 👇
#GoSpuds #MoorheadSchools #CustodianAppreciation #SpudPride #SpotlightOnSuccess
Thank you, Julie, for your dedication to our school community! Drop a 🧡 in the comments to show her some love! 👇
#MoorheadSchools #GoSpuds #StaffSpotlight #SpudPride #SpotlightOnSuccess
