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
Our unique mascot dates back over a century to the late 1910s and 1920s! The Red River Valley was renowned nationwide for its potato farming, and one early Moorhead school was even built directly on a former potato field.
To honor our area’s rich agricultural roots—and the hard work, grit, and pride of the community—the name stuck! More than a century later, we’re still proud to be the only school around cheering on the mighty Spud! 🥔🔥🧡🖤
What’s your favorite part about being a Spud? Drop it in the comments below! 👇
#MoorheadSpuds #SpudPride #MoorheadHistory #GoSpuds #MAPS #Spuddy #FlashbackFriday
When our Peer to Peer students learned that our visiting Homecoming opponents had a tough experience at their own game recently, they wanted to make sure they felt welcomed, valued, and supported the moment they arrived at our building. Together, they created bright, encouraging posters to ensure a positive and respectful game day for everyone.
We are so proud of these students for proving that true sportsmanship goes far beyond the scoreboard. Thank you for showing us all what it means to lift people up! 🧡🖤
#InclusionInAction #PeerToPeer #GoodSportsmanship #MoreThanAGame #SpudPride #KindnessMatters
Vanessa assists learners of all levels and brings unmatched encouragement and positive energy to everyone she works with each evening. Greeting students with a warm smile every day, she creates an inviting, supportive environment for adult learners pursuing their goals!
Thank you, Vanessa, for your incredible dedication to our school community! Drop a 🧡 in the comments to show her some love! 👇
#MoorheadSchools #GoSpuds #StaffSpotlight #SpudPride #SpotlightOnSuccess #AdultBasicEducation
💡 Amendment Fact #8: Putting this measure on the ballot was approved with broad bipartisan support by the Minnesota Legislature.
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum agreed that modernizing the fund distribution is a sensible way to increase school funding using existing state assets—without raising taxes on Minnesotans.
Read more on our ISD 152 Permanent School Fund Webpage.
#MinnesotaPermanentSchoolFund #GoVote #MoorheadAreaPublicSchools #SpotlightOnSuccess
How many squares can you check off? 🟧⬛
From cheering under the Friday night lights to riding the bus with friends, being a Spud comes with so many great moments! Take a look at the board and tell us in the comments: How many did you get and did you get a BINGO? 👇🥔
#MoorheadSpuds #SpudPride #SpudBingo #SchoolSpirit #MAPS #SpotlightOnSuccess
Our Spuds brought the absolute best energy all week long! 🧡🖤
Swipe through to re-live some of our favorite moments! 📸
What was your favorite memory from Hoco week? Drop it in the comments below! 👇
#SpudPride #MoorheadSpuds #MoorheadHigh #Hoco2026 #SpudNation #SpotlightOnSuccess #HomecomingRecap #GoSpuds
We want to send a huge THANK YOU to our incredible physical therapy team—Chelsey Gauer, Michele Morse, and Kristin Peters!
Their hard work and dedication keep our students moving, growing, and thriving every day. We are so grateful for everything they do for the Moorhead Area Public Schools community.
Drop a comment below to show them some love! 👇
#PhysicalTherapistAppreciationMonth #MoorheadSchools #SpudPride #MAPS #ThankYouPTs #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth #SpotlightOnSuccess
We are CHILI-NG out with a comforting favorite in the cafeteria today! ✨For School Lunch Week, we're highlighting something delicious!
What better way to celebrate Minnesota Fall weather than with a warm, made from scratch lunch lineup?
Today’s menu was packed with flavor:
▪️ Made from scratch Chili, cooked with love 🥣
▪️Warm baked potatoes 🥔
▪️ Crisp butternut squash & cherry tomatoes from Farmer in the Dell 🎃
▪️ Fresh bread from Pan-O-Gold & cold milk from Cass Clay 🍞🥛
▪️ A sweet Johnny Pops treat to top it off 🍦
Chef Kim over at Robert Asp Elementary was especially fired up to cook today’s massive batch of chili! Her enthusiasm in the kitchen was totally contagious, and the prep was a true labor of love.
The verdict from our students? Out of this world! 🌟 The reviews were amazing, and some students even licked their bowls clean! We'd say that's a pretty successful start to Farm 2 School Month!
Drop a 🧡 in the comments to give a big shoutout to Chef Kim and our incredible nutrition rockstars for making lunch so delicious!
#MoorheadSpuds #Farm2School #MNThursday #SchoolNutrition #SpotlightOnSuccess
Your voice matters, Clay County! 🗣️🧡
Every three years, Clay County Public Health and our regional healthcare partners gather community input to better understand local health and well-being. Your feedback directly shapes our Community Health Improvement Plan and helps determine healthcare priorities for the next several years.
Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help build a healthier future for our community!
👉 Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4xTLexy
#ClayCounty #CommunityHealth #MoorheadMN #PublicHealth #YourVoiceMatters #ClayCountyHealth
💡 Amendment Fact #7:
Did you know? In Minnesota, leaving a constitutional amendment question blank on your ballot counts as a "NO" vote! 🗳️
Under state constitutional rules, an amendment requires a majority of all voters participating in the election to pass, not just a majority of those who answer the specific question. Make sure to turn your ballot over and cast an informed vote on every question!
Inform yourself before voting at our ISD 152 Permanent School Fund Webpage.
🔶 REMINDER 🔶
There is an EARLY RELEASE for Moorhead Students on October 14 and then there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16.
Classes will resume on Monday, October 19.
To get more Early Releases and No School days, check out our 2026-27 District Calendar
#MoorheadSchools #SpotlightOnSuccess
Starting the week off with a reminder that every bit of effort you put in now pays off down the road. Let's make it a great week, Spuds! 🧡🖤
#MotivationMonday #SpudPride #MoorheadProud #MoorheadPublicSchools #SpotlightOnSuccess
The Moorhead School Board meets tonight at 6 p.m.
Visit our website for the agenda, meeting dates, and the link to watch virtually: https://bit.ly/MoorheadSchoolBoard
#SpotlightOnSuccess
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 🧡✨
Today and every day, Moorhead Area Public Schools honors the culture, heritage, and resilience of Indigenous communities. Diversity makes our world—and our schools—stronger!
Join us for the Moorhead High School Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow!
📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
📍 Moorhead High School Gymnasium
🍽️ Dinner: 5:30 PM
🥁 Grand Entry: 7:00 PM
All students, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend and celebrate together!
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #MoorheadSpuds #MAPS #CelebrateDiversity #CommunityStrong #SpotlightOnSuccess #SpudPride
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
