STAFF SPOTLIGHT: If you’ve been to a Spud game, you’ve probably seen Renee Grover behind the camera! By day, she’s a Computer Technician at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary — and by night, she and her husband Bill capture the energy and pride of Spud Nation through their photos. Now in her 38th year with the district, Renee’s story is one of true dedication. 📸🧡
Read more ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99211 #StaffSpotlight #SpudPride #FoundationsForTheFuture
Read more ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99211 #StaffSpotlight #SpudPride #FoundationsForTheFuture
What happens if only one ballot question passes?
❎ If one question passes and the other fails, funds from the approved levy can't be shifted to cover the needs of the failed levy.
➡️ If one fails, the district would need to move forward with some budget reductions.
🏫 Passing just one levy would provide some support for our schools, but would also leave financial gaps. Together, the two levies provide a balanced and comprehensive plan to stabilize our budget and protect education.
For answers to more frequently asked questions, visit Vote152.org/faqs #InvestingInProgress
❎ If one question passes and the other fails, funds from the approved levy can't be shifted to cover the needs of the failed levy.
➡️ If one fails, the district would need to move forward with some budget reductions.
🏫 Passing just one levy would provide some support for our schools, but would also leave financial gaps. Together, the two levies provide a balanced and comprehensive plan to stabilize our budget and protect education.
For answers to more frequently asked questions, visit Vote152.org/faqs #InvestingInProgress
🔸 The Moorhead School Board meets Monday at 6 p.m.
▪️ Visit our website for agendas, minutes, meeting dates and a virtual meeting link ➡️ https://bit.ly/MoorheadSchoolBoard
▪️ Visit our website for agendas, minutes, meeting dates and a virtual meeting link ➡️ https://bit.ly/MoorheadSchoolBoard
The upcoming two-question referendum would provide essential funding to enhance safety and security across our schools.
1️⃣ The operating levy would fund staff and student support programs, like School Resource Officers and mental health programs.
2️⃣ The capital projects levy would invest in infrastructure and technology upgrades, such as those identified in MAPS' ongoing safety audit.
Together, these levies support keeping our schools safe and secure. Learn more: Vote152.org #InvestingInProgress
1️⃣ The operating levy would fund staff and student support programs, like School Resource Officers and mental health programs.
2️⃣ The capital projects levy would invest in infrastructure and technology upgrades, such as those identified in MAPS' ongoing safety audit.
Together, these levies support keeping our schools safe and secure. Learn more: Vote152.org #InvestingInProgress
Moorhead Area Public Schools superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak dropped in on Cross Country practice at Moorhead High School to present the October 2025 Spud Spirit Award to Lisa Grafstrom. Lisa is a behavior interventionist at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary and a key member of the MHS Cross Country program, now in her 17th year with the district. Congrats, Lisa! 👏
Learn more about how she goes above and beyond for Moorhead students ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99210
#FoundationsForTheFuture #SpudSpiritAward
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Karen Taylor, a Literacy Coach at MAPS Operations Center. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture
🚨 Without voter-approved funding, our schools face $5 million in cuts — impacting instruction, operations, administration, and more. 44 positions could be lost. This framework is based on the proportion of our budget spent in each area.
🗳️ Learn more and make a plan to vote on or before Nov. 4: Vote152.org/theplan #InvestingInProgress
🗳️ Learn more and make a plan to vote on or before Nov. 4: Vote152.org/theplan #InvestingInProgress
Madison Suah rushes upfield during Moorhead’s season finale at Edina, where the Spuds earned a hard-fought 51–44 win over the #7 Hornets. The victory closed out a strong 4–4 regular season as Moorhead prepares for its first-ever postseason in Minnesota’s AAAAAA division, facing #3 Blaine this Friday at 6 p.m. in Blaine.🏈🧡 #GoSpuds #FoundationsForTheFuture
📸 Renee Grover
Why is the district proposing two questions to voters on November 4?
➡️ The two levies serve different purposes, and legally must be voted on separately because they impact different types of property taxes.
Learn more about the two levies at Vote152.org/theplan #InvestingInProgress
➡️ The two levies serve different purposes, and legally must be voted on separately because they impact different types of property taxes.
Learn more about the two levies at Vote152.org/theplan #InvestingInProgress
October is National Principals Month. Everyday, we celebrate our outstanding principals for everything they do for our students! 🧡🖤
❓ Are there ways to reduce my tax impact if the referendum passes?
Minnesota offers several tax refunds and deferrals that can reduce the tax impact of a referendum. For example, over half a million Minnesotans receive the Homestead Credit Refund.
💵 Learn how this refund could potentially offset some of your tax impact from the referendum at Vote152.org/tax-relief #InvestingInProgress
Minnesota offers several tax refunds and deferrals that can reduce the tax impact of a referendum. For example, over half a million Minnesotans receive the Homestead Credit Refund.
💵 Learn how this refund could potentially offset some of your tax impact from the referendum at Vote152.org/tax-relief #InvestingInProgress
Kaycee Hansen with a beautiful dive at the Moorhead Girls Swim and Dive meet last Tuesday, October 14, where they beat the Fargo South Bruins. Tonight, October 21, is senior night against Horace for these Spuds! Come to the MHS Swimming Pool at 6 p.m. to support your swimming Spuds and recognize the graduating seniors. 🏊♀️🧡
📉 Without new funding, our schools face $5 million in cuts — on top of $4 million last year. Most would hit teaching, since instruction makes up the largest share of our budget. Overall, these cuts could mean cutting 44 staff positions. Learn more at Vote152.org/theplan
🗳️ Vote on or before Nov. 4! #InvestingInProgress
🗳️ Vote on or before Nov. 4! #InvestingInProgress
Getting started is the first step to success! 🗻🥇 #MotivationalMonday #FoundationsForTheFuture
Mark your calendars! Inclusive Soccer will be on Friday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Nemzek Gym 113.⚽ #FoundationsForTheFuture
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Su Botner, a Long-Term Substitute for Kindergarten at Probstfield Elementary School. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture
During May of the last school year, the students in Mrs. Welle’s advising class each worked on a letter to create artwork to show Spud pride at Horizon Middle School East! This artwork hangs in the first floor hallway for all to enjoy. 🥔🧡 #FoundationsForTheFuture
📅 How is this plan different from last year's referendum?
👉 In 2024, the district asked voters to consider a capital projects levy to help fund curriculum, technology, and transportation needs. That proposal did not pass.
👉 Through community feedback, we heard that residents wanted more clarity on how the funds would be used and a more comprehensive plan to meet our district’s needs. This November, we’re proposing an operating levy and a capital projects levy shaped by that feedback.
For answers to more frequently asked questions, visit Vote152.org/faqs #InvestingInProgress
👉 In 2024, the district asked voters to consider a capital projects levy to help fund curriculum, technology, and transportation needs. That proposal did not pass.
👉 Through community feedback, we heard that residents wanted more clarity on how the funds would be used and a more comprehensive plan to meet our district’s needs. This November, we’re proposing an operating levy and a capital projects levy shaped by that feedback.
For answers to more frequently asked questions, visit Vote152.org/faqs #InvestingInProgress
Horizon West’s REACH classroom just got a $1,000 boost from the Cass-Clay chapter of the Awesome Foundation! These funds will help provide school supplies, snacks, and emotional support for 5th and 6th graders who need it most. 🙌 #FoundationsForTheFuture
Read how this grant is making a real difference ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99201
Read how this grant is making a real difference ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99201
Football wrapped up their home schedule on October 10 when they hosted St. Michael-Albertville. A valiant rally came up just short as the Spuds fell 29-27 to the Knights. Football travels to Edina Wednesday to close out the regular season before the playoffs start on October 24. 🏈🧡 #FoundationsForTheFuture
