Moorhead Area Public Schools - Building Pathways to Success

Today, November 21, is Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! MAPS is grateful for every Substitute Teacher across the district. Thank you for everything you do!

MAPS is currently looking for more substitutes! If you're looking to make some extra holiday money and want to help guide the future of your community, sign up to be a substitute today.📚🏫
Apply now ➡️ https://moorheadschools.schoolspring.com/

It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Austin Selvig, a Special Education Teacher at Horizon Middle School West. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture

33 ALC students and 5 teachers spent the day at the Fraser Festival of Trees, helping to build 67 lighted trees for families in need across the FM area. You can see the decorated trees and enjoy the holiday magic at the Fargodome from Nov. 7 to Dec. 5. 🎄✨ #FoundationsForTheFuture

Moorhead Football plays in the Class AAAAAA State Championship TOMORROW, November 21!🏈
Looking for more information on tickets, the fan bus or the game broadcast?
Read more ➡️https://www.isd152.org/article/2559969

📸Bill and Renee Grover

Today, November 19, is Educational Support Professional Day! This day honors the vital roles of non-teaching school staff like secretaries, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance personnel and more. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our schools!🧡 #FoundationsForTheFuture

If you or someone you know is in need of accessible food support, the Great Plains Food Bank will be holding a food distribution event next Wednesday, November 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
213 8th Street South Moorhead, MN 56560
Distribution Begins at 4 p.m.

In early October, MSUM recognized Moorhead Area Public Schools with an MSUM Foundation Award for Community Partner. This award highlights the strong collaboration between MSUM and MAPS through programs such as concurrent enrollment, the Pilot Literacy Program and Spud Scholars, which began this year. 🧡❤️#FoundationsForTheFuture

🔶REMINDER🔶 On Friday, November 21, all students will have an early dismissal, with a release time scheduled two hours prior to their normal end-of-classes time.

Make sure to check out the Fall/Winter 2025 Community Newsletter for a roundup of exciting stories happening in Moorhead Area Public Schools! #FoundationsForTheFuture

View the newsletter ➡️ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Moorhead-Area-Public-Schools-Community-Newsletter---Fall-Winter-2025.html?soid=1133538686658&aid=ypbuMVKi0fw

This week is American Education Week! MAPS is celebrating the incredible staff, students, and families that make Moorhead Schools a place of growth, learning, and opportunity. There are so many people who work hard every day to make our schools great! Here is a perfect opportunity to shout out staff members who have made an impact on your life. Shout them out down below! 👇🧡
#FoundationsForTheFuture #AmericanEducationWeek

Our students are teaming up once again to fight hunger through Fill the Dome, a student-led effort supporting the Great Plains Food Bank. Together, we can make a real difference for families across our community! Bring non-perishable items to any Moorhead school locations or visit https://give.greatplainsfoodbank.org/fundraisers/fill-the-dome-moorhead-high-school to donate. There are 13 days left, help make a difference! #FoundationsForTheFuture #FillTheDome

Saturday was America Recycles Day! We encourage you to sort your trash, bring your own bag to the grocery store, reuse items for another purpose and flatten boxes to make room for more recyclables ♻️🌎

From farm to school! Our cooks have been busy preparing fresh squash from Farmer in the Dell, bringing local produce straight into our cafeterias. We’re proud of this partnership that helps our students enjoy healthy, made-from-scratch meals right from our own community. A big thank you to Farmer in the Dell for providing such amazing produce this fall! #FoundationsForTheFuture

It's Spud Football gameday! As the Spuds prepare to take the field at the U.S. Bank Stadium, we want to highlight the creativity and positivity of the students at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary. These cards, written for the Spud Football team for some extra good luck against Lakeville South, were made by 4th graders at SGR! 🏈

It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Sarah Brendemuhl, the Special Services Coordinator at Ellen Hopkins Elementary. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture

During the 2025 Minnesota Community Education Association conference, MAPS' Joelle Hofer earned the Region 7 Community Educator of Excellence award. The MCEA presents the Regional Community Educators of Excellence awards to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by practitioners and supporters of community education from across Minnesota. Congrats Joelle, well deserved! 🎊

Happy National Community Education Day! Today, MAPS is celebrating Moorhead’s Community Education Program and all it offers to our community! From youth activities to adult enrichment classes, family events, and skill-building workshops, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
Thank you to our Community Education team for fostering lifelong learning and connection right here in Moorhead! #FoundationsForTheFuture 🧡🖤
Learn more or sign up for a class ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/o/commed

The United Way of Cass Clay has announced their 35 Under 35 Leadership Program Class of 2026 and Robert Asp's Lauren Knutson is among the honorees. The program's goal is to inspire local women from all backgrounds to make a difference, help them realize their leadership skills and energize their collective power as women in our community. Congrats, Lauren, well deserved!🎊 #FoundationsForTheFuture