Moorhead Area Public Schools

Red, White, and Sweet Smiles! 🤩

Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) little learners recently brought some extra sparkle to the residents at Farmstead Living! To celebrate the Fourth of July, the kids visited the community and spent some wonderful time crafting together. 🎨

From patriotic masterpieces to shared stories across generations, it was an incredibly heartwarming day of community connection. Building these intergenerational bonds is such a special part of our program, and our kids loved sharing their holiday spirit! 🌟

#SpotlightOnSuccess #SpudPride #July4th #ECFE

about 4 hours ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

After years of incredible dedication and commitment to Moorhead Area Public Schools, our wonderful EL Teacher, Mari Lourdes Shamdas, is officially retiring. We will miss you, and we are incredibly excited for your next chapter. Thank you for your impact in our community! 🧡🖤

#SpotlightOnSuccess

about 10 hours ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Mari Lourdes Shamdas. EL Teacher. Robert ASP Elementary. "My most cherished memories are the emotional moments when former students reach out to express their gratitude for the support they received and for the memories they made with me. Those are moments that will stay with me forever." Happy Retirement!

📢Calling Spud Nation! 🌎

Where are you sporting your Moorhead gear this summer? Whether you are on a family vacation, exploring new places or just relaxing at the lake, we want to see your school spirit!

☀️ How to participate:

- Tag us in your summer travel photos

- DM us your photos directly to be featured on our page!

Let’s see how far Spud nation can travel this summer! ✈️🚗

#SpudPride #SpotlightOnSuccess #SummerTravelSeries

1 day ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

🎯 Championship Bound & Building for the Future!
What a spectacular showing for Moorhead Clay Target! We are incredibly proud of our entire team for their phenomenal effort, focus, and sportsmanship at the State Championship in Alexandria, MN, late last month.

A massive shoutout goes to Zach Kelsch, who brought home a hard-earned medal on the state stage! Zach’s milestone moment represents the dedication driving our entire squad this season. 🥇 He also came home with a "25" patch which means he hit 25 clay targets in a row which is a big accomplishment.

Head Coach Duane Kashmark highlighted how community backing and athlete dedication are fueling the program's rise:

"We are getting support from the school and community that is helping the team grow and continue to improve," says Kashmark. "We have a number of athletes who are very close to making that next step and moving from a good competitor to a great competitor. I'm excited to see some athletes move from 22-23 rounds to 24-25 rounds. Zach is a great example of that."

From cheering each other on at the state lines to locking in those high-scoring rounds, the depth of talent on this team is rising fast. We couldn’t be prouder of how these athletes represented Moorhead!

Join us in celebrating Zach's state medal and the incredible future of Moorhead Clay Target! Drop a 🧡 or a Spud 🥔 in the comments to show your Spud Pride!

#MoorheadSpuds #ClayTarget #StateChampionship #SpudPride #MinnesotaHighSchoolSports #TargetShattered #CommunitySupport

2 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Looking for something fun to do this summer? ☀️ Celebrate 250 years of our country AND our area at the Hjemkomst Center!

Check out the new exhibit featuring the helmet worn by MHS athlete Evan Wanner when he scored the 2OT goal to win the 2026 state hockey championship game, securing back-to-back state titles for Moorhead Hockey! 🏒🏆

Details here: https://www.hcscconline.org/americana-objects-that-reflect-us.html

#SpotlightOnSuccess #SpudPride #CommunityHistory

2 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Spuds Hockey Exhibition. Celebrating our community's history. Historical and cultural society of clay county.

Welcome to the MAPS Administration Family! 🧡🖤

Moorhead Area Public Schools is thrilled to announce Dr. Kelly Dietrich as the new Supervisor of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior!

Dr. Dietrich brings a wealth of leadership experience to our district, previously serving as a principal in Fargo and Special Education prior to that. She specializes in building strong systems that empower both students and staff through meaningful organizational change. 🏫

Please join us in giving Dr. Kelly Dietrich a warm Spud welcome! We are incredibly excited for the leadership, heart, and experience she brings to Moorhead High School. 👏👏👏

#SpotlightOnSuccess #GoSpuds #MoorheadProud

3 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

🚒 Sound the alarm—we had a blast! 🚨

Our ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) families took an exciting field trip to the local fire station this week! Our little learners got to see the giant firetrucks up close, meet our amazing local firefighters, and learn all about fire safety.

A huge thank you to the Moorhead Fire Department for welcoming our families and making learning so much fun!

#MoorheadProud #ECFE #SpotlightOnSuccess #SpudPride

3 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Let's get (en)rolling! 📃

Enrollment for Kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year is still open! We can't wait to welcome our incoming Spuds into the MAPS community! 🥔

Read more and follow the steps to enroll! ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/3026410

#SpotlightOnSuccess #ClassOf2039 #KindergartenEnrollment

4 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Kindergarten Enrollment. Start your child's schooling! Register Now!

WHAT'S THIS MONTH? Check out all the terrific Moorhead Community Education Fine Arts activities and programs during the month of July. 🎨

From music making to cookies, there is sure to be something for everyone! 🎼🍪

#SpotlightOnSuccess #CommunityEducation

7 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

What's This Month? Camps & Programs for the Fine Arts July Issue

Merch LAb Vista Center For Education July 27 - July 29 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grades 3-8 Music Tech & Beatmaking Vista Center For Education July 20 - July 22 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grades 3-8

Clay Camp for Kids Vista center for education Mon July 20 - Thu July 23 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grades 1-9 Kid cookie Camp Vista center for education Tuesday July 14 9:00 A.m. - 11:30 a.m. ages 5-11

The 30th Annual Moorhead Summer Orchestra Camp Horizon Middle school East Mon August 3 - Thu August 6 8:30 A.m. - 10:30 a.m. Grades 5-7 Minecraft game art studio Vista center for education August 3 - August 5 9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m. Grades 3-8

After years of incredible dedication and commitment to Moorhead Area Public Schools, our wonderful Spanish Immersion Teacher, Cara Cody-Brown, is officially retiring. We will miss you, and we are incredibly excited for your next chapter. Thank you for your impact in our community! 🧡🖤

#SpotlightOnSuccess

7 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Cara Cody-Brown. Teacher Horizon Middle School West Campus "I will miss my colleagues and the feeling of doing something important each day." Happy Retirement!

Spud Pride Spotlight! 🥔🌟

While school is out for the summer, our amazing teams are still working hard. Whether it is summer meals, deep cleaning and building repairs, teaching summer school, curriculum writing or enrichment activities, MAPS staff does amazing work all summer long!

To show our appreciation for their dedication, lets let our fellow staff numbers know by dropping them in the comments below and voicing our thanks for the differences they make. 🗣️

#SpotlightOnSuccess #SpudPride #SummerStaffShoutout

8 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Spud Pride Spotlight! Staff Summer Shoutout! Shoutout a summer staff member in the comments below!

8 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

WHAT'S THIS MONTH? Check out all the terrific Moorhead Community Education STEM activities and programs during the month of July. ⚙️

From drones to Minecraft, there is sure to be something for everyone! 🤖⛏️

#SpotlightOnSuccess #CommunityEducation

9 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

What's this month? Camps & Programs for STEM July Issue.

Battle Drones Vista Center For Education July 13 - July 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grades 3-8 Drone Racing Vista Center For Education July 27 - July 29 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grades 3-8

Eureka Engineering Vista Center For Education July 20 - July 22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grades 3-8 Minecraft EngineeringVista Center For Education July 13 - July 15 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grades 3-8

RC Wars Vista Center For Education August 3 - August 5 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grades 3-8

📸 Snapshots of Summer Fun & Learning!

Our Spuds have been busy learning, building robots, and expanding their horizons! Check out these awesome highlights from two of our recent Moorhead Community Education camps! 📕🤖

The fun doesn't stop here. We have a whole lineup of incredible camps designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection for your child all year round. Whether your student is an artist, an athlete, a scientist, or a storyteller, there is a place for them here.

👉 Explore upcoming camps and register today: https://moorheadce.arux.app/

#SpotlightOnSuccess #SpudPride #MoorheadCommunityEd

9 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Welcome to the MAPS Admin Family! 🧡🖤

Moorhead Area Public Schools is thrilled to announce Vincent Williams as the new Assistant Principal of Moorhead High School!

Mr. Williams joins MAPS with a wealth of high-level district expertise and a proven track record of school leadership. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Superintendent at West Fargo Public Schools. A highly respected professional in his field, he was recently honored with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award from Minnesota State University Moorhead. 🏫

Please join us in giving Assistant Principal Williams a warm Spud welcome! We are incredibly excited for the leadership, heart, and experience he brings to Moorhead High School. 👏👏👏

#SpotlightOnSuccess #GoSpuds #MoorheadProud

10 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Let’s hit the road, Moorhead! 🛣️🚌

Moorhead Community Education is taking off for some truly memorable adventures this summer and fall! With an incredible lineup of destinations, there is something exciting in store for everyone. Catch a classic matchup between the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles, experience the legendary Minnesota State Fair (the largest in the country!), or escape on a weeklong getaway to the Branson Show Extravaganza in Missouri!

Ready to pack your bags? Register and learn more about our upcoming trips here! 👉 https://moorheadce.arux.app/search

#SpotlightOnSuccess #MoorheadCommunityEducation

10 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Take a trip with community ed! Minnesota Twins Game August 12th. Minnesota State Fair! Branson Show Extravaganza.

WHAT'S THIS MONTH? Check out all the terrific Moorhead Community Education athletic activities & programs during the month of July. 👟

From basketball to horsemanship, there is sure to be something for everyone! 🏀🐎

#SpotlightOnSuccess #CommunityEducation

11 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

What's This Month? Camps & Programs for Athletics. July Issue.

Girls Basketball Camp August 4 - August 6 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Moorhead Middle School East grades K - 12 Summer Football Camp Grades k-4 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Moorhead High school July 14 - July 16 Grades 5-7 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moorhead High school July 14 - July 16 Grades 8-9 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Moorhead High school July 20 - July 22

Summer Volleyball Camp Moorhead high school Main Gym Grades 6 - 8 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Monday - Wednesday July 13 - July 29 Grades 9 - 12 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday - Wednesday July 13 - July 29 Spuds Summer soccer Camp Moorhead Middle School east Grades 1 - 3 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. July 20 - July 23 Grades 4 - 6 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday - Wednesday July 13 - July 29

Saddle & Soul: Summer Horse Day Camp Saturday July 18 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Minimum age of 5 Hightail HOrse ranch and sanctuary Heart Centered Horse Series Tuesdays 6:00 p.M. - 8:00 P.M. July 14 - July 28 & August 4 - August 18 Minimum age of 5 Hightail HOrse ranch and sanctuary

Lil Kickers Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. July 7 - July 28 & August 4 - August 26 Marquat’s tae kwon do Ages 4 - 6 Years Junior Tae Kwon Do tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. July 7 - July 30 & August 4 - August 27 6 years - 13 years Marquart’s Tae Kwon Do

🎭 NEW THEME ALERT: Spotlight on Success! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to announce the Moorhead Area Public Schools district theme for the 2026-27 school year! 🧡🖤

This year, we are shining a light on a massive milestone—the grand opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Moorhead High School Theater and Phase 2 construction! 🏛️✨ This space is a stunning reminder of what happens when our community invests heavily in the dreams of our youth.

SAVE THE DATE:

📆 Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

📍 New MHS Theater

But the stage we are setting goes way beyond the performing arts. In MAPS, every classroom, science lab, athletic field, and workshop is its own stage. Whether it's mastering a trade, leading a club, or being a compassionate friend, we are making sure no victory, big or small, goes unnoticed. 💡

It takes an entire cast and crew to make magic happen—from our dedicated teachers and operational staff to our cheering families and brilliant student stars. 🎬🍿

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year, Spuds. Let’s make it a showstopper! ⚡️

🔗 Read more here for all the details on the upcoming school year and the ribbon-cutting event:

https://www.isd152.org/article/3017120

#SpudPride #SpotlightOnSuccess #MoorheadSpuds #MoorheadHighSchool #BackToSchool2026 #MNschools

12 days ago, Alexander Misheski

🔴⚪🔵Celebrating Freedom and Community! 🔵⚪🔴

It is the 4th of July and we have much to celebrate and be proud of. Most importantly would like to recognize the brilliant, diverse, and energetic community we build together every single day.

Whether you’re watching the fireworks, firing up the grill, or spending time with loved ones, we hope your day is filled with plenty of joy, laughter, and Spud pride!

Have a fun and safe Independence Day! 🎆

#FoundationsForTheFuture #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly

13 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Enrollment for Kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year is still open! We can't wait to welcome our incoming Spuds into the MAPS community! 🥔

Learn More and Enroll ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/page/kindergarten-enrollment

#FoundationsForTheFuture #ClassOf2039 #KindergartenEnrollment

14 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Kindergarten Enrollment. Register Online Now! www.isd152.org/kindergarten