Saturday, November 29, 2025, is the 50th anniversary of the original Education for All Handicapped Children Act—which eventually evolved into the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)—being signed into law. This legislation was enacted to ensure that every child with a disability has a right to free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Before President Ford signed the EHA into law in 1975, millions of students were denied access to public education for growth and success. MAPS values and celebrates the tireless efforts of our Special Services staff for their support of all students with disabilities! ⚖️ #FoundationsForTheFuture

27 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Group photo of students with disabilities
Adaptive Floor Hockey
It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Lisa Meyer, a Paraprofessional at Early Intervention Services. 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture
27 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
staff shoutout. Foundations for the future. Lisa Meyer Paraprofessional Early intervention services
Winter classes are now open at Moorhead Community Education! Explore creative options like painting, calligraphy and bookmaking, or get active with pickleball, lifting, martial arts and Zumba. Kids can join the fun too, with art club, science club and cookie decorating. Everyone in the FM area is welcome!❄️
Register today ➡️ www.moorheadschools.org/ce
28 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
community education MAPS brochure
MAPS wants to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our amazing Spuds and wish everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving.🦃🍂 #FoundationsForTheFuture
28 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving! MAPS is thankful for all of our amazing spuds
Huge shoutout to our very own Spudnik Robotics Team! When they heard that Ellen Hopkins Elementary student Amarah was looking for a way to raise her hand in class, they go right to work. With 4 students working on this project, using skills they have learned through this club, they were able to create an LED sign she can use to participate in class! 🧡#FoundationsForTheFuture #SpudsHelpingSpuds
Read more ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99238
29 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Amarah

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, elementary schools across the district hosted Drum & Dance events where Native American drummers and dancers from Moorhead High and Horizon Middle School—plus their own elementary classmates—visited and performed a set of traditional songs and dances. Each event was emceed by Matthew Johnson, the Indian Education Liaison for S.G. Reinertsen Elementary. For the final song of each show, the audience was invited to participate, leading to gyms full of Spuds dancing along to the beat of the drum. Many youngsters were even seen dancing out of the gym on the way back to their classrooms! #FoundationsForTheFuture

29 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Dancers and Drummers at SGR
Matthew Johnson emcees at Dorothy Dodds
The full gym participates in the final dance of the show at Dorothy Dodds
Drummers of all ages at Probstfield
Drum & Dance performers at Probstfield
Delores Gabbard helps a dancer with his traditional outfit at SGR
We are proud of Sophia Johnson who competed in the Minnesota State Cross Country Tournament on Nov. 1. Sophia placed 43rd in the Class 3A event. MHS Cross Country is coached by Isaac Lundburg, Erik Hanson, Lisa Dunnigan, Justin Gall and Cory Asfeld. #FoundationsForTheFuture
29 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
We Are Proud  Moorhead High School Cross Country Team Spohia Johnson Placed 43rd in the Minnesota State  Class 3A Cross Country Tournament

2026 Class 6A Prep Bowl!
Our Spuds worked incredibly hard all season at their new level and reached the championship game for the first time since 1987. Their dedication, teamwork, and energy made this season one to remember. We are so proud of this group and all they have achieved. Great work, Spuds! 🧡🏈 #FoundationsForTheFuture

30 days ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Coach feeney talking to the team
Jett feeney Touchdown
Hug between #50 and coach
Zac Walker running a touchdown
Team Huddle
four players embrace in a hug
You may see Mike Quast in the halls of Probstfield Elementary, but few know he’s also one of Minnesota’s leading Bigfoot researchers. His lifelong passion began with a childhood sighting that sparked more than 30 years of research. Discover his story and books ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/news/?id=99239
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Mike Quast with his books
🔶 REMINDER 🔶There will be no school for Moorhead students on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
reminder no school november 27-28 moorhead area public schools
🔶REMINDER🔶 On Wednesday, November 26, all students will have an early dismissal, with a release time scheduled two hours prior to their normal end-of-classes time.
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
wednesday, november 26. Early out, two hours earlier than normal end time
🔸 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
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
School Board Meeting. November 24, 2025 6-8 pm district operations center
Education leaders, university staff, and community partners visited Dorothy Dodds Elementary to observe the Literacy Lab, a program that connects college teaching students with real classroom experience. MSUM students work one-on-one with young readers using simple, data-based strategies, and the early results are getting lots of attention. As Dr. Lucy Payne said, good things happen when schools and partners work together, and the Literacy Lab is already showing how it can help students and future teachers grow. 🙌📚 #FoundationsForTheFuture

Read more ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2504029
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
MDE Leadership event
MDE Leadership event
MDE Leadership event
MDE Leadership event
MDE Leadership event
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/
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Happy Substitute teachers appreciation day1 MAPS is grateful for all of the substitute teachers across the school district
Maps is looking for substitute teachers. Looking to make some extra holiday money? Want to help guide the future of our community? Sign up to be a substitute today!
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
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Foundations For The Future Austin Selvig Special Education Teacher Horizon Middle school West MAPS Staff shoutout
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
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
ALC students and teachers

Christ the King Church is providing free lunch to those who need it tomorrow, November 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Sit-down dining and take-out options are both available. 🍽️

about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Free Lunch Nov 21 from 11 am to 1 pm christ the king church 1900 14th st s moorhead
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
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Moorhead FB #1 touchdown
Moorhead Tackle
Moorhead Football Game crowd
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
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to all of our hardworking staff members here at MAPS!
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.
about 1 month ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry Distribution Food for anyone who doesnt have enough. Next Dates: November 26 Dece,ber 23. Great Plains Food Bank. Trinity Lutheran Chruch 213 8th st south moorhead distribution begins at 4 p.m.