📸 Renee Grover

WHAT'S THIS MONTH? Check out all the KIDSource Fine Arts activities & programs during the month of September! 🎨📷
More information ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/ce





➡️ $5 million in cuts next year and ongoing budget instability, which could mean:
➡️ Fewer teachers and staff members and reduced student programs.
➡️ Cuts to academics, arts, and electives.
Explore Vote152.org/theplan to learn about the plan to stabilize the budget. #InvestingInProgress

Moorhead Area Public Schools superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak paid a Friday afternoon visit to Dorothy Dodds Elementary to present the September 2025 Spud Spirit Award to first-grade teacher Casey Brand. Casey is celebrating her 20th year with the district. Congrats Casey!
Learn more about the impact she has made over the last two decades ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2445091
#FoundationsForTheFuture #SpudSpiritAward

matters. It may unlock summer grocery support, internet and utility discounts, reduced AP and
college exam fees, and more — plus it helps your school access critical funding. Fill the form
today! #FillTheFormMN #MoreThanMeals #FoundationsForTheFuture
Apply online today ➡️ https://www.schoolcafe.com/MOORHEADAREASD

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Dorothy Dodds Elementary art teacher Kate Stafford is in her second year on staff, but her family's history of educating Spuds stretches across four generations! #FoundationsForTheFuture
Read more ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2445087











Taye Reich breaks through for a touchdown at Homecoming! The Spuds battled the rain and the Trojans, pulling off a 28–27 win over Wayzata. Next up: Maple Grove at home today, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. Be there! 🏈🧡 #FoundationsForTheFuture
📸Bill Grover


➡️ Make a plan to vote on or before November 4.
➡️ You can vote early at the District Office on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by mail.
Visit Vote152.org/voting for details. #InvestingInProgress




👪Who can apply?
Families in need of winter coats in the F-M area.
🧥What's provided?
New or gently used winter coats for children and adults.
📱How to register:
Visit ➡ https://uscsalvationarmy.wufoo.com/forms/coats-for-kids-families-registration-2025/
The last day to register is September 26.



Our district has an operating levy of $224 per student, significantly less than the state average of about $1200, and no capital projects levy.
Visit Vote152.org/ourchallenges to explore how our district's current funding compares to others in our region and throughout the state. #InvestingInProgress

Ellen Hopkins Elementary is currently hiring for their Cook's Helper position.
This role is 6 hours a day, with nights, weekends and holidays off. Free lunch is provided.
Accepting applications until September 25th. #FoundationsForTheFuture
🧡Join an outstanding team and make a difference in students' lives!🖤 View job openings ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/page/careers

▪️ Visit our website for agendas, minutes, meeting dates and a virtual meeting link ➡️ https://bit.ly/MoorheadSchoolBoard

Vote early in person at the Moorhead Area Public Schools District Office on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or vote by mail.
💻 Find voting details, request an absentee ballot, and view extended early voting hours at Vote152.org/voting #InvestingInProgress




