Moorhead Area Public Schools

Kaitlyn Walthers and Jalynn Janich celebrate winning a point during Volleyball’s home match against Elk River on August 26. The Spuds won the first two sets—including by a dominant 25-11 margin in the second. After dropping the third set, the team bounced back to take the fourth 25-17, securing a 3-1 win over the Elks. Next up, the team will be headed to Bemidji to face the Jacks on Thursday.

📸 Renee Grover

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Girls Vollebyall celebrates winning a point in 8/26's win over Elk River

🔸 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

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

School Board meeting - September 8, 2025, 6-8pm at the District Operations Center

Homecoming is September 19—just two weeks away! Looking to have a float in the Homecoming Parade? Fill out the parade registration form; registration closes September 17.

Sign up ➡️ https://www.moorheadschools.org/paradeRegistration

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Jen Haugo, a 4th Grade Teacher at Ellen Hopkins Elementary 🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Moorhead Area Public Schools Foundations For the Future. Jen Haugo. Fourth grade teacher at Ellen Hopkins Elementary

❓What will happen without new funding?

➡️ This year’s cuts were mostly kept out of classrooms, but that won’t be possible going forward.
➡️ Future cuts will directly impact students and learning.
➡️ Unstable funding makes it harder to plan for the future and sustain meaningful progress.

Visit Vote152.org for more information. #InvestingInProgress

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Without new funding, our schools face $5 million in cuts next year.

Happy #ThrowbackThursday Spuds! Todd Schultz, Lea Tkachuk, Erin Swetland, Rachel Broten, Aaron Tomhave, Alissa Lyons and Katie Olson have some fun while waiting for the "Magic School Bus" in 1995. 🚌✨ #TBT #FoundationsForTheFuture

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Todd Schultz, Lea Tkachuk, Erin Swetland, Racher Broten, Aarin Tomhave, Alissa Lyons and Katie Olson waiting for the bus with a bus stop sign posing and having fun

Junior David Mack had a standout Week One performance as Football opened the 2025 season at home against Rogers on Thursday, August 28. Mack turned heads with a two-touchdown night, including a game-breaking 93-yard TD reception. Moorhead exploded for 35 straight points in the second half to run away from the Royals for a 48-10 win. Next up, Moorhead faces the Woodbury Royals at Woodbury on Friday.

📸 Renee Grover

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Junior Moorhead Football Player #1 David Mack running with the football at the August 28th Football game in Jim Gotta Stadium.

Last year, MAPS made $4 million in budget cuts. Without new funding, another $5 million in cuts are on the horizon.

On Nov. 4, the district is proposing a two-question referendum to voters to help avoid ongoing cuts and protect quality education. Visit Vote152.org to learn more. 🖱️ #InvestingInProgress

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Investing in Progress Vote152.org. Protecting Student learning at Moorhead Area Public Schools. Vote152.org

The numbers are in: MAPS was thrilled to welcome 7,378 students to the first day of school on Tuesday to kick off the 2025-26 school year! #FoundationsForTheFuture

Read more ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2392914

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Opening Enrollment graph, showing the growth from 6701 students in 2018-19 to 7378 students in 2025-26. The highest enrollment was 7466 students in 2024-25

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

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

What's This Month? Camps and Programs for the Fine Arts. September Issue. Kid Source Moorhead Area Public Schools.

Acting and Improv Mondays September 8th through October 13th 5:30 to 6:30 pm kindergarten through 4th grade at horizon middle school east: cafetorium 100. Acting and Improv Mondays September 8th through October 13th 4:15 to 5:15 pm fifth grade through 8th grade at horizon middle school east: cafetorium 100. Learn more about programs and events by visting bit.ly/moorheadschoolspublications

Kids and Canvas. Friday September 12th 2:45-4:00pm for first through fourth graders at robert asp elementary : art space. Kids and canvas. Friday october 3rd from 2:45 to 4:00pm for 1st through 4th graders at ellen hopkins elementary : kindergarten maker space. Learn more about programs and vents by visiting lit.ly/moorheadschoolspublications

Fry Bread Tacos. Thursday September 18th 5:00 to 7:00 pm. minimum age of 6 at the moorhead high school career academy : kitchen 204

📉 Did you know?

Since 2005, state funding for districts like ours has dropped by 18.6% when adjusted for inflation. At the same time, new mandates and rising expectations mean we’re doing more with less.

Explore Vote152.org to learn about our challenges and the upcoming referendum. #InvestingInProgress

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Moorhead Area Public Schools. Learn about our challenges. Go to Vote152.org. Investing in Progress Vote152.org

Welcome back, Spuds! Tuesday marked the first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year at Moorhead Area Public Schools. We are so excited to have everyone back in school and we are looking forward to another spectacular year! #FoundationsForTheFuture

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Horizon Middle School student with Spuddy

Moorhead Area Public Schools and the Moorhead Police Department will partner to host a day-long traffic safety event on Tuesday for the first day of school. The event will be in memory of Adam Amin—who would have been a fourth grader at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary—the 9-year-old victim in a fatal motor vehicle crash near the school on July 31, 2025.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2381573

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Just before the full staff returned ahead of the new school year, Superintendent Lunak paid a visit to Horizon Middle School East to present the first Spud Spirit Award of the year to Rachel Lerum, East's BARR Coordinator. Congratulations, Rachel!

Find out what Rachel's colleagues said that moved her to tears ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2386433

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Rachel Lerum receives the Spud Spirit Award and poses with school administrators

It’s time to recognize our team! This week’s staff member is Tory Gaard, a 6th Grade Math Teacher at Horizon Middle School West🧡 Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏 #FoundationsForTheFuture

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Foundations for the Future - Staff Recognition for Tory Gaard, 6th Grade Math Teacher at Horizon Middle School West

The 2025 Spud Football season is here! Whether you're a new fan or the latest in a long family line of Spuds to attend games at Jim Gotta Stadium, there are important things you need to know for this year's home games.

Ticketing & Expectations ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/article/2382239

Buy Tickets ➡️ https://gofan.co/app/school/MN16863

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Welcome back, staff! The Moorhead High School staff is in the building this week, getting ready to welcome the Spuds in grades 9-12 back on Tuesday! #FoundationsForTheFuture

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Do you want to learn yoga? Interested in earning a business certification? Listened to a podcast that has you looking into how to make sourdough bread? Check out the latest Moorhead Community Education catalog! With a wide variety of classes, there's something for everyone.

Find the class for you ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/page/publications

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Looking for Spuds gear? Spuddy's Store will have limited items available at the tailgate before Thursday's Football season-opener against Rogers!

Can't make it to the game this week? The MHS location of Spuddy's Store will have limited evening hours during the month of September. #FoundationsForTheFuture

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Spuddy's Store (MHS location) evening hours on September 4th, 19th, 23rd and 26th

#WeAreProud: The Moorhead School Board honored the MHS Speech Team for its ninth straight Class AA Minnesota State Championship and for claiming multiple individual National Championships. The Spud Speech team is coached by Rebecca Meyer-Larson #FoundationsForTheFuture

2 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Members of the MHS Spud Speech team accept their We Are Proud awards from the Moorhead School Board