Moorhead Area Public Schools faces a serious funding gap. Last year, the district made $4 million in cuts -- and faces $5 million more in cuts next year without new funding.
Learn what’s on the ballot and how it impacts our schools at 👉 Vote152.org.
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
Huge shoutout to American Crystal Sugar for their generous donation of 200 lbs. of sugar to the Career Academy Food and Consumer Science Department! Thank you for making the Career Academy sweeter.🍬😊 #FoundationsForTheFuture
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
On Nov. 4, district voters will consider a two-question referendum:
📘 Question 1: Operating levy to support staff, programs & day-to-day needs. 🚌 Question 2: Capital projects levy to support capital, technology & transportation needs. 💵 Together = $5.87 million per year to keep our schools strong.
💻 Learn more ➡️ Vote152.org #InvestingInProgress
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
⚖️ On November 4, district voters will consider both an operating levy and a capital projects levy. By funding different needs, the two levies support a balanced strategy to stabilize the budget and protect student success.
🖱️ Visit Vote152.org to learn more about the plan for our schools. #InvestingInProgress
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
WHAT'S THIS MONTH? Check out all the KIDSource Athletics activities & programs during the month of September! 🏀🥋 More Information ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/ce
3 months ago, 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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
🔸 The Moorhead School Board meets Monday at 6 p.m.
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.
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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
❓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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
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
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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
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
3 months ago, Moorhead Area Public Schools
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.
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!
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
