
September 11, 2025
Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS) is taking a major step toward cleaner, more efficient student transportation while keeping a close eye on cost savings for taxpayers. At its Au...

September 9, 2025
School pictures will be on Friday, September 12 at Ellen Hopkins Elementary! Your student was sent home with an order form. You can also order directly from the following link...

August 28, 2025
The Moorhead Police Department will host a day-long traffic safety event on the first day of school, September 2, 2025. The event will be in memory of Adam Amin, who was the 9-yea...

August 27, 2025
Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS) and the Moorhead Police Department (MPD) are pleased to announce the return of School Resource Officers (SROs) to district buildings beginning ...

August 18, 2025
Moorhead Community Education fall classes are now open for registration. Hundreds of class options provide unique learning experiences for everyone. Enjoy some cozy fall cooki...

August 11, 2025
Ellen Hopkins families, Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We are thrilled to welcome both new and returning families to the Hopkins community. The first day of school is Tues...

August 4, 2025
We are excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. As we get closer to the first day of school, we want to connect you with resources and provide answers to freque...

August 4, 2025
Moorhead Area Public Schools is pleased to invite families to the fourth annual District Showcase event. This pre-back-to-school family event is a time to connect and experience ...

July 22, 2025
Moorhead Area Public Schools is committed to helping every learner thrive in a changing world. However, decades of lagging state funding have created significant financial challen...

July 9, 2025
Moorhead Area Public Schools is proud to announce the district theme for the 2025-26 school year: “Foundations for the Future.” This year, the district will complete the Moorhead...

June 16, 2025
The FM Area Foundation has awarded Ellen Hopkins Elementary a grant from the Jan Welken Memorial Fund to support student activities. The 2024–2025 recipients are Amelia Finck ...

June 9, 2025
Moorhead Area Public Schools would like to thank the staff members who retired during the 2024-25 school year for their years of passionate, dedicated service to our district, stu...

June 4, 2025
Ellen Hopkins families, The Summer Newsletter is here! CLICK HERE to access information on: Message from the Principal Important Dates Thursday, June 5: Bike Distri...

May 14, 2025
In late April, representatives of schools from across the country gathered together for the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) National Conference in Rancho Mirage, Calif., to...

May 5, 2025
Ellen Hopkins families, The May Family Newsletter is here! CLICK HERE to access information on: Message from the Principal Important Dates Wednesday, May 7: Two...

April 4, 2025
The Sports Illustrated annual National Mascot Tournament is under way and the Moorhead Spuds are hoping to win the title of top mascot in the United States! The tournament, which...

April 4, 2025
The after-school 3rd and 4th-grade leadership group has been actively developing essential teamwork skills through hands-on activities and discussions. Throughout this journey, ...

April 2, 2025
Ellen Hopkins families, The April Family Newsletter is here! CLICK HERE to access information on: Message from the Principal Important Dates Thursday, April 3: Keys...

March 31, 2025
Moorhead Community Education spring and summer classes are now open for registration. Hundreds of class options provide unique learning experiences for everyone. Looking for s...

March 28, 2025
Mrs. Anderson's kindergarten class took the initiative to make a meaningful impact in our community with their project, TAKE A BITE OUT OF HUNGER . With the help of their dedicat...