Ready to make a real, lasting impact in a student's life? 🍎✨ Horizon West Middle School is hiring a Paraprofessional!
If you are passionate about encouraging kids, supporting teachers, and helping every student thrive—we want YOU on our team!
What you’ll do:
• Classroom Co-Pilot: Partner with teachers to bring lessons to life and guide students through hands-on learning—both in the classroom and out in the community!
• Independence Champion: Lend a supportive hand with daily routines, helping students build real-world confidence every single day.
• Student Success Hero: Be the calm, encouraging anchor students rely on for behavioral support, health needs, and daily wins.
👉 Ready to shape the future? Apply today: https://bit.ly/4Aql9ss
#WereHiring #HorizonWestMiddleSchool #Paraprofessional #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam

Every school day, our buses carry our most precious cargo... our kids! School bus safety is a team effort that takes drivers, parents, students, and our entire community working together to keep everyone safe.
🚨Flashing Lights & Extended Stop Arm: STOP! Traffic in both directions must stop at least 20 feet away on undivided roads. It is illegal and dangerous to pass a bus with its stop arm extended and when the lights are flashing.
📵Stay Alert: Put away mobile devices and slow down in school zones and near neighborhood bus stops.
Let’s keep our streets safe for everyone. Drop a 💛 in the comments to commit to driving distraction-free this school year!
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #SafetyFirst #DriveSafe #KeepOurKidsSafe #CommunitySafety #StopForSchoolBuses






In our classrooms, hallways, and fields, progress starts with the present moment. Give today your best energy, stay focused on your growth, and watch where it takes you! 🏆🧡
Have a great week, Spuds! 🥔
#MoorheadSpuds #MotivationalMonday #GoSpuds #SpudPride #SpotlightOnSuccess

Our unique mascot dates back over a century to the late 1910s and 1920s! The Red River Valley was renowned nationwide for its potato farming, and one early Moorhead school was even built directly on a former potato field.
To honor our area’s rich agricultural roots—and the hard work, grit, and pride of the community—the name stuck! More than a century later, we’re still proud to be the only school around cheering on the mighty Spud! 🥔🔥🧡🖤
What’s your favorite part about being a Spud? Drop it in the comments below! 👇
#MoorheadSpuds #SpudPride #MoorheadHistory #GoSpuds #MAPS #Spuddy #FlashbackFriday

💡 Amendment Fact #8: Putting this measure on the ballot was approved with broad bipartisan support by the Minnesota Legislature.
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum agreed that modernizing the fund distribution is a sensible way to increase school funding using existing state assets—without raising taxes on Minnesotans.
Read more on our ISD 152 Permanent School Fund Webpage.
#MinnesotaPermanentSchoolFund #GoVote #MoorheadAreaPublicSchools #SpotlightOnSuccess

How many squares can you check off? 🟧⬛
From cheering under the Friday night lights to riding the bus with friends, being a Spud comes with so many great moments! Take a look at the board and tell us in the comments: How many did you get and did you get a BINGO? 👇🥔
#MoorheadSpuds #SpudPride #SpudBingo #SchoolSpirit #MAPS #SpotlightOnSuccess

Our Spuds brought the absolute best energy all week long! 🧡🖤
Swipe through to re-live some of our favorite moments! 📸
What was your favorite memory from Hoco week? Drop it in the comments below! 👇
#SpudPride #MoorheadSpuds #MoorheadHigh #Hoco2026 #SpudNation #SpotlightOnSuccess #HomecomingRecap #GoSpuds





Today, October 14, is an Early Out Day. School will be dismissed two hours early at 2:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly for afternoon pickup and transportation! 🧡🖤

💡 Amendment Fact #7:
Did you know? In Minnesota, leaving a constitutional amendment question blank on your ballot counts as a "NO" vote! 🗳️
Under state constitutional rules, an amendment requires a majority of all voters participating in the election to pass, not just a majority of those who answer the specific question. Make sure to turn your ballot over and cast an informed vote on every question!
Inform yourself before voting at our ISD 152 Permanent School Fund Webpage.

Hosted by our awesome friends in the Moorhead High School Key Club, this night is packed with face painting, carnival games, candy, and tons of fun! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume! 🍫🍬
🎟️ Admission: $7 per kid / Max $10 per family
🥫 Discount: Bring 4 cans of food for the Fill the Dome drive to get $2 OFF your admission!
🍿 Bonus: Concessions and baked goods will be available for purchase!
Huge thanks to the Moorhead High School Key Club for putting this together for our school families—we can’t wait to see you there! ✨

🔶 REMINDER 🔶
There is an EARLY RELEASE for Moorhead Students on October 14 and then there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16.
Classes will resume on Monday, October 19.
To get more Early Releases and No School days, check out our 2026-27 District Calendar
#MoorheadSchools #SpotlightOnSuccess

Starting the week off with a reminder that every bit of effort you put in now pays off down the road. Let's make it a great week, Spuds! 🧡🖤
#MotivationMonday #SpudPride #MoorheadProud #MoorheadPublicSchools #SpotlightOnSuccess

On World Mental Health Day, we remind our Spud community that taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. It’s okay to not be okay, and reaching out for support is a sign of strength—never weakness.
Whether you need to talk to a school counselor, a trusted teacher, a friend, or a family member, know that you are never alone. Speak up, look out for one another, and let's keep building a culture of care across Moorhead Area Public Schools. 🥔🧡
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #SpudPride #MoorheadSchools #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheSigma

Emily takes the time to truly understand the unique abilities of every student in her classroom. Her lessons focus on creating targeted opportunities for all students to grow their reading capabilities, and she generously shares these successful strategies with her colleagues across the West building to elevate learning for everyone.
Thank you, Emily, for your dedication, teamwork, and passion for helping our students grow! 🎉
#MoorheadPublicSchools #GoSpuds #StaffShoutout #SpudNation #SpotlightOnSuccess

Homecoming 2026 is TODAY! 🏈✨
Join us today, October 9th, for a full day of homecoming traditions and Spud spirit:
11:00 AM: Hall of Honor Luncheon (SOLD OUT!)
3:00 PM: Homecoming Parade
6:00 PM: Homecoming Game
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Homecoming Dance
🎟️ Tickets: Grab your tickets in advance for the game here: https://bit.ly/3VklgWJ
ℹ️ More Details: For parade routes, dance guidelines, and full event details, visit: https://bit.ly/4xUR565
Gather your family, wear your Spud gear, and come support our students!
#MoorheadSpuds #Homecoming2026 #GoSpuds #SpotlightOnSuccess

Tomorrow is Spud Pride Day! Load up on your Spud gear, but keep these big Friday reminders in mind:
⏰ Early Release: School gets out TWO HOURS early!
🎉 Homecoming Parade: Catch the parade after school at 3:00 and bring the energy!
🏈 The Big Game: Pack the stands tonight to cheer on the Spuds! Let’s go all out and wrap up Homecoming Week strong!
🥔🔥 #SpudPride #Homecoming2026 #SpudNation

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Don't forget, Thursday is Teacher/Student Swap Day! 🔄 Let’s see who pulls off the best imitation! 👓🍎

Students will be released 2 hours earlier than normal end time.
#SpotlightOnSuccess #MoorheadAreaPublicSchools

Dressed to impress—wear your best, fanciest, and sharpest attire. Who’s going to be the best dressed tomorrow? 📸

