Please join us in welcoming Cat to the Horizon West Middle School family! 🎉
We’re excited to have Cat joining us for the 2026–27 school year as our new 5th Grade LSS/ LD Teacher!
We can’t wait to see the positive impact she will make on our students and school community. Welcome to Horizon West, Cat! 🥔
Please join us in welcoming Sara to the Horizon West Middle School family! 🎉
We’re excited to have Sara joining us for the 2026–27 school year as our new Administrative Assistant!
We can’t wait to see the positive impact she will make on our students and school community. Welcome to Horizon West, Sara! 🥔
Moorhead Area Public Schools transportation staff will be available during Back-to-School Night on August 27 here at Horizon West to answer your questions. Bus routes will be available next week in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, including your student’s route, pick-up/drop-off times, and bus stop information.
📲 Download the Edulog Parent App to view route information, track your student’s bus in real time, and receive bus stop arrival alerts.
🎉 What a great time we had last Thursday at the District Showcase! We loved seeing so many of our students and families, sharing what makes our school special, and visiting with everyone who stopped by to say hi. 💙 Thank you to everyone who came out—we’re so glad you did!
🏫 **Orientation is TODAY!** We’re excited to welcome our students and families to Horizon from **12:30–5:30 PM**!
During orientation, students will be able to:
📸 Take their school picture
🏠 Find their House location
💻 Complete PowerSchool Annual Registration, if needed
We’ll also have a **Student & Parent Meeting in the Performing Art Center**, where Horizon Administration will share important school-wide expectations with students and families.
We encourage families to attend **one of the following sessions** if you’re able:
🕐 1:30–1:50 PM
🕝 2:30–2:50 PM
🕞 3:30–3:50 PM
🕟 4:30–4:50 PM
We can’t wait to see our students and families today! 💙 Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 🎉
👋 It's that time of year again! Please log in to your PowerSchool parent portal account and complete the annual registration for the 2026-27 school year. 🏫 Filling this out now helps us get everything ready for a great start in the fall! 🍎✏️ https://moorhead.powerschool.com/public/
Hello, Horizon Middle School West families! 👋 We're getting ready for an amazing school year and can't wait to see you.
Here's what you need to know:
🏫 Student Orientation: Join us for our open-house-style orientation on Wednesday, August 19th, to find your classrooms and get organized! 🗺️
🍎 Back-to-School Night: Save the date for Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 27th. Times will be assigned to you via Powerschool, see you there! 🗓️
Get ready for a great year! 🚀
Ready to gear up for the new school year, Spuds? 🥔🧡🖤
Join us for the District Showcase! It’s your one-stop shop to get connected, ask questions, and prep for an incredible year ahead.
Date: Thursday, August 13⏰
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍
Location: Moorhead High School Career Academy (2800 27th Ave S)
Whether you need to finish back-to-school paperwork or just want to catch up with other Spud families, we can’t wait to see you there!
Families in Cass and Clay counties who need help with school supplies for K–12 students can attend the upcoming drive-thru backpack pickup event hosted by the United Way of Cass-Clay.
🎒 Backpacks + school supplies available
📍 Fargodome
🚗 Drive-thru format — families stay in their vehicles
✅ No pre-registration needed
Please share with anyone who may need this support for the upcoming school year.
S.G. Reinertsen and Hopkins Elementary will continue to serve meals as usual from 11:30-12:30.
Ready or not, a new school year is just around the corner! 🏫
Make sure your family is fully prepared for the first day of school with our comprehensive Back to School Guide! 📝 We’ve compiled everything you need to know for a smooth start to the year in one convenient place.
Inside the guide, you'll find:
✏️ School supply lists
📅 Important dates & open house schedules
🚌 Transportation & bus route updates
💻 Quick links to PowerSchool and e~Funds
Let’s get our Spuds ready for a fantastic year ahead! Click the link below to check out the full guide. 👇
🔗 Back to School Guide 2026-27
We’re partnering with Youthworks for the annual We’ve Got You Covered Clothing Giveaway! Middle school, high school, and college students in need can shop for FREE gently used clothes, shoes, coats, and accessories. 🧥👟
🗓️ Event Details
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Where: Fargo South High School (North Entrance)
⏰ Shopping Schedule:
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Youth VIP Hour (Youth shop independently)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: General Public
Students and families should review both documents for activity start dates, first-day instructions, practice and transportation information, sports physical requirements, coach contacts, the District Showcase, and additional fall opportunities available through Horizon East and Moorhead High School.
August SPUDWIRE:
https://aptg.co/x-lnl_
Block 1 Activities Memo:
https://aptg.co/X80QVm
There’s a place for every Spud—this is the year to find yours. Go Spuds!
The United Way of Cass-Clay is providing backpacks and school supplies for students in need attending K–12 schools in Cass or Clay counties.
📍 Pickup Location: Fargodome
📅 See flyer for pickup dates and times
No pre-registration is required. Families should remain in their vehicles during the drive-thru distribution.
Please help us spread the word to families who may benefit from this resource! 💙
A SUB-stantial Thank You! 🧡🖤
Our substitute teachers are incredibly dedicated and vital to the education of our students. Their ability to bring stability, care, and enthusiasm into our classrooms exactly when it’s needed most is truly invaluable.
To show our sincere appreciation, we’re throwing a little celebration. Whether you’re a current MAPS sub or thinking about joining our Spud family, come grab a treat and connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍪
#FoundationsForTheFuture
What an incredible year it has been. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for all the hard work, support, and memories made along the way.
Have a safe and happy summer — we can’t wait to welcome everyone back next year! But for now, relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time off 🌴📚
After 37 years in education, including an incredible 35 years serving Moorhead students, Mrs. Rockstad leaves behind a lasting legacy of dedication, kindness, and commitment to student success. Her impact on generations of learners and colleagues will not be forgotten.
Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for your many years of service to our school community! 🧡🖤
After 36 years in education, including 6 years serving students in Moorhead, we thank Sra. Cody-Braun for her dedication, compassion, and impact on countless students and families. Her commitment to education and the Horizon West community will be greatly missed.
Congratulations on your retirement, and best wishes on this exciting new chapter! 🍎🧡🖤
Students should clean out their lockers and bring all belongings home on May 28th. Please note that no backpacks will be allowed on the last day of school, May 29th.
Thank you for helping us finish the school year smoothly! ☀️
These teachers have dedicated time to implementing foundational skills that prioritize connection over compliance, fostering calm, productive, and equitable learning environments.
Kenora Kallstrom (6th grade ELA/Social Studies) Whole Group Foundational Skills Certification
*Not Pictured*
Vian Mustafa (REACH) Whole Group Foundational Skills Certification
Joe Lindquist (Exploratory Music) Whole Group Foundational Skills Recertification
and Autumn Thompson
🎉 This year Horizon West had all of their staff that were previously certified, recertify along with three teachers that certified for the first time this year!
