
March 6, 2025
When the Project LIT Book Club gets together at Horizon West Middle School, dozens of fifth and sixth graders come together to discuss books. They try to relate the book to their ...

February 19, 2025
When middle schoolers sign up for band class, few think they’ll be performing a brand new, original composition. Fewer still think they could become part of the history of publis...

February 11, 2025
The school board approved the 2025-26 school calendar on Monday, Feb. 10. The calendar is developed by a calendar committee made up of staff and administrators from elementary,...

January 28, 2025
During the 2024-25 school year, Moorhead Area Public Schools and Family HealthCare partnered to launch a school-based health clinic (SBHC) located inside the Moorhead High School...

January 22, 2025
The winner of the district’s Teacher of the Year award for the 2024-25 school year is Angela Keeping from Horizon West Middle School. Mrs. Keeping, a School Counselor at West, is...

January 8, 2025
Early in the 2024-25 school year, Moorhead Area Public Schools partnered with the Minnesota Commerce Department to add solar panels to Dorothy Dodds Elementary, S.G. Reinertsen El...

December 23, 2024
Just a reminder that all MAPS offices and buildings will be closed to the public December 23 - January 3, except by appointment.

December 11, 2024
As winter break approaches, a spirit of giving back to the community is once again sweeping through buildings across the Moorhead Area Public Schools district. Students and staff ...

November 18, 2024
Moorhead Community Education winter classes are now open for registration. Hundreds of class options provide unique learning experiences for everyone. It’s cozy season! Take o...

November 13, 2024
Would you like to know more about the results from the 2023-24 school year, the 150th anniversary of Moorhead Area Public Schools? Take a look at the latest State of the District...

November 7, 2024
Big Fish is an epic musical adventure with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August. The musical revolves around the extraordinary life of Edward Bloom, a charisma...

October 23, 2024
Moorhead Area Public Schools superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak paid a visit to Horizon Middle School West to award the October 2024 Spud Spirit Award to Spanish Immersion teacher J...

October 10, 2024
On Fridays at Horizon West Middle School, students facing food insecurity receive a small bag of non-perishable food items in their lockers to take home ahead of the weekend. Thes...

October 7, 2024
Horizon West Families - We're excited to share some important updates and upcoming events with you in our Horizon West News Letter - October Edition . If you have any questions o...

September 20, 2024
Horizon West Families - We're excited to share some important updates and upcoming events with you in our Horizon West News Letter - September Edition . If you have any questions...

September 10, 2024
Homecoming Week 2024 is the week of September 29 through October 4. Mark your calendars and bring your Spud Pride to these exciting events around Moorhead: Homecoming Coronati...

August 30, 2024
TICKETS: Online at Go Fan. NO CASH SALES TICKET/PASS LINK: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN16863 Single Game Tickets Adults - $8 | Students - $6 Season Passes ...

August 28, 2024
Moorhead Area Public Schools superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak presented the first Spud Spirit Award for the 2024-25 school year to Ashley Smith. Ashley is the Administrative Assis...

August 22, 2024
Moorhead Community Education fall classes are now open for registration. Hundreds of class options provide unique learning experiences for everyone. Let your creativity flow w...

August 13, 2024
On August 12, the Moorhead Area Public Schools’ Board voted to place a capital projects levy on the November 5 ballot. The levy will address critical needs in technology, faciliti...