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Moorhead, MN School Guide

Moorhead is home to many excellent schools that are sure to suit every educational need your family may have. The area offers superb public schools, private schools, colleges and universities. The Moorhead community is dedicated to providing a safe and encouraging environment where all students can grow and achieve their goals on a daily basis.

Public Schools

The Moorhead Area Public Schools have a reputation for excellence. The high expectations of parents, the dedication of the teachers and staff, the visionary leadership, and the influence of three four-year colleges in the area have made the schools among the best in Minnesota, a state with a highly regarded educational system.
The district is best known for three things: the superior academic achievement of its students, its far-reaching extracurricular activities, and its efficiency in operating costs.
The mission of the Moorhead School District is to develop the maximum potential of every learner to thrive in a changing world. Each day approximately 5,300 students learn and thrive in the classrooms, hallways and playgrounds of Moorhead Area Public Schools.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School, Robert Asp Elementary School, and S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School serve students in grades K-5, Horizon Middle School serves grades 6-8, and Moorhead High School serves grades 9-12. The Red River Area Learning Center offers an alternative school setting and independent study options for middle school and high school learners.

Elementary School

Robert Asp Elementary School (K-5)
(The following information is sourced from https://www.moorhead.k12.mn.us/schools/asp/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)

Children at Robert Asp Elementary School succeed through challenging experiences that promote a desire for life-long learning. The staff at Robert Asp is committed to providing each child with a safe and inviting learning environment. Our goal is to create a community of learners who work together and care and respect each other. Robert Asp is located in north Moorhead, and has approximately 650 students in grades K-5.

Robert Asp Elementary School was named in honor of Robert Asp. In 1953 Robert Asp began working as a math and science teacher for Moorhead Public Schools. Eventually he became a school counselor. He continued to teach until his death from cancer in 1980. Asp is also known for building the replica Viking ship, Hjemkomst. Asp exemplified qualities of character such as creativity, determination and commitment.

Middle School

Horizon Middle School (6-8grade)
(The following information is sourced from https://www.moorhead.k12.mn.us/schools/hzn/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)

Students in grades 6-8 at Horizon Middle School experience enhanced educational programming and many opportunities for learning and development in a state-of-the-art school designed with small learning communities. By working together, parents and school staff can provide a quality educational experience for the students.

Learning and development continue even after the bell rings. Activities at Horizon Middle School allow students to explore their interests and abilities, improve their skills and learn teamwork. Students can participate in special curricular activities such as band, chorus and orchestra or in extracurricular activities.

Extracurricular activities range from academic groups such as Science Olympiad, Mathcounts, Spelling Bee, and Destination ImagiNation to athletic activities for students in grades 7 and 8 like cross country, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, swimming and diving, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. There are also activities such as Student Council, the school newspaper, yearbook, and the school play, as well as intramural activities for sixth-grade students.

High School

Moorhead High School
(The following information is sourced from https://www.moorhead.k12.mn.us/schools/mhs/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)

Diverse learning opportunities are available to students at Moorhead High School, the home of the Moorhead Spuds. Students can register for classes and participate in activities that cover many interests and abilities.

The ninth grade center is comprised of three learning communities of ninth-graders who work closely with four core teachers for language arts, math, science and social studies. The small learning communities create personalized learning environments for students and allow students to get to know each other and their teachers better.

At Moorhead High School, students have the opportunity to explore their areas of interest by enrolling in both required and elective classes. The high school has implemented a modified block schedule. The schedule, which combines 45-minute and 90-minute periods, accommodates student options for elective courses. Elective courses include world language, computer, industrial technology, journalism, family and consumer science, band, choir and orchestra classes. Juniors and seniors also have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement courses or courses at the local colleges through post-secondary options.

Activities ranging from musical, academic, special interest or athletic groups allow students at Moorhead High School to continue learning outside the classroom.

Private Schools

Park Christian School 
North Campus (K-12), South Campus (PreK-3)
(The following information is sourced from http://www.parkchristianschool.org/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)

Park Christian School is an interdenominational, evangelical Christian school which has been serving the Fargo/Moorhead and surrounding communities since 1981.

The mission of Park Christian School is to be a Christ-centered academic community equipping students to think biblically, live wisely, and serve faithfully. Click here to learn about the core values that serve as the underpinning for our school.

Park Christian School is a 501(c)3 Corporation with board members provided by six community churches. Our diverse student population represents over forty area churches.

Our school is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Additionally, we are a member of the Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability.

Our Mission
To be a Christ-centered academic community equipping students to think biblically, live wisely, and serve faithfully.

Our Core Values
Christ-centered Education
Partner with Christian Parents
Academic Excellence
Biblical World View
Christ-like Influence
Christ-like Character Development

Colleges/Universities

Minnesota State University (Moorhead)
(The following information is sourced from http://www.mnstate.edu/home/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)
MISSION STATEMENT
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a caring community promising all students the opportunity to discover their passions, the rigor to develop intellectually and the versatility to shape a changing world.
MSUM VISION STATEMENT
Minnesota State University Moorhead will be a welcoming educational community that offers rigorous courses of study and places high expectations upon its students. Our strong commitment to faculty-mentored undergraduate research and intellectual growth will provide students with continual opportunities for personal and professional achievement. MSUM will continue to foster an environment that encourages students to become versatile, thoughtful, innovative, and engaged leaders who contribute to their professions and their communities.
MSUM values diversity and mutual respect and will strive to instill these ideals throughout the institution. MSUM honors its heritage as a respected, student-focused, public university and will continue to enhance our students' lives at the same time that it contributes to the community and the region. MSUM will offer graduate and professional programs that contribute to the state and region through increased collaboration with local and state business, industry, and human services to assure optimal preparation of graduates.
Minnesota State University Moorhead will build upon a solid foundation of high quality teaching and learning as it commits to a future as the premiere liberal arts and sciences-based university in the region.
Following are details of our vision:
Curricular

• Continue development and growth of critical academic programs, including those that have established regional prominence.
• Continue graduate and professional programs that contribute to the state and region through increased collaboration with local and state business, industry, and human services to assure optimal preparation of graduates to meet state and regional needs.
• Expand 2+2 programs with community and technical colleges as well as professional development programs that serve the needs of area employers and enable workers to continue their educations.
• Develop interdisciplinary and cutting-edge programs that capitalize on strengths and opportunities.
• Increase online and alternate course delivery options, together with enhanced opportunities for late day and weekend scheduling.
• Support comprehensive, evolving, and innovative curricular designs that prepare students for emerging technologies, increasing global connections, and complex ethical, social, civic, and environmental responsibilities.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College
(The following information is sourced from http://www.minnesota.edu/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)
Minnesota State Community and Technical College serves more than 6,500 students in credit courses each semester through more than 120 career and liberal arts programs at its four campuses located in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Wadena, and online.
By partnering with our communities, the college also provides Custom Training Services and other responsive training programs.