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 mission of Moorhead Area Public Schools is to develop the maximum potential of every learner to thrive in a changing world. Each day approximately 5,400 students learn and thrive in the classrooms, hallways and playgrounds of Moorhead Area Public Schools.