📣 No School – Monday, November 9!

Mustangs, enjoy the long weekend! 🐴💙 There will be no school on Monday, November 9, while staff take part in a Teacher In-Service Day. Enjoy the extra day, recharge, and we’ll see you back at school soon!

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools

1 day ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A promotional graphic overlaid on a dimly lit library background featuring wooden bookshelves filled with classic books and a globe out of focus. Prominently displayed at the top center is the blue and white Mora Mustangs mascot logo and motto. Text Content:School Logo & Motto: Mora Mustangs — Exploring. Engaging. Empowering. Main Notice: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Date: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026 Reason: TEACHER INSERVICE
🎃 MUSTANGS, IT’S COSTUME DAY! 💙💛

Friday, October 30 — bring your Halloween vibe to school!

Show off your creativity, rep your favorite character, or keep it classic. Just make sure your costume follows the rules:

👀 Keep your face visible.
✅ Keep it school-appropriate.
🚫 No fake weapons or weapon props.

Have fun with it, Mustangs! Let’s see what you come up with. 🐴🎃

#MoraMustangs #HalloweenCostumeDay
5 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A square event flyer with a painted royal blue, yellow, and white athletic theme, announcing Halloween Costume Day for the Mora Mustangs. It includes school guidelines, circular icons, bats, cobwebs, and the Mora Mustangs horse head mascot. Top Header & Mascot:Mascot (Top Left): The official Mora Mustangs logo—a white-and-blue horse head profile with a flowing mane facing right. Header Text:"HALLOWEEN" in textured, distressed white brush lettering. "COSTUME DAY" in large, bold, textured golden-yellow brush lettering. Date Banner: A central white brushstroke banner reading "Friday, October 30" in dark navy blue script, flanked by yellow accent marks and blue silhouettes of bats in flight to the right. Main Invitation (Center):"Students are welcome to wear their favorite Halloween costumes for a little extra fun at school!" with the highlighted phrase in golden yellow and the remaining text in navy blue. Costume Guidelines (Three Columns with Circular Icons):Left Column (No Covering Your Face):Icon: Yellow circle containing a blue silhouette of a hooded face crossed out with a diagonal prohibition bar. Text: "NO COVERING YOUR FACE – Faces must be visible (no masks, full face paint, or face coverings)." Center Column (School Appropriate):Icon: Yellow circle containing a blue silhouette of a T-shirt. Text: "SCHOOL APPROPRIATE – Costumes must be appropriate for a school setting and follow our school dress code." Right Column (No Fake Weapons):Icon: Yellow circle containing a blue silhouette of a handgun crossed out with a diagonal prohibition bar. Text: "NO FAKE WEAPONS – Fake weapons are not allowed (e.g., toy guns, knives, swords, etc.)." Footer Section:A faint white spiderweb decorates the bottom-left corner. A sweeping blue and yellow brushstroke banner across the bottom features the cheer: "GO MUSTANGS!" in slanted white capital letters.
🎺💙 Our Mustangs Are Ready to Take the Stage!

Join us Monday, November 2nd, at the Mora High School Auditorium for an evening of music featuring our talented 7th–12th grade band students!

🎵 7th & 8th Grade Band: 6:30 PM
🎵 9th–12th Grade Band: 7:30 PM

Our student musicians have been working hard to prepare, and we can’t wait for you to hear all their hard work come together! Come cheer them on, show your support, and enjoy a wonderful evening of Mustang music. 💙🤍

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #MustangPride
5 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:An event flyer with a white background on top featuring the Mora Mustangs logo and motto. The bottom half consists of a solid blue section with white details, bordered at the bottom by a black bar. Text Content:School Logo & Motto: Mora Mustangs — Exploring. Engaging. Empowering. Header: YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR 7TH–12TH GRADE BAND CONCERT Date: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd Schedule:7th & 8th Grade: 6:30 PM 9th–12th Grade: 7:30 PM Location: Mora High School Auditorium Footer Callout: Come cheer on our young musicians!
Thank you so much to Food for Friends for stopping by MHS during Homecoming week! Students got to spin for healthy snacks and take home everything needed to make a warm pot of chili at home. We appreciate all you do for MHS students!
25 days ago, Grace Kubesh
Thank you so much to Food for Friends for stopping by MHS during Homecoming week! Students got to spin for healthy snacks and take home everything needed to make a warm pot of chili at home. We appreciate all you do for MHS students! Visual Description:A high-angle view of various packaged grocery items and personal care products laid out neatly on a table covered with a red and yellow tablecloth. A royal blue fabric reusable shopping bag stands upright on the left. Item Details:Dry Goods & Pantry Staples: A loaf of Food Club Split Top Wheat Bread, a box of Food Club Honey Nut Toasted Oats cereal, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Food Club Tri-Color Rotini, Food Club Spaghetti, Food Club Complete Original Pancake & Waffle Mix, Stove Top Traditional Sage Stuffing, and Knorr Rice & Pasta Sides (Spanish Rice and Chicken Broccoli). Canned Foods: Canned peach halves, pineapple chunks, green beans, sweet corn, sweet peas, mandarin oranges, StarKist chunk light tuna, and cans of Food Club white chunk chicken breast. Jarred & Bottled Goods: Food Club Creamy Peanut Butter, a plastic bottle of juice, a jar of Food Club Classic Alfredo Sauce, and a jar of Ragu Old World Style Traditional Pasta Sauce. Personal Care Products: A box of Crest Tartar Protection Whitening toothpaste and two packaged GUM toothbrushes.
Thank you so much to Food for Friends for stopping by MHS during Homecoming week! Students got to spin for healthy snacks and take home everything needed to make a warm pot of chili at home. We appreciate all you do for MHS students! Visual Description:A tall, royal blue reusable shopping bag stands on a red tablecloth. The bag features a clear front pocket displaying a printed recipe page for "Easy Canned Goods Chili" and the text "dependable service since 1959 - www.LakesGas.com". A second copy of the recipe sheet lies flat on the table in front of the bag, with a stainless steel soup ladle resting on top of it. Recipe Text Content ("Easy Canned Goods Chili"):Tagline: Simple ingredients • Big flavor • All canned (plus one onion!) Ingredients:1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 (15 oz) cans chili beans (including liquid) 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (including liquid) 1 (15 oz) can black beans (including liquid) 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained) 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (15 oz) can tomato soup (any kind - regular or reduced sodium) 1 (4 oz) can green chiles (mild, medium or hot - your choice) 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt (optional, to taste) Instructions:In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the chopped onion and all canned ingredients (including the liquid). Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, pepper and salt (if using). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot and enjoy! Callout Note: Everything you need is in a can... A hearty, comforting chili with minimal prep and maximum convenience! Footer: Good food. Made easy.
Thank you so much to Food for Friends for stopping by MHS during Homecoming week! Students got to spin for healthy snacks and take home everything needed to make a warm pot of chili at home. We appreciate all you do for MHS students! Visual Description:A wide view of an information and food donation table set up in a gymnasium in front of blue wall mats. The folding table is covered with a red tablecloth on the left and a yellow tablecloth on the right. Table Setup & Items:Left Side (Non-Perishable Section): Includes the blue reusable tote bag holding a chili recipe sheet, a metal ladle, various canned goods, boxed dry foods (cereal, mac & cheese, pasta, pancake mix), jarred sauces, a loaf of wheat bread, and dental hygiene products (toothpaste and toothbrushes). Center: A colorful tabletop spinner wheel with pictures of various fruits and foods on its wedges, used for an interactive game or activity. Informational handouts lie on the table in front of it. Right Side (Fresh Produce Section): Bunches of fresh yellow bananas and two wire tiered baskets filled with fresh clementines/oranges. Front Table Sign: A colorful banner reading "Food For Friends" with large "F" letters and illustrations of food items including an apple, milk carton, oatmeal bowl, canned fish, soup bowl, pancakes, spaghetti, bread, cheese, and canned vegetables.
Visual Description: A close-up view of a activity table covered with a bright yellow tablecloth. On the table is a colorful interactive prize wheel alongside fresh fruit displays. JPEG + 1 Key Details: Interactive Prize Wheel: A round spinning wheel mounted on a black stand with a red triangular pointer at the top and a red-and-white swirl graphic in the center. The wheel is divided into eight colorful segments (red, yellow, purple, blue, green) showing illustrations of healthy foods: bananas, oranges, and yogurt cups with berries. JPEG + 1 Fruit Display: To the right sits a two-tiered black wire basket; the top tier is filled with clementines/oranges, and the bottom tier is filled with yellow bananas. Additional bananas lie on the table to the left.
💙🤍 Homecoming fun, Mustang style! 🐎

From tug-of-war showdowns to wrapping up our staff and students in toilet paper, Homecoming week has been full of laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable memories! 😂🎉

These are the moments that bring our Mustang family together and remind us that school spirit is about more than just the game. It’s about the connections, the fun, and the memories we make along the way.

Way to show your Mustang pride, Mora! 💙🤍

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #Homecoming
25 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A fun, action shot inside a school gymnasium under a blue wall banner reading "MORA MUSTANGS - Exploring. Engaging. Empowering." Key Details:Main Activity: A smiling staff member stands head-to-toe wrapped in white toilet paper like a mummy. Two high school students wearing blue Mora Mustangs athletic gear actively wrap additional rolls around his shoulders and torso. Background: Other students and staff stand around watching and smiling on the wooden gym floor, which is littered with scattered toilet paper strips.
Visual Description:An action-packed shot inside a gymnasium showing a team of students engaged in an intense tug-of-war competition on a polished hardwood basketball court. Key Details:Participants: A line of male high school students, most wearing blue Mora football jerseys and blue face paint, leaning back and pulling with all their strength on a thick beige rope. Referees & Onlookers: On the right foreground, an adult referee dressed in vertical blue-and-white referee overalls holds a microphone and papers while officiating. In the background, other spectators and staff members watch from the gym floor and sidelines.
Visual Description:A wide, expansive shot of a school gymnasium filled with spectators gathered in the bleachers for a pep rally or school event. Key Details:Tug-of-War Match: A line of male students lined up across the center of the hardwood basketball court, leaning back and pulling on a rope in a tug-of-war match. Bleachers & Audience: Packed bleachers in the background filled with cheering students, staff, and spectators. School athletic conference banners hang along the wall above the seating area. Gymnasium Features: The far right wall features a large blue and white painting of the Mora Mustangs horse mascot.
Visual Description:A vertical action photo taken inside a school gymnasium, under a large blue wall banner that reads "MORA MUSTANGS - Exploring. Engaging. Empowering." Key Details:Main Activity: A smiling staff member stands in the center completely wrapped in toilet paper like a mummy. Two high school students in blue Mora athletics shirts stand on either side, actively wrapping additional rolls of toilet paper around his upper body and arms. Foreground & Details: On the bottom left, another student holds a roll of toilet paper near the floor, which is littered with unrolled white paper strips. Background: Spectators and other students stand along the back wall watching the event on the wooden basketball court floor.
Visual Description:A lively photo taken on a gymnasium basketball court during a school rally, with filled bleachers visible in the background. Key Details:Main Activity: A male staff member wearing glasses and blue face paint stands centered on the floor, wrapped head-to-toe in white toilet paper like a mummy. Two smiling female students stand to his left, holding unrolled paper strips aloft as they wrap him. Foreground: On the right, the back of another student wearing a black shirt with a spiderweb design is partially visible. Background: Other students are seen wrapping another individual in toilet paper further back, while a large crowd of spectators watches from the gym bleachers under a blue "MORA MUSTANGS" wall graphic.
Visual Description:A high-angle action photograph taken in a school gymnasium during a pep rally event, with a large audience of students seated in the bleachers behind the main action. Key Details:Main Activity: A female staff member wearing blue-and-white striped overalls stands in the center of the basketball court as two students rapidly wrap her in long strands of toilet paper like a mummy. Participants: On the left, a student in an olive green jacket holds up toilet paper to wrap around her face and head. On the right, another student pulls a long strip across her torso. Extra rolls and scattered white paper lie at her feet on the blue gym floor logo. Background: A packed spectator section in the blue and white bleachers watches the competition unfold.
Visual Description:A vertical action photograph taken on a gymnasium basketball court during a school pep rally or assembly, with crowded spectator bleachers in the background. Key Details:Main Activity: Three female students in blue tops surround a participant (wearing blue-and-white striped pants) who is almost completely covered in layers of white toilet paper. Action Details:One student on the right in a royal blue hoodie stretches a long roll of toilet paper high over the person's head. Another student in the center holds a roll and guides the paper around the head and torso. A third student in the foreground crouches down to wrap paper around the lower waist and legs. Environment: Loose, unrolled paper trails across the polished wooden floor, and a packed crowd of students and faculty watches from the bleachers behind them.
Visual Description:A vertical action shot taken on a gymnasium basketball court during a school rally, under a large wall graphic that reads "MORA MUSTANGS - Exploring. Engaging. Empowering." Key Details:Main Focus: A smiling female staff member wearing blue face paint and a flower lei stands in the center as three students surround her, wrapping her body in rolls of toilet paper like a mummy. Participants:One student in a blue shirt kneels on the left to wrap her lower legs. A second student in a light blue sweatshirt assists from the side. A third student wearing a red shirt stands on the right guiding paper around her waist. Background: In the background, other student-staff teams are also competing in the toilet paper mummy wrap, while spectators watch from the bleachers.
Check out the October edition of the Mora High School Newsletter! https://app.smore.com/n/s8ygm
about 1 month ago, Grace Kubesh
The RACK at Mora High School is in need of new/unused athletic socks (Men’s & Women’s, all sizes)!
Drop off donations directly at the High School Office, or reach out to Lesley Graham at lgraham@moraschools.org with any questions.
Thank you for supporting our MHS students!
about 1 month ago, Grace Kubesh
Visual Description:A donation drive flyer featuring bold black brushstroke banners, tan accent highlights, and sunburst graphic details on a clean white background. Photos of three pairs of athletic socks (white crew, black ankle, and gray crew socks) are displayed in the middle. Text Content:Header (in a black brushstroke banner): THE RACK at Mora High School Subheading: is currently looking for Item Needed (highlighted in a tan brushstroke box): NEW/UNUSED ATHLETIC SOCKS Specification: Mens/Womens and variety of sizes. Contact Information (in a bottom black brushstroke banner with a heart icon): Please contact Lesley Graham at MHS with any questions and/or donations.
Check out this month's edition of the Mora High School newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/jcmq0
2 months ago, Grace Kubesh
Please note an error on the district wall calendar regarding the upcoming Substitute Workshop:

❌ Incorrect Date on Calendar: August 12th

✅ CORRECT DATE: Wednesday, August 19th

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Mora Elementary Commons

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and look forward to seeing you there!
3 months ago, Briana Lukenbill
Visual Description:A monthly school calendar grid for August 2026 highlighting an event date correction for the Substitute Teacher/Para Workshop. The entry on Wednesday, August 12 is crossed out with a large red "X", and a new entry is added on Wednesday, August 19 in red text. Calendar Header:Month/Year: AUGUST 2026 Correction Details:Incorrect Date (Wednesday, August 12): Marked with a large red "X" over the printed text: "Substitute Teacher/Para Workshop @ MES 2:00–4:30PM". Corrected Date (Wednesday, August 19): Added in red font: "Substitute Workshop 2:00-4:00pm" (alongside printed Preschool Screenings). Other Notable Calendar Events Shown:Thursday, July 30: Welia Health Sports Physical Clinic 3:00–6:00 PM @ Pine City Clinic Wednesday, August 5: New Student Registration for MHS Students 8:00 AM–3:00 PM @ MHS Thursday, August 6: Welia Health Sports Physical Clinic 3:00–6:00 PM @ Mora Clinic Monday, August 17: MHS Fall Sports Begin August 18–20: New Teacher Workshop MHS Boardroom August 24–27: Back to School Workshops & Teacher Inservice Wednesday, August 26: Back to School Open House (MES 3:30–6:30 PM, MHS 5:00–8:00 PM) and School Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM August 28 & 31: X NO SCHOOL Accompanying Context Note:"Please note an error on the district wall calendar regarding the upcoming Substitute Workshop:❌ Incorrect Date on Calendar: August 12th✅ CORRECT DATE: Wednesday, August 19th⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Location: Mora Elementary CommonsWe apologize for any confusion this may have caused and look forward to seeing you there!"
Dear Families,

ParentVUE has released a brand-new app in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! This updated version features a modernized design to provide you with a faster, smoother, and more convenient experience.

Because the old app has officially been retired, please keep the following in mind:

- Existing Users: You will need to update your current app to access ParentVUE. If the app does not update automatically, please visit your device's app store to download the update manually.

- Forgot Your Password? If you need to reset your password, open the app, click "Already Activated," and click “Forgot Password”. You will then select "Send Email" after putting in your username. It will then send you an email with your verification code.

- New Users: If you do not have a ParentVUE account yet, please contact your student’s school office to receive your activation details.

Thank you for staying connected with us!
3 months ago, Briana Lukenbill

The 2026–2027 District Calendars are officially here! 🎉

Digital: View and print the digital version: https://canva.link/oogsdxz9yme8d35.

Physical Copy: Stop by the District office to pick up a printed version.

3 months ago, Grace Kubesh

The 2026–2027 District Calendars are officially here! 🎉

Digital: View and print the digital version: https://canva.link/oogsdxz9yme8d35.

Physical Copy: Stop by the District office to pick up a printed version.

3 months ago, Grace Kubesh
Check out our Mora Schools breaks for the 2026-2027 school year to make your vacation planning a little easier. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5NABe4HYViImZdMO9pAuA9AG0GJ8YwH/view?usp=sharing
3 months ago, Grace Kubesh
Vacation Planner Check out our Mora Schools breaks for the 2026-2027 school year to make your vacation planning a little easier. Labor Day 4 Day Travel Window Friday, September 4th - Monday, September 7th Students return on Tuesday, September 8th. MEA Break 4 Day Travel Window Thursday, October 15th - Sunday, October 18th Students return on Monday, October 19th. Thanksgiving 4 Day Travel Window Break Thursday, November 26th - Sunday, November 29th Students return on Monday, November 30th. Winter Break 12 Day Travel Window Wednesday, December 23th - Sunday, January 3rd Students return on Monday, January 4th. Spring Break 5 Day Travel Window Thursday, March 25th - Monday,March 29th Students return on Tuesday, March 30th. 3 Day Travel Windows - Multiple Mora Schools has multiple 3 day travel windows throughout the year too! Check out our calendar: HERE. Let’s take learning to the MAX! We kindly request that you plan family travel during school breaks to maximize instructional time and reduce absences.

Dear Families,

Even though Minnesota provides free school breakfast and lunch to all students, completing the Application for Educational Benefits is still essential for our district—and offers great perks for your family!

Completing this form directly impacts our schools' funding for classroom resources, academic support programs, and student services.

Why Fill It Out?
Benefits for Your Family: Eligible families can receive discounts or full waivers on school activity and athletic fees, field trips, college application fees, and standardized testing (like ACTs).

Benefits for Our District: Every completed application helps secure critical state and federal funding that keeps our classrooms well-equipped and supported.

Simple & Quick: Only 1 application is needed per household. You do not need to fill out separate forms for each child—just list all students living in your home on a single form.

100% Confidential: All information is completely private and used solely to determine program funding and fee discounts.

How to Apply: You can complete and submit Applications for Educational Benefits ONLINE (after you create or log in to Edutrak). The process is quick, easy, and FREE. No more paper applications are lost at the bottom of a backpack. Look for the BLUE button on your home page after logging into your Edutrak account to start the application process.

Income guidelines for the Application of Educational Benefits can be found here: https://www.fna.usda.gov/schoolmeals/fr-040926

You must create and register an account with https://foodservice.edutrak.com/ to begin if you haven’t already. An Edutrak account will allow you to view all transactions your student(s) make here at school, deposit money into your family's Meal Account, and submit the Application for Educational Benefits. If you need the information to register a new Edutrak Account, please contact nutrition@moraschools.org.

Paper applications are still available upon request.

Taking just five minutes to fill out this form makes a huge difference for our entire school community. Thank you for your continued support!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Heather Stutz at heatherstutz@moraschools.org, or visit: https://www.moraschools.org/page/nutritiondepartment.

3 months ago, Briana Lukenbill
Benefits flyer for why to fill out the applications for educational benefits form
flyer for what makes a complete free lunch

Check out the variety of items Mora Public Schools has available for purchase, including kitchen equipment, lockers, furniture, and more!!

Bidding ends on Wednesday, July 29th!

https://bid.bid-2-buy.com/ui/auctions/165828

4 months ago, Briana Lukenbill
Please be aware that Mora Public Schools will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

Offices will resume Summer Office Hours on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!
5 months ago, Candy Grunke

View the Mora Public Schools summer schedule here.

5 months ago, Grace Kubesh
Summer Hours
Check out the MHS June Newsletter!
https://app.smore.com/n/ec52d
5 months ago, Grace Kubesh
2026 Senior graduation is happening this Sunday, May 31st.

Livestream link - https://www.youtube.com/live/uE8wnzYCDI4

Senior slideshow link - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mVOtyhdGkQ0b9JbV0pHZ6PppsXPyxHkt0_kYPmG4FOE/edit?slide=id.g238c0f71044_0_15#slide=id.g238c0f71044_0_15
5 months ago, Zach Peterson
The annual Baccalaureate service is coming up!

🗓 When: May 27th at 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Mora High School Auditorium

All seniors, families, and community members are welcome to attend!
6 months ago, Grace Kubesh
Visual Description:A digital announcement graphic on a light gray background with dark borders, announcing the Mora High School Baccalaureate ceremony. In the center sits an image of a stained-glass window panel depicting a graduation cap and floral motifs. Key Details & Text Content:Header (Top Center):"Mora High School" in a blue serif italic font. "Baccalaureate" in large, bold dark blue lettering with a slight 3D shadow effect. Central Illustration:A framed stained-glass artwork featuring a black graduation mortarboard cap with a tassel in the center, surrounded by colorful red and yellow flowers, green leaves, and radiant glass panes. Date & Time (Left Side):Wednesday May 27th, 2026 8:00 PM Location (Right Side):MHS Auditorium