April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Mora Schools participates in Kanabec County Towards Zero Deaths (TZD). Our role is to educate drivers on safety.
6 months ago, Zach Peterson
Visual Description:A square public safety awareness graphic set on a warm yellow-orange background, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. The center features a black-and-white photograph of a smartphone with a severely cracked, shattered screen displaying an unfinished social media post.   Top Section (Headlines & Coalition Logo):Main Headline (Left):"Driving our county" in gray lettering   "Toward Zero Deaths" in large, bold black lettering   Campaign Slogan (Below): "Distracted driving? It can wait!" in large white bold font   Logo (Top Right): "SAFE ROADS COALITION – KANABEC COUNTY" beneath a stylized emblem of a winding highway leading toward an arch.   Center Image:A close-up black-and-white photo of a cell phone with a heavily spiderwebbed, broken glass display screen.   The screen shows an unsent status draft reading: "...everyone this weekend! It's going to be a bla|" with the cursor stopping abruptly at an unfinished word beside a blue "Post" button.   Bottom Section (Sponsor Logo):Bottom Left: Logo for the "EAST CENTRAL Regional Development Commission" featuring a white map outline of Minnesota counties in a circle next to bold text.
Save the Date: Senior Celebration Night!

Join us in the MHS Auditorium on May 20 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! We’ll be recognizing our seniors' hard work and cheering them on as they head toward their next big adventure.

Don't miss out on this special night!
7 months ago, Grace Kubesh
(Best for long-description fields, figure captions, or extended screen reader accessibility)Visual Description:A formal celebration flyer set against a dark navy blue background accented with glittering gold bokeh and metallic silver border frames. Bunches of glossy silver balloons frame the upper-left and upper-right corners.   Header & Year:Year (Top Center): "2026" rendered in large, three-dimensional silver numbers filled with sparkling silver glitter and outlined in polished chrome.   Balloons: Metallic silver latex balloons with streaming ribbons flank the top corners.   Text Content (Centered):Main Event Title:SENIOR (in neat white serif capital letters)   Celebration (in an elegant white cursive script font)   NIGHT (in large, bold white serif capitals)   Date: MAY 20   Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM   Location: MHS AUDITORIUM   Description: "JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING OF RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PLANS OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 2026!"
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Mora Schools participates in Kanabec County Towards Zero Deaths (TZD). Our role is to educate drivers on safety.
7 months ago, Zach Peterson
Visual Description:A square safety awareness graphic with a solid warm yellow-orange background featuring bold text and a stylized two-lane winding road running horizontally across the center.   Top Section:Header: "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in bold white sans-serif lettering in the upper-left.   Main Slogan: "JUST DRIVE" rendered in very large, dark charcoal-gray capital letters centered above the road graphic.   Center Graphic:A curved, undulating two-lane road stretching across the graphic, outlined in black with a dashed black center line dividing the lane.   Bottom Section (Campaign Slogan & Partner Logos):Campaign Motto (Lower-Left):"Driving our counties" in slate-gray text   "Toward Zero Deaths" in large, dark charcoal-gray bold text directly beneath   Logos (Lower-Right):East Central Regional Development Commission: White circular county map icon alongside the text "EAST CENTRAL Regional Development Commission".   Safe Roads Coalition: White and dark blue emblem depicting an arching road with sunlight, labeled "SAFE ROADS COALITION – KANABEC COUNTY".
Visual Description:A square public safety awareness graphic set against a warm yellow-orange background. The bottom half features a photo of a driver's hands gripping a steering wheel inside a car, overlaid with safety messages, fine curved line accents, a white star sparkle, and coalition logos.   Top Section (Headlines & Coalition Logo):Header (Top Left): "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in bold white sans-serif text.   Logo (Top Right): "SAFE ROADS COALITION – KANABEC COUNTY" displayed beneath an emblem of an arched open roadway.   Main Message (Left Side):Subheading: "Keep your hands on the wheel" in bold black lettering.   Warning: "DISTRACTIONS WHILE DRIVING ARE DANGEROUS & CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH" in large, bold white capital letters.   Campaign Motto:"Driving our county" in slate-gray lettering   "Toward Zero Deaths" in bold black text directly beneath   Bottom Section & Background Image:Photo: Close-up perspective from the passenger area showing a driver holding both hands firmly on the black steering wheel of a vehicle, with the instrument cluster and dashboard visible.   Partner Logo (Bottom Left): Logo for "EAST CENTRAL Regional Development Commission" featuring a circular white silhouette of Minnesota counties next to white lettering.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Mora Schools participates in Kanabec County Towards Zero Deaths (TZD).  Our role is to educate drivers on safety.
7 months ago, Zach Peterson
Visual Description:A square graphic focused on typography with a warm yellow-orange background and a light beige semi-circle curve descending from the top center. The center features large, bold stacked text highlighting "April Distracted Driving Awareness Month".   Text & Layout:Month Header (Top Center): "APRIL" set in bold black capital letters within the light beige curved area.   Central Text Stack:"Distracted" in vibrant royal blue sans-serif lettering   "Driving" directly below in matching royal blue sans-serif lettering   "Awareness" set in a medium-dark gray tone   "Month" in matching medium-dark gray lettering at the base of the block   Footer Section (Campaign Slogan & Partner Logos):Campaign Motto (Lower Left):"Driving our county" in slate gray   "Toward Zero Deaths" in bold black lettering   Partner Logos (Lower Right):East Central Regional Development Commission: A white circular silhouette map showing regional counties alongside the white text "EAST CENTRAL Regional Development Commission".   Safe Roads Coalition: White curved road arch icon leading into an open road graphic, labeled "SAFE ROADS COALITION – KANABEC COUNTY" in dark blue lettering.
Visual Description:A square seasonal traffic safety graphic framed with a warm yellow-orange border across the top and bottom. The center photo depicts blooming spring flowers dusted in fresh snow in the foreground, with an approaching car driving cautiously on a snowy road in the blurred background.   Top Section (Headlines & Partner Logos):Main Headline (Upper Left):"Driving our county" in gray lettering   "Toward Zero Deaths" in bold black lettering directly below   Logos (Upper Right):Safe Roads Coalition: Stylized curved white and dark blue arching road graphic above the text "SAFE ROADS COALITION – KANABEC COUNTY".   East Central Regional Development Commission: White circular regional map emblem next to "EAST CENTRAL Regional Development Commission" in white text.   Center Photo & Overlaid Text:Photograph: Close-up of yellow and purple crocuses emerging from green grass, covered in a light layer of snow. In the soft-focus background, a white car drives along a tree-lined, snow-dusted road with its headlights on.   Upper Text Overlay: "Spring is coming... but winter roads aren’t done yet" in bold white sans-serif lettering.   Lower Text Overlay: "Stay alert. Stay safe. Don’t drive distracted." in large, bold white sans-serif lettering centered near the bottom of the photo.
Robostangs are at it again. We're at Mariucci arena for the North Star Regional-- Practice matches today, qualification matches tomorrow and Saturday morning with finals Saturday afternoon
7 months ago, Duke Pancake
Visual Description:An elevated, wide shot taken from the spectator stands inside 3M Arena at Mariucci looking down onto the arena floor, which is staged for a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) tournament. Student teams, field volunteers, and officials are positioned across the enclosed field and side areas preparing and resetting equipment.   Field & Robotics Activity:Robostangs Drive Team (Foreground Left): High school students wearing blue gear maneuver a competition robot featuring bright red bumpers labeled with team number "4166" into position on a cart.   Field Crew & Scoring Elements (Center): Event volunteers wearing light-colored "VOLUNTEER" T-shirts use long-handled rakes to organize and corral hundreds of bright yellow foam game balls inside scoring pens on the field.   Referees & Alliance Stations: Referees in striped shirts and student drive team members stand along the safety glass walls, scoring tables, and alliance control driver stations.   Stage Setup & Arena Features:Stage Backdrop: A large black curtain is suspended below a truss lighting rig, flanked by two large white banners bearing the official FIRST logo (red triangle, blue circle, white square).   Screens: A central jumbotron display shows the live arena floor view and match score overlays, while the overhead arena scoreboard displays "FRC" and "3M Arena at Mariucci".   Arena Surroundings: Maroon and gold collegiate athletic championship banners hang from the upper rafters above rows of maroon stadium seating.

Mora Schools has seen an uptick in Stop Arm Violations in our District.

When a school bus activates its flashing red lights and extends its stop arm, ALL traffic from both directions must come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away.

This ensures the safety of students entering and exiting the bus.

Don't risk a ticket or a child's safety!

Fines for passing a stopped school bus can be significant. More importantly, failing to stop could result in a child being injured or worse.

IF THE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING... DON'T START PASSING!

Be Alert. Be Responsible. Stop for School Buses.

8 months ago, Kelly Fischer
Visual Description:A colorful illustrated safety poster detailing school bus stop-arm laws, safety warnings, penalties, and stopping rules for two-lane and multi-lane roads.   Top Section:Main Header: STOP FOR THE SCHOOL BUS!   Subheader: School Bus Stop Arm Violations are ILLEGAL & DANGEROUS!   Illustration: A yellow school bus with flashing lights and extended red STOP signs stopped on a road while children board from behind. A red car approaches on the left under a speech bubble reading "DON'T PASS A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS!" On the right, a smiling cartoon police officer points to a sign reading "YOU MUST STOP!" with double-ended horizontal arrows.   Middle Section (Two Informational Panels):Fines & Penalties (Left): Displays icons of a gold dollar sign badge, handcuffs, and a driver's license. Text reads: "HEAVY FINES, POINTS ON YOUR LICENSE & POSSIIBLE LOSS OF LICENSE!" (Note: "POSSIBLE" is misspelled as "POSSIIBLE" in the image).   Protect Our Kids! (Right): Features an illustration of two nervous children with backpacks. Text reads: "FAILURE TO STOP COJLD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR WORSE!" (Note: "COULD" is misspelled as "COJLD" in the image).   Bottom Section (Roadway Stopping Rules):Banner: WHEN THE STOP ARM IS OUT, JUST STOP!   Road Diagram: Demonstrates traffic flow rules on two-lane roads versus multi-lane/divided highways, showing vehicles stopped in all directions behind and alongside school buses with stop arms extended.   Footer Call to Action: IT'S THE LAW! KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE!

Public Schools Week 2026 is here! 🎉

Public Schools Week is a reminder that public education is about more than buildings or classrooms—it’s about people.

Public education represents opportunity, belonging, and the shared commitment to ensure every child has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.

It is made possible by the dedication of our amazing Mustang teachers and staff who inspire students each day, and by the families and caregivers who support and champion their children’s education.

Join us as we celebrate the people, partnerships, and possibilities that make public schools the heart of our community. ❤️

#HereForTheKids #PSW26

8 months ago, Kelly Fischer
Visual Description:A square digital promotional graphic celebrating "Public Schools Week" from February 23–27, 2026. The top half displays bold text framed by green abstract spiral doodles, while the bottom half contains a three-panel photo collage of elementary students.   Top Section (Text & Graphics):Background: White with subtle light gray wavy contour lines, flanked by a lime green squiggle doodle on the left and a spiral doodle on the right.   Banner & Text:A lime-green horizontal bar at the top with white capital lettering: "CELEBRATING"   Large, bold blue typography below reading: "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK"   Subtitle in dark blue lettering: "FEBRUARY 23-27, 2026"   Bottom Section (Photo Triptych):Left Panel (Blue Monochrome): Two young children standing at a whiteboard or smartboard, pointing at numbers.   Center Panel (Full Color): A smiling young girl with brown hair and bangs looking forward over her shoulder, wearing a backpack and holding school books against a lime-green background.   Right Panel (Blue Monochrome): A teacher reading with a small group of elementary students sitting together in a library or classroom setting.
Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Through frigid winters and warm, sunny days—across gravel roads and multi-lane highways, from early mornings to late evenings—we recognize and honor the thousands of professional school bus drivers across Minnesota who safely transport nearly 700,000 students to and from school and school-related activities.

At Mora Public Schools, our bus drivers provide an invaluable service to both our students and our community. They are entrusted each day with the safety of dozens of children and play an integral role in student success and achievement. Often bookending a student’s school day, our drivers become familiar, trusted, and important figures in our children’s lives.

We deeply appreciate our school bus drivers and recognize the vital contributions they make to public education and to the safety and well-being of our students.
9 months ago, Kelly Fischer
Visual Description:A square digital appreciation graphic celebrating school bus drivers on a white background with decorative pine trees and a cartoon school bus carrying children along the bottom. The header is flanked on both sides by the Mora Mustangs horse logo.   Header & Date:Main Title: BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY! (set in bold, dark blue capital letters)   Date: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026   Logos: Blue and white Mora Mustang horse head emblems positioned in the upper-left and upper-right corners.   Text Content:"Through frigid winters and warm, sunny days—across gravel roads and multi-lane highways, from early mornings to late evenings—we recognize and honor the thousands of professional school bus drivers across Minnesota who safely transport nearly 700,000 students to and from school and school-related activities."   "At Mora Public Schools, our bus drivers provide an invaluable service to both our students and our community. They are entrusted each day with the safety of dozens of children and play an integral role in student success and achievement. Often bookending a student’s school day, our drivers become familiar, trusted, and important figures in our children’s lives."   "We deeply appreciate our school bus drivers and recognize the vital contributions they make to public education and to the safety and well-being of our students."   Bottom Illustration:A yellow cartoon school bus labeled "school" driven along a gray road flanked by dark green pine tree silhouettes. Four smiling children look out from the bus windows alongside a smiling driver in the front seat.
Congratulations to Ms. Laura Manley Harmon!
9 months ago, Grace Kubesh
Visual Description:A square recognition graphic on a dark gray background patterned with faint, semi-transparent white musical notes and treble clefs. In the center, a circular portrait frame features an educator in a royal blue marching band uniform, encircled by celebratory award text.   Portrait:A smiling woman with short blonde hair and glasses, wearing a royal blue band uniform jacket trimmed with white and red piping and silver buttons.   Text Content:Name (Arched across the top-left of the circle): "Laura Manley Harmon" in an expressive white cursive brush-script font with a black outline and shadow.   Award Category (Bottom Right):"Middle School" in clean white sans-serif letters outlined in black.   "Music Educator" in white script lettering directly underneath.   "of the Year" continuing the cursive script across the lower curve of the circle.   Award Organization & Affiliation (Lower Left):"2026" in bold black numbers.   "MMEA" (Minnesota Music Educators Association) in large, bold black capital letters.   "Mora Public Schools" in bold black text at the bottom-left corner.
Due to extreme cold weather conditions, there will be no school at Mora Public Schools today, Friday, January 23, 2026. There will be no AM or PM preschool, no after-school activities, and no Mustang Care Services.

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during these weather-related changes.

Please note that the Mora Elementary Mini Formal has been rescheduled to Friday, January 30th, 2026.

Please note that the Mora High School Winter Formal is still scheduled for Saturday, January 24th, 2026 from 8pm-Midnight at the Grand Event Center.

Stay safe and thank you for your continued support! Go Mustangs.
9 months ago, Kelly Fischer

This is Mora Public Schools with an important weather-related announcement. Due to overnight weather events, Mora Public Schools will be starting two hours late on Wednesday December 10th.

There will be no before -school activities.

Morning preschool will begin at 10:30am.

Morning Mustang Care will not be available during this late start.

As always, the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority.

Buses will run two hours later than their normal schedule and on plowed roads only.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during these weather-related changes.

Stay safe and have a great day!


11 months ago, Dan Voce
Due to the winter weather warning and predicted snow fall, Mora Public Schools will be closing early at 2 pm, on Tuesday, December 9.

All after school activities (games and practices) and community ed programs are cancelled. Bus routes will run as normal at this early release time. 

Afternoon Mustang Care will not be available after school today, so please make necessary arrangements for your child’s early dismissal.

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during these weather-related changes.

Stay safe and have a great rest of your day! Thank you for your cooperation.
11 months ago, Kelly Fischer
📣 Parents and Guardians - We need your help!

💙 Our students have various reasons for leaving school during the day. Most of the reasons are communicated in advance, but increasingly, they are last-minute requests.

✨Please help us out by letting the high school office know as far in advance as possible! We need to hear from a parent or guardian to sign your student out of school, and we want to make it as smooth as possible for everyone.

⏰ Last-minute requests are difficult to execute as they disrupt the classroom.

📞 320-679-6200 (24-hour attendance line)
📧 mhsattendance@moraschools.org
📝 Write a note and have your student turn it in at the MHS office
11 months ago, Grace Kubesh

Mora Public Schools will be closed Thursday November 27th, and Friday November 28th, 2025 for Thanksgiving Break. Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a wonderful break and safe travels! We will see students back in school on Monday December 1st, 2025.

11 months ago, Kelly Fischer
Mora  Mustangs Logo: No School Thanksgiving Break, Thur. November 27th, 2025 - Fri. November 28th, 2025. Family gathered around table for thanksgiving meal.
No School Due to severe weather conditions, there will be no school at Mora Public Schools today, Wednesday November 26th, 2025. There will be no AM or PM preschool, no after-school activities, and no Mustang Care Services. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during these weather-related changes. Stay safe and thank you for your continued support!
11 months ago, Kelly Fischer
Reminder to swing by the Food For Friends "store front/booth" at Mora High School when attending student conferences from 12:00pm - 8:00pm today, Monday, November 17th 2025! There's items pre-packaged for EVERYTHING you would need for a delicious homemade chicken soup or stock up on other essentials for your family! Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers who make this possible for our students and families!
12 months ago, Kelly Fischer
Food for Friends store front
Chicken soup essentials
Picture of prepared Chicken Soup essentials for Food For Friends basket.
Hello Mustang Families,

Mora Public Schools would like to inform you that over the next several weeks, our district will be conducting bus driver training sessions during the school day to help prepare new and prospective drivers.

You may notice district school buses out and about during the day making unscheduled “mock stops” as part of this training process. Please know these are planned practice sessions—not regular bus routes.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as our new drivers gain experience and confidence behind the wheel. These trainings are a normal and important part of onboarding new staff to ensure student safety and high-quality transportation services.

Thank you for your continued support of Mora Public Schools and our Transportation Department!
12 months ago, Kelly Fischer
We Love our Bus Drivers. Thank you. You are the best.
Dear Mora Public Schools Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to read and review this important communication regarding school closures and e-learning plans for Mora Public Schools. Thank you.

about 1 year ago, Kelly Fischer
MPS Letterhead: October 2025 Dear Mora Public Schools Parents and Guardians, Minnesota winters can make school schedules unpredictable. Our top priority is always student and staff safety when determining late starts, early releases, or school closings.   The first three (3) weather-related school closure days will not be made up by students.    When inclement weather occurs, we carefully consider multiple factors to make the safest and most timely decision possible. We recognize these changes can disrupt family schedules and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility.  Please remember that, as a parent or guardian, you always have the final decision regarding your child’s safety and attendance. Possible Weather Decisions School on Time – Buses can travel safely. Two-Hour Late Start - Buses pick up two hours later than normal. No morning Mustang Care. Elementary classrooms open at 9:55 a.m.; class begins at 10:10 a.m. All-day preschool starts at 10:30 a.m. (no morning half-day preschool). High school classrooms open at 10:00 am; class begins at 10:10 a.m. Early Dismissal – No afternoon Mustang Care.  After-school activities and practices are canceled. School Closed – No Mustang Care or after school activities. First three (3) school closures - school days will not be made up. E-Learning days begin on the 4th–8th school closures.   E-Learning Days are instructional days that occur when school is closed due to weather.  (More information on E-Learning to follow).   If school is closed or delayed due to weather, families will receive a phone and/or email notification through our district’s mass communication system soon after the decision is made.  Please ensure your contact information is updated in ParentVUE or contact your student’s building office to ensure your contact information is up to date. .  Notifications - Closure information will be shared through: School Communication System - Phone call, text message, email.   TV: Channels 4, 5, 9, 11 Radio: KBEK, WCMP, WCCO Online: www.moraschools.org Facebook: facebook.com/MoraPublicSchools Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep our students safe. Respectfully,  The Mora Public Schools Administrative Team

Good Afternoon Mora Public Schools Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to read this important update regarding our district's daily transportation services.

Thank you for your attention and continued partnership in we strive to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our students.

about 1 year ago, Kelly Fischer
MPS Letterhead: Subject: URGENT Transportation Notice: Potential Morning and Afternoon Bus Route Delays Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to inform you of an ongoing challenge currently affecting our daily transportation services. Mora Public Schools is currently experiencing a significant shortage of substitute bus drivers. In full transparency, this shortage means that if even one of our regular drivers is unable to drive due to illness or an emergency, it may leave an entire route temporarily without coverage. Currently, our pool of substitute drivers is limited and may not be able to fill unexpected absences immediately. In these situations, we may need to implement a "double run" for both morning and afternoon routes. This means a driver will complete their scheduled route and then return to cover the second, uncovered route. What this means for you: Morning Delays: If your bus is delayed, the replacement bus will be approximately 45-60 minutes delayed.   Afternoon Delays: Students on the delayed route may need to wait at school after dismissal until the driver finishes their first route and returns. Please rest assured that our team is committed to managing these challenges safely and efficiently to get all students home as quickly and safely as possible. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologize for any disruption to your family’s schedule. We are actively recruiting and training new drivers to address this shortage. We will notify parents via our school notification system immediately upon confirming a driver’s absence. Please monitor your text or email notifications closely for updates. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in the ParentVUE app or by contacting your students building office. Your patience and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated. In addition, if you know of anyone interested in becoming a school bus driver, please contact us at 320-679-6230. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely,   Chip Brandt  Director of Transportation  Gayle Stassen  Transportation Assistant
MHS Robotics team members visited , Medtronic, one of their faithful sponsors, today to Jumpstart their pre-Season. Announcement of this years game goals will be a kickoff party January 10th and the rush to build competition worthy robots will begin!
about 1 year ago, Duke Pancake
member of team 4166 at Medtronic Jumpstart