PICTURE RETAKE DAY - SEPTEMBER 30

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School Name: IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE50326
Student Identifier: Synergy Student ID

Picture retake day is Wednesday, September 30. If you missed having your picture taken, please make sure to attend. ALL students, including seniors, should have their picture taken for an updated Student ID.

Please plan to attend during your time slot:

KT - retakes

1st hour - grade 9

2nd hour - grade 10

3rd hour - grade 12

5th hour - grade 11 (A-K)

6th hour - grade 11 (L-Z)

JUNIORS & SENIORS - CAMP ENTERPRISE

JUNIORS and SENIORS...Are you interested in this year’s Camp Enterprise ? This is an Entrepreneurship + Leadership Camp at Camp Courage, Maple Lake fully sponsored by our New Brighton Rotary. We have two spots open for interested students. Camp Enterprise runs from November 5-7, 2026.

We would love students to have the opportunity for this great leadership development program. We encourage you to check out the website at www.campenterprise.org to learn more about the programming.

Please email Ms. Waite ( diane.waite@moundsviewschools.org) with any questions and to confirm availability before registering.

CURRICULUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Mounds View Public Schools Curriculum Advisory Committee is seeking representatives to serve on the committee for the 2026-2027 school year. Committee members work in partnership with the district and community to gain knowledge and provide feedback about curriculum and other instructional issues. If you are interested in applying to be a part of the CAC, please complete the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Application. The application will close on Friday, October 9.

Please see the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory website for meeting dates, past topics, and other important information regarding the committee. If you have questions, please contact Beth Snyder at 651-621-6047 or by email at elizabeth.snyder@moundsviewschools.org.

APPLY FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

All students are offered one breakfast and one lunch meal at no cost each day at school as part of the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. Although no application is required to receive this meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important and households need to apply for Educational Benefits each school year.

Families who qualify are eligible for many great benefits, such as reduced (or free) fees on sports and activities, college application fees, transportation, community programs and more. Watch the video to learn more and apply at mvpschools.org/reducedfees.

NEW PROGRAM PUTS LOCAL FOODS ON SCHOOL MENUS

This school year, the Nutrition Services Department is thrilled to highlight local Minnesota farmers and producers through its MN Thursdays program. Thursdays this fall will feature different local foods while connecting our schools with Minnesota farms and producers.

This week, students enjoyed locally grown pears from Orchards of Breezy Hill and Triple Berry Jonny Pops made with real fruits in Elk River, MN.

MN Thursdays are a fun way to highlight our Farm to School program, support the local economy and introduce students to fresh, seasonal food.

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

The Booker-Edmond VFW Post 724 is once again sponsoring the Voice of Democracy essay writing and speaking/ recording contest for all students in grades 9-12.

The essay’s theme this year is “What a Veteran Taught Me About America." If you are interested, stop by the Media Center for the information and entry form application. It can also be found online: https://vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships. Be sure to follow the instructions given, making sure your essay and recording fit the requirements.

Awards locally range from $50-150; you could also qualify for district, state, and national prizes if selected. Last year a 10th Grade Mounds View student won several thousand dollars and a trip to the national event in the summer for her entry.

Mr. Blechert (aaron.blechert@moundsviewschools.org) can answer questions you may have -- he will pick up the entries (essay and recording) at the Media Center by Thursday, October 29 at the end of the day and he’ll coordinate it for the VFW Post reps to pick up. Share your thoughts, voice, and writings! Good Luck!

PSAT (PRELIMINARY SAT) EXAM REGISTRATION

The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) exam will be offered on Thursday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 21 at the Mounds View Community Center. Students can choose which date works best for them.

This assessment is the qualifying exam for juniors hoping to receive a National Merit scholarship or award. Registration is open August 24 - October 2. The cost of the exam is $26.00. Students enrolled in Educational Benefits qualify for a free exam. The amount due will show $0 during the checkout process when completing the online registration. Click here to register. Families are encouraged to visit the district PSAT/NMSQT testing website for additional information or email assessment@mvpschools.org.

AP EXAM REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN!

Registration for the 2027 AP Exams are open for students planning to take AP exams in May 2027. Two important steps need to be completed to register for their AP exam(s):

Step 1-Join and Enroll in AP Course Online: Students enrolled in an AP class will sign in to myap.collegeboard.org. A join code will be required from the teacher to complete the enrollment. (Students wanting to take an exam for a course they are not enrolled in should email aptesting@moundsviewschools.org for a join code).

AND:

Step 2-Register and Pay for AP Exam(s): Parent/guardian will pay for the AP exam(s) using the online EduTrak payment system.

IMPORTANT – students and families enrolled in the Educational Benefits Program (Free and Reduced Lunch) will still need to register and pay for their exam(s) in the SmartSchoolK12 payment system (step 2 above) to complete their registration process. When registering and paying online on EduTrak, the amount due will show $0 when checking out.

Important Dates:

Regular Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026. The cost is $75 before this deadline
Late Registration Deadline (with additional $40 late fee): February 19, 2027. The exam fee will cost $115 per exam ($75 + $40 = $115).

For additional information, please visit the Mounds View Website.