Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
Cora Gentry (11) has dedicated her time to all ages of residents in the Shoreview community. Her work includes organizing kids' care at an English Language Learner program, volunteering at Scandia Shores and adopting Bobby Thiesen Park with her family. Additionally, Cora has done work at the national level with the National Kidney Foundation, advocating for kidney care legislation at the MN Capitol and in Washington, DC. Through all of her accomplishments, Cora finds time to be a 3-sport athlete, competing in cross country, Nordic ski and track & field at Mounds View High School.
The Class of 2027 Senior Party Planning meeting is Tuesday (11/10) at 6:00 PM in the MAC Classroom #174. There are many opportunities to help. This takes a village. Bring a friend!
If you can't make the meeting, use this link to join the video call: https://meet.google.com/scs-njwk-hyh.
Email Jenballinger05@gmail.com with any questions.
WRESTLING: Want to learn more about joining the Mounds View wrestling team? Anyone interested in wrestling or managing should come to the information meeting today at 3:30 PM in the cafeteria. We will also lift after.
ALPINE SKI: The temps are falling and our skis are heating up as we march towards the race hill. The Mounds View Alpine Ski racing season is underway and it's not too late to join! Register today!
Winter Sports - Mounds View High School
ACT STRATEGY SESSIONS: Juniors! The session today is for math. Meet in Ms. Wilson's room, #204, right after school.
ROBOTICS: Team meetings this week are on Tuesday (11/10) from 7-9 PM and Thursday (11/12) from 7-9 PM. Saturday (11/21) is the Minne-Mini Regional at Prior Lake High School in Savage!
The following athletes will sign their letter of intent on Wednesday (11/11) after school:
- Allison Richter, Track, Liberty University
- Caden Grenier, Wrestling, Augustana University
- Taylor Whitehill, Basketball, UW Eau Claire
- Alex Isabel, Football, Bethel University
- Linnea Ousdigian, Nordic, University of Utah
- Soren Swenson, Tennis, UW Madison
- RJ Madison, Baseball, Kirkwood CC
National Signing Day refers to the period when high school student-athletes officially finalize their college commitments by signing athletic financial aid agreements.
This a study space for all students. We want students to find the support they need in their academics, which sometimes involves help from a tutor and other times just provides a space to study with friends that supports learning. The study space is open on Mondays and Wednesdays until 4:25 PM. Meet in the CCC.
(Private and personalized tutoring for one-on-one situations is also available to be arranged by the student's teacher or dean.)
The winter sports registration portal is open. The first day of tryouts/practice are as follows:
- Competitive Dance - October 26
- Girls Hockey – November 2
- Alpine Ski & Nordic Ski – November 9
- Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball & Girls Gymnastics – November 16
- Boys Basketball, Wrestling & Adapted Floor Hockey – November 23
- Boys Swim & Dive – November 30
A copy of a sports qualifying physical exam is required prior to registration for all Athletic teams. If you plan to participate on one of these teams, provide the Activities Office with a copy of your most recent physical exam. It takes a minimum of 24 hours from the time we receive the physical for it to upload into the online registration system. Physicals are valid for 3 years from the date of the exam. NOTE: If the physical expires during the season, the system will not let you register. Parents can check the current status of their child’s physical through their ParentVUE account by selecting the Student Info tab. The physical date is located at the bottom of the page.
Register here: https://moundsview.epaytrak.com/login.aspx
The Wallin Scholarship is now open for the Class of 2027. The Wallin Education Partners is a proven college completion program that includes financial aid and comprehensive support to ensure college graduation. The financial aid can be up to $16,000 over four years of college. To apply, see your dean or go to www.wallinpartners.org.
Deadline for the Wallin Scholarship is Friday (1/29).
