Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
October 30, 2026
MOUNDS VIEW IS HEADING TO THE BANK
Girls soccer defeated Stillwater 2-1 in the quarter final state game! They will play Lakeville North on Thursday (11/5) at 8:00 AM at US Bank Stadium. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $12.00 for students. #AllOutNoDoubt
MOUNDS VIEW CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to the boys varsity cross country team on qualifying for the State Meet yesterday with a runner up finish. The boys junior varsity team won their race. Congrats to Mounds View girls cross country on a second place finish at sections and advancing to state! (The state meet for boys & girls is Saturday (11/7) at Majestic Oaks Golf Course.)
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Major shoutout to Linnea Ousdigian!
This is her record breaking fifth straight section title!
FOOTBALL SECTION GAME #1
No passes accepted.
All tickets are $10.00 + .90 fee.
Purchase tickets here: https://shorturl.at/VZRzn
Can't make it to the game?
Stream here: https://prepspotlight.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/33258
PHY ED & SCIENCE TEACHER FUN!
JUNIOR CLASS - FREE STRATEGY SESSIONS
Juniors! MVHS is offering free Strategy Sessions after school on Mondays to help you prepare for the ACT test. The sessions will be from 3:25-4:25 PM beginning November 2nd! The first session is for English with Mr. Reyerson in the LMC.
Complete this form to sign up for ANY or ALL sessions. The schedule can be found here.
ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS, CLUBS & NEWS
ALPINE SKI: The varsity alpine ski racing season is quickly approaching so it's time to start thinking about tuning your skis and hitting some gates. Registration is Open for the upcoming ski racing season! Reach out to coach Erik with questions - driven_esaari@yahoo.com
2027 YEARBOOKS:Reserve your 2027 yearbook for the lowest price of the year! Prices increase from $70.75 on Thursday (11/5). Click here to reserve.
CAREER & COLLEGE CENTER NEWS
Ever wonder what it's like to work in marketing and finance? Whether you're interested in creative ideas, working with numbers, or helping businesses succeed, there's a career in business for you to explore! Meet professionals from Medtronic working in these fields and learn what they do every day, how they got started, and what you can do now to explore a future in business.
- What: Explore Business Careers with Medtronic Professionals
- When: November 4 ReFLECT Session
- Where: Career & College Center (CCC)
Students can register in StudentSupportTime starting Thursday (10/29).
Questions? Stop by the CCC!
FALL PLAY - TICKETS ON SALE!
"Radium Girls" is a gripping drama based on the true story of female factory workers poisoned by radium-based paint. The play follows Grace, Irene and Kathryn, who are instructed to shape their paintbrushes with their mouths while painting watch dials. As the women develop serious health problems, they fight for justice against a powerful industry, raising questions about corporate responsibility, workers’ rights and the human cost of pursuing profit.
Radium Girls | Performances
November 5-7 | 7:00 PM
November 8 | 2:00 PM
Use this link to purchase tickets: https://www.mvtheater.org/
SOURCES OF STRENGTH PEER TRAINING
Are you passionate about making Mounds View a place where students feel supported, connected, and encouraged? Consider joining Sources of Strength (SOS)! Sources of Strength is a student leadership group focused on promoting hope, help, and strength throughout our school. As a Peer Leader, you'll help create positive school-wide campaigns, encourage others to lean into their strengths, and connect students with trusted adults when they need support.
Join us for an interactive Peer Leader Training on Wednesday (11/11)! You'll build leadership skills, connect with other students, and learn how you can help make a positive difference in our school community. Interested in participating? Pick up a permission form in Student Services! Want to learn more? Come to our ReFLECT session on Wednesday (11/4) or talk to Mr. Shahzad, Ms. Hatalla, or Ms. Elmquist!
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION
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
WINTER SESSION - MUSTANG POWER
Students who are not participating in a winter sport can sign up for our Winter Weight Training program led by coach, Conor Mitchell.
The sessions run November 9-March 5 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Session 1 is from 6:45-8:15 AM and Session 2 is from 3:30-5:00 PM. The cost is $50.00
COAT DRIVE (OCTOBER-NOVEMBER)
Billy Turner (2010), President of the Kind Energy Foundation and a former 10-year NFL player would love your help. Last year his foundation collected nearly 1,000 coats, and this year they hope to double that impact.
Drop box is near the administrative offices. Learn more at kindenergyfoundation.com.
ASSESSMENT RESULTS IN PARENTVUE
FARM TO SCHOOL THURSDAYS
Students enjoyed cheese curds from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery and potatoes from Hugh’s Garden.
Cheese provides calcium to help build strong bones, while potatoes provide potassium, an essential nutrient.
YOU ARE INVITED
Join the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation for its annual Partnering for Education luncheon on Friday (11/13) from 11:30-1:00 PM.
This fall’s special guests are Peter Mogck and Matt Frakes, Mounds View grads (‘04) and co-owners of Paddle North. Learn more about the Foundation’s unique partnership with the District and hear from these inspirational alumni while enjoying a light lunch catered by Kowalski’s.
Register now for this FREE event! When you register, indicate the school community that best aligns with your affiliation and we’ll seat you accordingly.