Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
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School Name: Mounds View High School
Event Code: FE50126
Student Identifier: 6-digit Synergy student ID number
Picture packages are optional and will be mailed directly to you.
Student IDs will be distributed upon receipt.
Do you need to submit a senior portrait photo for the yearbook?
David Bank Studios will be on site on Thursday (10/29) from 11:00-1:30 PM to take photos at no cost. They will be set up in the main gym.
Fill out this form with your senior's last name, first name and an email address. Complete this form by Wednesday (10/28) https://forms.gle/2hqHj2S4S9Zmjij57.
(You will receive a link to view the picture and information on how to order the week of November 15th.)
If your student will be absent from school, arriving late or departing early, use one of the three options below:
- Submit the attendance through your ParentVUE account (specify in the notes any late arrival or early departure times).
- Call the 24/7 attendance line at 651-621-7101 and leave a message.
- Send a note with your student to bring to the attendance office in the morning.
Note: Students who are leaving early will receive a pass which allows them to depart at the specified time. This saves you time and causes less disruptions to the classrooms.
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.
BOWLING TEAM: Good luck to the bowling team today at the Mermaid! Warm-ups start at 3:20 PM and the matches begin at 3:30 PM! GO MUSTANGS!!
FOOTBALL: Good luck to the Mustangs tonight at 7:00 PM. They take on the Bears of White Bear Lake on their field. Tickets are $8.00 + $1.00 service fee for adults and $5.00 + $1.00 service fee for students/senior citizens. Purchase tickets here:
https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhODYwMDRjMDU3MmI1OTU3NWNkODE5Zg==
ALPINE SKI: Do you love slalom ski racing or alpine skiing and are competitive and curious? Registration for Alpine Ski Racing is open. Plan to attend the kick off meeting on Tuesday (10/27) at 7:00 PM in the Forum. Skiers and one parent/guardian must attend. Contact coach at driven_esaari@yahoo.com, if you have questions.
2027 YEARBOOKS: Reserve your 2027 yearbook for the lowest price of the year here! Prices increase on Thursday (11/5).
NHS Tutors - Mon/Wed - 3:20-4:20 PM - CCC
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.
Private and personalized tutoring for one-on-one situations is also available to be arranged by the student's teacher or dean.
First Place receives $150, 2nd Place receives $100 and 3rd place receives $50. It also includes a Post award of $50 to the highest scoring entry from all VOD entries. VFW Post 724 can advance 1 per 15 student packets to the Mn 4th District.
Completed VOD audio essay, typed essay, and completed entry form must be submitted prior to October 31 to aaron.blechert@mvpschools.org or uploaded to scholarsapp.com (bit.ly/5ol2Grk).
"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/
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!
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
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
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.
When it comes to screen time for students in schools, educational leaders everywhere are asking some common questions.
- Is less screen time the only approach?
- How can schools improve the quality of screen time?
- Can screen time be justified if it has a meaningful impact on learning?
This fall, Mounds View Public Schools will consider these issues and more as it convenes a steering committee to provide recommendations to the School Board. Throughout the school year, the group will solicit community feedback and look at four main areas related to educational technology.
- Developing screen time usage guidelines
- Creating an AI usage framework
- Considering laptop and device monitoring tools
- Defining active and passive use of technology
Looking for a job that fits your family's schedule? We are hiring Nutrition Services employees and substitutes! Enjoy a part-time schedule with three- to six-hour shifts on Mondays through Fridays during the school year. Substitute pay starts at $18 per hour, while regular positions start at $20.02 per hour. Interested? Apply online at mvpschools.org/employment.
This Farm to School Thursday, students enjoyed locally-produced beef meatballs from Rancher’s Legacy and Minnesota-grown delicata squash.
Meatballs provide protein to help build and maintain strong muscles, while delicata squash provides vitamin A to support healthy vision.
