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.
There are many options for senior portraits. We want to be sure you are aware of the requirements for the 2027 yearbook photo. Fill out this google form before Wednesday (10/21): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1euk4Jz-z7dM0Gx7ZGDA-WiTKAcp0BoHKwMuGrC_Dcmk/edit?ts=6a27334b
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.
4:00-6:00 PM (Scheduled Time)
6:00-7:30 PM (Drop-In Time)
No virtual sessions--everything is in person.
Appointments must be pre-scheduled through ParentVUE. To make an appointment with a teacher:
- Sign in to ParentVUE (you will need to know teacher names (schedules in ParentVUE))
- Click on “Conferences”.
- Select a time (you are only able to select ONE time slot per teacher). Time slots may fill up quickly and a few teachers will be unavailable that evening.
- Click the ‘email me’ button to receive a confirmation of your scheduled time and teacher.
If you are unable to get a time slot, email the teacher to set up an alternative way to receive information (e.g. phone call, email update, etc.).
During Communication Night, National Honor Society students will offer free “Communication Childcare” for younger children (preschool–elementary) while parents meet with teachers.
The childcare will include games and activities in Room 40 Flex Space (downstairs from Business & Marketing). Parents must remain in the building, be reachable by cell phone, and ensure children are healthy, bathroom-independent, and able to behave appropriately. To help us staff safely (3 kids per caretaker), please sign up in advance—but walk-ins will also be accepted, if space allows.
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE: The Girls Swim & Dive team had another incredible week of competition, starting with a resounding 101-83 win against Woodbury! On Saturday, they competed at True Team State with the Top 12 teams in Minnesota. Mounds View placed 6th--their strongest finish in years. Lauren Maki had an incredible performance taking 1st in the 50 free and 100 free. She set new school records in both events, breaking her own record in the 100 free. Kara Gorzek also had an excellent performance in the 200 free taking 4th place! Lauren and Kara also lead 2 relays to Top 8 finishes accompanied by Annika Schwartz, Riley Bury, and Ana Koepcke. Congratulations to the whole team! Go Mustangs!
VOLLEYBALL: Good luck to the volleyball team tonight at home! They take on the Totino Grace Eagles at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/senior citizens. Purchace tickets here:
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ROBOTICS: There are “full” team meetings this week on Tuesday (10/20) and Thursday (10/22). Meet in Room 139 from 7-9 PM.
2027 YEARBOOKS: Reserve your 2027 yearbook for the lowest price of the year here! Prices increase on Thursday (11/5).
CLASS OF 2027: Do you have a senior? Come and help plan the senior party! All kinds of roles available, including several lead positions! This takes a village! Meet at Mound View on Tuesday (10/20) at 7:00 PM in the MAC Classroom #172. Questions contact jenballinger5@gmail.com.
GIRLS LACROSSE: Are you interested in Girls Lacrosse? Join Us for our October Captains’ Practices on Wednesday (10/21) or Monday (10/26). Practice goes from 8-9 PM on the field in Mustang Stadium.
MOUNDS VIEW BOWLING TEAM: After a well needed rest for the MEA break, the bowling team will be back in action at the Mermaid on Friday (10/23)! Warm-ups start at 3:20 PM and the matches begin at 3:30 PM. Come watch our Varsity and JV teams continue towards the conference tournaments. If you have any questions about the bowling team, contact coaches Tony Neuman (tneuman4@gmail.com) or Brian Doffing (brian.doffing@yahoo.com). GO MUSTANGS!!
FOOTBALL: The Mustangs play on Friday (10/23) 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? The Mounds View varsity alpine ski racing season is quickly approaching so it's time to start thinking about tuning your skis and hitting some gates. Registration for Alpine Ski Racing is now open. Join us for our season kick off meeting on Tuesday (10/27) at 7:00 PM. Meet in the Forum at Mounds View High School to learn more about our upcoming season. Skiers and one parent/guardian must attend. Questions? Email coach Erik Saari at driven_esaari@yahoo.com.
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 – November 23
- Boys Swim & Dive – November 30
- Adapted Floor Hockey (first day TBD)
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.
This fall, a proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution would increase annual funding to public school districts without raising individual income or property taxes. It will appear on the November 3rd general election ballot. If approved by voters, Mounds View Public Schools would receive an additional $371,000 annually.
Leaving the constitutional amendment question blank has the same effect as voting no. Approval requires a majority of all voters participating in the election, not merely a majority of those who answer the amendment question. Learn more about Minnesota's Permanent School Fund here.
Make twice the impact this holiday season. The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Holiday Matching Challenge is back with an unprecedented $200,000 match. Every new donation made through December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your support for local families. Give today and help make the most of this incredible matching opportunity!
