Irondale News

Reminder there will be NO SCHOOL on the following dates:
Monday, October 13

Thursday, October 16

Friday, October 17

Monday, October 20

On Saturday, September 27, the debate team competed at the first tournament of the season at Eastview High School.

Congratulations to Sahra Mohamed (10) and Sajida Mohamed (12), who placed with a 3-1 record. Additionally, Delia Benninghoff (9) placed 6th as an individual speaker out of 128 students in her division.

Winter Sport Registration will open for all sports on Monday, October 13. Winter Dance Registration will open Monday, October 6. REGISTRATION LINK. If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Schley in the Irondale Activities Office (maggie.schley@mvpschools.org).

Students MUST have a valid sports physical in order to register. Please send them to Maggie.

Come along, sing a song and join the jamboree!

Please join the Irondale Orchestra on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30pm in the Irondale Auditorium for the annual Disney Concert!

Sing along to your favorite Disney tunes and enjoy a night of wonderful music. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendar for Irondale's first communication night set for Thursday, October 23. There will also be a FAFSA and Schoolinks Information Session as well. More details to follow next week.

October is COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE MONTH! Students can apply for free to any of the 26 state colleges and 7 universities during the Month of October! The two schools that are not free are University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and University of Minnesota-Duluth. Please take a look at the flyer for more information.

To apply, click here. If you have any questions, see Mr Rock in the Career & College Center.

NACAC College Fair is a public event hosted by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, where students can meet with college representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities. These fairs offer opportunities to ask questions, gather information about different institutions, explore majors and learn more about the college search process.

NACAC COLLEGE FAIR: Minneapolis Convention Center

Exhibit Hall DE

1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Tuesday, October 7: 9am - 12pm, 5:30pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 8: 9am - 12pm

Applications are open for freshmen and new students to join. There is also the option to run to be your grade’s class officer!

How to apply:

1. Fill out the application form (in your email or QR codes arounds school)

2. Sign up for Mrs. Scardigli’s Knight Time (room 116) on Wednesday, October 8, for small group interviews

With additional, dedicated revenue, Mounds View Public Schools can improve school safety, maintain cybersecurity efforts and advance student achievement. What would this mean for Irondale High School?

Our top priority:

• Increasing security camera coverage in critical areas.

Our current challenges:

• Security cameras and the visitor management system are about 12 years old.

• The public address system is about 25 years old.

• Door entry fobs are more than 10 years old and use less secure technology.

• We utilize our security camera system daily. Updating this system is a top priority for our school.

• Aging interactive whiteboards are failing. Updated displays would help provide more effective visuals for instruction and reduce the need for projectors and other technology needs. This would provide a more consistent learning experience across the school.

A dedicated funding source can address these issues without pulling funding away from maintaining current class sizes and academic programming. Learn more about the capital projects levy on the ballot this fall.

Navigating big feelings can be difficult and you are not alone! The Student Services department's most recent blog shares ways to navigate not only your own feelings, but your student's as well!

Do you enjoy writing? Want to read your essay and convince someone of your point? Would you like to get paid to write? Can you record your thoughts onto a flash drive? 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 “How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country?" If you are interested, complete the entry form application. If you have any questions, stop by the Media Center. 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. 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 30, 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!

Registration for the 2026 AP Exams is open for students planning to take AP exams in May 2026.

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 that are not enrolled in an AP class should email aptesting@moundsviewschools.org for a join code.

AND:

• Step 2-Register and Pay for AP Exam(s): Parent/guardians will pay for the AP exam(s) using the online SmartSchoolK12 payment system. https://moundsview.epaytrak.com/login.aspx

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 in SmartSchoolK12, the amount due will show $0 when checking out.

Important Dates:

• Regular Registration Deadline: Friday, October 10. The cost is $75 before this deadline
  

• Late Registration Deadline (with additional $40 late fee): February 20th, 2026. The exam fee will cost $115 per exam ($75+$40=$115).
  
  

For additional information, please visit the Mounds View Assessment Website.

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