Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
Congratulations to Benjamin Lu (Class of 2026), who has been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar! Benjamin is one of just 161 students nationwide selected for this prestigious recognition, which honors graduating seniors for exceptional academic achievement, leadership, character and service to their communities. Established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is highly selective and one of the highest honors for high school students. Students are invited to apply based on outstanding academic performance or nominations, then evaluated on their accomplishments, leadership, service and personal essays. Benjamin is continuing his studies at Brown University.
DECA kicked off its competitive season by taking three students to MN DECA’s annual First Big Thing event. Designed as an immersive entry point into the world of high school business competition, the event gave attendees the chance to participate in hands-on workshops, test their dynamic problem-solving skills, and network with hundreds of DECA members from across Minnesota. Our MV DECA representatives stepped up to the challenge in practice role-play scenarios, demonstrating quick thinking and professional communication in front of business judges. Special congratulations go to Nora Tilstra (11), who earned top honors by bringing home a medallion for finishing in the top 2 of her section of the role-play! It was a great showing for Mounds View DECA and a promising start to what promises to be an exciting, successful year. Congratulations to all who participated!
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
- Calvin Anderson, Baseball, UW Lacrosse
National Signing Day refers to the period when high school student-athletes officially finalize their college commitments by signing athletic financial aid agreements.
Thursday (11/19) - 4:00-7:30 PM
Scheduling site goes live on Saturday (11/14). Appointments must be pre-scheduled through ParentVUE.
To make an appointment for a virtual conference with a teacher:
- Sign in to ParentVUE (you will need to know teacher names (schedules in ParentVUE))
- Click on “Conferences”
- Select the times that are most convenient for you
- Click the ‘email me’ button to receive a confirmation of your scheduled time and teacher
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. 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.).
On Thursday (11/19), click here to connect with the teacher(s) during your confirmed, scheduled time. (Links will be shared again on the afternoon of Thursday (11/19).)
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
SPEECH TEAM: The speech team information meeting is on Thursday (11/12). Meet in the forum at 3:20 PM.
ROBOTICS: Team meeting on Thursday (11/12) from 7-9 PM. Saturday (11/21) is the Minne-Mini Regional at Prior Lake High School in Savage!
ACT STRATEGY SESSIONS: Juniors! The next free Strategy Session is on Monday (11/16) for Social Studies. The sessions are from 3:25-4:25 PM. Meet Mr. Reyerson in the LMC. Complete this form to sign up for ANY or ALL sessions. The schedule can be found here.
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).
Congratulations to Jim DeMay on his election to the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 36A! At the November 10 School Board meeting, the Board accepted his resignation as state law prohibits a state legislator from simultaneously holding another public office under Minnesota’s authority.
Learn more about the process the Board will use to appoint a new member here.
Mounds View Public School District participates in the MN Free School Meals Program. All students are offered one breakfast and one lunch meal at no cost each day at school. Although no application is required to receive this meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important and households need to apply for Educational Benefits each school year.
Families who qualify are eligible for many great benefits, such as reduced (or free) fees on sports and activities, college application fees, transportation, community programs and more. Complete your application here.
