Irondale News

REMINDER: There is no school TOMORROW, Friday, November 6.

Last weekend, two Irondale teams competed at a Burnsville High School quiz bowl tournament. Sophomore, Hank O'Hara won 2nd place out of 92 competitors in individual scoring. Both Irondale teams were highly competitive. There are many competitions throughout the winter, the next being on Saturday, November 21.

Quiz bowl is an academic buzzer game where teams compete by answering questions from a wide range of subjects like history, literature, science and current events. Players must use quick thinking and fast reflexes to buzz in and answer toss-up questions, and teams also have opportunities to work together on bonus questions after winning a toss-up.

Practice is held from 3:35-4:45pm on Wednesdays in Conference Room 111. It is not too late to sign up! If you are interested, but the new practice times don't work for you please email. Anyone can join!! If you have any questions email: erica.ohara@moundsviewschools.org

Registration for Quiz Bowl is open: https://irondaleactivities.org/pages/registration

Omigod, you guys! Irondale Drama is bringing the fabulously fun Legally Blonde The Musical to the stage this November!

Follow Elle Woods as she takes Harvard Law School by storm, proving that being true to yourself never goes out of style! Packed with high-energy dance numbers, hilarious moments, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable music, this production is sure to leave audiences feeling positively pink!

Performance Dates:

• Thursday, November 5 @ 7:00 PM
• Friday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 7 @ 7:00 PM
• Sunday, November 8 @ 1:00 PM

Tickets on sale now at ihsdrama.org

Come support our talented students onstage and behind the scenes in this unforgettable Broadway musical!

Please note: This production is rated PG-13 and contains flashing lights, atmospheric effects, and loud sounds.

The first speech team meeting is on Tuesday, November 10, from 3:25-4:30pm in the IMC.

Students in speech develop their confidence and public speaking skills. Nationwide research shows that participation in high school speech leads to higher GPAs and more competitive college applications.

Last year, the Irondale speech team placed 1st in Section 4AA and 1st in the SEC conference. The team had 62 members, including 1 MSHSL state champion and 8 students who qualified for the national tournament. This is a great group to be a part of, so come see what it is all about!

Talk to Mr. Blechert in the IMC or Mr. Gray in room 319 with any questions.

When: Wednesday, November 11, Knight Time

Where: Career and College Center (CCC)

Career Spotlight: Explore Business Careers with Medtronic Professionals

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.

Students can register in StudentSupportTime starting November 5. Questions? Stop by the CCC!

All Junior and Senior parents are invited to be a part of the All Knight Party planning for our 2027 Seniors. Our first committee planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 16, at Moe's American Grill (2400 County Hwy 10, Mounds View) 6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. meeting.

Come meet some friendly volunteers, enjoy some light appetizers, and be a part of this years planning committee, where you can share your talents and skill set to help make this the most memorable Senior celebration ever. Fill an open committee position, share your ideas, or volunteer the night of the Senior All Knight Party celebration. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

If you have any friends or family with old string instruments, feel free to bring any violin, viola, or cello to Irondale on Tuesday, November 17, to get them repaired or donated to Mounds View Public Schools!

The fall issue of School Talk will arrive in mailboxes soon. Inside, see what measures of achievement matter the most to Minnesotans and to Mounds View Public Schools. Also inside, see school spotlights, staffing updates and more. Flip through the electronic version on our website.

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 now open for the upcoming ski racing season! Reach out to coach Erik with questions - driven_esaari@yahoo.com

Join the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation for its annual Partnering for Education luncheon on Friday, November 13, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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, please indicate the school community that best aligns with your affiliation and we’ll seat you accordingly.

2026-2027 yearbooks are now on sale! From now until December 31, Irondale yearbook prices are $70. Price will increase on January 1. Order yours today here!

Interested in attending College Rep Visits?

• app.schoolinks.com

• Login with Google using chromebook and school email

• At the top right of your homepage, you'll see EVENTS in blue

• Click EVENTS and you’ll be directed to all the schools visiting Irondale

• Click “Register For This Event” to sign up

If you have any questions, see Mr Rock (fritz.rock@mvspschools.org) in the Career & College Center.

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