Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY - FOR ALL GRADES (EVEN SENIORS!)
Get ready to say “cheese".
Students will be called to the main gym in alphabetical groups to have their pictures taken (EVEN SENIORS!). If your student missed the "call to the gym", they should attend with another group to assure they are photographed for their student ID.
Students who are absent on September 12, will be photographed on Thursday (10/3) during all lunches.
VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER - SEPTEMBER 11
Mention "FUNDRAISER" when placing your order. Thank you!
STARTUP CLUB MEETING
How can high school students change the world? Whether it be helping the environment through biodegradable straws and wrapping paper, mental well-being through unique get-to-know-you games and journaling apps, Mounds View StartUp allows students to create their own products to solve worldwide issues.
Interested? The first meeting is Tuesday (9/17) from 3:15-4:30 PM in the flex space outside room 127. Stop by and check it out!
DREAMCATCHERS CLUB MEETING
Dreamcatchers Club has an info meeting before school at 8:00 AM on Thursday (9/19) in the forum.
Come to learn more about what we do, how you can get volunteer hours, and enjoy some donuts! Contact Emi Ren at 2025rene68@moundsviewschools.org with any questions.
VOTER REGISTRATION
On Thursday (9/19) during class periods 3, 4, and all 4 lunches, stop by our table near the cafeteria to get registered to vote!
Anyone over 16 is eligible to pre-register to vote. Bring a driver license, Minnesota ID, or the last 4 digits of your social security number to pre-register. Democracy is not a spectator sport, so get civically engaged with your school community!
ACTIVITIES OFFICE NEWS
ELECTRONIC TICKETING ONLY THIS YEAR! All games at Mounds View High School will now be electronic tickets ONLY! There will be NO CASH SALES for families, students, or community members. You can download the Hometown Fan App on your mobile device.
To purchase tickets or passes, use this link: https://moundsview.mvpschools.org/athleticsandactivities/tickets
HOMECOMING 2024!
***HOMECOMING DANCE TICKET CHANGE: Students purchase guest tickets on the hometown app! NO cash sales at the door.***
- Friday (9/27) – 2:15 PM Pepfest in the Main Gym
- Friday (9/27) – 4:00 PM Tailgate in the Circle Drive (games & food trucks)
- Friday (9/27) – 7:00 PM Football game vs. Woodbury (tickets must be purchased ahead of time)
- Saturday (9/28) – 8:00-11:00 PM Homecoming Dance (tickets on sale now)
Join us for a "Night Under The Stars"! Concessions will be available. If you are bringing a guest that does not attend MVHS, pick up a “guest form” in the attendance office. Tickets are $10 and MUST be purchased digitally by a MV Student. (No guest form-No entry-No refund)
Use the QR code to purchase your ticket, enter your student ID in the "Have a passcode? option." You can buy 1 or 2 tickets for this event. If you buy a ticket for another MV student, you MUST arrive and enter the dance with them.
NEWS
DEBATE TEAM: Mounds View Debate is having their first info meeting today in Room 103 at 3:30 PM! Join us if you would like to learn more about the team and see if it's for you! If you have any questions, contact Nadyne Sattar or Maryam Shahkhan.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Registration closes on Wednesday (9/11) for the Fall Mounds View Ultimate season. Practices have already begun but it's not too late to join. For more information and to sign up visit: https://www.mvultimate.org/
BOYS SOCCER: Cheer on the boys varsity soccer team as they travel to Forest Lake (tickets) on Thursday (9/12) at 7:00 PM. Full schedule on the team page.
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE: Good luck on Thursday (9/12) against Woodbury.
ROBOTICS TEAM: Want to learn more about our co-ed team? Join us at an informal meeting on Thursday (9/12) from 7:00-8:30 PM room 139! We'll have our Parent/Student info night next week on Tuesday (9/17) at 7:00 PM. Contact moundsviewrobotics@gmail.com if you're interested but can't attend.
SUMMER TRAVEL: Exciting news - we are opening more seats on our Summer 2025 trip to Chile and Argentina! Current and former MVHS Spanish students are invited. In case you missed our first meeting, come learn about our itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of the trip (and discounts!) on Thursday (9/12) at 7:00 PM in Room 260. Register for the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3ZdI9Ld. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Contact: tina.tanner@moundsviewschools.org
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: Sign up is now open for Science Olympiad! Go to the Athletics and Activities page of the MVHS website to register. Sign up soon as spots might be limited. We will meet every Thursday morning at 7:50 AM, starting on Thursday (9/26).
TRAVEL - JUNE 2025
Are you a current or former French student looking to travel in June 2025? Come to Montreal and Quebec City with Madame Narum! Info meeting is Thursday (9/19) at 6:00 PM in Room 266.
RSVP here to get the discount!
PSAT / NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING EXAM
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is Wednesday (10/9) or Thursday (10/17) at Mounds View High School.
This assessment is also the qualifying exam for juniors hoping to receive a National Merit scholarship or award. Registration closes on Friday (9/20). Cost for the exam is $25.00.
REGISTER HERE Registrations will be processed online using the SmartSchoolK12 payment system.
WANTED: BARISTAS
Mustang Mocha is our student run coffee shop at MVHS.
We are currently hiring for baristas to work morning shifts, ReFLECT or during your open hour. Fill out this form and a manager will contact you to schedule an interview.
No experience necessary. Perks include: FREE drinks
CITY OF SHOREVIEW AWARD
This award honors our community's outstanding youth volunteers. It goes to a student who lives in or volunteers in or on a program that impacts Shoreview, is in grades 9-12, and meets one or more of the following criteria:
- Anti-bullying efforts
- Arts & creativity
- Community involvement
- Courage
- Diversity awareness
- Environment
We are accepting applications through Thursday (9/19). Individuals can nominate themselves or others online.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY (10/4)
If you intend to participate in an AP exam in May, complete your registration before the deadline on Friday (10/4). Completing the AP exam registration is a two-step process:
- Parents should login to the online SmartSchoolK12 payment system and submit payment for their student(s) exams online AND
- AP students need to enroll and join their AP class online in their College Board MyAP account.
Registration is NOT complete and AP exams cannot be ordered unless both steps 1 and 2 are completed.
If students have not done this in class and need a “join code”, email aptesting@mvpschools.org. Students in AP classes that start Monday (1/27) (2nd semester only AP classes) will register and pay for their 2nd semester only exams in January or February.
Go to https://www.mvpschools.org/academics/assessments for Online Registration Instructions and information, or scan the QR code. If you have questions contact us any time at aptesting@mvpschools.org .
SENIOR YEARBOOK PORTRAITS
Complete the shared form no later than Tuesday (10/15) to indicate which senior portrait option you chose. Using David Bank Studios streamlines the process and provides consistency between pictures.
Options for Yearbook Senior Portraits:
- David Bank Studios will be on campus during lunches on Tuesday (11/5) for a free yearbook session. They will take 2-3 poses. The studio chooses the best photo and submits it to the yearbook staff. Sign up will open closer to the date. Purchase of the photo is optional.
- Book an appointment at David Bank Studios for your student’s yearbook photo before Friday (11/15). With this option, you may select the photo for the yearbook.
- Use school ID photo (NOT preferred due to quality for yearbook).
- Submit your own photo in .jpg format using this form by Tuesday (10/15). All photos are subject to editorial approval and must meet requirements.
Use this link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenHnJuUlaes4dDajLSG3wbdE4YuYQbEJl2U43AdyjiCvEN5A/viewform?usp=sharing