
Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
February 7, 2025
STATE BOUND - ALPINE SKI
Congratulations to Laken Bartel on his fast and clean skiing at the Section Ski Meet that earned him a spot to ski at the State Alpine Ski Meet!
He'll ski on Tuesday (2/11) at Giant’s Ridge. Good Luck Laken!
NEWS
2025-2026 CLASS REGISTRATION: Deans concluded a week of supporting students with registration for next year's classes. Any students who did not complete their registration, should do this with their parents/guardians at home. The course registration process is through StudentVue. Instructions and other resources are found on the MVHS Registration Website. The registration process will close for students on Sunday at midnight. If you have questions, communicate with the dean.
REPORT CARDS: Report cards are available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE! Students and parents can see their Semester 1 report card in ParentVUE in the Report Card tab. It is a printable pdf. Semester 1 will be available on the Course History tab by Monday (2/10).
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Good luck to the Girls Basketball team tonight at home vs the Raiders of Roseville! It's a double header game. Girls tip-off at 5:30 PM on Kauls Court!
ACT PREP SESSION FOR JUNIORS: The ACT practice session on Monday (2/10) is for English with Mrs. Carney. Sign up here: Free Strategy Sessions.
BADMINTON CLUB: Badminton Club registration fee is due Monday (2/10). Contact Co-Captains Eli Moua, Emily Ren, or Lucas Brady with any questions! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUFjjovtzEx57AGgguBm1SzdF4Jo57TjnGlVLin7Z_zoxJyg/viewform
BEST BUDDIES: On Thursday (2/13) we will "Share the Love" with our February Best Buddies events. Join us for a fun night of friendship bracelets, beads, and card making. Activities kick off at 6:00 PM and go until 7:30 PM in the MAC Classroom. See you there!
SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCES
Come one, come all! Mounds View Shakespeare's performances of 'As You Like It: Welcome to the Circus' are this weekend! Showtimes are Friday at 7:00 PM, and Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
This show is FILLED with comedy, dazzling sets & costumes, and, of course, LOTS of talent. Tickets are only $8.00 for students, so grab your friends and scan this QR code to buy yours!
See you in the audience, Mustangs!
MUSTANG BOYS HOCKEY
MUSTANG BOYS BASKETBALL
Good luck to the Mustangs tonight vs. the Roseville Raiders at 7:00 PM on Kauls Court (double header with the girls’ team) (boys JV 4:00 PM - Kauls Court; girls JV 4:00 PM - MAC2; girls varsity 5:30 PM)! Coaches vs Cancer fundraiser - WEAR PINK! See table in the commons with collection buckets and the chance to purchase mini basketballs for $1.00. This will give contestants the chance to toss the ball at a target and win a $25.00 gift card.
ORCHESTRA FUNDRAISER
Calling all burrito lovers! Invite your friends and family to support your Mounds View Orchestras while enjoying a delicious meal at the Shoreview Chipotle on Saturday (2/8) from 5-9 PM. Show the Chipotle Flyer on your smartphone or use code 2NDH7H4 when placing an online order to ensure proceeds reach the correct group. Thank you for supporting Mounds View Orchestras!!
AUDITIONS FOR SPRING MUSICAL
COMING SOON....WINTER WEEK
Winter Week Guy/Girl Dance Performance
Do you want to perform in the senior guy/girl dance at the winter week pepfest on Friday (2/21)? If yes, sign up here: https://forms.gle/U9ACtXpYf5FwtqMY8
Winter Wonderland Dance
Join us for our annual winter dance on Saturday (2/22) from 8-11 PM. There will be a lot of fun activities coming up for our winter spirit week, top it off with an evening of dance and fun with friends.
NEW THIS YEAR:
- MVHS Alum, Adam Higgly will be DJing (accepting song requests)
- Hot Cocoa Bar - enjoy a hot chocolate with all the toppings!
- Smaller dance floor and more seating in the commons.
MVHS STUDENTS PURCHASING TICKETS:
To access your ticket, enter your student ID in the "Have a passcode? option." You are allowed to buy 1 or 2 tickets for this event with your student code. If you buy a ticket for another person, you MUST arrive and enter the dance with them. https://moundsviewschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/688?es=9fi4l2l1vt4qq6iqj92u9drb9m&single=0
IF YOUR GUEST DOES NOT ATTEND MOUNDS VIEW HIGH SCHOOL:
- MV student should purchase the ticket for their guest using the same link.
- You MUST get a "guest form" from the main office. This needs to be filled out, approved by the guest's school and returned to Lori Diekoff in the main office by Friday (2/21).
No refunds for guest tickets (non MVHS students) if the guest form is not completed and turned in by the deadline.
MUSIC 4 MV CONCERT - AUDITION SIGN UP IS OPEN
Are you looking to gain music performance experience while helping to raise money for a great cause? Proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation and MN NAMI. All musicians are welcome, regardless of experience level! Any acts of string, wind, ensemble, piano, voice, etc. are accepted. Scan the QR code or visit this link to sign up! Email Isabel Li (2025lii80) or Amaris Tu (2025tua15) with any questions.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Registration is open for the Mounds View Ultimate Frisbee spring season. Open to all students in grades 9 to 12. Mounds View offers both girls and boys teams. Experienced athletes looking for cross training and new players are all welcome. Spring season practices begin in early March. Register by Thursday (2/20).
NHS ART FAIR
The Mounds View NHS Art Fair Board is holding an art fair on Saturday (3/1). Everyone is encouraged to submit their own artwork by Friday (2/21). Here is the link for the google form to submit! NHS Members will get one (1) mandatory hour, per artwork submitted.
Bring your family and friends to check out some amazing artwork and explore your creativity!
CHOIR FUNDRAISER
Calling all musicians! Do you love to perform? Mounds View Choir is hosting 'MV Mic Night' with an Old Hollywood theme on Friday (2/21) at Peace United Methodist Church.
It's a beautiful and fun evening of music in order to raise money for MV Choirs! You can sing, play an instrument, and even perform with a friend! All musicians are welcome - you do not need to be in choir to participate!
Scan this QR code to sign up with a song! We can't wait to see you on the stage, Mustangs!
COLLEGE FAIR AT CENTENNIAL H.S.
CCC REFLECT SESSION
Interested in a future career in healthcare? Looking for an opportunity to learn more and get hands-on experience? Sign up for ReFLECT in the CCC on Wednesday (2/19) and learn about an amazing healthcare internship opportunity! *** Must be 17 years old by June 5, 2025.
DIVERSITY COUNCIL FUNDRAISER
Diversity Council is selling Italian charm bracelets from March 3-10 featuring flags from around the world! These bracelets are a symbol of unity and culture, and every purchase supports our initiatives. Don’t miss your chance to wear the world on your wrist—grab yours while they last! Thank you for celebrating diversity with us!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Mounds View Irondale Hockey Foundation (www.mvihf.org) is offering $1000 scholarships for graduating seniors for past and current participants of the Mounds View Irondale Youth Hockey Association (MVIYHA) program attending Irondale, Mounds View, or St. Anthony High Schools. This scholarship will support a student’s post-secondary education in the form of tuition payment. For consideration, submit an essay explaining how you were impacted by playing youth hockey with the MVIYHA.
Scholarship recipient(s) will be selected by board members of the Foundation based on their submitted essay. Applications are due Saturday (3/8) by 8:00 AM to scholarship@mvihf.org, include subject line “MVIHF scholarship” for email.