Irondale News

The Personal Finance Challenge is an exciting competition for high school students to practice real-world skills in managing money and solving problems.

Teams of students compete online to demonstrate their knowledge of fundamental personal finance topics, with the top teams being invited to the state competition to showcase their talent in addressing real-world financial challenges and communicating effectively.

Irondale's team, consisting of Juniors Beekkam Burka, Nolan Gunderson, Miles Mokosaik, and Jordan Erwin, was among the top 10 in the state!

Congratulations to the Irondale ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Team for bringing home 2nd place at the annual ACE competition. The ACE team has been working hard since September to design and create an Ideal School. Representing the team is Kami Arboe, Zac Zenos Cresencio, Cam Hetherington, and Mason Liley who presented to a board of professionals on April 23 at the U of M. Also four scholarships were awarded to Kami Arboe, Zac Zenos Cresencio, Kevin Nguyen, and Isaac Johnson for their hard work, acquired knowledge, and leadership skills. Way to go team!

Irondale’s KnightKrawler Robotics (FRC Team 2052) competed in the Archimedes Division at the FIRST Championship this past week in Houston, TX. Leading the team was Caleb Fynewever (gr 11, primary driver), Kevin Nguyen (gr 11, secondary driver), Max Swanson (gr 10, human player), Afomia Mesfin (gr 11, technician), Isaac Johnson (gr 12, pit crew lead), and Francis Trombley (gr 10, pit crew member). The team was 6th seeded alliance’s first pick, joining 1114 Simbotics (Ontario, Canada), 1701 RoboCubs (Detroit, MI), and 839 Rosie Robotics (Feeding Hills, MA). In the playoffs, the team finished third in their division. Afomia Mesfin was also recognized as a Dean’s List Finalist, honoring students who are outstanding and dedicated leaders in STEM.

It’s been a busy week for Boys Lacrosse since the last Irondale newsletter last Wednesday. Four games in seven days with three wins in those four games. After a two year absence, the native

lacrosse stick, a traveling trophy between Irondale and Mounds View, is back in the hands of the Knights. The stick, whose tradition started in 2022, was the prize for the Knights emotional 10-5 win last Thursday night at Mounds View High School. Senior Captain Noah Burkhart accepted the trophy’s return from Mounds View Senior Jamison Barrows at midfield after the game and the celebration ensued, including a team picture in front of the Mustang statue. As for the game, it was a tale of two halves. The first half looked much the same as the past two years’ matchups, tightly contested, the teams like mirror images of each other. The Mustangs dominated possession in the first, but the Irondale defense again held strong and held for a 3-3 tie at the half. The second half is where the Knights took over. Again, the defense led the way holding Mounds View to just two more goals for the game and containing the Mustangs top sharpshooter, Cayden Ayshford. Offensively Junior Kingston Vang led the charge with 3 goals at critical times including what amounted to the game winner midway through the 3rd quarter.

Two days later the Knights traveled to Blaine where they battled the Bengals with a back and

fourth game that ended in a 12-10 victory. Both teams held leads of three goals but it was the

Knights who pulled away late and held on.

On Tuesday, the Knights came back home and faced a very good White Bear Lake team in what

became a very forgettable night. The Bears jumped on the Knights early in the first quarter and

led 4-0 after one, before the Knights tried to make a comeback. It was 6-3 with 9 minutes left in

the 3rd quarter when White Bear took over for good. The Bears dominated the second half with

speed, shot making, and mistake free lacrosse on their way to a 15-5 win.

Finally, last night in Roseville in a game that saw light rain or mist throughout, the Knights pushed forward with a sloppy 8-5 win continuing a multi-year streak of victories over the Raiders. With that, Irondale improved to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the Suburban East Conference.

UP NEXT: The Knights will continue conference play next week with a pair of home games.

Irondale will host top ranked East Ridge on Tuesday April 29, at 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday,

May 1, will celebrate Senior Night against Park of Cottage Grove at 7:00 p.m..

**WE LIKE OUR FANS IN THE STANDS**

REGISTER NOW! See the flyer for more info.

Join us as we provide the Class of 2025 with a night to remember! Volunteer at the All Knight Party on Monday, June 2, after graduation. We need a LOT of parents to help us make this a fun and safe evening for the Seniors.

Parents of Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen – come get a sneak peak of the party by volunteering for a shift and pay it forward to the parents of graduating Seniors. Parents of Seniors – come and join in the fun with the Class of 2025! Sign up through the Irondale All Knight Party SignUpGenius web page.

We are also looking for new prize donations for the Raffle. Contact akp.volunteers@gmail.com with donations and questions.

94% of parents believe our community receives a good value from Mounds View Public Schools.

The Summer EBT program has a new name: SUN Bucks. If your student receives Educational Benefits, you qualify for SUN Bucks! Qualifying families get a grocery benefit for each student this summer. Learn more about the SUN Bucks program here.

The Irondale Marching Knights will be hosting the 1st Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, May 17, from 8am-5pm at Edgewood Middle School. If you have any unwanted, still in good condition items that you want out of your house, drop them off at Edgewood Friday night. See the flyer below for items that are not accepted.

For seven years, a certain boy wizard battled evil—but this isn't his story. Puffs follows Wayne Hopkins, an ordinary boy sorted into the most overlooked house at a magical school in England. With his friends Oliver and Megan, he navigates a world where the brave, smart, and cunning take the spotlight. Through seven chaotic years, the Puffs strive to find their place and prove they’re more than just background characters. Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of wizarding references, Puffs is a fast-paced, hilarious reimagining of a familiar tale—from the perspective of those always in the background.

Performances:

Thursday, April 24 at 7 PM

Friday, April 25 at 7 PM
Saturday, April 26 at 7 PM

Sunday, April 27 at 1 PM

Tickets are $10 for Adults and $8 for Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased online.

Join us for the seventh annual Student Honoring PowWow on Saturday, April 26, at Irondale High School. Grand entry begins at 1 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Senior All Knight Party fundraising opportunities. Dine-in or grab some take out for the family and support the seniors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Saturday, April 26 | 4 to 8 pm

• 2701 39th Ave NE Ste E128, St. Anthony, MN 55421
• Order online for pick up using code ZFPHXCP, or show flyer
• Irondale All Knight Party will receive 20% of sales

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29, at 7:30pm

Location: Irondale High School Multipurpose Room

This meeting is intended for all players who are interested in playing boys soccer this fall, and their families. Players entering grades 9-12 in the fall are invited to attend to meet new head coach Deven Cairns! New booster president Martin Ramsden will give a brief overview of the boy soccer booster club.

If you have questions or want additional information, please reach out to Coach Deven at devencairns@yahoo.com or the booster club at irondaleboyssoccer@gmail.com.

Irondale Knights Congrats Class of 2025 Yard signs will be ready to pick up at Irondale in the horseshoe lot on:

Tuesday April 29, 5-7pm

Wednesday May 7, 5-7pm (approx 6pm, we will move from horseshoe lot to front door).

If you missed the pre-order, there should be a few extra signs available on pick-up days, $25 each cash, check or Venmo (first come, first serve).

Please contact nathalie.peffer@gmail.com or 651-295-7031 with any questions.

Please join HEART and SOS Clubs for their 5th annual Mental Health Walk on Tuesday, May 6, from 3:30-5:00pm. Meet in front of Irondale High School to take a nature walk, meet professionals from mental health organizations in the area, play games, win prizes from our raffle, and enjoy goods from the bake sale. All are welcome! We hope you will join us!

All Seniors are invited to attend the Irondale Senior All Knight Party 2025, scheduled to be at Bowlero right after graduation on Monday, June 2. Celebrate your accomplishments! Sign up for an amazing once in-a-lifetime opportunity to be with friends, have some fun, and make lifelong memories. There will be games including casino, bingo, laser tag, arcade games, bowling, etc., as well as raffles for awesome prizes.

Check out the website for more details and use this registration form to register. Forms can be returned to the front office. Questions? IDHSAKP2025@gmail.com

Orders for the 2024-25 Irondale yearbook are now OPEN! Use the online store here to place your order. Remember, the earlier you purchase your yearbook, the less expensive they are. Yearbooks are $80, with the store closing on May 3. Order yours today!

College Admissions Representative visits have begun. These visits will take place in-person in the Career and College Center. Check Naviance to sign-up. If you have any questions, see Mr Rock (fritz.rock@mvpschools.org) in the Career & College Center.

Check out what is happening at Irondale and around the community. Here you will find additional information that might not be included in the daily announcements.