Irondale News

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, September 19, at 6pm in Room 266 (Mounds View High School). RSVP here to get the discount!

The City of New Brighton is seeking input from District families as they work to create a Safe Routes to School plan. The plan will recommend ways to make walking and biking to school easier, safer, and more comfortable for students and families at Irondale. Please share your thoughts in this quick survey before Tuesday, October 15.

In addition to the survey, you can also use this interactive map to comment on opportunities and barriers to safely and comfortably walking and biking to school. You can also share your existing walking and biking routes.

Interested in finding out more about Irondale's Knighkrawler Robotics team. Come to one of the info meetings on Wednesday, September 18, during KnightTime or at 7pm. Unable to make it or you have more questions, reach out to Dahsol at dahsol@team2052.com.

Please read the following information in regards to Irondale's 2024 Homecoming.

During Homecoming Week, DECA will be hosting the Homecoming Royalty Showcase. The event is on Wednesday, September 18, in the auditorium at 6:30 PM. It will include a competition against a few of your grade level peers in five categories: best dressed in school spirit, talent, question & answer, most tickets sold, and audience vote. The money raised will go to “The Pantry”, Irondale’s supply shelf.

*Sponsored by Irondale DECA- We need grades 9-12 volunteer participants. If you would like to be a candidate for this event, please contact Ms. Waite in room 91 or reach out to Rachel Brander, Taylor Hansen, or Maizee Wojciak

**ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

The Irondale Activities Department is excited to unveil a new Activities Department website and mobile app. Use the new platform to purchase tickets, register for activities, and follow your favorite teams for real-time updates on schedules, scores, and news delivered directly to your mobile phone.

The IHS Knights app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play (Android) store. Visit directly at irondaleactivities.org or navigate from Irondale’s website.

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.

Wednesday, September 18

• Connecticut College (9:15am)
• Boston University (2:15pm)

Monday, September 23

• DePaul University (9:15am)
• Brandeis University (11:15am)
• Trinity University (2:15pm)

Tuesday, September 24

• Adelphi University (8:45am)
• Hofstra University (2:15pm)

Wednesday, September 25

• University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (9:15am)
• St Olaf College (2:15pm)

Thursday, September 26

• North Hennepin Community College (11:15am)
• American University (2:15pm)

Monday, October 7

• University of Wisconsin - Madison (10:15am)
• Hamline University (11:15am)

Friday, October 11

• Bowdoin College (8:45am)

Wednesday, October 16

• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (9:45am)
• Michigan Technological University (11:15am)
• Macalester College (1:45pm)

Monday, October 21

• University of Delaware (10:15am)

Thursday, October 24

• Oregon State University (8:45am)

Wednesday, October 30

• Hennepin Technical College (11:15am)

Students have the opportunity to take the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) on Wednesday, October 9, or Thursday, October 17, at the school they attend. This assessment is the qualifying exam for juniors hoping to receive a National Merit Scholarship or award.

The PSAT is also used by many post-secondary institutions as an eligibility measure for course placement. PSAT will be a digital exam issued on the students' school device. It is recommended that any junior who expects to go to college take the exam as preparation for future nationally-normed standardized tests (SAT or ACT, for example). These assessments are administered later in the junior year. Registration is now open and can be completed online using the SmartSchoolK12 payment system through the registration deadline on Friday, September 20, at 3:00pm. Families are encouraged to visit the district PSAT/NMSQT testing website for additional information or email assessment@mvpschools.org.

The deadline to register for AP exams is Friday, October 4. Completing the AP exam registration is a two-step process:

1) Parents should log in to SmartSchoolK12 payment system and submit payment for their student(s) exams online

2) AP students need to enroll and join their AP class in their College Board account (Teacher has join code)

Registration is NOT complete and AP exams cannot be ordered unless both steps 1 and 2 above are completed.

If you have questions or need additional support with your AP registration, contact us at: aptesting@mvpschools.org.

Do you enjoy writing? Want to read your essay and convince someone of your point? Would you like to get paid to write? Can you record your thoughts onto a flashdrive? The Booker-Edmond VFW Post 724 is once again sponsoring the Voice of Democracy essay writing and speaking/ recording contest for all students in grades 9-12.

The essay’s theme this year is “Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" If you are interested, stop by the IMC for the information and entry form. Be sure to follow the instructions given, making sure your essay and recording fit the requirements. For more info, see the application.

Awards locally range from $50-150; you could also qualify for district, state, and national prizes if selected. Mr. Blechert (aaron.blechert@moundsviewschools.org) can answer questions you may have -- he will pick up the entries (essay and recording) at the IMC on Tuesday, October 29, at the end of the day and he’ll coordinate it for the VFW Post reps to pick up. Share your thoughts, voice, and writings!

Starting with the 2024-25 School year, our Full Year Student passes will be passcode protected and available to Irondale High School Students only.

Below are the directions for Irondale students to purchase the Full Year Pass:

• To access this pass online, start by clicking here

• Scroll to the bottom and click on “Have a passcode?”

• Enter your students school ID#

• Click Apply

• Click “Checkout”

• Complete the process to purchase this full year pass

Please make sure to have your student keep this pass on their phone in google/apple wallet or saved as a photo, so they can easily find it before entering the game.

Although no application is required to receive the Minnesota Free School Meals program benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important. 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. Additionally, your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts and other programs that benefit all students!

Complete your application here.

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