Irondale News

On Thursday, January 2, the Boys Swim and Dive team hosted Stillwater and won 95-83. Highlights: 200 Medley Relay 1st place (H. Botten, F. Rosivach, L. Megahan, T. Brusco) and 2nd place (K. Nelson, D. Iverson, G. Willmert, E. Hartin). Finishing in 1st place Isaac Botten (200 free and 100 free) and Lucas Megahan (500 free). Lucas Megahan placed 1st and Gannon Willmert 2nd in the 100 fly. The Knights dominated the 100 breaststroke with Gannon Willmert (1st), Finn Rosivach (2nd) and David Iverson (3rd). The Knights placed 1st in the 400 free relay (I. Botten, H. Botten, S. Reichert, L. Megahan).

The Swim and Dive Knights will attend the Duluth Invitational this weekend, and they host their next swim meet on Thursday, January 9, against White Bear Lake.

Calling All Girls - The Ultimate team invites you to attend you to join them on Tuesday, January 7 and/or Thursday, January 16 from 8:00 to 10:00 PM in the MAC at Mounds View High School. Learn more about Ultimate, meet new friends, get some exercise and have fun. Open to new and experienced players. No commitment necessary. Hope to see you there.

New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club sincerely appreciates the opportunity to help support one of their projects to collect mobility items for Africa. Among the items they are seeking are:

• Crutches

• Walkers & Canes

• Walking Boots, Prosthetic Legs

• Wheelchairs, Knee Scooters

• Leg/Knee Braces, Arm Slings

• Baby Joggers (not strollers)

• Bicycle trailers

Many Rotary Clubs in the Twin City area are working together to collect enough items to fill at least one large storage container filled with these mobility items. Once a container it will be shipped to the African Rotary clubs and distributed to those who desperately need them. If you have any of the above items, they can be dropped off in a bin located in the front commons at Irondale.

The Mounds View Equity Promise Scholarship application is NOW OPEN! This is the only LOCAL scholarship program open to ALL seniors, so every senior at Irondale should apply! You can find information and an application link here. If you have any questions, please reach out to your dean.

The deadline to complete the application is January 10, 2025.

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. Yearbook prices have increased to $75. 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.