Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
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!
MOCK TRIAL MEETING
CLASS OF 2025 - CCC MEETING
BEST BUDDIES KICK OFF MEETING
Are you interested in meeting new people? Would you love to connect with peers and grow new friendships? Join MVHS Best Buddies for the 2024-25 school year, as a Peer Buddy or an Associate Member. We will be kicking off a year of friendship and fun with the Best Buddies program on THURSDAY (9/19) from 6:00-7:30 PM in the MAC Classrooms. We will be playing games and getting to know each other ahead of our Buddy Matches. Games and snacks will be provided. We can't wait to see you there and continue to grow a community of inclusion and friendship here at Mounds View High School!
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!
MEDIA CLUB MEETING
Are you interested in photography, editing, or videography? Do you want to capture the unforgettable moments of our school in a full-year Mounds View Rewind?
Media Club will have its info meeting on Friday (9/20) from 8:00-8:30 AM in Room 252.
NEWS
BOYS SOCCER: Cheer on the boys varsity soccer team at their home game against Stillwater (tickets) on Tuesday (9/17) at 5:00 PM! Full schedule on the team page.
ROBOTICS TEAM: Want to learn more about our co-ed team? Know an adult who'd like to work with the team? Join us at our Parent/Student info night on Tuesday (9/17) at 7:00 PM in the Forum. You're also welcome at our regular meeting on Thursday (9/19) from 7:00-8:30 PM in room 139, to start exploring which specialty you'd like to pursue this year. Contact moundsviewrobotics@gmail.com, if you're interested but can't attend.
TRAVEL WITH MS. NARUM - 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!
TRAVEL WITH MS. TANNER - JUNE 2025
Enrollment is now open for current or former Spanish students to travel to Argentina & Chile. By enrolling before Friday (9/20), you will also receive a $100 tour scholarship and qualify for a risk-free enrollment period! If you enroll anytime before midnight on Friday (9/20), you will get SEVEN (7) additional days from your enrollment date to decide if the trip is right for you. Enroll here: www.eftours.com/2744932KM
**Space is limited, and is first-come, first-served! For more information, contact tina.tanner@moundsviewschools.org.
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.
WANTED: COMMITTEE REPS
The Mounds View Public Schools Curriculum Advisory Committee is seeking representatives to serve on the committee for the 2024-2025 school year. Committee members work in partnership with the district and community to gain knowledge and provide feedback about curriculum and other instructional issues. If you are interested in applying to be a part of the CAC, complete the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Application. The application closes on Friday (10/4).
See the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory website for meeting dates, past topics, and other important information regarding the committee. If you have questions, contact Heidi Saari at 651.621.6059 or by e-mail at heidi.saari@mvpschools.org
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT: COPING WITH SCHOOL ANXIETY
We're back at it! With the return to school, some students may show an increase in anxiety. What does this mean? What can you do to help?
Read the latest blog from the District's Student Support Team for more information.