
Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
April 30, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS!
NATIONAL ACADEMIC TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Michael Yu (9) placed 3rd in the International Affairs competition and 8th in the U.S. Geography National Championships at the International Academic Competition’s National Tournament, held in Arlington, Virginia, from April 24–28. Competing against over 500 students nationwide, Michael’s performance has qualified him for the International Championship.
MUSTANG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Join us on Thursday (5/1) for Pack the Gym night (JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM)! Get in free by donating three (3) or more items to our food drive, supporting Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Win prizes at the chuck-a-duck event, and grab a $5.00 meal deal at the concession stand.
SPRING MUSICAL TICKETS ARE ON SALE!
Get your best selection TODAY before the tickets are sold out! Mean Girls, High School Edition, opens on Thursday (5/1) and runs through Sunday (5/4). Tickets are available through Hometown Ticketing, so if you already have the app, just search for the show there.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.mvtheater.org/tickets-1
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are excited to announce that the Volunteer Portal IS OPEN. Volunteers who take a shift during the show weekend receive a "free" ticket to the show as a thank you for your time and talents. Most volunteer shifts begin 45 minutes prior to showtime. Volunteer opportunities include selling tickets, concessions, flowers, stars and ushering. Don’t forget to use your volunteer code for your free ticket at check out. The code will be emailed to you by our Bravo parent volunteer.
NEWS
RAMS SOFTBALL: Good luck to the Rams Adapted Softball Team today at St. Cloud!
BOYS LACROSSE: Good luck to the boys lacrosse team on Thursday (5/1)! The boys play in Mustang Stadium vs. the Cretin Raiders. It is also teacher appreciation night. JV plays at 5:30 PM and varsity plays at 7:00 PM. No cash ticket sales. Purchase tickets here: https://moundsview.mvpschools.org/athleticsandactivities/tickets
ROBOTICS: Team meetings this week:
- Thursday (5/1) from 5:30-8:30 PM at Turtle Lake Elementary (robot demos at Engineering Night) (NO meeting at MVHS)
- Thursday (5/15) - SAVE THE DATE for the “End of Season” celebration!!
2025 YEARBOOK: Have you preordered your 2025 yearbook yet? Check to see if you have at this order history link. If you still need to order one, buy one here today!
CLASS OF 2025 YARD SIGNS: If you pre-purchased a yard sign, but did not make it to any of the distribution times, your student can pick the sign up in the Main Office from Mrs. Diekoff. If you'd still like a sign, there are a few for sale at $25.00 cash.
NHS MENTAL HEALTH WALK
Plan on attending? (come when you can; leave when you need to), fill out this form:
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
JUNIOR & SENIOR PROM
Juniors and Seniors! We are less than a month away from your Gleam & Glow Prom! Tickets go on sale starting TODAY until May 7th. All tickets are to be purchased ONLINE either on your HomeTown app or by visiting the "Tickets" page on the High School Activities/Athletics page. Tickets are $50.00 each and MUST BE purchased by a Mounds View Junior or Senior. If you are bringing someone outside of Mounds View, pick up a guest form in the Main Office and return to Mrs. Diekoff.
This year Grand March is in the auditorium where you will walk through Rapunzel's lanterns and gaze under twinkling lights. Students will need to arrive between 5:00-5:30 PM to take photos and meet up with friends. Then promptly at 5:30 PM students will line up to walk with their date and friends across the stage.
Lastly, get ready for a late night of fun at Mall of America! Students can begin to arrive at 9:30 PM where we will have the entire theme park to ourselves! Students can go on unlimited rides and dance on a giant dance floor until midnight!
To find more information on this year's Gleam & Glow Prom, scan the QR code and visit our website https://sites.google.com/moundsviewschools.org/mvprom/home
KIDS BOWL FREE - SUMMER PROGRAM
This program is open to all kids 2-17 years old. Register on the Kids Bowl Free website and register for The Mermaid (2200 Hwy 10 Mounds View 763-780-2900). Once registered you are eligible for two (2) free games every day of summer (May 1st-Aug 29th).
Games must be completed by 5:00 PM. Shoe rental not included.