Wednesday (10/9) PSAT Test Option 1 – 8:30-12:00 PM
Monday (10/14) NO SCHOOL – Teacher Workday
Tuesday (10/15) Communication Night – 4:00-7:30 PM
Thursday (10/17) PSAT Test Option 2 (during MEA)
Thurs-Fri (10/17-18) NO SCHOOL – (MEA)
Tuesday (10/22) Pre-ACT Test (grade 10) – 8:30-12:00 PM
Friday (10/25) Blood Drive – 8:30-2:30 PM
To make an "in-person" appointment with a teacher or dean (must be pre-scheduled through ParentVUE:
- Sign in to ParentVUE (need teacher names--schedules are available in ParentVUE)
- Click on “Conferences”
- Select the times that are most convenient for you (select one (1) time slot per teacher)
- Click the “email me” button to receive your appointment schedule
Time slots may fill up quickly and a few teachers will be unavailable that evening. If you are unable to get a time slot, email the teacher to set up an alternative way to receive information (e.g., phone call, email update, etc.).
To make a “virtual” appointment with a teacher or dean:
Click here to access the google meet links for each teacher. These links will be shared again via email and text message on the afternoon of October 15.
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE: Congratulations to girls swim & dive for their win against Park last Thursday! Good luck against Roseville this Thursday (10/10) and at True Team Sections on Saturday (10/12). Go Mustangs!!
BOWLING TEAM: The Bowling Teams were undefeated, yet again, last Friday! Come see them work their magic this Friday (10/11) at Flaherty's 3:30 PM. Go Mustangs!
MATH TEAM: Math Team practices have begun! If you are interested in joining math team, come to a practice today after school and Tuesday (10/8) after school in room 208, Mrs. Higginbotham's room.
ROBOTICS TEAM: Meetings this week in Room 139:
- Tuesday (10/8): 7:00-8:30 PM
- Thursday (10/10): 7:00-8:30 PM
Save the date! Annual Competition (free & open to the public) will be April 2-5, 2025 in UMN's Mariucci Arena.
MATH TEAM: Math Team is hosting the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 10A and 12A on Wednesday (11/6). If you are interested in this math contest, you do not need to be a part of the math team to compete. Contact Mrs. Higginbotham to get more information. Last day to register is Wednesday (10/23).
As we prepare for a great year of spreading inclusion through the MVHS Best Buddies program, we would like to invite students planning to participate in the club to attend a Disability Awareness Training. Meet in Room 132 during ReFLECT on either Wednesday (10/9) or Wednesday (10/16). This is for all students who plan to serve as either a Peer Buddy or an Associate Member. Sign up for one of these sessions in the Student Support Time app. Any questions, reach out to Mrs. Keimig.
If you plan to attend a contest on campus this fall, winter or spring, be prepared and purchase your ticket (or pass for year) before you arrive. There are NO CASH SALES this year. To order tickets or passes use the HOMETOWN APP, which can be found on the Activities / Athletics website or use this link: https://moundsview.mvpschools.org/athleticsandactivities/tickets
PreACT testing is important for all students, as it focuses attention on both career preparation and improving academic achievement. The PreACT test will point out students’ academic strengths and areas that need improvement. It can help those students who are college-bound, as well as those who plan to enter the workforce directly after high school. Additional information can be found on the ACT website at: Practice Taking the ACT - PreACT - K12 Solutions
Contact your student’s dean, if you have questions.
- Kasim Shahzad (A-Cha) @ 651-621-7133
- Kendra Eckman (Chb-Ga) @ 651-621-7130
- Meghan Childs (Gb-Ka) @ 651-621-7132
- Ellen Elmquist (Kb-Mil) @ 651-621-7129
- Jeff Nowak (Mim-Ra) @ 651-621-7127
- Ryan Poepard (Rb-Tal) @ 651-621-7126
- Sarah Hatalla (Tam-Z) @ 651-621-7131
We will celebrate the week of October 7-16! A few highlights include:
- The Minnesota Great Apple Crunch will be held on October 7. A local Gala apple from Rabideaux Farms will be offered at lunch.
- Students can show off their photography skills by entering the School Lunch Photo Contest. Submissions are accepted October 7-16.
- Locally-made Sambusas will be a featured entree choice on October 16. Students will be able to choose from a beef or a lentil Sambusa. Click here to view the online lunch menu.
Sambusas are a traditional Somali staple. Hoyo, the producer of these Sambusas, describes them as "delicious fried pastries certain to transport students and staff to a whole new world of taste". Each Sambusa is hand-made in Bloomington.
Nutrition Services is hiring for 3, 4 or 6 hour/day positions. You can apply here!
Looking for an easy way to support the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation? Purchase an item for the Rock the School House silent auction on Saturday (11/9), benefitting Mounds View Schools Education Foundation. It’s easy – purchase an item from our wish list and it will be shipped directly to the Foundation.
Purchase no later than Friday (10/25). Thank you for your continued support! Learn more about the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation here.
Winter sports first day of tryouts/practice are as follows:
- Competitive Dance - October 21
- Girls Hockey – October 28
- Girls Gymnastics – November 11
- Alpine Ski – November 11
- Nordic Ski – November 11
- Boys Hockey – November 11
- Girls Basketball – November 11 (9th grade tryouts are 11/5 & 11/7)
- Boys Basketball – November 18 (9th grade tryouts are 10/28,10/30 & 11/6)
- Wrestling – November 18
- Boys Swim & Dive – December 2
Your athlete must have a valid sports physical on file prior to registering. Physicals are valid for three (3) years from the date of the exam. If your physical expires during the season, the system will not let you register. Parents can check the current status of the physical through their ParentVUE account by selecting the "Student Info" tab. The physical date is located at the bottom of the page.
Send physicals:
E-mail: cindy.mccallum@moundsviewschools.org
Activities Office Fax: 651-621-7105
US Mail to:
Mounds View Activities Office – Sports Physicals
1900 Lake Valentine Rd.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
