Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
HOMECOMING 2024
NEWS
BOWLING TEAM: The Mustang Bowling Team was a force to be reckoned with, yet again! Varsity won 7/10 games, JV swept the competition with a 10/10 game win and won matches by an average of 300+ pins, and the Emerging team were the champs of their games as well - nicely done to all! Catch the team Friday (/27) for their Homecoming match at Flaherty's 3:30 PM and then head to the Homecoming Football game! Go Mustangs!
BOYS SOCCER: Cheer on the boy’s varsity soccer team as they face Irondale at home on Tuesday (9/24) at 7:00 PM. Full schedule on the team page. (Remember to purchase your tickets before arriving at the game.)
ROBOTICS TEAM: We have regular meetings in room 139 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 PM. We MAY need a FEW to meet Friday to help load the robot, and we MAY have an optional drivers meeting TBD. Remember, the MN Robotics Invitational is Saturday (9/28) from 8:00-5:15 PM at Roseville Area High School. This event is free and open to the public!
MUSTANG MOCHA OPENED TODAY!
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MEETING
The first Science Olympiad meeting of the year is this Thursday (9/26) at 7:50 AM in Room 205. Also, make sure to sign up for Science Olympiad on the Athletics and Activities page! Let Mr. Hall know if you have any questions about Science Olympiad.
WHAT? NO CASH SALES AT MOUNDS VIEW GAMES
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
MATH TEAM MEETING
Math Team will have its Informational Meeting after school on Monday (9/23) in room 208!
Come find out more about Math Team and our many different contests we do through the year.
If you can't make the Info Meeting, you can come to our first practice on Monday (9/30) or stop by room 208 to talk to Mrs. Higginbotham.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CLUB (EAC)
The Environmental Action Club has three new committees:
- School Recycling Committee
- Public Announcement Committee
- Law Advocacy Committee
If you are passionate about promoting sustainable living, uplifting our communities, or engaging in political lobbying, come to the meeting on Wednesday (9/25) during ReFLECT in Room 210. Schedule ahead in Student Support Time, or ask your teacher during ReFLECT and we will issue you a pass.
FENCING CLUB MEETING - NEW MEETING DATE
Join us at Mounds View Fencing Club (MVFC) to experience the thrill of Olympic Fencing! Offered only at a couple schools and universities in Minnesota, MVFC is one of the few opportunities you’ll get to fight someone with a sword! We go to statewide tournaments and host an end of the year pizza party! Did we mention MVFC is student-ran? If you ever wanted to try sword fighting, now is the time! Meeting is Thursday (9/26) at 3:30 PM in the Forum.
ROUND DANCE AT IRONDALE
AP EXAM REGISTRATION - DEADLINE
AP exams are in May. Registration is a 2-step process and closes on Friday (10/4):
- Parents login to the SmartSchoolK12 pay system and pay for exams.
- Students enroll and join their AP class in their College Board MyAP account.
Registration is NOT complete and AP exams cannot be ordered unless both steps 1 and 2 are completed. If students have not done this in class and need a “join code”, email aptesting@mvpschools.org. Students in AP classes that start Monday (1/27) (2nd semester only AP classes) will register and pay for their 2nd semester only exams in January or February.
Go to https://www.mvpschools.org/academics/assessments for Online Registration Instructions and information, or scan the QR code. If you have questions, contact aptesting@mvpschools.org .
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.
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