Irondale News

Congratulations to the boys sprint relay team of seniors Erik Olson and Luke O'Rourke for their 8th place finish at the 2025 MSHSL Nordic Ski Racing State meet at Giants Ridge this past Wednesday. A great finish to the season!

A few facts about Nordic skiing:

-There are no classes for high school Nordic skiing in Minnesota. All 88 teams in the state compete at the same level.

-Skiers ski both disciplines - freestyle and classic.

-Skiers can compete in one of two events at the state meet after section qualifying (team and individual): The individual pursuit, where an individual skis a 5k freestyle and a 5k classic for a combined time, or the sprint relay, where teams of 2 each ski 2 laps of 1400m.

-Nordic skiing has been an Olympic sport since 1924.

The Irondale Nordic program is always looking to add to its team and offers equipment rental! Head coach is Chris Torvi.

The Boys Swim and Dive Team competed against Cretin on Tuesday, February 4. Irondale won 94-75. On Thursday, Friday, February 7, the Knights hosted Mounds View and won 106-80.

The Irondale Speech Team earned several individual awards against tough competitors at the Two Rivers High School Speech Tournament on Saturday.

Earning awards were:

Boyana Nikolova: 1st Place Impromptu, 5th Place Extemporaneous Speaking and 3rd place (merit) Original Oratory. Dona Nikolova: 3rd Place (Novice) Informative Speaking. Isabel Hanson: 5th Place (Novice) Poetry. Elsie Thompson: 2nd Place (Next-in) Drama. Samantha Bolin: 2nd Place (Next-in) Poetry. Bella Renshaw and Marley Vigoren: 6th Place (Next-in) Duo. Tyler Small: 7th Place (Next-in) Original Oratory. Hailey Englund: 7th Place (Next-in) Great Speeches.

Recently our district has been receiving questions about the status of the U.S. Department of Education and the impact potential changes may have on our schools and school district. It is important to understand that our primary relationship is with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and that the majority of our support and funding comes from the state and local level. In recent days, the MDE has communicated its commitment to providing stability for our students, educators and our schools. As a district we remain committed to meeting the needs of each of our students and continuing to provide the kinds of programs, services and support to which our students and families have become accustomed. Just a few examples include the Career Pathways Program, the Early College Program and the Equity Promise. In a time when much is unclear, be assured that the focus of Mounds View Public Schools remains on ensuring each student experiences access, opportunities and achievement in a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Any students that are interested in playing boys tennis this spring should contact Coach Walseth at Mike.Walseth@moundsviewschools.org and review the boys tennis website for information.

Registration will open at the end of February and the season begins March 24.

The Irondale Ultimate Frisbee team has several preseason practices in February that are open to all Irondale High School students: Fridays @ 3:45 - 5:45 PM at Edgewood Middle School gym (2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28). All skill levels are welcome and no experience necessary! These free practices are a great opportunity to meet other players, the coaches, and work on throwing and catching skills - plus you'll learn some game strategy. Wear tennis shoes and athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. Our regular season begins on Monday, March 17. Visit our website for more information, join our email distribution list, and stay up to date on events.

All Seniors are invited to attend the Irondale Senior All Knight Party 2025, scheduled to be at Bowlero right after graduation on Monday, June 2. Celebrate your accomplishments! Sign up for an amazing once in-a-lifetime opportunity to be with friends, have some fun, and make lifelong memories. There will be games including casino, bingo, laser tag, arcade games, bowling, etc., as well as raffles for awesome prizes. EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW!

Check out the website for more details and use this registration form to register. Forms can be returned to the front office. Questions? IDHSAKP2025@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Senior All Knight Party fundraising opportunities. Dine-in or grab some take out for the family and support the seniors.

Raising Cane's
Tuesday, February 25 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• 3780 Lexington Ave N., Shoreview, MN 55126
• Mention the fundraiser at the restaurant, or apply code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at check out, and Cane's will donate 15% of Net Sales to Irondale High School All Knight Party
  
  

Culver’s Concrete Mixer fundraiser
March 14 - 16 | 10 am to 10 pm

• 4004 Silver Lake Rd NE, St Anthony, MN 55421
  
• Irondale All Knight Party will receive Receive $1 per mixer sold

Noodles & Company
Tuesday, April 8 | 10:30 am to 9 pm

• 3833 Lexington Ave N., Arden Hills, MN 55126
  
• Irondale All Knight Party will receive 25% of sales

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Saturday, April 26 | 4:00 a 8:00 pm

• 2701 39th Ave NE Ste E128, St. Anthony, MN 55421
• Order online for pick up using code ZFPHXCP, or show flyer
• Irondale All Knight Party will receive 20% of sales

Mounds View Public Schools will celebrate all staff during a District-wide Staff Appreciation Week taking place May 5-9, 2025.

Spring Sports start at varying times - please see below for more information. Online registration will open on Monday, February 24 for all activities. A valid sports qualifying physical must be on file in the Activities Office in order to register, and all students must be registered in order to practice/try-out. Physicals can be turned in to Maggie Schley in the Activities Department at Irondale via physical paperwork, email, or fax. Full instructions are available on our registration webpage. We strongly recommend that you register at least 72 hours prior to the start date to avoid any delay in participation. To check the date of a student’s last physical, log into your ParentVUE account and select the Student Info tab. The physical date is located at the bottom of the page (not available on the mobile app). The registration fee for all spring sports is $190. These fees are waived for families who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, and the fee will automatically reset to zero at the time of registration. All students will automatically receive free meals without the need to apply, however the application must be completed in order to be eligible for waived activity fees. The 2024-2025 Application for Educational Benefits is currently available for those who need to submit a new form. Any student who does not make a team, or decides not to participate prior to their 1st contest is entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. REGISTRATION WEBSITE HERE.

Registration deadlines vary from sport to sport, so please check the closing dates listed below:

Baseball: Andy Peterson - andrew.peterson@mvpschools.org, Starts March 17, Registration closes April 4

Golf, Boys: Josiah Snyder - jwrsnyder@gmail.com, Starts March 17, Registration closes April 7

Golf, Girls: Megan Oberg - megan.oberg@mvpschools.org, Starts March 17, Registration closes April 7

Lacrosse, Boys: Barry Weintraub - barry.n.weintraub@gmail.com, Starts March 31, Registration closes April 21

Lacrosse, Girls: Hannah Crook - hannah.crook@mvpschools.org, Starts March 31, Registration closes April 14

Softball: Kyle Livingood - irondalesoftball@gmail.com, Starts March 10, Registration closes March 31

Tennis, Boys: Mike Walseth - mike.walseth@mvpschools.org, Starts March 24, Registration closes April 7

Track & Field, Boys: Tom Rodefeld - thomas.rodefeld@mvpschools.org, Starts March 10, Registration closes April 1

Track & Field, Girls: Sam Vossler - samuel.vossler@mvpschools.org, Starts March 10, Registration closes TBD

Volleyball, Boys: Grace Mruz - grace.mruz@gmail.com, Starts March 17, Registration closes April 7

A Chemical Awareness meeting will be mandatory for all athletes, and they should be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian. Each activity is responsible for holding their own meeting within the first 3 weeks of the season. Please reach out to the appropriate head coach for more info.

Middle School Participants MUST have a consent form signed by themselves, a parent/guardian, and their principal. These forms can be found on the registration website.

If you have a conflict that prevents you from attending the first practices, please be sure to register by the above listed closing dates, and communicate your scheduling conflict with your child’s head coach.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our Activities Office staff:

Maggie Schley, Activities Admin Assistant - margaret.schley@mvpschools.org, 651-621-6822

Chris Fink, Activities Director - chris.fink@mvpschools.org, 651-621-6821

Bill Mauricio, Assistant Activities Director, bill.mauricio@mvpschools.org, 651-621-6991

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.