Irondale News

On Saturday, September 28, the Irondale debate team competed at its first tournament of the season at Eastview High School. The debate topic for the first half of the season is Resolved: The US federal government should make and enforce a binding commitment to achieving net carbon neutrality for the United States by 2050.

Congratulations to these teams, who each placed with a 3-1 record:

Boyana Nikolova (11) and Emerson Nusz (12)

Maleiyah Laney (9) and Psalm Javier (9)

Additionally, Andrea Perez (12) received a 1st place individual speaker award distinction.

Irondale High School has been named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll as a Bronze member. The class of 2024 had 43% of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school, 32% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 15% of seniors who took five or more AP exams!

The deadline to register for AP exams is TOMORROW, Friday, October 4. Completing the AP exam registration is a two-step process:

1) Parents should log in to SmartSchoolK12 payment system and submit payment for their student(s) exams online

2) AP students need to enroll and join their AP class in their College Board account (Teacher has join code)

Registration is NOT complete and AP exams cannot be ordered unless both steps 1 and 2 above are completed. If you have questions or need additional support with your AP registration, contact us at: aptesting@mvpschools.org.

Picture retake day is Wednesday, October 9. If you missed having your picture taken, please make sure you attend. ALL students, including seniors, should have their picture taken for an updated Student ID.

Details on how to below:

1. Fill out the form linked here (Application form closes on Friday, October 11)

2. There will be a group interview on Wednesday, October 9, during Knight Time. This will be pretty casual, but please sign up for Mrs. Scardigli's Knight Time (room #116) for this day.

3. We will connect with you the week after MEA if you have been accepted! The first meeting with all new members will be Friday, October 25. More info on that will be shared with those accepted.

*Please reach out to Mr. Ludwikowski or Mrs. Scardigli, or any current student council member if you have any questions!

The season runs from mid November - mid February. No previous ski experience is necessary - coaches and other skiers will help you learn to ski!

Check out the team information!

The team maintains a website with lots of information about the team - Irondale Nordic Website

Need more information - contact Coach Torvi (chris.torvi@moundsviewschools.org)

FREE APPLICATION MONTH FOR MN COLLEGES

We are celebrating National School Lunch Week from October 7-16! A few highlights from the week 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, MN.

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, November 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. Please purchase no later than October 25. Thank you for your continued support! Learn more about the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation here.

Camp Enterprise: Entrepreneurship. Leadership. Business Ethics.

IN-PERSON CAMP ENTERPRISE - Oct 31-Nov 2

True Friends - Camp Courage, Maple Lake MN

Fully paid camp, food, and accommodations sponsored by New Brighton ROTARY. Students have an opportunity to earn one of five $1000 Post-Secondary Scholarships! To learn more, view information at campenterprise.com. All interested students should email Diane Waite at diane.waite@moundsviewschools.org.

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE16524
• Also Needed: Synergy Student ID

Picture retake day is Wednesday, October 9. If you missed having your picture taken, please make sure you attend. ALL students, including seniors, should have their picture taken for an updated Student ID.

Nutrition Services is hiring for 3, 4 or 6 hour/day positions. Apply here!

The Mounds View Public Schools Curriculum Advisory Committee is seeking representatives to serve on the committee for the 2024-25 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, please complete the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Application. The application will close on Friday, October 4.

Please see the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory website for meeting dates, past topics, and other important information regarding the committee. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Saari at 651.621.6059 or by e-mail at heidi.saari@mvpschools.org.

SAVE THE DATE - Monday, October 28

All Junior and Senior parents are invited to be a part of the All Knight Party planning for our 2025 Seniors. Our first committee planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 28, at The Exchange Food & Drink (500 5th Avenue NW, New Brighton), 6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. meeting. Full dinner menu available for those interested in purchasing their own dinner.

Come meet some friendly volunteers and be a part of this years planning committee, where you can share your talents and skill set to help make this the most memorable Senior celebration ever. Fill an open committee position, share your ideas, or volunteer the night of the Senior All Knight Party celebration. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

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 are starting at $70 this school year. 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.

Monday, October 7

• University of Wisconsin - Madison (10:15am)
• Hamline University (11:15am)

Friday, October 11

• Bowdoin College (8:45am)

Wednesday, October 16

• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (9:45am)
• Michigan Technological University (11:15am)
• Macalester College (1:45pm)

Monday, October 21

• University of Delaware (10:15am)

Thursday, October 24

• Oregon State University (8:45am)

Wednesday, October 30

• Hennepin Technical College (11:15am)

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.