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• 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.

Enrollment is now open for current or former Spanish students to travel to Argentina & Chile. By enrolling before Friday, September 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, September 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.

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!

Come along, sing a song and join the jamboree! Please join the Irondale Orchestra on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30pm in the Irondale Auditorium for the annual Disney Concert! Sing along to your favorite Disney tunes and enjoy a night of wonderful music. We hope to see you there!

All new student athletes interested in joining Irondale's wrestling team in grades 7-12, please email Coach Hubbard (jeff.hubbard@mvpschools.org) or Jon Dojan (jdojan@inksystems.com) about getting added to the email list. Parents can be added also. Apparel, parent meetings, etc will be communicated here. Girls are welcomed to join, as it is the fast's growing sport in the USA.

We're back at it! With the return to school, some students may show an increase in anxiety. What does this mean? What can you do to help? Read the latest blog from the District's Student Support Team for more information.

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.

The City of New Brighton is seeking input from District families as they work to create a Safe Routes to School plan. The plan will recommend ways to make walking and biking to school easier, safer, and more comfortable for students and families at Irondale. Please share your thoughts in this quick survey before Tuesday, October 15.

In addition to the survey, you can also use this interactive map to comment on opportunities and barriers to safely and comfortably walking and biking to school. You can also share your existing walking and biking routes.

Starting with the 2024-25 School year, our Full Year Student passes will be passcode protected and available to Irondale High School Students only.

Below are the directions for Irondale students to purchase the Full Year Pass:

• To access this pass online, start by clicking here

• Scroll to the bottom and click on “Have a passcode?”

• Enter your students school ID#

• Click Apply

• Click “Checkout”

• Complete the process to purchase this full year pass

Please make sure to have your student keep this pass on their phone in google/apple wallet or saved as a photo, so they can easily find it before entering the game.

The Irondale Activities Department is excited to unveil a new Activities Department website and mobile app. Use the new platform to purchase tickets, register for activities, and follow your favorite teams for real-time updates on schedules, scores, and news delivered directly to your mobile phone.

The IHS Knights app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play (Android) store. Visit directly at irondaleactivities.org or navigate from Irondale’s website.

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, September 23

• DePaul University (9:15am)
• Brandeis University (11:15am)
• Trinity University (2:15pm)

Tuesday, September 24

• Adelphi University (8:45am)
• Hofstra University (2:15pm)

Wednesday, September 25

• University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (9:15am)
• St Olaf College (2:15pm)

Thursday, September 26

• North Hennepin Community College (11:15am)
• American University (2:15pm)

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)

The deadline to register for AP exams is 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.

Do you enjoy writing? Want to read your essay and convince someone of your point? Would you like to get paid to write? Can you record your thoughts onto a flashdrive? The Booker-Edmond VFW Post 724 is once again sponsoring the Voice of Democracy essay writing and speaking/ recording contest for all students in grades 9-12.

The essay’s theme this year is “Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" If you are interested, stop by the IMC for the information and entry form. Be sure to follow the instructions given, making sure your essay and recording fit the requirements. For more info, see the application.

Awards locally range from $50-150; you could also qualify for district, state, and national prizes if selected. Mr. Blechert (aaron.blechert@moundsviewschools.org) can answer questions you may have -- he will pick up the entries (essay and recording) at the IMC on Tuesday, October 29, at the end of the day and he’ll coordinate it for the VFW Post reps to pick up. Share your thoughts, voice, and writings!

Although no application is required to receive the Minnesota Free School Meals program benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important. Households need to apply for Educational Benefits each school year.

Families who qualify are eligible for many great benefits, such as reduced (or free) fees on sports and activities, college application fees, transportation, community programs and more. Additionally, your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts and other programs that benefit all students!

Complete your application here.

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