Summer News #3
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
CLASS SCHEDULES - MONDAY (8/26) - ON STUDENTVUE
Schedules are preliminary and still subject to change before school starts.
Schedule change requests must be made through the Course Change Request Form 2024-2025. Due to the complicated nature of scheduling and to keep classes and lunches balanced, specific teacher, hour, lunch, and friend requests cannot be honored.
OPEN HOUSE & 9TH GRADE PARENT MEETING
Families are invited to Mounds View on Wednesday (8/28) between 4-7 PM to:
- Walk schedule and meet the teacher
- Locate locker
- Pick up chromebook in LMC
- Drop forms & medications in Health Office
- See Nutrition Services for PIN# & add money to account
- Scan QR code outside dean’s office for schedule change requests
- Mustang Spirit Shop Open - browse on-line https://www.moundsviewdeca.org/store & purchase in store
9th grade parents are invited to the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 PM (if you cannot attend, the presentation will be posted to the high school website after the event)
ALL CALL FOR CHROMEBOOKS, CHARGERS & BOOKS
Have you cleaned out your backpack or shuffled things around on your desk? If you come across your chromebook, charger, textbooks or classroom materials, return ASAP.
For your convenience, the book return is located on the front steps. We ask that you return chromebooks in the office.
If your future plans don't include math classes, consider donating your calculator to Mounds View.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS) APPLICATIONS
Students in grades 11 and 12 should check their school email.
Invitations to join the NHS were sent on August 2.
Applications are due Monday (9/9).
STREET LOCKERS
All locker requests have been updated in Synergy. Before you request, PLEASE check StudentVUE to see if a locker has been assigned to you.
- 12th Graders: If you want a locker, even if you had one last year, you need to request it here. You will NOT get your same locker.
- 11th Graders: If you want a locker, even if you had one last year, you need to request it here. You will NOT get your same locker.
- 10th Graders: You will automatically be assigned a locker. No need to request.
- 9th Graders: You will automatically be assigned a locker. No need to request.
PSAT / NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING EXAM
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is Wednesday (10/9) or Thursday (10/17) at Mounds View High School.
This assessment is also the qualifying exam for juniors hoping to receive a National Merit scholarship or award. Registration is open August 19-September 20. Cost for the exam is $25.00.
REGISTER HERE Registrations will be processed online using the SmartSchoolK12 payment system.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
- Backpack
- Graphing Calculator TI-83 or TI-84
- Pocket folder for each class
- Notecards
We suggest students bring something to write on and write with on the first day of school. Teachers will share specific supplies needed for their classes. Supplies could include composition books, notebooks, 3-ring binders, loose-leaf paper, etc.
HEALTH OFFICE NEWS - MEDICATIONS
Does your student take medication, have a chronic condition, or have other health needs that will impact their school day? Stop by the Health Office on Back to School Night (Wednesday (8/28) between 4-7 PM) to drop off forms and medications. If you have questions, contact alana.schmiesing@moundsviewschools.org.
Reminder that we need updated orders from the prescribing healthcare provider for any prescribed medications needed at school on a scheduled, emergency, or as needed basis. We cannot administer medications without a copy of a current order from the prescribing healthcare provider, signed by both the provider and parent/guardian. Medications brought to school must be in their original container with a current pharmacy label attached. Need an extra bottle? Ask at the pharmacy at your next refill! Below are links to frequently used forms. Clinics can fax medication orders to 651-621-7105.
Prescription Medication Authorization Form
Parent Authorization Form for Over the Counter Medications
SENIOR YEARBOOK PORTRAITS
Complete the shared form no later than Tuesday (10/15) to indicate which senior portrait option you chose. Using David Bank Studios streamlines the process and provides consistency between pictures.
Options for Yearbook Senior Portraits:
- David Bank Studios will be on campus during lunches on Tuesday (11/5) for a free yearbook session. They will take 2-3 poses. The studio chooses the best photo and submits it to the yearbook staff. Sign up will open closer to the date. Purchase of the photo is optional.
- Book an appointment at David Bank Studios for your student’s yearbook photo before Friday (11/15). With this option, you may select the photo for the yearbook.
- Use school ID photo (NOT preferred due to quality for yearbook).
- Submit your own photo in .jpg format using this form by Tuesday (10/15). All photos are subject to editorial approval and must meet requirements.
Use this link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenHnJuUlaes4dDajLSG3wbdE4YuYQbEJl2U43AdyjiCvEN5A/viewform?usp=sharing
ACTIVITIES OFFICE NEWS
NEW **No cash sales for tickets.** ELECTRONIC TICKETING ONLY THIS YEAR! All games at Mounds View High School will now be electronic tickets ONLY! There will be NO CASH SALES for families, students, or community members. You can download the Hometown Fan App on your mobile device.
To purchase tickets or passes, use this link: https://moundsview.mvpschools.org/athleticsandactivities/tickets
ULTIMATE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Registration is now open for the Fall Mounds View Ultimate season. Preseason practices begin Monday (8/19). Ultimate is an inclusive team sport (open to all genders) that will challenge experienced athletes but is welcoming to new players looking to break into athletics.
For more information and to sign up, visit: https://www.mvultimate.org/
DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION NEWS
If you need to register and/or pay for busing, check your email for instructions. Email transportation@mvpschools.org with questions. If you are registered for busing, you will receive an email with bus information in early August. Physical bus passes will be mailed in late August/early September. Check ParentVUE for the most up-to-date bus information.