Hawk News

Dear Middle School Parents and Caregivers,

As the school year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude and reflect on what a fun journey this year has been. It has been a year filled with growth, learning, and plenty of middle school memorable (and sometimes awkward/sassy) moments.

I am so proud of how students have continued to figure out who they are, what they think, how they connect, and where they belong. Amidst all of that, they have learned new academic skills and developed as pretty cool medium-sized humans.

None of this would be possible without your unwavering support and partnership. We are truly a community, and your involvement makes all the difference.

I want to extend a special thank you to our dedicated teachers and staff. Their passion, commitment, and tireless efforts in nurturing and guiding our students are truly commendable. They have worked diligently to create engaging lessons, provide individualized support, and inspire a love of learning in every child.

As we look ahead to the summer break, I encourage you to help your children stay engaged in learning through reading, exploring new hobbies, and spending quality time with family and friends. A well-deserved break is essential, but maintaining a connection to learning will ensure a smooth transition back to school in the fall.

For our 8th-grade families, we wish your children all the best as they embark on their high school journey. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and have every confidence that they will continue to thrive. To our 6th and 7th graders, we look forward to welcoming you back next year, ready for new challenges and exciting opportunities.

On behalf of the entire staff, thank you once again for a wonderful school year. We wish you and your families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer.

Sincerely,

Lindsey Samec, Principal

We do not mail report cards home. Grades will be available in Parent Vue on Tuesday, June 10.

8th Grade- Honor Roll certificates will be mailed home.

6th and 7th Grade- You will get an email if you made the Honor Roll, and certificates will be available to pick up in the Main Office.

All students will have cleaned out their lockers by June 2. Any remaining items, will be labeled and bagged up, and be available in the Lobby area for pick up until the end of June.

Monday - Thursday: 7:30-2:30 pm

Friday- Closed

As the end of the school year approaches, here are a couple of reminders regarding library check out and materials.

All library materials are due back.

Books can be dropped off in the library or the blue book drop outside of the school entrance.

Questions? Feel free to contact us in the Learning Center!

Carrie Sypherd

Highview Library Media Specialist

carrie.sypherd@moundsviewschools.org

The end of the school year is fast approaching! If your student has medications in the Health Office (daily medications, inhalers, EpiPens,Advil/Tylenol, etc.), please make arrangements with the Health Office (651-621-6704 or kerrystenger@moundsviewschools.org) to collect them by the end of the day on June 4th.

Any medication remaining in the Health Office after June 5th, the last day of school, will be disposed of properly, Thank you in advance!

Parent's to ensure we have all information for the upcoming 25-26 school year, please log into your ParentVUE account and complete the Online Data Verification for your student(s). This needs to be done prior to getting your student's fall schedule at our Welcome Back Event.

To complete the process, log into ParentVUE and click on the "Online Data Verification" button in the upper-right hand corner of your screen. Be sure to check that your contact information, current address and emergency contact information are all correct. If you need help logging into ParentVUE please contact the Highview office at 651-621-6700 for assistance.

PLEASE NOTE: This process needs to be completed each school year.

Actualice la información de su estudiante para el año escolar 2025-2026

Para garantizar que disponemos de toda la información necesaria para el próximo año escolar 2025-2026, los padres deben iniciar sesión en su cuenta ParentVUE y completar la verificación de datos en línea de sus hijos. Esto debe hacerse antes de recoger el horario de otoño de sus hijos en nuestro evento de bienvenida.

Para completar el proceso, inicie sesión en ParentVUE y haga clic en el botón "Verificación de datos en línea" situado en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto, su dirección actual y la información de contacto de emergencia son correctas. Si necesita ayuda para iniciar sesión en ParentVUE, póngase en contacto con la oficina de Highview en el 651-621-6700 para obtener asistencia.

TENGA EN CUENTA: Este proceso debe completarse cada año escolar.

Middle schoolers that are interested in cross country running @ Irondale - Captains lead summer runs on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays during the summer to prepare for the fall cross country season!

Workouts will start on Monday, June 9 - 8-9:30am. We will meet at the shed behind Irondale. Due to construction, please park in the North lot by the tennis courts and walk down the hill behind school and tennis courts to access the shed.

The team maintains a website with lots of information about the team. Link to Boys Cross Country Website! Need more information - contact Coach Torvi chris.torvi@moundsviewschools.org

If your child is entering kindergarten through 12th grade next year and will be a bus rider, you should have received an email about busing for the 2025-26 school year. Please read the email(s) carefully, as you will receive a personalized email for each student in your family with specific instructions. Detailed instructions for registration are also available at mvpschools.org/transportation.

Thanks to a federal program, free lunch meals for all students 18 years and under will be available July 7 to July 31, Mondays through Thursdays, at the following locations. Meal needs to be consumed on-site.

• Pinewood Elementary School, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Pike Lake Education Center, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Are you in need of food resources this summer?

• Visit the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.
• Use the food maps provided by Ramsey County
• Call the Minnesota Food Helpline at 888-711-1151

If your student is graduating, leaving the school district, or you would like a refund for the funds in your students nutrition account, Please fill out this Nutrition Account Request form by June 16.

• Please indicate on the form if you would like a refund check mailed to you, the funds transferred to a sibling or donated to the Angel Fund.
• If your student's fund balance is less than $5 and you would like a refund, please email nutritionservices@mvpschools.org
• Turn off Auto-Pay in your LINQ Connect account if you set-up Auto-Pay for your student's nutrition account.

Did you know that before entering seventh-grade, students in Minnesota need a Tdap booster and a Meningococcal immunization or an appropriate exemption on file at school?

Families of students who need to update their school immunization records will receive a letter soon with information specific to their student.

If your student’s immunization records are not complete, please submit the needed information to insert school name Health Office by August 19, 2025.

To learn more or to fill out an exemption form, use the links below or reach out to the Health Office.

• Minnesota K-12 Immunization Law and exemption form

• Vaccines for Infants, Children, and Adolescents

The Summer EBT program has a new name: SUN Bucks. If your student receives Educational Benefits, you qualify for SUN Bucks! Qualifying families get a grocery benefit for each student this summer. Learn more about the SUN Bucks program here.

Show your school spirit! Starting this month, our apparel stores will be open year-round. Orders will be processed on the 10th of every month, with delivery approximately 3 weeks from that date. Find your school store and place an order at mvpschools.org/spiritwear.

Thursday, June 5 - Last Day of School/ 8th Grade Picnic

Yog xa tau kev pab thiab hais ua lus Hmoob thov hu rau Bao Thao: 651-272-0972. Haddi aad ubaahantahay faahfaahin dheerad-ah ama turjamaad, fadlan kala soo xidid Muna Mohamed lambaraka 651-262-4577. Para asistencia o preguntas en Español por favor contacte a Angel Toro: 651-724-2854 o Carmen Bender: 612-494-3895.