Irondale News

It was a big day on Saturday for the Irondale Speech Team at the Cambridge-Isanti Tournament. The Team earned FIRST PLACE with several competitors contributing to the win.

CREATIVE EXPRESSION: Malaya Wesseh, 3rd Place (next in); Samuel Johnson, 7th Place (next in).

DISCUSSION: Andrea Perez, 3rd Place; Vienna Parlin, 4th Place; Emerson Nusz; 4th Place (next in); Sarah Yoo, 6th Place (next in); Asmaa Hamimoune, 3rd place (merit).

DRAMA: Bre Hamann, 5th place (next in).

EXTEMPORANEOUS READING: Reesa Venerea, 1st Place; Natalie Jansen, 2nd Place; Elliot Mevissen, 4th Place (next in).

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING: Boyana Nikolova, 3rd Place; Nick Anderson, 4th Place; Malaya Wesseh, 4th Place (next in).

GREAT SPEECHES: Keniel Ortiz, 4th Place.

INFORMATIVE SPEAKING: Shania Isais, 7th Place (next in); Veronica Lindquist, 6th Place (consolation).

ORIGINAL ORATORY: Nick Anderson, 4th Place; Reesa Venterea, 1st Place (next in); Karlos Morales Valadez, 3rd Place (next in); Ronorey Buyuccan, 5th Place (merit).

POETRY: Samantha Bolin, 6th Place (merit).

PROSE: Gwenie Marshall, 7th Place (next in).

STORYTELLING: Ilyas Nur, 1st Place (merit).

Excellent work, TEAM!

TODAY is the last day to get your yearbook at the discounted price of $80. After today, the price will increase. Access the online store here.

IMPORTANT: MUST MENTION IRONDALE when dining at Steele and Hops.

The Irondale National Honor Society (NHS) is hosting a food drive for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Please drop off your donations 8:00am - 8:30am at the Concessions Stand on Friday, March 22, Thursday, March 28, or Friday, April 5. Please see the flyer below to see the most pressing needs for our community.

Order your hanging basket or other annual bedding plants and help support the Girls Basketball team. They will receive 30% of all plant sales and 15% of all gift cards. Deadline to place your order is Monday, April 1 - delivery Friday, May 10!

*STORE ID NUMBER 947

Thank you in advance for supporting this fundraiser - we are planning to use these funds to host our YOUTH JUMP BALL JAMBOREE 2024! Questions? irondalegirlsbasketball@gmail.com

Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a fun, intensive leadership experience where you develop leadership skills and make connections. This unique experience strengthens leadership skills and capabilities of high school students through physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual challenges. There is an emphasis on problem solving, teamwork, and interaction with students and volunteer counselors and presenters.

Who can attend and what are the costs?

About 100 high school students are selected each year from Minnesota and western Wisconsin by their local Rotary Clubs which pays the tuition for the camp experience. This five-day camp is completely free to students and families and is paid by NEW BRIGHTON ROTARY CLUB.

What are the benefits?

• Build communication and problem-solving skills
• Strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
• Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and mentors
• Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
• Have fun and form lasting friendships

Become eligible to apply for St Paul Rotary's $20,000 Centennial Scholarship to college!

When and where?

Camp RYLA is scheduled April 19-23, 2024 at YMCA Camp St. Croix near Hudson, Wisconsin on the St. Croix River. The closing session and award luncheon takes place at the St. Paul Rotary's Tuesday Lunch Meeting on April 23 (downtown location TBA).

For more information, please visit the Camp RYLA website! Please email your dean if you have interest!

The Polar Plunge, hosted by Irondale and Edgewood Unified Clubs, has been changed to Tuesday, April 2 at Edgewood Middle School. If jumping into freezing water is not your thing, you can also volunteer at the event. Sign up via the Google form. Students need to raise $50.00 to jump. Proceeds go to support fun activities for the Unified Club. The club is for students with and without disabilities to create a community. Join us!

Irondale NHS is hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, April 4. Registration to donate blood will be done during all lunches March 28, April 1, April 2, and April 3. Students who are 17 or older can donate. Students who are 16 may donate with parent/guardian consent. Consent forms are available during lunches. Staff are welcome to donate too. Please click here to make an appointment.

Irondale Staff cares about your success on the ACT, so we are offering you FREE ACT Prep sessions. These will be available at Knight Time, after school, and one Saturday session to accommodate different schedules. Please sign up using the form here!

*Note - you will receive email reminders and information via the email you put on the form, so please be sure to check that regularly!

To all those who love a student in the Class of 2024:

What: The All Knight Party Committee is selling Irondale Knights Congrats Class of 2024 Yard signs for your front lawn (double-side, comes with stake). Everyone that loves a Senior is invited to pre-order a sign!

Why: Display Knight pride, honor, congrats, and love for the Seniors & a Fundraiser, the proceeds will benefit the Class of 2024 All Knight Party.

How: Cost is $20/sign

*Pre-order by paying $20 per sign via Venmo. Limited quantities available.

Venmo is an easy and free app that you can download on your phone.

Venmo Link

Venmo address: @IrondaleSeniorParty

When you search for this account you must select Business. There will be an option to select People or Business after you enter the Venmo address. Select Business. If you do not get an option for Business, you may need to update your Venmo App. You can do this on the App Store. Pay for the number of signs that you want and enter a name in the comments section of the Venmo transaction. The Venmo payor list will be used for sign pickup, so consider adding a name if anyone else may pick up your sign.

**If you miss the pre-order, there MAY be a few extra signs available on pick-up days, $20 each cash only (first come, first serve).

When: Signs are available for preorder NOW through Wednesday, April 24. Signs will be available for pick-up at Irondale in the horseshoe lot beginning the last week of April.

Distribution dates: 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday, April 30

Thursday, May 2

Thursday, May 9

Please contact lgriffin@interpublic.com or kimbermf4@gmail.com with any questions.

All Seniors are invited to attend the Irondale Senior All Knight Party 2024 at Bowlero right after graduation on Wednesday, June 5. 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 is NOW! Check out the website for more details and use this registration form to register. Forms can be returned to the front office.

Questions? IDHSAKP2024@gmail.com

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.

Tuesday, April 30

• Hennepin Technical College (11:15am)

Students - please remember to sign up for Knight Time next Wednesday. Sign up at bit.ly/IDKnightTime between 8am Friday and 10pm Monday.

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.

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