Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
January 3, 2025
MUSTANG WRESTLING
The Mustang Wrestling Team has a 15 point lead heading into day two of the prestigious Rumble on the Red. The tournament includes over 60 teams from seven different states with many nationally ranked wrestlers.
The Mustangs have 6 wrestlers in the semis and are looking to repeat as tournament team champions!
NEWS
ACT PRACTICE SESSION FOR JUNIORS: The ACT practice session on Monday (1/6) is for Reading with Ms. Runnals. Sign up here: Free Strategy Sessions.
MUSTANG BOYS BASKETBALL
MUSTANG BOYS HOCKEY
GIRLS ULTIMATE FRISBEE
BADMINTON TEAM NEWS
Want to make new friends and have a great time? Want to challenge yourself and others to friendly competition matches to see who's the best? Then join the Mounds View Badminton Club this spring!
The club is having an info meeting on Monday (1/6) after school in the forum.
If you have any questions, contact the Co-Captains Eli Moua, Emily Ren, or Lucas Brady.
FENCING CLUB
Mounds View fencing club is starting their winter season. Come join us on Wednesday (1/15) at 3:30 PM in the forum for the info meeting about the winter season! Experience the thrill of fencing!
- Learn self-defense & improve fitness
- Develop agility, speed & coordination
- Make new friends in a supportive environment
- Beginner-friendly instruction available
For any questions email: 2025trana23@moundsviewschools.org, 2027kwanv29@moundsviewschools.org
SCIENCE COMPETITION OPPORTUNITY
The Minnesota Brain Bee is a competition run by the University of Minnesota designed to foster enthusiasm for neuroscience among high school students. This competition consists of three rounds—a computerized preliminary round which will start in late January, and two final rounds to be held on February 4th. Mr. Johnson will be proctoring the first round of this competition the week of January 20. Contact Josiah Chan (2026chanj10@moundsviewschools.org), Rahee Kim (2025kimr53@moundsviewschools.org), or Grant Wood (2026woodg72@moundsviewschools.org) for more info on how to sign up for this fun science competition.
PRE-AUDITION DANCE WORKSHOP - MEAN GIRLS
MVHS theater is offering a pre-audition dance workshop on Saturday (1/18) from 9:00-11:00 AM. The workshop will teach Mean Girls choreo, as well as an introduction to tap (no experience necessary!) Everyone planning to audition for Mean Girls is encouraged to attend, especially if you'd like to be a featured dancer in the show. Bring water, comfortable clothes, and tap shoes, if you have them. Registration isn't required, but we'd like a rough estimate of attendees, so fill out this form, if you plan on joining.
CLASS OF 2025 - DON'T MISS OUT!
Seniors...take some time over break to apply for the Equity Scholarship. The scholarship deadline is fast approaching on January 10th! See your dean, if you have any questions.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - CLASS OF 2025
The Mounds View Equity Promise Scholarship application is open. This is the only LOCAL scholarship program open to ALL seniors, so every senior at Mounds View should apply! You can find information and an application link here. If you have any questions, see your dean. The deadline to complete the application is Friday (1/10).
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - CLASS OF 2025
The Wallin Scholarship application is open. This scholarship is for any student who will be attending a 4 year school in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or any HBC school. The scholarship is worth up to $16,000 over 4 years of college. There are requirements to be eligible for scholarships.
Apply at wallinpartners.org by Friday (1/31). If you have any questions, see your dean.
SENIOR PARTY REGISTRATION
SENIORS/PARENTS: It is officially graduation year! 2025 and time to register your student for the senior party!!
- Wednesday, June 4, following graduation
- Follow this link, https://moundsview.brushfire.com/ to register now! Prices will go up in March.
- You can also purchase a yard sign, and donate directly from the link.
Email with questions: seniorparty.mvhs@gmail.com