Irondale News

REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, October 14 and Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18.

On Saturday, October 5, the Irondale debate team competed in a virtual debate tournament hosted by Mounds Park Academy.

Congratulations to these teams, who each placed with an undefeated 4-0 record:

Maleiyah Laney (9) and Psalm Javier (9)

Alexandra Wolf (9) and Kardin Nguyen (12)

Additionally, Asmaa Hamimoune (12) and Kardin Nguyen (12) received individual speaker award distinctions.

Winter Sports start at varying times - please see HERE for more information. A valid sports qualifying physical must be on file in the Activities Office in order to register, and all students must be registered in order to practice/try-out. Full instructions are available on our registration webpage.

Interested in learning more about Winter Dance or have questions before registering. Stop by the Irondale Auxiliary Gym on Tuesday, October 15, between 5:30-6:30pm.

Winter Dance is open to grades 7-12. There is no experience necessary. The season starts Monday, October 21! Email: idtknightline@gmail.com.

Do you love slalom ski racing or alpine skiing and are competitive and curious? The Irondale varsity alpine ski racing season is quickly approaching so it's time to start thinking about tuning your skis and hitting some gates. Join us for our season kick off meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:00pm, in The Forum at Mounds View High School to learn more about our upcoming season. Skiers and one parent/guardian must attend. Questions? Email coach Erik Saari at driven_esaari@yahoo.com.

The season runs from mid November - mid February. No previous ski experience is necessary - coaches and other skiers will help you learn to ski!

Check out the team information!

The team maintains a website with lots of information about the team - Irondale Nordic Website

Need more information - contact Coach Torvi (chris.torvi@moundsviewschools.org)

Irondale's Student Council, in partnership with NHS, is hosting their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event on Monday, October 28, from 5:30-7pm in the upper lot (behind the tennis courts). Put on your costumes, grab your family, and come join the fun!

This year, the School Board will engage the school district community to help inform the creation of a student cell phone use policy. A cell phone advisory group of students, parents, and teachers is working collaboratively with administration to develop recommendations for cell phone use by educational level (elementary school, middle school, high school). These recommendations will be provided to the School Board which will develop a cell phone policy in compliance with new legislation. A survey for parents, secondary students, and staff will be shared in the coming weeks, and community engagement sessions will be hosted as well. Learn more at mvpschools.org/cellphones.

Enrollment is up for the 2024-25 school year. Nearly 150 more students are attending Mounds View Public Schools this fall compared to last fall.

FREE APPLICATION MONTH FOR MN COLLEGES

We are celebrating National School Lunch Week from October 7-16! A few highlights from the week include:

• The Minnesota Great Apple Crunch will be held on October 7. A local Gala apple from Rabideaux Farms will be offered at lunch.

• Students can show off their photography skills by entering the School Lunch Photo Contest. Submissions are accepted October 7 - 16.

• Locally-made Sambusas will be a featured entree choice on October 16. Students will be able to choose from a beef or a lentil Sambusa. Click here to view the online lunch menu.

• Sambusas are a traditional Somali staple. Hoyo, the producer of these Sambusas, describes them as "delicious fried pastries certain to transport students and staff to a whole new world of taste" Each Sambusa is hand-made in Bloomington, MN.

Looking for an easy way to support the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation? Purchase an item for the Rock the School House silent auction on Saturday, November 9, benefitting Mounds View Schools Education Foundation. It’s easy – purchase an item from our wish list and it will be shipped directly to the Foundation. Please purchase no later than October 25. Thank you for your continued support! Learn more about the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation here.

Nutrition Services is hiring for 3, 4 or 6 hour/day positions. Apply here!

SAVE THE DATE - Monday, October 28

All Junior and Senior parents are invited to be a part of the All Knight Party planning for our 2025 Seniors. Our first committee planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 28, at The Exchange Food & Drink (500 5th Avenue NW, New Brighton), 6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. meeting. Full dinner menu available for those interested in purchasing their own dinner.

Come meet some friendly volunteers and be a part of this years planning committee, where you can share your talents and skill set to help make this the most memorable Senior celebration ever. Fill an open committee position, share your ideas, or volunteer the night of the Senior All Knight Party celebration. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

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!

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.

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)

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.