News and Views
An e-newsletter from Mounds View Public Schools
During the last legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature directed all school districts to adopt a cell phone policy by March 15, 2025. In response, the School Board asked the
community to provide feedback regarding student use of cell phones in schools. About 3,000 respondents completed a survey, and two community conversations attracted about
200 attendees.
This feedback was shared with a cell phone advisory committee made up of parents, students and staff. The group met three times last fall, identified themes found in the responses and provided recommendations to the School Board at its December meeting.
At its meeting on March 6, the Board approved a policy effective March 15 that reflects the group’s recommendations:
Elementary schools
- Students should not access or use cell phones during school hours.
Secondary (middle and high schools)
- Students should not access or use cell phones during scheduled academic class time or during activities/assemblies when instruction or information is being delivered.
- Secondary students may access and use cell phones during non-academic or unscheduled time during school hours.
Watch a brief video about the cell phone policy engagement process.
The District's news magazine, School Talk, will be arriving in homes soon. In the latest issue, read about the District's cybersecurity efforts and how we are working to prevent cyberattacks and protect student and staff data. Also inside:
- An overview of Community Education's award-winning adult programming.
- Details on the recently approved student cell phone policy .
- Upcoming events
Zoe Kourajian, social studies teacher at Edgewood Middle School, has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. The program celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minnesota. An independent selection panel will review the semifinalists' portfolios over the next few weeks and narrow the list to a group of finalists. The winner will be announced May 4. Learn more about the award and selection process.
Congratulations and good luck to Zoe!
The District celebrated National School Breakfast Week March 3-7. National School Breakfast Week highlights the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success.
The Nutrition Services department featured special menu items for the week, including a cheese omelet with crispy tater tots, a build-your-own yogurt parfait with fresh berries and more.
Students are offered breakfast at no cost every school day.
Registration for summer day camps and activities opens Tuesday, March 18 at 9 a.m. Flip through the electronic catalog and register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd.
Join the Mounds View Education Association for the 38th annual Chalkboard Capers performances April 9-12. District teachers and staff host the show to raise money for student scholarships for graduating seniors.
Dates and times:
- April 9, 5:15 p.m.
- April 10, 6:30 p.m.
- April 11, 6:30 p.m.
- April 12, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
All shows will be held at Irondale High School. Tickets available for purchase at mvpschools.org/chalkboardcapers.
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