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• IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE16524
• Also Needed: Synergy Student ID

Picture retake day is Wednesday, October 9. If you missed having your picture taken, please make sure you attend. ALL students, including seniors, should have their picture taken for an updated Student ID.

On Thursday, October 24, all 10th grade students will take the PreACT test. This assessment is approximately 150 minutes, unless a student qualifies for extended time. Students will attend lunch, and then their regular classes after testing.

The PreACT is an assessment from ACT that simulates the ACT testing experience by providing students early exposure to ACT test-quality questions and predictive score ranges on the familiar 1-36 scale. This helps students get comfortable with the testing experience and understand how they’re doing in core subjects. It also helps identify areas where additional support might be necessary.

Come join a fun, friendly group of students and improve your math and problem solving skills! Math team starts practices this Monday, September 30. Practice are after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:20-4:20pm in room 221. There are five competitive math meets, all on Mondays after school (Nov 4, Nov 25, Dec 16, Jan 27, and Feb 10). Practices through October do not require a commitment to joining the team, but to compete with our team you will need to register through the activities office. Students who might not be available right away due to fall activities are welcome to join when their schedule permits. Any questions, reach out to Mrs Young (rebecca.young@mvpschools.org) or Ms Keirstead (anne.keirstead@mvpschools.org)

Then join A.C.E! A.C.E (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) is a program focused on giving highschool students the opportunity to dip their toes into STEM. Each year, we design and model a new building according to a list of parameters that we then present to a panel of judges! There are great networking and scholarship opportunities as well. Join us this Thursday from 3:30pm to 5pm in room 216 to learn more! If you have any questions, you can contact the team @irondaleace@gmail.com

Irondale bowling team is looking for students in grade 7-12 who like to bowl and have the desire to become a better bowler. For more info, see the flyer.

Camp Enterprise: Entrepreneurship. Leadership. Business Ethics.

IN-PERSON CAMP ENTERPRISE - Oct 31-Nov 2

True Friends - Camp Courage, Maple Lake MN

Fully paid camp, food, and accommodations sponsored by New Brighton ROTARY. Students have an opportunity to earn one of five $1000 Post-Secondary Scholarships! To learn more, view information at campenterprise.com. All interested students should email Diane Waite at diane.waite@moundsviewschools.org.

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!

Enrollment is now open for current or former Spanish students to travel to Argentina & Chile. By enrolling before Friday, September 20, you will also receive a $100 tour scholarship and qualify for a risk-free enrollment period! If you enroll anytime before midnight on Friday, September 20, you will get SEVEN (7) additional days from your enrollment date to decide if the trip is right for you. Enroll here: www.eftours.com/2744932KM

**Space is limited, and is first-come, first-served! For more information, contact tina.tanner@moundsviewschools.org.

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!

Come along, sing a song and join the jamboree! Please join the Irondale Orchestra on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30pm in the Irondale Auditorium for the annual Disney Concert! Sing along to your favorite Disney tunes and enjoy a night of wonderful music. We hope to see you there!

The deadline to register for AP exams is Friday, October 4. Completing the AP exam registration is a two-step process:

1) Parents should log in to SmartSchoolK12 payment system and submit payment for their student(s) exams online

2) AP students need to enroll and join their AP class in their College Board account (Teacher has join code)

Registration is NOT complete and AP exams cannot be ordered unless both steps 1 and 2 above are completed.

If you have questions or need additional support with your AP registration, contact us at: aptesting@mvpschools.org.

All new student athletes interested in joining Irondale's wrestling team in grades 7-12, please email Coach Hubbard (jeff.hubbard@mvpschools.org) or Jon Dojan (jdojan@inksystems.com) about getting added to the email list. Parents can be added also. Apparel, parent meetings, etc will be communicated here. Girls are welcomed to join, as it is the fast's growing sport in the USA.

The Mounds View Public Schools Curriculum Advisory Committee is seeking representatives to serve on the committee for the 2024-25 school year. Committee members work in partnership with the district and community to gain knowledge and provide feedback about curriculum and other instructional issues. If you are interested in applying to be a part of the CAC, please complete the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Application. The application will close on Friday, October 4.

Please see the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory website for meeting dates, past topics, and other important information regarding the committee. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Saari at 651.621.6059 or by e-mail at heidi.saari@mvpschools.org.

The City of New Brighton is seeking input from District families as they work to create a Safe Routes to School plan. The plan will recommend ways to make walking and biking to school easier, safer, and more comfortable for students and families at Irondale. Please share your thoughts in this quick survey before Tuesday, October 15.

In addition to the survey, you can also use this interactive map to comment on opportunities and barriers to safely and comfortably walking and biking to school. You can also share your existing walking and biking routes.

Starting with the 2024-25 School year, our Full Year Student passes will be passcode protected and available to Irondale High School Students only.

Below are the directions for Irondale students to purchase the Full Year Pass:

• To access this pass online, start by clicking here

• Scroll to the bottom and click on “Have a passcode?”

• Enter your students school ID#

• Click Apply

• Click “Checkout”

• Complete the process to purchase this full year pass

Please make sure to have your student keep this pass on their phone in google/apple wallet or saved as a photo, so they can easily find it before entering the game.

The Irondale Activities Department is excited to unveil a new Activities Department website and mobile app. Use the new platform to purchase tickets, register for activities, and follow your favorite teams for real-time updates on schedules, scores, and news delivered directly to your mobile phone.

The IHS Knights app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play (Android) store. Visit directly at irondaleactivities.org or navigate from Irondale’s website.

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.

Monday, October 7

• University of Wisconsin - Madison (10:15am)
• Hamline University (11:15am)

Friday, October 11

• Bowdoin College (8:45am)

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)

Do you enjoy writing? Want to read your essay and convince someone of your point? Would you like to get paid to write? Can you record your thoughts onto a flashdrive? The Booker-Edmond VFW Post 724 is once again sponsoring the Voice of Democracy essay writing and speaking/ recording contest for all students in grades 9-12.

The essay’s theme this year is “Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" If you are interested, stop by the IMC for the information and entry form. Be sure to follow the instructions given, making sure your essay and recording fit the requirements. For more info, see the application.

Awards locally range from $50-150; you could also qualify for district, state, and national prizes if selected. Mr. Blechert (aaron.blechert@moundsviewschools.org) can answer questions you may have -- he will pick up the entries (essay and recording) at the IMC on Tuesday, October 29, at the end of the day and he’ll coordinate it for the VFW Post reps to pick up. Share your thoughts, voice, and writings!

Although no application is required to receive the Minnesota Free School Meals program benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important. Households need to apply for Educational Benefits each school year.

Families who qualify are eligible for many great benefits, such as reduced (or free) fees on sports and activities, college application fees, transportation, community programs and more. Additionally, your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts and other programs that benefit all students!

Complete your application here.

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