Mustang News

Are you missing something?

There is a collection of Lost & Found items outside the High School Office near the Forum. There are water bottles, hoodies, jackets and lunch bags.

Anything left behind at the end of the week will be donated.

To make an "in-person" appointment with a teacher or dean (must be pre-scheduled through ParentVUE:

• Sign in to ParentVUE (need teacher names--schedules are available in ParentVUE)
• Click on “Conferences”
• Select the times that are most convenient for you (select one (1) time slot per teacher)
• Click the “email me” button to receive your appointment schedule

Time slots may fill up quickly and a few teachers will be unavailable that evening. If you are unable to get a time slot, email the teacher to set up an alternative way to receive information (e.g., phone call, email update, etc.).

To make a “virtual” appointment with a teacher or dean:

This is the teacher Google Meet link spreadsheet for 10/15/24. These links will be shared again via email and text message on the afternoon of October 15.

Complete the shared form no later than Tuesday (10/15) to indicate which senior portrait option you chose. Using David Bank Studios streamlines the process and provides consistency between pictures.

Options for Yearbook Senior Portraits:

• David Bank Studios will be on campus during lunches on Tuesday (11/5) for a free yearbook session. They will take 2-3 poses. The studio chooses the best photo and submits it to the yearbook staff. Sign up will open closer to the date. Purchase of the photo is optional.
• Book an appointment at David Bank Studios for your student’s yearbook photo before Friday (11/15). With this option, you may select the photo for the yearbook.
• Use school ID photo (NOT preferred due to quality for yearbook).
• Submit your own photo in .jpg format using this form by Tuesday (10/15). All photos are subject to editorial approval and must meet requirements.

Use this link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenHnJuUlaes4dDajLSG3wbdE4YuYQbEJl2U43AdyjiCvEN5A/viewform?usp=sharing

ORIGINAL PICTURES, MAKE-UPS AND RETAKES ARE READY TO ORDER!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login (you'll need the student ID)

MOUNDS VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Event Code: FE54124

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Following are upcoming meets:

• Tuesday (10/15) - Conference - Varsity 3:30 PM, JV 4:30 PM
• Thursday (10/24) - Sections - Varsity 3:10 PM, JV 4:50 PM
• Saturday (11/2) - State (Top 7 + 2 Alternates) - at Les Bolstad (Griak) - 12:15 PM

ROBOTICS TEAM: Meetings this week:

• Tuesday (10/15) from 3:45-6:00 PM - ONLY robot drivers try outs and practice
• Tuesday (10/15) from 7:00-8:30 PM – Regular team meeting
• Thursday (10/17) from 7:00-8:30 PM – Regular team meeting*

*NO School, but the building will be open

BEST BUDDIES: Plan to attend the Disability Awareness Training during ReFLECT, if you want to serve as either a Peer Buddy or an Associate Member. If you didn't attend training last week, sign up on Wednesday (10/16). Sign up in the Student Support Time app. Any questions, see Mrs. Keimig in Room 132.

YEARBOOK: Preorder your 2025 yearbook at yearbookforever.com for the lowest price offered this year. Prices increase on Friday (11/1).

This is an opportunity to meet current students and instructors, as well as participate in/observe ROTC training. The training includes rappelling, climbing wall, and other stations. All are welcome.

RSVP for food coordination/planning.

Are you a Mounds View Latine student interested in the healthcare field? Check out this awesome opportunity to see the world of healthcare IN PERSON! Come see Mrs. Hendrickson, if you have questions!

Join us for Powderpuff Football in Mustang Stadium! There will be four (4) teams (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors). Each team is capped at 30 players. The first 24 sophomores and juniors to sign up will receive a team t-shirt. All freshmen and seniors will receive a t-shirt. Cost to play is $5.00. Sign up by purchasing a "ticket" on the hometown app or the high school ticketing website.

• Freshmen Team - Mint Green
• Sophomore Team - Orchid
• Junior Team - Light Blue
• Senior Team - Light Pink

Mustang football players will coach and referee. Students and community are encouraged to be spectators. Spectators and players are encouraged to bring a donation for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.

If there is bad weather, we are not able to refund. There will be no formally organized practices before the games, but feel free to connect with your classmates and set up a time to practice. Contact Daggett (room 235) or Hess (room 40) with any questions.

PreACT testing is important for all students, as it focuses attention on both career preparation and improving academic achievement. The PreACT test will point out students’ academic strengths and areas that need improvement. It can help those students who are college-bound, as well as those who plan to enter the workforce directly after high school. Additional information can be found on the ACT website at: Practice Taking the ACT - PreACT - K12 Solutions

Contact your student’s dean, if you have questions.

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 (11/9), 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.

Purchase no later than Friday (10/25). Thank you for your continued support! Learn more about the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation here.

Winter sports first day of tryouts/practice are as follows:

• Competitive Dance - October 21
• Girls Hockey – October 28
• Girls Gymnastics – November 11
• Alpine Ski – November 11
• Nordic Ski – November 11
• Boys Hockey – November 11
• Girls Basketball – November 11 (9th grade tryouts are 11/5 & 11/7)
• Boys Basketball – November 18 (9th grade tryouts are 10/28,10/30 & 11/6)
• Wrestling – November 18
• Boys Swim & Dive – December 2

Your athlete must have a valid sports physical on file prior to registering. Physicals are valid for three (3) years from the date of the exam. If your physical expires during the season, the system will not let you register. Parents can check the current status of the physical through their ParentVUE account by selecting the "Student Info" tab. The physical date is located at the bottom of the page.

Send physicals:

E-mail: cindy.mccallum@moundsviewschools.org
Activities Office Fax: 651-621-7105

US Mail to:
Mounds View Activities Office – Sports Physicals
1900 Lake Valentine Rd.
Arden Hills, MN 55112

Mounds View is offering free Strategy Sessions after school on Mondays to help you prepare for the ACT test. The sessions will be from 3:25-4:25 PM beginning Monday (11/4). Sign up for the Free Strategy Sessions. Check the schedules online or in Student Services!

Join us at Mounds View High School on November 2-3 for the 40th Annual Courage Kenny Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament! This exciting event brings teams from all over the country to compete. Come watch these incredible athletes compete!

This is also a great opportunity to get involved and support adaptive sports in our community. See the flyer and consider volunteering.

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.