
Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
May 7, 2025
LAST DAY TO BUY PROM TICKETS
Saturday (5/10) is the junior & senior Gleam & Glow Prom! Last day to purchase a ticket is Wednesday (5/7). All tickets are to be purchased ONLINE either on your HomeTown app or by visiting the "Tickets" page on the High School Activities/Athletics page. Tickets are $50.00 each and MUST BE purchased by a Mounds View Junior or Senior. If you are bringing someone outside of Mounds View, pick up a guest form in the Main Office and return to Mrs. Diekoff.
Students should arrive between 5:00-5:30 PM to take photos and meet up with friends. The Grand March will begin at 5:30 PM in the auditorium. Students can arrive at the MOA at 9:30 PM for unlimited rides and dance on a giant dance floor until midnight!
For more information: https://sites.google.com/moundsviewschools.org/mvprom/home
AP TEST SHUTTLE SERVICE
MORNING SESSION
Bus leaves MVHS @ 8:20 AM
Drivers need to check in at MVCC by 8:30 AM
AFTERNOON SESSION
Cafeteria open at 10:30 AM for test takers
Bus leaves MVHS @ 11:15 AM
Drivers need to check in at MVCC by 11:30 AM
NEWS
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD: The girls track & field team finished second in the 6AAA True Team Section Meet yesterday. They will now wait to see if they qualify for True team State as a wild card team. Congrats to senior Thia Olson-Skog on setting a new school record in the 100 m dash running it in a time of 12.21!
BASEBALL: It is Teacher Appreciation Day! Come cheer on Varsity as they play Cretin-Derham Hall at home at 4:30 PM today. Freshman play CDH at 4:15 PM at McCullough Park. On Thursday (5/8) JV and B team play at 4:15 PM at CDH High School. Go Mustangs!
BOYS LACROSSE: Good luck to the boys on Thursday (5/8)! Away game at White Bear Lake – JV plays at 5:30 PM and Varsity plays at 7:00 PM.
ROBOTICS: Last team meetings this semester:
- Thursday (5/8) from 6:30-8:30 PM
- Tuesday (5/13) from 6:30-8:30 PM
- Thursday (5/15) from 6:00-8:00 PM – End of Season Party!
2025 YEARBOOK: Have you preordered your 2025 yearbook yet? Check to see if you have at this order history link. If you still need to order one, buy one here today!
CLASS OF 2025 YARD SIGNS: If you pre-purchased a yard sign, but did not make it to any of the distribution times, your student can pick the sign up in the Main Office from Mrs. Diekoff. If you'd still like a sign, there are a few for sale at $25.00 cash.
MOUNDS VIEW ATHLETE SIGNING DAY
These student athletes will be recognized for by Jim Galvin, Activities Director on Wednesday (5/7) at 3:30 PM in the lower commons. Congratulations to all!
MUSTANG GIRLS LACROSSE
Come cheer on the Mustangs at home this week!
Thursday (5/8) vs. White Bear Lake
JV at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:00 PM
Friday (5/9) vs. Hudson: Senior & Youth Night--celebrate our seniors and future Mustangs with a fun night of recognition, youth activities, and a tailgate cookout.
JV at 5:30 PM | Senior Recognition (after JV) | Varsity at 7:00 PM | Cookout 5:30–7:30 PM
Youth players in MVI jerseys get in FREE!
SENIORS - POETRY CONTEST
Seniors, become part of Mounds View's poetry legacy by submitting your original poems for the English department's annual Franklin E. Brainard Memorial Poetry Award. The winner's name will join the list of legendary student poets on the Excellence in Poetry plaque in the school library and win a celebratory gift card to Barnes & Noble.
Submit poems by Friday (5/16) by contacting Ms. Carney or Ms. Walter.
CLASS OF 2025 - SENIOR PARTY
Junior and Senior parents....we need your help! The senior party on June 4th (help needed from 8:30pm-4am) after graduation needs many volunteers to make it happen. Please sign up to help, lots of opportunities available! VOLUNTEER HERE
**Registration for the party is still available. Deadline is May 22!!! Don't miss out, REGISTER HERE
**Send in photos of your graduate's journey through Mounds view schools! SEND PHOTOS HERE . These photos will play on a big screen all night long at the party!
WANTED: MOUNDS VIEW MUSICIANS
Are you in a band or a solo act and want to perform? The Rock Orchestra Concert is happening on Tuesday (5/27) and we’re looking to feature a few student musicians! We’re hoping to find 2 to 4 acts to open the concert.
Auditions will be held on May 20th and May 22nd, before school, after school, and during ReFLECT in the Orchestra Room. A sign-up sheet will be posted outside the Orchestra Room.
Have questions? Email lucas.shogren@moundsviewschools.org.
SEND A "THANK YOU" NOTE TO A STAFF MEMBER
This week Mounds View Public Schools will recognize all staff during Staff Appreciation Week. In addition to efforts at your child's school, help us send notes of appreciation to our Mounds View Public Schools staff. Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou for more information and to create your custom card.