
Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
March 19, 2025
MUSTANG BOYS BASKETBALL
Congratulations to Mounds View Boys Varsity Basketball who ended their season with a record of 20-8 and earned the All-Conference Academic Champions Award for the 5th year in a row! Congratulations to Cody Loegering and Alex Kriauciunas who were named All-Conference! And to Nate Edelman, Jacob Sampson and Jack Dahl who were All-Conference Honorable Mentions.
STUDENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Ella Wan (9) won first place at the 2025 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) junior piano competition during the MTNA convention.
Ella has been studying piano for nine years and is currently a student of Professor Alexander Braginsky.
SPRING BREAK
Spring Break days are:
- Monday (3/24)
- Tuesday (3/25)
- Wednesday (3/26)
- Thursday (3/27)
- Friday (3/28)
- Monday (3/31)
- Tuesday (4/1) - BACK TO SCHOOL!
NEWS
BOYS TRACK & FIELD: A second parent/athlete meeting for Boys Track & Field is scheduled for this Thursday (3/20) at 5:30 PM in the MVHS cafeteria. It will last 1 hour.
ROBOTICS: Team meetings include:
- Thursday (3/20) from 6:30-9:00 PM
- Saturday (3/22) from 9:00-3:00 PM
Remember: Our Regional Competition is Free & Open to the Public, 4-5 April 2025, at UMN's Mariucci Arena!!
CLAY TARGET CLUB: Interested in joining the Mounds Clay Target Club? Visit the link MV Clay Target Club or contact Coach Kingsriter at mvclaytargetclub@gmail.com. March 24: Team and student athlete registration closes Noon CT. Last day for athlete and/or team withdrawal for registration fee refund. ****Registration closes at noon 3/24-Hard deadline****
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!
DECA PROMO PROJECT
March Madness Brackets + other basketball opportunities
DELTA JOB SHADOW OPPORTUNITY
We have a few more spots available for the Delta Job Shadow on April 22. To attend, you must complete all of the following steps:
- Register on this website.
- Students must join the Google Classroom and complete the Pre Work, which is due on April 4.
- Print the Junior Achievement Permission Form and return it to Mrs. Klimek. You can either put it in her PO Box or bring it to room 127D.
- Complete the Google form with the required additional information.
NOTE: Students over the age of 18 on April 22 will need to have their legal ID photocopied by Mrs. Klimek to share with Delta to allow you through TSA Security. You may use a driver’s license, state ID, or passport number along with the expiration date. Students will also need to bring this ID on the day of the field trip.
Students must complete all steps to be eligible for this opportunity. We are limited to 40 students and we will give preference to 11th/12th grade. We are hoping this opportunity can be an annual experience. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Klimek at danae.klimek@mvpschools.org
SENIOR PARTY REGISTRATION - DEADLINE EXTENDED
Early registration extended: Get registered by April 1st for $80.00. We encourage all students to attend! We have over 220 registered so far!!!
Join your friends for this final event of your high school years.
CAREER & COLLEGE CENTER (CCC)
MINNESOTA TRADES ACADEMY
Interested in the areas of construction? Apply for the Minnesota Trades Academy, which is a paid 8-week summer internship that gives you an introduction into various career paths in construction and the building trades industry. Applicants must be 16 or older and apply by Wednesday (4/16). There will be a virtual info session for interested students on Tuesday (4/8) at 6:00 PM. Contact Mrs. Hendrickson if interested!
VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES
Join and listen to a spotlight on the Bricklayers, Carpenters, and finishing trades apprenticeship programs here in Minnesota on Wednesday (3/26) at 6:30 PM. Learn all about their career pathways and opportunities! Visit constructioncareers.org to sign up or talk to Mrs. Hendrickson.
CLASS OF 2025 - SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Wallin 2-Year scholarship is now open. This scholarship is for any senior who will be attending Anoka Ramsey, Anoka Tech, Dunwoody, Century College, St Paul College or Minneapolis College and have a financial need.
Priority deadline is April 15. Apply at Wallinpartners.org. If you have questions, see your dean.
TRAVEL ABROAD - JUNE 2026
Bonjour and Hola!
Students and parents interested in hearing more about the Spain and France trip in June of 2026 should come to our meeting on Thursday (4/3) at 6:30 PM in the Forum. If you have questions see Madam Narum or Sra. Rivers in the World Languages wing.
TRAVEL ABROAD - SPRING BREAK 2026
Are you interested in seeing how industry and innovation intersects in one of the world’s leading business hubs? The Business Department is excited to present a trip to LONDON over spring break 2026. This tour immerses students in real-world business practices through workshops at LSE Generate, exhibits at the Museum of Brands and Bank of England Museum, and more. Over eight days, students will gain valuable insights into branding, finance, entrepreneurship, and operations—essential knowledge for building a successful career in today’s competitive economy. For more information, RSVP for our informational meeting on Thursday (4/3) at 7:00 PM in the Business Flex Space. https://rsvp.eftours.com/95w969x
CHANGE TO TENNIS TRYOUTS
CLARIFICATION TO BOYS & GIRLS LACROSSE TRYOUTS
Per the MSHSL, spring sports first day of tryouts/practice are as follows:
- March 10: softball, boys track & field, girls track & field
- March 17: boys golf, girls golf, baseball, boys volleyball
- March 24: boys tennis **new date is March 31**--on the no school date
- March 31: boys lacrosse (meet on no school day March 31)
- March 31: girls lacrosse (March 31 is no school day for MV, so tryouts/practice would be Tuesday (4/1))
Your child 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 child's physical expires during the season, you won't be able to register. Parents can check the current status of their child’s physical through their ParentVUE account by selecting the Student Info tab. The physical date is located at the bottom of the page.
Physicals may be sent to the Activities Office through any of the following options:
E-mail: cindy.mccallum@moundsviewschools.org
Fax: 651-621-7105
US Mail to:
Mounds View Activities Office – Sports Physicals
1900 Lake Valentine Rd.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
For more information visit our website:
https://moundsview.mvpschools.org/athleticsandactivities/registration-information