Mustang News
An e-newsletter from Mounds View High School
March 8, 2024
2ND IN STATE FOR CURLING
Congratulations to Bryce Breen, Birgen Enberg, Violet Bartel, and Alice Mihm (Mounds View District Homeschool student) for taking home 2nd place in the State, representing Mounds View High School at the MN State High School Curling Championship last weekend at the Duluth Curling Club. Great weekend by this Mounds View High School team against 24 teams vying for the High School State Championship title!
SPRING BREAK IS MARCH 11-15
SENIOR PARTY NEWS
If you plan on attending the party or buying a yard sign, please do it soon! The earlier we know numbers, the better we can plan. We already have over 200 seniors registered and have sold out of our original 200 yard signs! Great Job Class of 2024!!
We plan to place a final yard sign order on MARCH 29th, get your order in!
BEST BUDDIES CREW NEWS
Best Buddies shirts are on sale for $10.00. Shirts are black with a green Best Buddies logo. Use this link to order by Friday (3/8) Best Buddies T-Shirts.
Thank you so much for your support in our Best Buddies program!!!
ATTENDANCE OFFICE NEWS
Spring Break - March 11-15
If your student will be missing any additional school days before or after Spring Break, remember to report that to the Attendance Office in advance. The 24-hour attendance line is 651-621-7101, or submit online in your ParentVUE.
ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS, CLUBS & NEWS
BOYS BASKETBALL: Good luck to the boys basketball team tonight vs. the Pirates at Park Center HS! Tip off is 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults/senior citizens and $5.00 for students. NO cash option onsite to purchase tickets. Use this link to purchase tickets: https://district279.epaytrak.com/2023-24-Park-Center-Boys-Basketball-Section-5AAAA-Semifinals-March-08-P2529C289.aspx.
STUDENT TRAVEL TO CHILE & ARGENTINA - JULY 2025: There are only 15 spaces available for the Chile & Argentina trip. In order to qualify for the $200.00 discount, you need to enroll (link here) by Friday (3/8). See Sra. Tanner in room 260, if you have any questions.
CLAY TARGET: MV Clay Target Club is a co-ed program offered under the administration of the MN High School Clay Target League. You must be a registered 9-12 grade student at MVHS. Cost is $190.00. Last day to register Monday (3/25). Use this link to register: https://moundsview.ce.eleyo.com/course/4916/winter-spring-2024/clay-target-club-mounds-view
YEARBOOK: Have you ordered a 2024 yearbook? Go to yearbookforever.com to check if you already ordered one. If you haven't, now is the time to check that off your list.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
If you are attending a 2 year college next year...Wallin has a scholarship for up to $6000 for students who plan to attend a community college. There are 11 colleges including Anoka Ramsey, Century College and Dunwoody. Visit Wallinpartners.org for more information. See your dean, if you have any questions.
May 15th is the deadline!
ULTIMATE FRISBEE NEWS!
Don't delay! Registration closes on Sunday (3/17) for the Spring High School Competitive Season of Ultimate Frisbee. Open to all students in grades 9 to 12. Experienced athletes looking for cross training and new players are all welcome. http://www.mvultimate.org/
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Spring sports first day of tryouts/practice are as follows:
- March 11: softball, boys track & field, girls track & field
- March 18: boys golf, girls golf, baseball
- March 25: boys tennis
- April 1: boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse
Your child must have a valid sports physical on file prior to registering for a Spring sport. Physicals are valid for three (3) years from the date of the exam. 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. If your child's physical expires anytime during the season, you will not be able to register until a new physical is completed and turned in. Physicals may be sent to the Activities Office through any of the following options:
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
SPRING WEIGHT TRAINING
Students who are not participating in a spring sport can sign up for our Spring Weight Training program led by coach, Conor Mitchell. There are two sessions that run from March 18-May 31 on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays:
- Morning: 6:45-8:15 AM
- Afternoon: 3:30-5:30 PM
The cost is $75.00 per session. A sports physical is not required. If you have questions, email Conor at conor.mitchell@moundsviewschools.org or conormitchellstrengthtraining@gmail.com.
Yog xa tau kev pab thiab hais ua lus Hmoob thov hu rau Bao Thao: 651-272-0972. Haddi aad ubaahantahay faahfaahin dheerad-ah ama turjamaad, fadlan kala soo xidid Zeynah Abdulrazak lambaraka 651-262-4577. Para asistencia o preguntas en Español por favor contacte a Angel Toro: 651-724-2854 o Carmen Bender: 612-494-3895