As a result of updated guidance, Mounds View Public Schools will require that students, staff, and visitors wear masks while inside our buildings, effective Monday, August 23. Read more here.

Parents, please register your student for next fall if you haven't already done so. The online data verification replaces the paperwork you used to fill out each year, including updated information/emergency contacts.

This needs to be done before receiving your student's schedule at the Welcome Back event. If you do not have it completed before the Welcome Back Night, you will need to do it then which will take about 5-15 minutes to complete depending on # of children you have in the district. Please do this at home prior to save on time.

To register, go to www.moundsviewschools.org and log into your ParentVUE account. Click on the "Online Data Verification" button in the upper right-hand corner (see picture below) to start the process. Be sure your contact information is correct, current address (please attach proof of residence), and you have emergency contacts listed for your student.

PLEASE NOTE: 7th graders (& 8th graders who did not get the needed shots last year due to Covid) must also have updated vaccination information before receiving their schedules. You can upload their updated vaccinations when you complete their online data verification.

If you do not have a ParentVUE account set up, please contact the main office at 651-621-6600 for activation information.

We look forward to hosting families at our “Welcome Back Community Night” and Picnic on Thursday, September 2, from 4:30-7:30 PM. Come for food, meet the staff, and connect with other Edgewood families. Drop off forms, pick up class schedules/locker assignments, take Lifetouch school pictures, find out about after-school activities, etc. CHANGE FROM PRIOR COMMUNICATION: ALL grades will get a locker assignment on their schedules - no need for 7th/8th grade to request a locker.

· EPAT Family Picnic – Thursday, September 2, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Food will be provided at no cost.

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

· Meet Your Teacher! – Teachers will be in their rooms from 5-7:30 PM.

PLEASE NOTE: If you cannot make it that evening, we will have an alternate date on Friday, September 3, from 7-10 AM to pick up your schedule, get locker assignment, and take your picture. Teachers will not be available to meet this day.

Wednesday, September 8, will be the 1st Day of School for 6th Grade ONLY and Thursday, September 9, will be the 1st Day of School for 7th & 8th Grade students.

Edgewood students will be issued their Chromebook, charging block, and protective sleeve at our Welcome Back events. Students will check out the device in the LMC. Once issued, students will keep their device until they leave the District or are given a new one.

Welcome to Edgewood...we look forward to having you here! If you have not already set up a meeting with your student's dean, please click here to do so.

The Parent Handbook can be found here.

General school information as well as the grade level classroom supply lists can be found here.

Please read and have your student/you sign and turn in the specific policy form included in the mailing. A copy can also be found here.

Lifetouch picture order forms were also included in the mailing. You may also order online here using the Picture Day ID#EVTKZPD7B.

If you need help with school supplies, you can call Ralph Reeder at 651-621-6280 to register for the Good Neighbor Back-to-School Project. See flyer here.

If you would like to help District 621 kids succeed and donate to the Good Neighbor Back-to-School Project Wish List, informaton can be found here.

A listing of our before & after-school programs can be found here. Please note dates and programs subject to change. Watch for any updated information in future e-news publications.

Students who registered for transportation this year will receive bus information via email during the week of August 23. Additionally, bus passes will be mailed to all students during the week of August 30. This information will also be available in ParentVUE at that time. Questions can be directed to transportation@moundsviewschools.org or 651-621-6027.

All school meals including breakfast, lunch, and after school snack will be FREE of charge to all students for the 21-22 school year per USDA. However, we are asking ALL families to fill out the Educational Benefits application regardless. You can complete the application here.

All students will be using a PIN # for meal tracking. The Nutrition service manager and cashier will be available on Welcome Back Night to give students/parents their PIN# 's. Parents can also access their student's PIN # in the ParentVUE portal under the student information tab.

Check back here for updated school menus during the year.

Please see the District's Frequently Asked Questions for a safe return to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year here.

New to Edgewood?? The Edgewood online spiritwear store is open and ready for orders! You can find the links for all Mounds View schools here.

The Covid vaccine is not required for students; however, if you would like to have your student (age 12+) vaccinated, there is a clinic at the MOA. Details are below. To schedule a vaccination or to find out more information on other locations, you can check here.

Edgewood Parents & Teachers (EPAT) is an organization in which parents, as well as Edgewood (EW) teachers and administration work together to help meet the needs of the EW students and staff. This includes funding for EPAT-sponsored student events, providing grants to teachers for items not covered in the school's budget, and staff appreciation events.

We understand that not all families may be in a position to give right now, but if you have the means, please consider a direct donation to EPAT. There are several ways to contribute, but direct donation maximizes the dollars available to support our students and teachers! Here are our current fundraisers:

• Direct Donation
  • Send it via U.S. mail to:
    Edgewood Middle School, Attn: EPAT
    5100 Edgewood Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112
  • Shannon Mildenberger is available at Edgewood to receive donations in person
  • Donate online:
    o Venmo information (see below)
• Amazon Smile (Group Name: Edgewood Middle School PTO)
• Tasteocracy (Group Name: Edgewood Parents and Teachers PTO Group)

If you would like more information or are willing to volunteer your time to support the EW community, got to our website at https://www.moundsviewschools.org/edgewood or please contact margaret.meyer@moundsviewschools.org or lockwood.kimberly@gmail.com.

Check the weekly Edgewood E-news for updates on EPAT and our upcoming meetings.

The middle school community ed page has been updated. Registration starts on Monday, August 16, for Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Run Club, and Volleyball. The Enrichment Classes will open on Monday, August 23. For more information or to register, click here.

In addition to the youth programs and enrichment opportunities available through the District's Community Ed Department, a number of activities, camps and youth programs are hosted by area cities, local businesses, community organizations and school PTA groups. Please see offerings available in the district attendance area here.

Registration is open for all Fall Sports. Registration must be completed online through the Irondale Activities website at: https://www.moundsviewschools.org/Page/5324.

Students must be registered in order to try-out. Any athlete that does not make a team, or decides to drop prior to the 1st contest is entitled to a full refund of their registration fee.

Registration will close for all Fall sports by Monday, September 6th (Labor Day). Sports that hold try-outs and are required to make cuts may have an earlier closing date. Please check individual sport webpages for additional information regarding registration closing dates.

There will be a mandatory Fall Round-Up Parent/Athlete Meeting on Thursday, August 26, in the Irondale Auditorium from 6:00–7:30 PM. All athletes should plan to attend along with at least one parent/guardian. Representatives from all sports will be present, along with our athletic training staff. Help will also be available for those needing assistance completing their online registration. If you are unable to attend, please contact the head coach of your child’s sport (see contact info below) prior to August 26th.

Physicals are good for three years from the date of the exam, and must be valid for the entire season the athlete will be participating in. A valid physical must be in our system in order to open the online registration form. New physicals require 24 hours to process. Physicals can be submitted via e-mail, fax, US Mail, or by dropping off in the Irondale Activities Office. To check the date of a student’s last physical, log in to your ParentVUE account and select the Student Info tab. The current physical date is located at the bottom of the page. Copies of the 2021-22 MSHSL Physical form are available in the Activities Office, and also on our Activities website.

More information about fall sports available at Irondale can be found here.

Seventh & eighth grade athletes that wish to participate on a high school team will also register online. Before you begin your online registration, approval must be obtained from the middle school principal or dean, the high school activities director and coach. In addition, signatures from both student & parent/guardian are also required. Please complete this Middle School consent form and deliver to the high school activities office before you begin the online registration.

Hope Dental Clinic - Offering appointments for affordable dental care in Mahtomedi on Wednesdays, Sep 1, 8, 15, & 22. Call 651-762-9124 to schedule an appointment.

Join us on Thursday, September 2, from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM for a FREE Farmers' Market sponsored by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Choose from fresh vegetables and fruits, artisan breads, bakery items, and more. Bring your own bag and a friend or two...all are welcome!

Need help getting food? Or want to help others who do? - Many Minnesotans are facing financial difficulties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and there are supports available to help! Our own Ralph Reeder Food Shelf offers weekday scheduled appointments. Click the link to learn more about how to schedule an appointment for a pick up or to make a donation to the food shelf. And new this week, Minnesota is launching a program to help connect families with personalized assistance and information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - more information available at www.mnfoodhelper.org.

Join us on Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Mounds View Community Center for a FREE event including food, inflatables, rock climbing, face painting, farmers market, and more! More information can be found here.

Join us for construction completion open houses on Thursday, September 23, from 5-8 p.m. Open houses will take place simultaneously with tours at each site.

The Foundation is excited to announce a series of fall events for you to show your support in fun and meaningful ways, benefitting the students of Mounds View Public Schools. More information can be found here.

* These events will align with any necessary future guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health.

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