Five facts to know about transportation
- We contract transportation services with six different bus companies.
- Bus drivers are not Mounds View Public Schools employees.
- Like all bus companies, our transportation providers are experiencing a shortage of drivers. We are working collaboratively with them to address the need for additional drivers.
- Late buses may be an occasional consequence of the driver shortage. We apologize for this, and we ask for patience as we work with the bus companies to find drivers.
- At times, when routes need to be covered by different substitute drivers, times and route consistency may vary.
To learn more about bus driving opportunities, please call 651-621-8900 or visit american-trans.com.
Summer activities registration opens Monday
Registration for summer Community Education activities opens Monday, March 27, at 9 a.m. Take a look at the digital catalog to see the upcoming offerings for adults, youth and families!
Highlights:
- Summer day camps
- High school sports camps
- Adult day trips and art classes
Register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd.
FREE Summer Community EXPO
Join us at Chippewa Middle School for a FREE Summer Community EXPO event on Saturday, March 25, from 1-4 p.m. Learn about youth, adult and family classes, activities, summer camps and services offered by Mounds View Public Schools, as well as businesses and organizations in our community. This family-friendly event will include entertainment, activities, food trucks and more! Register for the free event here.
Discounted internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills (or up to $75 per month for households living on Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device like a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. In many cases, households can get high-speed internet entirely free by choosing a fully covered internet plan. A household is eligible to participate if a child in the household qualifies for Educational Benefits, which includes free or reduced-price school meals. If you need proof that a child in your household qualifies, contact Nutrition Services. Learn more and apply here.
School meals bill
Earlier this month, Governor Walz signed a bill to provide school breakfasts and lunches at no charge for all students at participating schools, which includes every school in our district. For Mounds View Public Schools, this change will begin in the 2023-24 school year. Secondary schools will continue to have ala carte offerings available for students to purchase. More information will be shared with families this summer.
Chalkboard Capers is back!
Chalkboard Capers is a variety show presented annually by the Mounds View Education Association. District teachers and staff host the show to raise money for student scholarships for graduating seniors from District schools. After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, the show is returning this spring!
Dates and times:
March 29, 5:15 p.m.
March 30, 6:30 p.m.
March 31, 6:30 p.m.
April 1, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Irondale High School (2425 Long Lake Road, New Brighton)
Tickets:
