Mounds View and Irondale students excel in sports, arts, and academics

The Mounds View School Board convened for its regular meeting on May 6, 2025, focusing on student achievements and upcoming events within the district. The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda, which was unanimously approved.

The first significant agenda item featured reports from student representatives from both Mounds View and Irondale High Schools. Mounds View's representative highlighted several accomplishments, including senior Kate Reber receiving the Athena Award for her outstanding performance in athletics, particularly in cross country, track, and basketball. Reber holds multiple school records and plans to continue her basketball career at university.

Additionally, Mounds View celebrated 15 students selected for the All State Music program, with a camp scheduled for late July. The spring musical recently concluded with sold-out performances, featuring professionally recorded songs for the first time. The representative also noted the success of the National Honor Society's mental health walk, which garnered medals for participants, and the achievements of two student-run businesses in a startup competition.

Irondale's representative reported on the robotics team, Nightcrawler, which placed first at the national competition. The school also recognized senior Lulu with the Athena Award and announced an upcoming multicultural show that will showcase diverse talents from various student clubs. Noteworthy achievements in speech and debate were shared, including individual accolades and team successes.

The meeting concluded with a focus on upcoming events, including senior signing day, prom, and various senior celebrations. The board expressed appreciation for the students' hard work and accomplishments, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and support for student initiatives.