Mounds View Public Schools

For some time, Mounds View Public Schools has wanted to expand preparation efforts for kindergarten students. But the cost and the space available has previously prevented the most efficient and timely action possible. Until now.

In fall 2014, the District will introduce a no-fee, optional, all-day, every day kindergarten program. The program expansion is part of the District's comprehensive Pre-K - 14 initiative that includes The Equity Promise, which states that all students will be prepared for post-secondary success regardless of race, class or disability.

More information is available here. Updates will continue to be posted on the all-day kindergarten web page as they become available.

Road closures impact school routes
Avoid the 96/10 interchange when traveling to and from Mounds View High School. Major road closures and construction projects are slated to begin next week that will significantly impact the most common routes to and from Mounds View High School. Construction is expected to continue through the fall. Please visit here for alternate routes and more information from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Levy renewal seeks no tax increase
This month, the School Board approved a resolution directing the Superintendent to take the actions necessary to place a levy renewal question on the ballot in November 2013. Mounds View's 2006 operating referendum will expire in 2014. It provides $11 million in general fund revenue that has provided stability in class sizes and program offerings for students. The Board has indicated its intent to ask voters to renew the levy at no tax increase to residents.

High schools among best in state and nation

Year after year, District schools earn top spots on state and national school rankings. This year was no exception with Mounds View Public Schools making U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools ranking and The Washington Post's Most Challenging High Schools for 2013 rankings. U.S. News & World Report ranked both Irondale High School and Mounds View High School among the top 10 public high schools in Minnesota. The Washington Post ranked both District high schools among the top 15 Most Challenging High Schools in the state.

Sunnyside and Valentine Hills win state recognition

In addition to the national honors recorded recently for the high schools, two District elementary schools were recognized this month as Sustaining Exemplar Schools by the Minnesota Department of Education. Sunnyside Elementary School and Valentine Hills Elementary School are among 16 Minnesota schools identified as state-wide leaders for creating positive learning environments for students. For details, please visit here.

Preschool program receives 4 stars
The District's Ages 3-5 Preschool program has achieved a 4

rating (out of 4) from Parent Aware. Parent Aware's Star Ratings help parents find programs that go above and beyond to prepare children for school and life. The one- to four-star ratings system measures best practices identified by research that help children succeed. Mounds View's preschool program was recognized for using research-based curriculum to engage children in activities which build school readiness skills to provide a successful transition to kindergarten.