Congratulations to Irondale High School alumnus Steven Truong on being one of 30 recipients nationally to receive a fellowship providing up to $90,000 in funding for graduate students who are immigrants or children of immigrants! sahanjournal.com/education/paul… via Sahan Journal

Did you know? Mounds View Public Schools' graduation rate consistently surpasses the state rate by an average of seven percentage points. For the class of 2022, District students graduated at a rate of 90.6% compared to the state rate of 83.6%.

During the week of May 8, Mounds View Schools will recognize all staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Each day, you'll see an employee group spotlighted. Stay tuned for opportunities to recognize staff members, including sending a custom e-card. mvps.me/3mV5qAU

During the week of May 8-12, help us send notes of appreciation to our Mounds View Public Schools staff. Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou for more information and to create your custom card.

Thank you to Commissioner Jett for visiting Irondale today to talk about our Career & College Centers, Early College and Career Technical Training (CTE). He was able to tour our facilities and hear from students who are participating in the program.

The Irondale Drumline was featured on the Fox 9 Morning News! You can watch the segment through the link below: fox9.com/video/1213017

Mounds View Schools hosted its fifth annual Student Honoring Pow Wow last weekend. The event was a huge success, with more than 400 guests in attendance. See more photos here: mvps.me/3AAnEL4

Did you know? Staff Appreciation Week is next week, May 8-12. Send a personalized Thank You e-card to a staff member by visiting mvpschools.org/thankyou.

Mounds View Public Schools is celebrating Staff Appreciation Week next week, May 8-12. Send a custom Thank You e-card to a deserving staff member! Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou to choose a design and enter your custom message.

This week, we will be recognizing employee groups for Staff Appreciation Week. Today we are recognizing our paraeducators & clerical staff, who are truly the grease in the wheels of our schools. The work they do is truly immeasurable. Thank you!

Six District teachers were honored at the MN Teacher of the Year banquet on Sunday, May 7. Congratulations on this prestigious honor and thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students! Pictured: Mackenzie Keimig, Kathryn O'Brien, Diane Waite and Richard Rosivach.

Today we celebrate & recognize our teachers, who regularly go above and beyond to make a difference in our students' lives. Their hard work & passion is evident as they inspire students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact. We thank you and appreciate you!

Today, we recognize our custodial & nutrition staff. From serving healthy meals to making sure our classrooms are clean, they are creating safe & welcoming places for our students each day. Their work is often unseen, so we are excited to shine a light on them today. Thank you!

Today we are recognizing principals & non-affiliated staff. Our principals are dedicated to creating a positive & inclusive environment, while our non-affiliated staff work behind the scenes to keep the wheels turning in all areas of District admin. Thank you!

Last chance! Send a personalized Thank You e-card to a deserving staff member during Staff Appreciation Week. Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou!

Today, we are recognizing bus drivers. Bus drivers are always there to provide a friendly smile and a safe and comfortable ride to and from school. Thank you for your dedication, especially during the last Minnesota winter ❄ You are an invaluable asset to our community!

Thank you to the families, students & staff who made Staff Appreciation Week a success! More than 3,000 personalized Thank You e-cards were sent to staff members across the District. See below for a few examples of the kind messages staff received last week.

Did you know? The District is awarding 140 Equity Promise scholarships to ALC, Irondale and Mounds View High School students this spring totaling more than $160,000.

We're shining the light on some of the often unseen acts of kindness that our community offers in the simplest of ways. Watch the latest in our series and learn more at mvpschools.org/beingkind.