Island Lake Elementary School

Join us for a FREE movie night on Thursday April 2nd at 6pm (doors open at 5:30) and enjoy a viewing of Zootopia 2 at Irondale High School Auditorium. With no school the next morning, it’ll be fun activity for the entire family! Please note, all children should be accompanied by an adult.

RSVP through the link provided here or in our bio and receive a bag of FREE popcorn!
https://forms.gle/VnjcsbEtJaiuX3xy9

This event is presented by the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation and Mounds View Schools Community Education in partnership with Mounds View Public Schools

PTA Fundraiser Tuesday, March 3!

Chalkboard Capers is back for 2026! Tickets for the fundraiser show are on sale now! Proceeds from the show go to scholarships for District seniors. Get tickets at https://cur8.com/24908/project/137795

Get ready to ROCK 🤘

School Talk has a new look! Check out the refreshed design while learning about how we are improving energy efficiency in our buildings. Also inside, see dedicated sections for District, school, alumni and staff news and a closer look at the recent work of the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.

Flip through the electronic version below, and watch your mailbox for the printed version arriving soon.

https://mvps.me/SchoolTalkSpring26

It's Spirit Week next week at Island Lake! Join the fun!

Yearbooks are on sale!
Pre-order now and save! Secure your yearbook for just $19.00 when you order online by March 13. After that, the price goes up—don’t wait! Order online here: https://tinyurl.com/4n3nw4z4

Any questions regarding yearbook, please contact [email protected]

ISLAND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOREVIEW, MN - 2026 Yearbook | Jostens Order your class yearbook, shop for your custom class ring, shop for your graduation needs, and show your pride with custom school apparel and gifts.

As a result of severe temperatures in the forecast, all schools will be closed Friday, January 23. There will be no instruction on Friday. Visit mvpschools.org for future updates or call the Weather Watch Hotline at 651-621-SNOW (7669).

Families should assume all school and District activities have also been canceled for Friday. If an exception to this rule is made, families will be notified.

🎨❤️ Paint Your Own Pottery: Family Night Heartfelt Keepsake Box! ❤️🎨

Register now at https://arux.link/jiNoWV

Join art teacher Jess Silk and create something truly special with a child in your life!

🫶 Featured Project: Heartfelt Keepsake Box
Celebrate love and family time by glazing a ceramic heart-shaped keepsake box together. Make a thoughtful gift for someone special or a treasured family keepsake filled with memories.

This hands-on pottery glazing experience is perfect for families, no experience needed. Jess will demonstrate easy, fun techniques and guide you every step of the way.

📅 Thursday, January 22
💲 Fee: $35
📍 Activity Code: WS26-FPYOP-HEART

Spots are limited—register soon and make memories that last! 💕

Congratulations to Mounds View High School's Principal Reetz!

Mounds View High School principal Rob Reetz has been named the 2026 Minnesota High School Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals. (MASSP). This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership in creating a school environment that prioritizes trust, strong relationships and shared responsibility, while focusing on One HERD: health and wellbeing, engagement, relationships and dignity/inclusion. Congratulations, Principal Reetz!