Intramural basketball focuses on skill building, teamwork, and sportsmanship. All boys in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate; no experience necessary!! Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. Transportation will be provided to and from schools on game days - this bus will not bring students home, individual transportation home will need to be arranged by participants on competition evenings. Practices 2:30-3:40pm; Games between 3:00-5:00pm on 1/28 & 2/13 at Highview Middle School (tentative schedule) Please bring a water bottle and tennis shoes. Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices & Games

Intramural basketball focuses on skill building, teamwork, and sportsmanship. All girls in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate; no experience necessary!! The focus of this activity is on skill building, teamwork and sportsmanship. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. Transportation will be provided to and from schools on game days - this bus will not bring students home, individual transportation home will need to be arranged by participants on competition evenings. Practices 2:30-3:40pm; Games between 3:00-5:00pm on 1/27 at Highview Middle School and 2/12 at Chippewa Middle School (tentative schedule) Please bring a water bottle and tennis shoes. Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices & Games

Basic fitness training principles will be incorporated into this program, which is designed to help students increase their cardiovascular endurance, strength and agility. All students in grades 6 – 8 are encouraged to participate. Fitness training meets from 2:30 - 3:40pm on Monday and Wednesday. Activity Buses are available to qualified students at 3:45pm. Please bring a water bottle, athletic wear and tennis shoes. Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Middle School Intramural Calendar

All swimmers are welcome to swim with friends and work on improving stroke, Skill-building, strength and conditioning plus competitions. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. Game day busing will bring all students to host school departing at 2:35pm and return remaining students to their home school ONLY by 5:30pm. Please bring a swimsuit, towel and water bottle. Practices from 2:30-3:40pm; meets are 3:00-5:00pm on 3/12 & 4/9 at Edgewood Middle School (tentative schedule) Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices & Games

All swimmers are welcome to swim with friends and work on improving stroke technique, strength, teamwork and sportsmanship. Tuesday & Thursday: Practice only (no competition days). Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. Please bring a swimsuit, towel and water bottle. Practices from 2:30-3:40pm Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices

Participants will choose from a wide variety of fun options such as Big Base, dodgeball, basketball, floor hockey, capture the flag and more. All boys and girls in grades 6 – 8 are encouraged to participate. Activity buses are available to eligible students after practices. Gym Games is non-competitive; practice and fun in-house games only. Practice Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-3:40pm Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices

Participants will learn the correct technique for serving and will practice basic table tennis strokes including forehand drive, backhand drive, forehand push and backhand push. Fun in-house competitions will challenge students to put their new skills to the test individually and in pairs. Open to all students 6 - 8th grade. No experience is needed. This is offered at Chippewa only, there will be no competitions with the other schools. Activity buses are available at 3:45pm for qualified students. Practices from 2:30-3:40pm Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices

Looking for more court time? Pickup basketball will consist of changing teams playing half-court or full-court games. Intramural Basketball focuses on sportsmanship, skill-building and teamwork. All students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate; no experience necessary!! Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. Practices Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:30-3:40pm Please bring a water bottle and tennis shoes. Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices

Co-ed Intramural soccer focuses on developing soccer skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Students engage in fun drills and games while continuing to promote good sportsmanship and team play. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students. All Students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate; no experience is necessary. No Traveling Competition Days. Practices Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-3:40pm Please bring a water bottle and tennis shoes (shin guards are recommended but not required) Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America right now! Learn the rules and basic skills of pickleball, no experience necessary! All students grades 6-8 are encouraged to play. Practice is Monday & Wednesday from 2:30-3:40pm; non-competitive (this class does not compete against the two other district middle schools). Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students at 3:45pm. Practices from 2:30-3:40pm Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices & Games

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America right now! Learn the rules and basic skills of pickleball, no experience necessary! All students grades 6-8 are encouraged to play. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students at 3:45pm. Game day busing will bring all students to host school departing at 2:35pm and return remaining students to their home school ONLY by 5:30pm Practices from 2:30-3:40pm; Games between 3:00-5:00pm on 5/6 at Chippewa Middle School and 5/22 at Edgewood Middle School (tentative schedule) Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices & Games

Track and field is a coed sport which combines various athletic contests based on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. All students grade 6 - 8 are encouraged to participate. No experience is needed. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students at 3:45pm. Meet day busing will bring all students to host school and return remaining students to their home school ONLY (times will be determined once meets are scheduled). Practice is 2:30-3:40pm, Monday-Thursday; meet times TBD Bring running shoes and water bottle. Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices & Games

Intramural Flag football is coed and all students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate. The game of flag football is a fast-paced, non-contact game played between teams of seven players. Each player on the offense and defense wears a set of flags. "Tackles" are made by pulling the flag out of the belt. All physical contact is strictly monitored for the safety of the players. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Acitvity buses are avaialble after practice for eligible students. Game day busing will bring all participants to host school departing at 2:35pm and return remaining students to their home school ONLY by 5:30pm. Practices are Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30-3:40pm; Games are between 3:00-5:00pm on 5/6 at Chippewa Middle School and 5/22 at Edgewood Middle School (tentative game schedule) Bring a water bottle and running shoes. Application for Education Benefits Application for additional Financial Assistance if needs exceed the 50% off Educational Benefits Intramural Sports Calendar for Practices & Games

Elementary and secondary chess players are invited to participate in the ""NE Regional Open Chess Final". Whether you participated in a chess club or not in the fall, winter, or spring, you are invited to compete in this short, fun tournament where you can play students from other schools and districts. Time controls will be used when necessary to keep the tournament within time constraints. The format and recognition will be based on the number of registered participants in each grade level and school. Anticipated sections will be Secondary 7th-12th, Invitational Elementary (Top Club Players), Open Elementary K-1st & 2nd-6th. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. Tournament etiquette and procedures will be explained at the event for players new to tournament play. Players are not eliminated. Everyone plays in each round unless there is a bye because of an odd number of participants. Typically there are 4-5 rounds. Check-in will be 30 minutes before the posted start time. A great way to end the Chess season. Concessions Available: Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Items Supervision will be provided. Parents/guardians are allow to stay, but are not allowed in the playing area and will be asked to wait in the lobby area.

Elementary and secondary chess players are invited to participate in the District Open Chess Tournament. Whether you participated in a chess club or not in the fall, winter, or spring, you are invited to compete in this short, fun tournament where you can play students from other schools and districts. Time controls will be used when necessary to keep the tournament within time constraints. The format and recognition will be based on the number of registered participants in each grade level and school. Anticipated sections will be Secondary 7th-12th, Invitational Elementary (Top Club Players), Open Elementary K-1st & 2nd-6th. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. Tournament etiquette and procedures will be explained at the event for players new to tournament play. Players are not eliminated. Everyone plays in each round unless there is a bye because of an odd number of participants. Typically there are 4-5 rounds. Check-in will be 30 minutes before the posted start time. A great way to end the Chess season. Concessions Available: Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Items Supervision will be provided. Parents/guardians are allow to stay, but are not allowed in the playing area and will be asked to wait in the lobby area.

Interested in RC Cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Then come join us as we explore what makes them work and get to try them out. Participants will leave with a better understanding and get some time testing out their driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or their own on approval. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form