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SCHOOLS Independent School District #621 encompasses the Cities of Mounds View, Shoreview, Arden Hills, New Brighton, and portions of Vadnais Heights and Roseville. Approximately 11,000 students are enrolled in the district which is comprised of two high schools, three middle schools, and eight elementary schools. Schools within Mounds View include two elementary schools, a middle school, and a senior high school. In addition, a number of parochial schools serving grades K-12 are located in and around the City of Mounds View. The School District has won numerous state and national awards for both academia and teacher quality. Irondale High School in Mounds View was awarded the "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" in 1993 by the US Secretary of-Education. er leges and universities and 50 nical and business schools are located within 10-15 miles of Mounds View and over 80% of the City's high school graduates attend post-secondary education. PARKS AND RECREATION/COMMUNITY EVENTS There are nine parks in the City of Mounds View offering residents and visitors a diverse array of recreation facilities. The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department is in charge of year-round recreational programming and activities including youth and adult athletics, swimming and gymnastic instruction, senior adult activities, afterschool programming, pre-school activities, and special interest classes. Partnerships with three area schools provide additional athletic fields and playgrounds to serve the community. "The Bridges" Golf Course held its grand opening in the spring of 1995 as an executive length 32 par course with a 43 station practice range. The nine hole course features a series of bridges spanning both water and beautiful natural wetland areas. The practice range is designed with sand traps and distance targets to simulate course strokes. Each year the City of Mounds View celebrates Festival in the Park. The summer event is planned by residents organizations, businesses, churches, and schools. Activities include a parade, musical entertainment, children's games, a craft fair, athletic tournaments, and food concessions. Through the partnership of the City, School District, and area businesses, the Mounds View Community Theatre puts on a high caliber musical production each year. CITY SERVICES The City of Mounds View currently employs 38 full-time individuals and has a total budget of$4.8 million with a $2.7 million general fund budget.