Free in-person breakfast & lunch for kids aged 18 and under at:
Open Montevideo Site:
Sanford Elementary School
412 S. 13th Street, Minnesota
Weekdays beginning Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, August 21, 2026
(Closed Friday, June 19 & Friday, July 3.)
Meal Times:
Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor Contact Information: Montevideo Public Schools ISD 129, Vanessa Hurt, Food Service Director at email: MontevideoFSD@Taher.com or call 320-269-8833, Ext. 2281.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026
NO SCHOOL
Remember and Honor
Have a nice, long Memorial Day weekend!




MES Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Lee's 4th Grade Class
This week, our fourth graders had a fantastic time on their field trip to Pioneer Village, where they stepped back in time and experienced history in a hands-on way!
In reading class, we have been learning about inventions and spent the week discovering all about the Wright Brothers and their airplane.
In science, students took learning outdoors by folding paper airplanes out of different types of paper, making predictions about which ones would soar the farthest, and testing their ideas. It has been a fun week full of curiosity, creativity, and learning!








You're invited to the Middle School Spring Music Concert!
Monday, May 11th
6:00 p.m.
Montevideo High School Gymnasium
Enjoy a wide range of music prepared by our 5-8th graders in band, choir, and general music!

Friday, May 8, 2026
Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal times:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
High School 1:25 p.m.
Middle School 1:30 p.m.

Today we proudly celebrate our incredible district school nurse, Heather Goslee, and our Health Services assistant, Sarah Jensen.
Thank you for being our everyday heroes, for always going above and beyond, and for caring for our Thunder Hawk family as if it were your own. We appreciate you more than words can ever express!
#NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses


Mrs. Sannerud’s third graders wrapped up MCA testing and celebrated their hard work with a well-deserved donut! We are so proud of the effort and focus.
In reading, students explored the concepts of transparent, translucent, and opaque objects. They took part in a hands-on experiment, testing a variety of materials to determine whether or not light could pass through them. It was a fun and engaging way to bring learning to life!
We also had the opportunity to see one of our classmates dressed as the Fiesta Junior Princess as she visited second grade classrooms to share about becoming a princess.








Mrs Kleindl’s first graders have had a busy spring so far.
-We are learning about silent letters in UFLI and The Early American Civilizations in Amplify.
-We have been working hard finishing the story and illustrations for our class book, The Lost Bunny, and will be getting it published. It is amazing to be a part of the whole writing process and see it all come together.
-We just received Painted Lady caterpillars and are learning about and observing the life cycle of a butterfly. We are all looking forward to releasing the butterflies at the end of May.













This page will serve as the official hub for updates, timelines, project plans, and community information as the work moves forward!
Thanks to the support of our community, these improvements will enhance safety, learning spaces, and opportunities for students for years to come.
🌐Visit the webpage to stay informed - https://www.montevideoschools.org/page/2026-referendum-updates

MES Classroom Spotlight: Ms. Ashling's Kindergarten Class
Ms. Ashling‘s Kindergarteners are excited about plants! As the spring temperatures get warmer, we are waiting for our grass and zinnia sprouts to pop through the soil. We are also watching the growing process happen with our bean seeds. We put them in plastic baggies so we could see each step. Some roots have grown out of the shells already. Our discussions, projects, and writing assignments have been focusing on the parts of a plant, what makes them living, what they need and how we use them.








Friday, April 17, 2026
Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal times:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
High School 1:25 p.m.
Middle School 1:30 p.m.

Get ready for a summer full of fun, friends, and activities! We are now enrolling PreK and School Age children in our summer child care program.
📲 Scan the QR code to register or learn more.
📞 Questions? Call the Hawks Nest at 320-269-5026.
Don’t wait—spots are limited!


The Montevideo Middle School Theater Department is proud to present OZ!, a musical adventure for the whole family. Join Dorothy, Toto, and all their friends as they journey through the Land of Oz.
Two Performances
Friday, April 17th & Saturday, April 18th
7:00 p.m. at the Hollywood on Main, Montevideo
Tickets available at the door.
$8 Adult - $6 Student
We hope to see you there!

~Open House~
Monday, April 13, 2026
4:30-6:30 PM
Ramsey Elementary School
501 Hamilton Ave
This is an exciting time for you and for us as we begin planning together for your child’s first
elementary experience. Registration will be open house style from 4:30-6:30 and include
planned activities for the kids while parents register, a visit to a kindergarten classroom and a
supper served free of charge (for planning purposes, we ask that you do not bring siblings).
There will be a school bus giving rides around the block at 5, 5:30 and 6 for those that want to
take a ride and see what it's all about.
The pre-registration process will take place on Chromebooks, which will be provided at the
school. Each year in August, your back to school registration will take place online through the
school’s website, www.montevideoschools.org using the JMC parent portal login. .
The following is required for registration:
Copy of the Certified Birth Certificate (Hospital /Baptismal Certificate does not qualify)
Immunization Records (if new to the district)

Mr. Webb's class is blessed with having a wonderful student teacher, Ms. Crystal Williamson. Since March Madness is upon us, the students are preparing for Math testing this month with some fun basketball-themed math review games and activities. Their unit is called Math Madness and the students are really enjoying finishing their quarters in each round to advance all the way to the championship! Ms. Williamson is doing an awesome job reviewing those fourth grade math skills with the students!










