Montevideo Public Schools

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet William, Title I teacher at Montevideo Middle School. Hello! My name is William L. Cardenas. I am a former Montevideo graduate! Go Hawks! I am currently attending Ridgewater College and will graduate in May. I will continue my education program at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) for my licensure in Elementary Education, Grades K-6. When I'm not working, I love fishing and all types of food and music. In addition to my position in Title I instruction, I help in many roles at the middle school, including substitute, paraprofessional, and translator. I love working with the community I grew up in, and I plan to work many more years here! We are so proud to have William on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, March 7th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools. Dismissal times: Ramsey-1:15 p.m. Sanford-1:20 p.m. MHS-1:25 p.m. MMS-1:30 p.m.

Join us for the MMS & MHS Choir Concert tonight, 7:00 p.m. at the high school gymnasium!

Happy School Social Work Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication and impact of school social workers who go above and beyond to support students, families, and school communities. Whether they’re providing resources, advocating for students, addressing barriers to success, or offering emotional support, their work is truly life-changing. We are so fortunate to have such a caring and dedicated group of social workers in our district! Thank you for all you do! Charlynn Dahl - Montevideo High School Todd Swedzinski - Montevideo Middle School Susan Marcinkoswki - Montevideo Middle School Morgan Lenning - Sanford Elementary School Kris Kirkeby - Ramsey Elementary School Marissa Webb - Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center #SSWWeek2025 #ThankYouSchoolSocialWorkers #UnitetoIgnite

We are hiring! Join our team at Montevideo Public Schools! Check out our current openings and apply today at: https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment 2024-2025 School Year - Long-term Substitute Teachers - Academic Success Coordinator - Special Education Paraprofessionals - ESL Paraprofessional 2025-2026 School Year - Licensed Teaching Positions - 4th Grade Teacher (two positions, Sanford Elementary) - Special Education Teacher (Ramsey Elementary) - ESL Teacher (Ramsey Elementary)

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Nikki Bohlin, Administrative Assistant at Sanford Elementary School! Hello! My name is Nikki, and I grew up just outside of Montevideo and graduated from here, so I am well-acquainted with our community. I appreciate the charm of small-town living, embracing its simplicity and relaxed lifestyle. I am married to Shea, who also works in the district, and together we have three sons: Jaxon, Rauly, and Wynston. We have two dogs, Murphy and Louie! During the summer months, we stay busy with camping, kayaking, exploring and fishing. I also enjoy taking care of my small pollinator garden during the growing season. I cherish time spent with my family and close friends. Prior to my current role as the administrative assistant for Sanford, I worked as a paraprofessional for five years. I approach each workday with a positive mindset, knowing that while the routine remains similar, each day brings its own unique challenges. We are so proud to have Nikki on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Kailee Carlson, Speech-Language Pathologist at Montevideo Elementary Schools. Hello! My name is Kailee Carlson. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist at Ramsey and Sanford Elementary Schools, and this is my 7th year in the Montevideo School District. I additionally work PRN as a Speech-Language Pathologist at the CCM clinic in Montevideo. I obtained my bachelor's degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2015 and my master's degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2017. I have loved working in the Montevideo School District and getting to be a part of another community! I am very passionate about what I do and love to see the growth in my students' communication and watching them become more confident with themselves and in the classroom. Having great co-workers to collaborate with is an added bonus! I grew up and currently live in Clara City with my husband, Trent, our 2.5 year old son, Maddox, and our golden doodle, Ollie. We are expecting another son in July! Outside of school, I enjoy thrifting, traveling, camping, and photography. You can also catch me following my husband as he coaches football and basketball at MACCRAY. We are so proud to have Kailee on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

🚍💛It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota! Let’s show our gratitude to the hardworking individuals at Montevideo Bus Service who play a crucial role in promoting safety, ensuring that our students are transported to and from school and activities safely every day. Thank you for your dedication and care! We appreciate you! #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay

Due to dangerously cold temperatures projected for Wednesday, February 19, Montevideo Public Schools will run 2 hours late. There will be no morning sessions of ECSE, Small World Preschool, or Community Ed activities. Thunder Hawk Care will open at 7 a.m.

Due to dangerously cold temperatures projected for Tuesday, February 18, Montevideo Public Schools will run 2 hours late. There will be no morning sessions of ECSE, Small World Preschool, or Community Ed activities. Thunder Hawk Care will open at 7 a.m.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet another one of our awesome paraprofessionals, Tammy Baker! Hello! My name is Tammy Baker. I am originally from Crookston, Minnesota. I graduated high school from Crookston and received my Bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. I worked at UND as a Records Manager for the Energy & Environmental Research Center for 18 years. I married my husband Jim and moved down to a country home near Sacred Heart, MN. We have one son Ben who attends Montevideo High School. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 19 years, and I'm currently in my 10th year with Montevideo Public Schools. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baking, canning and freezing my garden produce. We are so proud to have Tammy on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

At last night's regular board meeting, the Montevideo School Board moved to change the March regular board meeting date to Tuesday, March 11, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY BREAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 & MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Pam Voorhees, Special Education Paraprofessional at Sanford Elementary School. Hi! My name is Pam, and I work as a Special Education Para at Sanford Elementary. In my previous career, I was a nurse for 25 years. I worked the overnight shift in the nursing home for 24 years. Four years ago, I decided it was time for me to make a career change, and I began working as a paraprofessional for Montevideo Public Schools. I'm so glad I did, and my husband Rod and family were glad too. I love my job and working with the kids! I learn something new everyday from these amazing kids! I have two sons, Jordan (Anne Jo), and Tristan (Allison), and four amazing grandsons and one brand new beautiful granddaughter. In my spare time, I love spending time with my grandkids, being outdoors, camping, gardening and crocheting. I also love fishing, both ice and open water. We are so proud to have Pam on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Stephanie Graff visited MPS today to learn about the great things happening at Montevideo Public Schools. This picture is from a session with students in the Medical Academy. Students were able to share their perspectives on education with the deputy commissioner.

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Tomorrow, Friday, January 31, 2025 is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day Dismissal times: Ramsey 1:15 p.m. Sanford 1:20 p.m. MHS 1:25 p.m. MMS 1:30 p.m.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Frances Leal, Title I Teacher at Sanford Elementary School. Hello! My name is Frances, and I am a mother of three, two girls and a little boy. I grew up in Spicer, Minnesota, and I am married to Robert Leal. I am an active member of the Montevideo Fiesta Board. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, and meeting new people. This is my first year working as a Title I teacher. My strengths are I’m a fast learner, I pay attention to detail, and I am a team player. We are so proud to have Frances on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Senior Parents : Don't miss your opportunity to add a special note for your senior along with this year's Yearbook.

NEWS RELEASE (LONE FINALIST) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Stenson, School Board Chair, astenson@montevideoschools.org Montevideo School Board Selects Superintendent Montevideo, MN— At a special board meeting on January 23, 2025, the Montevideo School Board unanimously voted to select Dr. Jamie Skjeveland as the district’s next superintendent. “We believe Mr. Skjeveland has the qualifications and skills to move the school district forward, and we are excited about him joining our school district,” said Andrew Stenson, Montevideo Public School’s Board Chair. The school board will be conducting negotiations with Dr. Skjeveland, and a contract is expected to be approved by the school board at a February 10 board meeting. The pending start date for Skjeveland will be July 1, 2025.

CALENDAR CHANGE