Didn’t receive yours? No problem! Download a copy from our referendum website or call the District Office, and we’ll be happy to mail one to you. (https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/resources)
🗳Vote on or before February 10, 2026
➡️Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
The Winter 2026 Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings represents a more focused, fiscally responsible approach.
The Plan includes:
✅A new, fully equipped performing arts center for student and community use.
✅Plumbing improvements at the high school.
✅Updated learning and gathering spaces at the high school (Science labs and home economics/FACS classroom, weight room, and cafeteria).
✅Enhanced security at Sanford and Ramsey Elementary Schools, the Middle School, and High School.
This is a single-question bond referendum designed with community input, reduced costs, and a focus on what matters most for students today — while planning responsibly for the future.
🗳Vote on or before February 10, 2026
➡️Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Join us for our next Referendum Community Meeting on Monday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Talking Waters, 205 S. 1st Street, Montevideo.
Learn about the facility needs, review the plan, and understand the tax impact about the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings. Your voice matters—and your questions are welcome!
Learn more at the referendum website: www.MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Did you know?
🚜Minnesota's Ag2School Tax Credit offers a 70% reduction on the school bond portion of property taxes for agricultural land owners - easing the tax burden for farmers and ag landowners in Montevideo and across the state. This statewide credit is automatically applied - no action needed!
📽️ Check out the video to see how this credit works and what it means for our school community:
Ag2School Video
https://youtu.be/oQvqJ8abCEg
Visit the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum website to learn more.
https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
🗳Please vote on or before February 10.
📽WATCH THE REFERENDUM VIDEO TO LOOK INSIDE OUR SCHOOLS:
https://youtu.be/VmpFBe4DCgQ
🚨This is Bigger Than a School Building — It’s About Our Future
Montevideo Public Schools puts students first - from cradle to career. We empower all learners to achieve their potential by providing an exemplary education rooted in innovation, partnerships, and accountability.
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings asks voters to consider improving school facilities so students can learn and grow for future career or college success.
This referendum is about a dedicated performing arts center for student and community use, learning space updates, critical plumbing renovations, ADA improvements, and enhanced security — all in one clear, streamlined proposal. A strong school leads to a strong community, preserving agricultural land and home values, and business growth. Every vote is critically important in the Montevideo Public Schools bond referendum.
Visit the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum website to learn more: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
🗳Please vote on or before February 10.
Make your plan to vote for the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings!
🏛WHERE TO VOTE EARLY:
Chippewa County Auditor's Office,
629 N. 11th Street, Montevideo
Now through February 9th!
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Extended Hours:
• Saturday, February 7 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Monday, February 9 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Plan ahead. Get informed. Cast your vote.
📞Please contact the Auditor's Office at 320-269-7447 if you have any questions about early voting.
✅Whether you're voting early or heading to the polls on February 10th Election Day, your voice matters. Learn more at the Right Plan. Right Now! Referendum website. Visit: www.MontevideoReferendum2026.com today!
Lunch is provided by Prairie Five and is open to any community member. If you wish to order a meal, please contact Tracy (tracy@montevideomn.org or call 320-269-9375) to sign up, or Prairie Five (320-269-6578) and pay Prairie Five. The deadline to order a meal is 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7th. The cost is a recommended donation of $4.50 for those 60+ and a fee of $10.00 for individuals under 60.
This session is open to all community members who would like to learn more about the referendum and ask questions in an informal setting.
We wish our entire school community a safe, happy, and successful year ahead! Here's to a new year and new beginnings!
Classes resume Monday, January 5th.
#HappyNewYear #NewYearNewBeginnings #SchoolCommunity
Winter 2026 Bond Referendum for Buildings
Referendum Website Live!
Get referendum details, including photos of facility needs, the tax impact calculator, and site plans with proposed improvements, at the official referendum website - see it here: www.MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Our High School Leadership Team, and members of Madrigal Choir spent time in our community singing carols and chatting with our neighbors. We wish you all a very Merry Holiday Season.
It has been a busy, but fun week in Mrs. Knoop's third grade. In math, students began learning multiplication by using counters to make arrays. We celebrated Grinch Day by creating Grinch self-portraits, drinking green Grinch juice and eating Grinch cereal. We also finished up our Ancient Rome unit in reading by performing a Reader's Theater of Androcles and the Lion.
🗓️SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER - NO SCHOOL
❄️Winter Break begins Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and lasts through Friday, January 2, 2026. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026!
Safe Travels! With winter break just around the corner, Mrs. Skogrand's First Grade class have packed their passports and suitcases to travel the world. On their travels, they will learn how countries all around the world spend their holiday seasons. Students are exploring the importance of learning about traditions and customs around the globe to better understand people and cultures that surround them. Some of the amazing countries, customs and traditions that are being explored are Mexico's piñatas and poinsettias, Australia's beach style Santa Claus and sandmen, Sweden's Christmas Gnome, and India's Festival of Lights. Welcome Back! After weeks of traveling the globe, don't forget to help your student unpack their suitcases to re-explore their experiences of these unique customs and traditions!
PLEASE JOIN US!
Montevideo Public Schools
December 2025 Community-Public Meetings
Education, Information, and Q&A - Just for YOU!
Right Plan. Right Now!
Winter 2026 Bond Referendum for Buildings
Community Meetings:
December 18th, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us in the Board Room at Montevideo Middle School, 2001 William Ave., Montevideo
December 21st, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting - Join us remotely!
Meeting link: meet.google.com/nru-aipg-pwh
Meetings will feature a presentation about the facility needs and proposed improvements, with ample opportunities for questions and answers.
Can’t attend in December? More community meeting opportunities will be scheduled in January 2026.
Friday, December 12th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools.
Early dismissal times:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
MES Classroom Spotlight - Mrs. Frank's Music Class
It’s been an exciting week in music at Sanford!
Fourth Grade:
Our 4th graders shined during their winter program “December Nights, December Lights.” They learned about December traditions around the world, created beautiful luminarias inspired by La Fiesta de la Posada, and lit up the stage with glow sticks and flashlights during “Holiday Lights.”
Third Grade:
3rd graders explored musical form and patterns through movement! They “skated” with paper plates to "Skating" by Vince Guaraldi’s and acted out soldiers, toys, and mice during March from
The Nutcracker.
Multiage:
Multiage students learned about Hanukkah through songs, dances, and games. They wrapped up the unit by playing dreidel while practicing teamwork and celebrating the tradition together.
We are so proud of all our musicians and their hard work this week!
No afternoon sessions of ECSE, Small World Preschool, Community Ed, or after-school activities. Thunder Hawk Care will be closing at 4 p.m.
Mrs. Stevens' first graders finished their Gingerbread Man unit in the best way — with gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa. The kids also got to create gingerbread man art pieces. What a fun and delicious way to wrap up the unit!
MES Classroom Spotlight - Mrs. Haff's Class
To prepare for Thanksgiving break, Mrs. Haff's third graders took on our “Unlocking Thanksgiving” math adventure! Students worked together to navigate a Thanksgiving-themed map filled with challenges that reinforced key math standards—multi-step problem-solving, interpreting data, and applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division strategies. It was wonderful watching their confidence grow as they used teamwork and perseverance to earn their turkey treats!
We also celebrated the completion of our poetry unit with a “Poetry Party!” The students were so brave sharing the poems they’ve worked hard on. They practiced reading fluency and expression while applying third-grade ELA standards such as using sensory details, understanding rhythm and structure, and following the full writing process from brainstorming to final drafts. We ended our celebration by enjoying their poems with popcorn, juice, and a cozy fall fireplace.
