The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum Guide will be arriving in mailboxes soon—but you don’t have to wait!
Prefer digital? You can preview the guide now on the referendum website, available in English and Spanish - https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/resources
Thank you for staying informed with us! Learn more at MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Make a plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026!
Right Plan. Right Now!
We are hosting one more Community Information Session that will be a direct insight of current conditions at our high school. Tours and background information will be provided.
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: High School Cafeteria
Thank you for staying informed with us! Learn more at MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Make a plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026!
Free admission to the cancer fundraiser events!
🗓Tuesday, January 27th
🏀Girls Basketball vs. Morris (Dance team performs at halftime)
🏊🏼♂️Boys Swim & Dive vs. Willmar
🗓Thursday, January 29th
🏀Boys Basketball vs. Minnewaska (Grs. 1-4 elementary students sing national anthem)
Come out, have fun, raise awareness & help us fight cancer together!💗💪
All funds raised will go to the Minnesota River Valley Cancer Connections of Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties.
Right Plan. Right Now!
Reminder, we have a virtual information meeting tonight regarding the February 10 Referendum!
When: Today - Sunday, January 25
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Link to Join: https://meet.google.com/efj-ziaa-cpw
Or call in: +1 504-702-6568, PIN: 323 855 064#
If you are unable to join, we still have one more session that will include tours at the high school!
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: High School Cafeteria
Learn more at our referendum website: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
Right Plan. Right Now!
Do you have questions about the upcoming February 2026 Referendum? Join us for our informational virtual meeting! We’ll have a short presentation on current facility challenges, the proposed solution, the cost and answer your questions.
When: Sunday, January 25
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Link to Join: https://meet.google.com/efj-ziaa-cpw
Or call in: +1 504-702-6568, PIN: 323 855 064#
If you are unable to join, we still have one more session that will include tours at the high school!
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: High School Cafeteria
Learn more at our referendum website: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
Right Plan. Right Now!
This week’s eNewsletter is out!
We’re sharing the latest information on the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum — what’s included, why it matters, and what’s next.
Read it online: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/resources
Right Plan. Right Now!
How will the Winter 2026 Referendum impact your taxes?
Follow this link to calculate your estimated tax impact: 🔗https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/the-cost
🚜If you own agricultural land - learn more about the Ag2School tax credit on our website!
➡Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
🗳Vote on or before February 10, 2026.
When: Monday, January 19th
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Where: Talking Waters (205 1st St, Montevideo, MN)
If you cannot attend this one - we will be hosting one more virtual option on Sunday, January 25.
Learn more: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
Monday, January 19, 2026 - Staff Development Day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
This week’s eNewsletter is out!
We’re sharing the latest information on the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings — what’s included, why it matters, and what’s next.
Read it online: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/resources
Friday, January 16th is an Early Dismissal Day and the end of Quarter 2 for the Thunder Hawks!
Early Dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
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.
