Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! We’re grateful for our amazing custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Their hard work makes a big difference. Thank you for all you do! #NationalCustodianDay #HawkPride
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, October 3rd is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for the Montevideo Thunder Hawks!
Dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Also pictured is the 2025-2026 school calendar for your information. For a printable copy, visit our website: www.montevideoschools.org. Be sure to check out all the key dates, like no school, early dismissals, holidays, and breaks to keep the year running smoothly.
Friday, October 3rd is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for the Montevideo Thunder Hawks!
Dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Also pictured is the 2025-2026 school calendar for your information. For a printable copy, visit our website: www.montevideoschools.org. Be sure to check out all the key dates, like no school, early dismissals, holidays, and breaks to keep the year running smoothly.
Sanford students turned into hydration heroes, loading up water bottles with electrolyte magic to keep our varsity football stars energized and ready to tackle tonight’s game!
Mrs. Suchanek’s second graders wrapped up their fairy tale/tall tale unit in the best way — with pancakes and flannels to celebrate Paul Bunyan! 🪵🥞 The kids also put on a fun readers’ theatre performance to bring their stories to life. What a great way to end the unit!
High school students in Mr. Zamora's class are focused on learning about T-Chart conversions. Mr. Zamora uses this teaching strategy to help students organize and compare information in a visual framework. The T-Chart Method supports a range of instructional goals, including reading comprehension, mathematical problem-solving, and critical thinking. #education #learning #problemsolving #GoThunderHawks
Chef John Sugimura , MN born, 2nd generation professionally trained sushi chef and graduate of the Sushi Institute of America in Little Tokyo, brought his excitement for Japanese cuisine to our students in Mrs. Koepke's, Mr. Aker's, and Mrs. Harrington's classes. Students were involved in the process of cooking, plating, and tasting.
This was an amazing treat from Chef John and Taher foods.
This was an amazing treat from Chef John and Taher foods.
Yes > Parade
Yes > Football
Happy Homecoming
Yes > Football
Happy Homecoming
D E C I S I O N P E N D I N G !
🎉 Homecoming Week was a blast at Ramsey! 🎉 One of the biggest highlights for our class was heading to the Pep Fest on Monday! Our students had a great time—some of their favorite moments included: 🎶 “All the music” 👋 “Seeing my cousin” 🖐️ “High-fiving the ThunderHawk” and 🎤 “Singing the Monte fight song.” We came back tired, but full of ThunderHawk pride and amazing memories! Go ThunderHawks!
Healthy Hawks! Is your child in need of a vaccine?
Vaccines are available through your healthcare provider, at many local pharmacies, or by calling your local public health office. Countryside Public Health offers seasonal and routine vaccinations for children and adults and can bill insurance or offer them at low or no-cost to you if you do not have insurance.
The vaccination clinic at the Countryside Public Health Montevideo Office is coming up on Friday, September 26th. Call 1-800-657-3291 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
You may also schedule an appointment online at https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
¡Halcones Saludables! ¿Necesita su hijo una vacuna?
Puede obtener las vacunas a través de su proveedor de atención médica, en muchas farmacias locales o llamando a su oficina de salud pública local. Salud Pública de Countryside ofrece vacunas de temporada y de rutina para niños y adultos, y puede facturarlas a su seguro médico o ofrecérselas a bajo costo o gratis si no tiene seguro.
La clínica de vacunación en la oficina de Salud Pública de Countryside en Montevideo tendrá lugar el viernes 26 de septiembre. Llame al 1-800-657-3291 para obtener más información o programar una cita.
También puede programar una cita en línea en https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
Vaccines are available through your healthcare provider, at many local pharmacies, or by calling your local public health office. Countryside Public Health offers seasonal and routine vaccinations for children and adults and can bill insurance or offer them at low or no-cost to you if you do not have insurance.
The vaccination clinic at the Countryside Public Health Montevideo Office is coming up on Friday, September 26th. Call 1-800-657-3291 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
You may also schedule an appointment online at https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
¡Halcones Saludables! ¿Necesita su hijo una vacuna?
Puede obtener las vacunas a través de su proveedor de atención médica, en muchas farmacias locales o llamando a su oficina de salud pública local. Salud Pública de Countryside ofrece vacunas de temporada y de rutina para niños y adultos, y puede facturarlas a su seguro médico o ofrecérselas a bajo costo o gratis si no tiene seguro.
La clínica de vacunación en la oficina de Salud Pública de Countryside en Montevideo tendrá lugar el viernes 26 de septiembre. Llame al 1-800-657-3291 para obtener más información o programar una cita.
También puede programar una cita en línea en https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
It's HOMECOMING week!
Monday kicked off with Pep Fest, then coronation , and the annual student council lead volleyball tournament.
Check out the link below with coronation and Volleyball pics.
https://gdphotography558.pixieset.com/hoco25/
Monday kicked off with Pep Fest, then coronation , and the annual student council lead volleyball tournament.
Check out the link below with coronation and Volleyball pics.
https://gdphotography558.pixieset.com/hoco25/
Meet our new Multilingual Teacher at Ramsey Elementary School, Mikaylah Zimmerman!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Zimmerman, and I am the Multilingual Language Learner Teacher at Ramsey Elementary. I am so excited for this school year, to meet my students and their families! I love to hang out with my little family. My husband's name is Kyle and my daughter, Noa, is almost 9 months old. I enjoy trying new recipes, going for walks, and spending time at the lake during the summer months, but Fall is my FAVORITE season of all!
Welcome to the Thunder Hawk team, Mrs. Zimmerman!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Zimmerman, and I am the Multilingual Language Learner Teacher at Ramsey Elementary. I am so excited for this school year, to meet my students and their families! I love to hang out with my little family. My husband's name is Kyle and my daughter, Noa, is almost 9 months old. I enjoy trying new recipes, going for walks, and spending time at the lake during the summer months, but Fall is my FAVORITE season of all!
Welcome to the Thunder Hawk team, Mrs. Zimmerman!
Meet Gretchen Geer, our new English teacher at the high school!
A little bit about Ms. Geer...
Gretchen Geer grew up in Minnesota and went to college at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she majored in English and Interdisciplinary Studies and minored in Philosophy. After graduating from UMD, Ms. Geer continued on to graduate school. She earned an MA in English from the University of Nebraska, as well as an MA in Medieval Studies and a PhD in English from the University of Connecticut. Ms. Geer has spent the last nine years teaching college English literature and writing courses. Now, she is excited to return to Minnesota and to become part of the community here at Montevideo Schools! Ms. Geer’s hobbies include reading, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and hanging out with her cats.
Help us welcome Ms. Geer to the Thunder Hawk team!
A little bit about Ms. Geer...
Gretchen Geer grew up in Minnesota and went to college at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she majored in English and Interdisciplinary Studies and minored in Philosophy. After graduating from UMD, Ms. Geer continued on to graduate school. She earned an MA in English from the University of Nebraska, as well as an MA in Medieval Studies and a PhD in English from the University of Connecticut. Ms. Geer has spent the last nine years teaching college English literature and writing courses. Now, she is excited to return to Minnesota and to become part of the community here at Montevideo Schools! Ms. Geer’s hobbies include reading, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and hanging out with her cats.
Help us welcome Ms. Geer to the Thunder Hawk team!
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, September 12, 2025
Early Dismissal -Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal Schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 pm
Sanford 1:20 pm
MHS 1:25 pm
MMS 1:30 pm
Friday, September 12, 2025
Early Dismissal -Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal Schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 pm
Sanford 1:20 pm
MHS 1:25 pm
MMS 1:30 pm
🎉Homecoming 2025 is next week - September 15th-19th!
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! Join us for our fun Homecoming Dress-Up Days!
📣Go Thunder Hawks!
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! Join us for our fun Homecoming Dress-Up Days!
📣Go Thunder Hawks!
Meet Melissa Schmitt, our new Kindergarten teacher!
Hello Montevideo School District colleagues, community, and families,
I am not new to the school district but I have moved into a new position. This year I will be teaching Kindergarten. This is my 14th year teaching and my 6th year teaching in Montevideo. I live in Montevideo with my husband Mike. We have two children, Riley and Macie. In my free time, I love reading, hanging out with my family and friends, attending concerts, traveling and camping, gardening and having family movie or game nights. I am excited for the new school year! I can’t wait to meet my students and their family. I am looking forward to working with the kindergarten team and everyone at Ramsey.
Welcome to Ramsey and the kindergarten team, Melissa!
Hello Montevideo School District colleagues, community, and families,
I am not new to the school district but I have moved into a new position. This year I will be teaching Kindergarten. This is my 14th year teaching and my 6th year teaching in Montevideo. I live in Montevideo with my husband Mike. We have two children, Riley and Macie. In my free time, I love reading, hanging out with my family and friends, attending concerts, traveling and camping, gardening and having family movie or game nights. I am excited for the new school year! I can’t wait to meet my students and their family. I am looking forward to working with the kindergarten team and everyone at Ramsey.
Welcome to Ramsey and the kindergarten team, Melissa!
Meet Dave Vane, our new Special Education EBD teacher at Sanford Elementary School!
Hi everyone! I am Dave Vane, new EBD teacher at Sanford Elementary. I have a teaching degree from NDSU that I earned in 2018, as well as a minor in English Writing Studies from MSUM. I have recently moved back to my farm near Bellingham, MN after 35 years in Fargo-Moorhead. In my free time, I enjoy landscaping, painting, and tending to my roses. My two pups, Camus and Birdie, love to supervise my projects! I'm excited for the school year and to be a Thunder Hawk!
Join us in welcoming Mr. Vane to the Thunder Hawk team!
REMINDER: All students MUST be registered through the JMC family portal each year.
There are a few quick steps to get your students registration finalized. "Custom Fields" is where you answer the chromebook questions and acknowledge the data usage policy. The link at the bottom of the registration page "Application for Educational Benefits" is an application to determine if your family qualifies for helpful discounts on activities, athletics, and chromebook insurance.
There are a few quick steps to get your students registration finalized. "Custom Fields" is where you answer the chromebook questions and acknowledge the data usage policy. The link at the bottom of the registration page "Application for Educational Benefits" is an application to determine if your family qualifies for helpful discounts on activities, athletics, and chromebook insurance.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 Homecoming Candidates and Attendants!
Homecoming Week is 9/15-9/19.
Monday, 9/15 = Homecoming Coronation @ 7:30pm
Friday, 9/19 = FFA Hot Dog Feed @ 4pm + Parade @ 5pm + Hawks Football later
Homecoming Week is 9/15-9/19.
Monday, 9/15 = Homecoming Coronation @ 7:30pm
Friday, 9/19 = FFA Hot Dog Feed @ 4pm + Parade @ 5pm + Hawks Football later
Meet Nicole Sannerud, 3rd grade teacher at Sanford Elementary School!
Hello! My name is Nicole Sannerud, and I am a Montevideo graduate, Class of 2015! I was born and raised in Montevideo. I completed my undergraduate studies at Alexandria Technical and Community College and Southwest Minnesota State University, obtaining my Birth to Third Grade teaching license. I recently completed my graduate degree through SMSU. I currently live in Granite Falls with my husband Joe and our son, Wilder, and our two dogs, Roux and Penelope. In my free time, I love spending time at the lake with our families, shopping, and going for walks! I am looking forward to teaching in the community and district that raised me!
Help us give Mrs. Sannerud a warm welcome to the Thunder Hawk team!
Hello! My name is Nicole Sannerud, and I am a Montevideo graduate, Class of 2015! I was born and raised in Montevideo. I completed my undergraduate studies at Alexandria Technical and Community College and Southwest Minnesota State University, obtaining my Birth to Third Grade teaching license. I recently completed my graduate degree through SMSU. I currently live in Granite Falls with my husband Joe and our son, Wilder, and our two dogs, Roux and Penelope. In my free time, I love spending time at the lake with our families, shopping, and going for walks! I am looking forward to teaching in the community and district that raised me!
Help us give Mrs. Sannerud a warm welcome to the Thunder Hawk team!
