Yesterday, six students from MHS's College Now-Intro to Education course attended the Aspiring Educators Day at SMSU. The conference focused on Mental Health and shared knowledge about using the QPR method to intervene preventable death (suicide). #smsucollegenow #aspiringeducatorsday #duckcupmemorial #mindingyourmind #qprinstitute
4 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
MHS Student attendees
Aspiring Educators Day attendees presentors
Aspiring Educators Day attendees
SMSU College Now Project
QPR Institute
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff! This week’s spotlight shines on Adam Eakes! Adam is a paraprofessional at the Montevideo Middle School. In the spring, you’ll find him at the baseball field after school. Adam is also a Montevideo Thunder Hawks Junior High Baseball Coach! Adam grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has a beautiful family of five: two daughters, two sons, and an amazing wife Karina. In his free time, Adam enjoys spending time with his family. His favorite pastime is baseball, going to games and coaching. We’re proud to have you on our team, Adam! We appreciate all you do to support our students and teachers every day! #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
4 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Staff Spotlight Adam Eakes
Preliminary Election Results: School Board: Dustin Shourds- 1,595 votes, Daniel Ohmacht- 1,528 votes to win the two open school board positions. Referendum Q1: 1,021 Yes to 1,097 No Referendum Q2: 1,018 Yes to 1,098 No Thank you to everyone who went out to vote.
4 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Last night, over 350 students and their parents attended the career fair at the Montevideo High School gym to talk with over 48 post-secondary programs and employers! Students were able to explore careers with many hands-on activities. We want to thank the employers and colleges who attended, parents and students for attending, our featured partners and donors for making the free meal possible, Plazita Restaurant for catering, and this group of teachers who put in their own time to make this the best event for our students!
4 months ago, Montevideo High School
MinnWest Bank
J & D Construction
MHS Staff Volunteers
View of Career Fair
Career Fair Featured Partners
It's Election Day! Your vote matters. Cast your informed vote on the two referendum questions during today's special election. Polling Location - National Guard Training and Community Center (TACC), 711 South 17th Street, Montevideo, MN Polling Hours - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
4 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Election Day Remember to Vote
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 9 & Friday, November 10, 2023 Conferences November 9: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. November 14: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
4 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
School Calendar Reminder
REMINDER MHS students & their families...come to the CAREER FAIR tonight at the MHS Gym from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Learn about local career opportunities, post-secondary options and enjoy a free meal sponsored by the Southwest Initiative Foundation. We hope to see you there!
4 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Career Fair
Congratulations to our 2023 Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners: Mrs. Stueck's TA! This TA gets bragging rights, a traveling pumpkin trophy, and enjoyed donuts today. Thank you to all who voted.
4 months ago, Montevideo High School
Mr. Stueck's TA
This week is National School Psychology Week, November 6-10, 2023, and we are celebrating School Psychologist Nicole Redmann! Join us in thanking Nicole for going above and beyond to support our students, families and staff! We are grateful to have her serving in our district. #HawkPride #SchoolPsychWeek
4 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
School Psychology Week
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, November 3rd is an Early Dismissal - End of Quarter 1 for the Thunder Hawks. Early dismissal times are: Ramsey 1:15 pm Sanford 1:20 pm MHS 1:25 pm MMS 1:30 pm
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Early Dismissal Day Nov 3
Question of the week! Q: If the referendum is approved, and the Ramsey site is sold, what will that money be used for? A: The school board and administration have been listening to community feedback on this topic and have committed to putting any proceeds created from the sale of the Ramsey site to pay down the debt associated with the referendum approved projects. #MontevideoForward
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Question of the Week
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff! We are proud to shine this week’s spotlight on Cassie Nelson! Cassie is in her 8th year teaching Small World Nursery School (SWNS) and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Cassie was born and raised in Montevideo! She earned her Bachelor's degree at Southwest Minnesota State University. Cassie taught for Head Start prior to becoming a SWNS teacher. Cassie is the proud mom of Ryzen, a senior at Montevideo High School. In her free time, Cassie enjoys lake weekends with family, walking, biking, kayaking, playing board games, and traveling to beautiful places. Cassie says, “I am proud to spend my days having fun, creating smiles, encouraging a love of learning, and fueling the light that shines in Montevideo's young Thunder Hawks. I am grateful and fortunate to work alongside some amazing, hard-working superstars at the Hawks Nest.” Thanks for all you do for our young Thunder Hawks, Cassie, and for your love for teaching! We appreciate you! #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Staff Spotlight Cassie Nelson
Reminder! Come join the MHS Band and Choir TONIGHT at 7pm in the MHS Gymnasium for an evening filled with wonderful live music! We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Fall Band & Choir Concert
On October 27, 2023, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of two new members to the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Congratulations to our very own Brandee Shoemaker! #HawkPride Brandee Shoemaker Teacher Outside the Seven-County Metro Area Effective: November 1, 2023 Term Expires: January 6, 2025 New Seat
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
PELSB Appointment
Reminder: There are 7 days left to cast your early vote! The district office is open from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Special Election will be held at the TACC on Tuesday, November 7th. Polling hours will be from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Vote
October 27th is World Occupational Therapy Day, and we would like to take this opportunity to recognize our OT and OT Assistant! Stacy and Lauren do a wonderful job evaluating needs, developing specific plans and making sure our students are continually improving and reaching their goals. Thank you for supporting and empowering our kids! We are so grateful for your work! #HawkPride #worldoccupationaltherapyday #greatemployees #staffappreciation
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
World OT Day 2023
Do you have questions about the referendum? Join us for our last community info session tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the high school where we'll be answering any questions you have. #MontevideoForward
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Community Info Session Tonight
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our elementary schools and middle school! SAVE THE DATE for November 9 & 14 (during school conferences), and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Watch for more information to come!
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Save the Date Book Fair
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff! We are proud to shine the spotlight on Shea Bohlin this week! This is Shea’s second year working in the district’s Grounds and Maintenance Department. He also works as co-manager and holds the office of Quartermaster of our Montevideo VFW. Shea’s hometown is Montevideo, and he is a 2003 Montevideo graduate. Shea was in the Minnesota National Guard for eight years with a deployment to Iraq in 2004-2005. He and his wife Nikki have been married 15 years, and together they have three boys, Jaxon, Rauly and Wynston. In Shea’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors hiking, kayaking, camping and riding dirt bike. Shea says, “It’s nice to be living in a small town and enjoying a simpler life. I love watching our boys grow up in our hometown and attending the same schools I went to, sharing similar memories with them roaming the halls of Montevideo Schools.” We appreciate you, Shea, and your hard work and dedication to Montevideo Public Schools! Thanks for all that you do! #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Staff Spotlight
We want to recognize a mistake in one of our community info session dates previously listed; the correct date is Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you at the info session at the high school this week and look forward to answering your questions!
5 months ago, Montevideo Public Schools
Community Info Session