🗓️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!
Join us for a Referendum Information Meeting!
IN PERSON:
Thursday, December 18th - 6:00 p.m.
Boardroom at Montevideo Middle School
2001 William Avenue, Montevideo
VIRTUAL:
Sunday, December 21st - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/nru-aipg-pwh
Learn about the bond referendum for our buildings and understand the tax impact.
Right Plan. Right Now!
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.
Monday, November 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Wednesday, November 26 - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 -
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 14th is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Sc hools.
It's also opening night for our fall play, George Washington Slept Here! Our students have worked so hard, and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage.🌟 See you at the show!
Join us for a night of talent and drama at our high school fall play George Washington Slept Here!
Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Hollywood on Main, Montevideo. Purchase tickets at the door. Adults: $8 & Students: $6
Come out and support our talented students in this year's fall play! Enjoy the fall play sneak peeks!
#FallPlay #HawkPride
Friday, October 31st is an Early Dismissal Day and End of Quarter 1.
Early dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Mark your calendar and come to the Career Fair on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at the Montevideo High School Gymnasium, open 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Thank you to our 2025 Featured Partners: CAVCO, J&D Construction and Minnwest Bank!
Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.
Let's all do our part to keep our Thunder Hawks safe on their journey to and from school and promote a culture of safety in our community!
Drivers:
Stay alert. Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Stop for the bus. Obey the stop-arm law every time—no exceptions!
Students:
Be on time at the bus stop and wait safely back from the road.
Use quiet voices and stay seated while the bus is moving.
Thank your driver for getting you to and from school safely every day!
Together, we can make every ride a safe one!
#schoolbussafetyweek #safetyfirst
Taher is proud to be your school food service provider, and they want to know how they're doing. Please take a short survey, and let us know what you think of school lunch.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V6VK88Z
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Wednesday, October 15th - Staff Development Day
Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th - Fall Break
🎉October is National Principals Month, and this week is Minnesota Principals Week!
We are proud of our awesome team of principals and appreciate all that they do every single day! Join us in thanking Heidi, Shawn and Tanya for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to our students, staff and families.💜 #HawkPride #ThankAPrincipal
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
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.
MMS / HS Picture Retake Day!
If you missed school picture day, retake day for the Middle School & High School will take place on October 3, 2025. Wear your smile!!
MMS / HS Picture Retake Day!
Here are the Retake Day Codes for each School.
Remember parents that only those Students who have NOT BEEN photographed on Original Day, should use the Retake Codes to order photos.
Montevideo Middle School 0307QW
Montevideo High School 0307RC
Those wishing Retakes MUST RETURN their Packages to the Photographer on Retake Day.
Here is the link for the Online Ordering again.
https://creekviewimages.inter-state.com/FlyerEntry
Si te perdiste el día de la foto escolar, el día de recuperación para la escuela intermedia y secundaria será el 3 de octubre de 2025. ¡Luce tu sonrisa!
Aquí están los códigos de día de re-toma para cada escuela. Recuerden, padres, que solo aquellos estudiantes que NO HAN SIDO fotografiados en el día original, deben usar los códigos de re-toma para ordenar fotos.
Escuela Middle Montevideo 0307QW
Escuela High Montevideo 0307RC
Aquellos que deseen re-tomas DEBEN DEVOLVER sus paquetes al fotógrafo en el día de re-toma.
Aquí está el enlace para el pedido en línea nuevamente.
https://creekviewimages.inter-state.com/FlyerEntry
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.
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!
