The High School Students and Staff were challenged by Student Council to gather donations for the Chippewa County Food Shelf this holiday season. The goal was 500 items. The deal was sweetened when Principal Weber agreed to wear a Turkey costume if they met the goal. Our students and staff donated over 700 items!
Congratulations to Mr. Giese's homeroom for donating the most as a TA.
Mr. Nelson, Activities Director, added to the celebration with his cat costume.
If you are in a position to donate, or if you are in need of food, please visit:
https://oyh.org/resources/chippewa-county-food-shelf/
MHS students participated in the Morris Youth Challenge Institute at the U of M Morris campus last week. They learned about sustainability practices, impacts, the Morris Model and careers available in these fields.
The Morris Challenge Youth Institute is a life-changing experience at the University of Minnesota Morris where high school students engage with local leaders and experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in Minnesota and around the world.
For more information: https://www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?nodeID=94910&audienceID=1
REMINDER - Mark your calendar!
Wednesday, November 22nd is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for the Thunder Hawks.
NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving Break.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff!
We are proud to shine this week’s spotlight on High School Spanish Teacher Erin Lippert! Erin has been teaching Spanish for 22 years, the past 13 years in Montevideo. Erin grew up on a farm south of Prinsburg and graduated from what was then BDRSH (now RCW). When her parents retired, Erin and her husband bought the farm so she literally moved back home again!
Erin got her undergraduate degree from South Dakota State University and her Masters in Education from Saint Mary’s University. Erin and her husband Ryan have two children. Their daughter Emily is a senior, and their son Hayden is in 8th grade. Erin loves running, reading, all genres of music, helping on the farm, traveling, watching her kids in their activities and long Sunday afternoon naps. Erin says, “I absolutely love my job. My amazing students make me laugh every day and my MHS colleagues can’t be beat!”
¡Gracias, Erin! Your dedication to teaching and unwavering commitment to your students is truly admirable! #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
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
It's Election Day! Your vote matters!
Cast your informed vote on the two referendum questions on today's ballot.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
Student council once again hosts the TA pumpkin decorating contest with a movie theme this year. Please *like* the picture of your favorite pumpkin. (There are a total of 15 pumpkins between 2 posts) Voting ends at 2:00pm! The winning TA will receive a treat and the traveling trophy. Happy Halloween!
Student council once again hosts the TA pumpkin decorating contest with a movie theme this year. Please *like* the picture of your favorite pumpkin. (There are a total of 15 pumpkins between 2 posts) Voting ends at 2:00pm! The winning TA will receive a treat and the traveling trophy. Happy Halloween!
The staff at Montevideo High School are costume-ready!
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!
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.
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
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
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
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!
Montevideo Public Schools will be open until 4:00 today for early voting in the district office located at the Montevideo Middle School. A reminder that the district office will be closed on Thursday, October 19, and Friday, October 20 due to MEA Fall break. Please take advantage of the opportunity to cast your vote.