Montevideo High School

Join us tonight to learn more about the upcoming Montevideo referendum. Visit our website for details on the upcoming community info. sessions and to learn about the facilities referendum questions.

Happy National IT Professionals Day! Today we celebrate our Tech Team who keep our systems running smoothly, protect our data, and enable us to thrive in the world of technology. Their dedication and expertise ensure that our schools run efficiently and individuals stay connected. We appreciate our Chief Technology Officer Scott and our Building Techs: Serena, Jordan, Wendy, Mary, Dan, Monica and Grace for all they do. Thank you! #ITProfessionalsDay

Question of the week! Q: How do I learn more about how this referendum will affect my tax amount? A: Visit the property tax information page on our website and use the calculator feature to determine your tax impact https://www.ehlers-inc.com/microsite/montevideo2023nov/. #MontevideoForward

Stay informed on the district's facilities referendum by attending a Community Info Session: September 21 at 5:30 p.m. @ the High School October 16 at 6:00 p.m. @ Talking Waters October 17 at 12:00 p.m. Noon @ the Montevideo Community Center October 26 at 6:00 p.m. @ the High School Mark your calendar. We hope to see you there! #MontevideoForward"

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, September 15th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for the Thunder Hawks. Early dismissal times are: Ramsey 1:15 pm Sanford 1:20 pm MHS 1:25 pm MMS 1:30 pm

Stay tuned on our social channels as we answer a frequently asked question about the district's facilities referendum every week until Nov 7. We want to make sure your questions are being heard and answered. This week's question is: Q: How is this facilities referendum different from the last one? A: - Cost Reduction: We've put in the effort to lower the project's total cost by carefully resizing sections of the building while preserving essential improvements. - Career and Technical Education (CTE) is essential to the Montevideo area. Therefore, this referendum proposal revised the new high school to include new woods and manufacturing shops, Ag labs, and classrooms to support the new CTE space and provide our students with the skills and knowledge required for these careers. - Same Vital Improvements: Despite cost-saving adjustments, we're committed to delivering the same essential improvements our schools urgently need. - Community Feedback: We've actively incorporated the valuable input from our community, with a strong focus on addressing concerns related to the overall project cost. This has guided us in creating a more balanced and fiscally sustainable proposal that respects the financial considerations of our residents. #MontevideoForward

Did you know public school funding in Minnesota creates a unique opportunity for the Montevideo Public Schools and our local taxpayers to make extensive improvements to our facilities by capitalizing on significant state equalization funding provided for bond referenda? Learn more on our website: https://www.ehlers-inc.com/microsite/montevideo2023nov/ #MontevideoForward *Chart shows estimated sources of payments for debt service on the proposed bonds over the life of the bonds. Estimates assume no changes in property values, state equalizing factors, or in-state law. “Agriculture Land & Buildings” excludes taxes on the house, garage and one acre of land, which are included with “Residental / Other.”

We will have two questions on the November 7 Special Election Ballot. The change made to Question 1 on the ballot from the last referendum includes reducing the tax impact on taxpayers. Question 2 remains the same as the previous referendum and will only pass if question one is approved. More information on the referendum can be found on our website: www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum #MontevideoForward

A special election is being held on November 7, and Montevideo Public Schools will have two school facilities referendum questions on the ballot to address district-wide needs. Since the previously failed referendum in the Spring, we've been listening to the community feedback and looking into other options for our schools' facilities planning. With much of the feedback received revolving around the cost of the referendum, we've found an option to reduce the tax impact and scale back spaces while keeping the important learning areas intact. Visit our website for more information on the referendum: www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum #MontevideoForward

NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT We are excited to welcome Hunter Hamby to the Thunder Hawk family! Hunter is joining us as the Montevideo High School Band Director. Hunter grew up and graduated from Waconia High School in Waconia, Minnesota. He participated in Pep Band, Show Choir Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band and the Wind Ensemble. From there, Hunter pursued a degree in Music Education from the University of Minnesota - Duluth. He student taught at Cloquet and Duluth East High and fell in love with teaching. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hunter sought to further his education and accepted a Graduate Teaching Assistantship position at the University of Missouri Columbia and received his Masters of Trombone Performance degree. Coming back to Minnesota was always his goal, and he is excited to be back! Some of Hunter's favorite hobbies include kayaking, pickup hockey games, and camping in the great Minnesota parks. Go, Thunder Hawks! Welcome to Montevideo, Hunter! We're so happy to have you on our team! #HawkPride

NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT We are excited to welcome Mitchel Koebnick to the Thunder Hawk family! Mitchel is joining us as a Social Studies teacher at the Montevideo High School. Mitchel received a Bachelor's degree at Saint Cloud University while working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota. He spent the last couple of years working at Brandon-Evansville and St. Cloud Public Schools. Mitchel enjoys spending most of his free time fishing when he's not helping on his family's farm near Hutchinson. Mitchel is looking forward to his first year at Montevideo High School and wishes everyone the best of luck for the upcoming school year! Welcome, Mitchel! We wish you a great school year! #HawkPride

NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT We are excited to welcome Linden Kirscht to the Thunder Hawk family! Linden is joining us as the Grades 7-12 Vocal Music teacher. Linden graduated from Winona State University with a B.M. degree in Vocal Performance and a B.S. degree in Vocal Music Education. Linden spent two years with South St. Paul Public Schools developing passions and opening up the beginnings of some incredible programs. Linden is excited to continue growing as an educator with Montevideo Public Schools! Linden's hobbies include video games, exercise, music production, cooking and nutrition. Welcome, Linden! We are so happy you're here! #HawkPride

REMINDER - Online Registration is open for the 23-24 school year! Please update parent and student information, complete the registration process, and pay your Chromebook insurance fee through your JMC family portal before school open house on Tuesday, August 22nd. If you have any questions, please contact your school office. RECORDATORIO - ¡La inscripción en línea está abierta para el año escolar 23-24! Actualice la información de padres y estudiantes, complete el proceso de registro y pague la tarifa de seguro de su Chromebook a través de su portal familiar JMC antes de la jornada de puertas abiertas de la escuela el martes 22 de agosto. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la oficina de su escuela.

Online Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. today, Tuesday, August 1st for the 23-24 school year! Please update parent and student information, complete the registration process, and pay your Chromebook insurance fee through your JMC family portal. If you have any questions, please contact your school office. ¡La inscripción en línea se abre a las 8:00 a. m. hoy martes 1 de agosto para el año escolar 23-24! Actualice la información de los padres y del estudiante, complete el proceso de registro y pague la tarifa del seguro de su Chromebook a través de su portal familiar JMC. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la oficina de su escuela.

NEW THIS YEAR! Pay your Chromebook insurance fee through your JMC Family Portal! After logging into the Family Portal, click on Tuition/Fees on the left-hand side of the screen. Have a great day!

Get your BACK-TO-SCHOOL Supply Kit for grades K-8 TODAY from www.unitedschoolsupplies.com! The June 30th deadline to order school supply kits is approaching fast. The kit is affordably priced and contains the supply list items requested by our teachers. Your student’s supply kit will be individually labeled and delivered directly to the school prior to the start of the new school year. Enter the school 6-digit code: Sanford - 935823 Ramsey - 459950 Middle School - 325547 Enter your student’s name and NEXT YEAR’S grade level to properly label the kit You can access school supply lists at www.montevideoschools.org. Select your school and click on the school supply list link. Contact your school office if you have any questions.

Good luck to our Montevideo High School Clay Target Team competing at the 2023 Minnesota State High School Clay Target League (MNSHSCTL) Trap Shooting Championship on Sunday, June 18th at the Alexandria Shooting Park in Alexandria, Minnesota! The 2023 Trap Shooting Championship is 9 full days of competition, June 12th-20th, and is expecting more than 340 high school teams featuring nearly 7,900 student athletes. The Championship is the qualifying team competition for the Minnesota State High School League's State Tournament on June 23rd. Go Thunder Hawks! #HawkPride

Did you know kids can get free meals during the summer? Food for kids up to the age of 18 is available at the Montevideo Middle School. No registration required and no forms to fill out. Just show up and eat! Where: Montevideo Middle School, 2001 William Avenue Dates: Weekdays through Friday, August 18 (Closed June 19, July 3 & 4) Times: Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free bus ride to meal site leaving from Chippewa Valley Youth Club daily at 11:45 a.m., returning to the youth club at 12:45 p.m. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Good morning, Please take time to listen to the latest superintendent stream relating to What's Next with the District Facilities. https://youtu.be/eFfQMY2UU5I Have a great day!

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Thursday, June 1 - Early Dismissal Day Montevideo High School: 1:00pm Ramsey Elementary: 1:15pm Sanford Elementary: 1:20pm Montevideo Middle School: 1:30pm Friday, June 2 - Early Dismissal Day & Last Day of School Ramsey Elementary: 1:15pm Sanford Elementary: 1:20pm Montevideo High School: 1:25pm Montevideo Middle School: 1:30pm