The Montevideo Public Schools District Office hours will be 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday, and 7:30-11:30 am on Fridays, starting June 3rd through August 9th.
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Last Day of School for Students and Early Dismissal
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff!
We are proud to shine the spotlight on Hanna Maloney! Hanna is a teacher of Language Arts at the Montevideo High School. This is her 3rd year at Montevideo and her 10th year teaching overall. She previously worked for seven years at GFW High School in Winthrop, Minnesota.
Hanna grew up on a crop farm in Springfield, Minnesota, and she is the oldest of nine children. She has four brothers and four sisters. She attended Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. Hanna and her husband Adam have a 1-year-old daughter named Alice. They also have two cats named Bean and Chip. Outside of work, Hanna enjoys reading mountains of books, drinking coffee, antiques, exploring book stores, cats, history, true crime, and going to the movies. One of Hanna’s favorite parts of teaching is dedicating some class time for students to read and select their own books. She loves talking to students about what they’ve read and giving them time to explore their interests. Hanna feels privileged to work with some amazing staff at Montevideo, saying “I have to give a special shout out to Renelle Enevoldsen and Ann Wachtler for being such inspiring English teachers. I learn from you two every day!”
Your dedication to teaching, love for reading, and commitment to your students is admirable, and we are lucky to have you on our team, Hanna! We appreciate you! #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
NO SCHOOL
#rememberandhonor
May 18th is Speech Language Pathologist Day!
Let's give a BIG Thunder Hawk "shout-out" to our amazing team of SLPs at Montevideo Public Schools! They provide an important and valuable service to our students. We APPRECIATE all you do! #SLPday #HawkPride
Happy School Nurse Day! School nurses coordinate and manage the health needs of students, as well as promote well-being, safety and academic success for all students. They are leaders who bridge healthcare and education! Thank you to our amazing school nurses, Sarah & Jazell, for all that they do to help our students! We appreciate you today and every day! #SchoolNurseDay #HawkPride
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, May 10th is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10, 2024!
We are truly grateful to our teaching staff here at Montevideo Public Schools for the amazing work that they do to educate, support, and inspire our students every day!
Thank you for making a difference and for all that you do!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankaTeacher #HawkPride
Happy School Principals’ Day! Thank you to our amazing principals for your hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment to education. Today and every day, we appreciate each of you! #SchoolPrincipalsDay #ThankaPrincipal #HawkPride
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear aprons and hairnets! On Friday, May 3, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day. This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria. Thank them for all that they do!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate the incredible contributions of our administrative professionals at Montevideo Public Schools!
It's their dedication, organization, and hard work that keep our school offices running smoothly and efficiently. Thank you for all you do! You're the best!
The Community Education Office has temporarily relocated to the Montevideo Middle School. They can be reached by dialing 320-269-5026.
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, April 26, 2024 - NO SCHOOL
Mrs. Lund, Family And Consumer Science's teacher, took 31 students to the 2024 Culinary Skills Challenge on Thursday. Landon Olson placed first in the Multi-Layer Cake Decorating category. Other competitors were Brenna Winters and Riley Carder. Students enjoyed learning more about food and the food industry through many interactive workshops. It was an awesome day!
Since 2005, the Culinary Skills Challenge has featured high school students showcasing their culinary skills through competitions and a variety of hands-on seminars. The Schwan's Company has been supporting students by serving as our corporate sponsor since 2014. Competitors in the Culinary/Cooking Competition vie for SMSU Scholarships of $500, $1000, and $2000! (SMSU Scholarship Policy)
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff!
We are proud to shine this week’s spotlight on Jenn Miller! Jenn is the Student Success Coordinator and a Hawk Window Assistant at the Montevideo High School. She is also the JV Softball Coach, and this is her third year with the district.
Jenn grew up in North East, Maryland (yes, that’s really the town name). She graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Jenn has a 7th grader at the Montevideo Middle School and a freshman at the high school. Her husband is also a Thunder Hawk, 2001 Montevideo graduate! In her free time, Jenn enjoys reading as many books as possible, gardening, and hanging out with her family. Jenn says the best part of her day is on the field with the softball team. Montevideo has been her favorite place to live. She even got her sister to move to Montevideo a few years ago! Jenn’s sister also works at the high school with her.
We are lucky to have you on our team, Jenn! Thank you for all you do for the students and staff at the high school. #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, April 12, 2024 is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools.
Due to a water pipe burst, the Hawks Nest will be closed today. There is no Junior Thunder Hawks, Small World Nursery, or Childcare. We apologize for the inconvenience and we'll keep families informed about the status for tomorrow.
Happy National School Librarian Day! We appreciate the work of our school library staff in each of our schools:
•MHS - Gabi Van Sickle
•MMS - Allie Virnig
•MES - Karla Peterson and Jessica Cantu
Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 2024!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is celebrated the first Wednesday in April each year. THANK YOU to our paraprofessionals for the work you do each day to support our students, teachers, and schools! Enjoy your day!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff!
We are proud to shine this week’s spotlight on Kristi Arndt! Kristi is the Special Education Assessment Coordinator for Montevideo Public Schools, and this is her fifth year in the district.
Kristi’s hometown is Clinton, Minnesota. She graduated high school from Ortonville, Minnesota. Kristi received her undergraduate degree from SMSU in Marshall, Minnesota in K-6 Elementary Education and received additional special education licensures from NSU in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She received her Masters of Special Education from SMSU. Kristi has two daughters and a son. Kortni is studying for her Physical Therapy Assistant certification; Kenadi is a senior at Minneota High School, and she will be attending Bethany Lutheran where she will continue playing basketball and pursue a career in elementary education; Kyson is a sophomore at Minneota and loves to play football, wrestle and play baseball. Kristi’s favorite hobbies are attending her kids' events, reading and relaxing by a campfire with family and friends. A fun fact about Kristi is she taught first grade with De De Epema in the Hendricks school district, Hendricks, MN. Kristi says, “I love coming to work everyday and being part of the Thunder Hawk community!”
We’re happy to have you on our team, Kristi! Thanks for all you do for our staff, students and families! #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
