Montevideo High School

"You can never change your past, but you can change your future". Most of all, this is the fact Reggie Dabbs drives home when he addresses the schools he visits. Montevideo High School received the gift of hearing Reggie's message this morning. It was complete with lots of music, laughter, clapping, tears, and overall comfort and inspiration from a man we've never met and will not soon forget. Reggie travels the world speaking to schools, corporate groups, and professional sports teams. A ripple in his schedule while passing through Minnesota was to our benefit! https://reggiedabbsonline.com/

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet our Agriculture teacher, MaQuelah Miner! Hi, my name is MaQuelah Miner. I am originally from Willmar, MN. I grew up on a small hobby farm, which sparked my love for agriculture early on. Through my involvement in FFA and 4-H, I gained valuable leadership experiences that ultimately lead me to a career in teaching. After high school, I attended South Dakota State University where I earned my bachelor degree in Agricultural Education. I had the unique experience to student teach during the COVID-19 pandemic at Montevideo, and I have been the Agriculture teacher now for 5 years. A few of the things I love most about my job is being able to teach a variety of classes, build strong relationships with students, and share my passion for agriculture with them. Outside of school, I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, hunting, and spending time with my animals, family, and friends. We are proud to have MaQuelah on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Happy National School Psychology Week! ✨November 11-15, 2024 This week, we proudly recognize the invaluable work of school psychologists in promoting academic success and overall well-being for all students. ✨A special thank you to Nicole Redmann, our dedicated school psychologist, for her commitment in helping our children thrive - in school, at home, and in life! Thank you for all you do! #NSPW #SparkDiscovery #HawkPride

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet our Print Room Assistant for the school district, Chanda Norby! Hello! My name is Chanda Norby. I am a Montevideo graduate (Class of ‘94, the last of the Mohawks!). I work in the district’s print room and do printing for all six school buildings in the district. Along with my job in the print room, I also worked as a testing proctor for the NWEA's, MCA’s, and the ACT's for 9 years. I live on a farm outside of Milan with my husband of 25 years, Jason. We have three children, Cale (19), Jessa(17), and Ty (17). Outside of work I enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with my family, and cheering on my kids in their activities. We are proud to have Chanda on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Montevideo High School would like to thank the students and parents who attended the Career Fair last night. Without the generous donations from our 2024 Featured Partners: Friendship Homes, Minnwest Bank, and Southwest Initiative Foundation, this would not be possible. La Plazita and their talented crew provided a delicious meal to the attendees. We cannot forget our amazing staff who work tirelessly to make sure this event comes together. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Wednesday, November 6th Elementary Conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7th Grades K-12 Conferences 12:30-8:00 p.m. Early Dismissal (!Note earlier dismissal times!) 12:00 p.m. - Ramsey 12:05 p.m. - Sanford 12:10 p.m. - MHS 12:15 p.m. - MMS Friday, November 8th - NO SCHOOL Teacher Comp. Day Thursday, November 14th Middle School & High School Conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Please listen to the most recent Superintendent Stream regarding our Facility Survey Results. https://youtu.be/HkbK-8myTsI Have a great evening!

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, November 1, 2024 - Early Dismissal Day & End of Quarter 1 Early Dismissal Times 1:15 p.m. - Ramsey 1:20 p.m. - Sanford 1:25 p.m. - MHS 1:30 p.m. - MMS

The high school band and choirs will make their appearance in the first concert of the year tomorrow night! Please join us October 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym for a night of music! Here is the link if you are unable to join us in person, but would still like to support us: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/montevideo/organization/4662/montevideo-high-school

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Danielle, Administrative Assistant at the Montevideo High School! Hi! My name is Danielle James. I spent my childhood living in Maryland, then later moving to Delaware. I moved to Montevideo in February 2020. While spending nearly twenty exciting years in the restaurant industry, I have found my career in Montevideo Schools the most rewarding and enjoyable. I have a 10-year-old stepdaughter, two snuggly dogs, and my husband Steven at home. I enjoy cooking, football, visiting my favorite place (Chesapeake City, MD), and crafting with my stepdaughter. We're proud to have Danielle on our team! #Hawk Pride #StaffSpotlight

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER No School - October 16-18, 2024 October 16 - Staff Development Day October 17-18 - Fall Break

What a great parade! We love all of the Monte Spirit

It's HOMECOMING FRIDAY!!!! Staff HAWK PRIDE is showing. Check out a few pics from the Powder Puff Flag Football Game.... Don't forget to cheer on our football team this evening after the parade. <> The action doesn't stop there, as the Girls Tennis Team heads to Sioux Falls for Team Sections on Monday! Go Thunder Hawks!

It's halfway through the week, which means we're halfway through the Homecoming Festivities. Check out the Volleyball teams who competed against one another for ULTIMATE bragging rights. Way to go PINK PANTHERS!. Also pictured: Pep Fest, Coronation, Staff Dress up. <<<< More to Come>>>>

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER: Friday, October 4th is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo schools. Early Dismissal Schedule: Ramsey 1:15 p.m. Sanford 1:20 p.m. MHS 1:25 p.m. MMS 1:30 p.m. ...and it's HOMECOMING! Join us for all of Friday's homecoming activities: Homecoming Parade - beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Route: south on 12th Street, east on Sheridan, south on 17th Street to the high school) Community Hot Dog Feed - sponsored by Monte FFA (between the TACC & the high school, following the parade) Football game vs. Minnewaska Area - kickoff at 7:00 p.m. GO HAWKS! #HawkPride #HOCO2024

Montevideo High School, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a Student Run Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 23rd in the TACC. All members of our community are encouraged to donate! Please use the QR code or Red Cross Website to schedule your donation appointment. * Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer are just a few.

Thank you to Chippewa County Sheriff Derek Olson for providing emergency preparedness & response training to our new teachers. #SchoolSafety #EmergencyActionPlan #stafftraining

🌟New Staff Spotlight!🌟 We are excited to welcome Tanya Maethner to Montevideo Public Schools! Hello! My name is Tanya Maethner, and I am the principal at Montevideo High School. I'm happily married to my husband Kurt, and we have one daughter Addison, who is a freshman at the University of North Dakota. We added to our family by hosting four exchange students over the past ten years: Jannis (25), Mika (23), Luciana (18) and Lena (17). It's always been my plan to become a principal! One of my favorite aspects of education is getting to know high school students and watching them as they become their adult selves. I'm enjoying getting to know the students at MHS and the families in the district. Welcome to the Thunder Hawk family, Tanya! #HawkPride

Coming this fall, the Montevideo High School Drama Department presents their play production of I Remember Mama by John Van Druten! Performance dates and times: Friday, November 15 @ 7pm Saturday, November 16 @ 7pm Hollywood on Main, Montevideo Tickets will be available at the door. Mark your calendar! Don't miss this heartwarming study of American family life that revolves around the life of the Hansons, a loving Norwegian family living on Steiner Street in San Francisco at the beginning of the 20th century. #fallplay #highschooltheatre

Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Candidates!