🟪The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum Update
Exciting things are taking shape! Design is in full swing, and we’re excited to share some of the latest updates and renderings with you.
🌐Visit the webpage to view a photo gallery of renderings, access the August Progress Report, and stay informed - https://www.montevideoschools.org/page/2026-referendum-updates
Exciting things are taking shape! Design is in full swing, and we’re excited to share some of the latest updates and renderings with you.
🌐Visit the webpage to view a photo gallery of renderings, access the August Progress Report, and stay informed - https://www.montevideoschools.org/page/2026-referendum-updates
📣ATTENTION MONTEVIDEO THUNDER HAWKS
🚧Just a heads up that the City of Montevideo is beginning road construction on Monday, August 24th on William Avenue (the street to the south of the middle school and high school). The road will be partially torn up and resurfaced over the course of the next 30 days. The portion of William Avenue that they will be working on will be between Cty Rd 15 and S 17th Street.
This will make the Back-to-School Workshops, Open House, and Orientation next week a little less fun to travel to, but the road and access to the middle school drive and parking lot will remain open while they are doing road construction. Slow down and drive careful!
🚧Just a heads up that the City of Montevideo is beginning road construction on Monday, August 24th on William Avenue (the street to the south of the middle school and high school). The road will be partially torn up and resurfaced over the course of the next 30 days. The portion of William Avenue that they will be working on will be between Cty Rd 15 and S 17th Street.
This will make the Back-to-School Workshops, Open House, and Orientation next week a little less fun to travel to, but the road and access to the middle school drive and parking lot will remain open while they are doing road construction. Slow down and drive careful!
We’re excited to welcome our new staff members to Montevideo Public Schools! Our 2026-2027 District Orientation is underway as they get to know our schools, staff, and the Thunder Hawk way.
What a great looking crew! Welcome to the Thunder Hawk family! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in our classrooms and community. Go, Thunder Hawks!
What a great looking crew! Welcome to the Thunder Hawk family! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in our classrooms and community. Go, Thunder Hawks!
We are excited to welcome Lexie Gifford to our team! Lexie will be teaching 6th & 7th Grade Math at the middle school. Help us give Lexie a warm Thunder Hawk welcome to Montevideo Public Schools!
Hello Thunderhawk community!
I am Lexie Gifford, and I am excited to be teaching 6th and 7th Grade Math at Montevideo Middle School this year! I live in Granite Falls with my husband and our two children. We are all excited to be joining the Thunder Hawk family! Prior to being a Thunder Hawk, I was a Tiger and taught 7th Grade Math for 10 years at Marshall Middle School. I grew up near Windom, MN and graduated from Windom Area High School in 2010. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in 2014 and my Master's Degree in 2020, both from Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going for walks, working out, camping with our family and friends, golfing, and gardening. While we’ve had a fun-filled, busy summer, we are excited to get back into the school routine! Go Thunder Hawks!
#Welcome #NewStaffSpotlight
Hello Thunderhawk community!
I am Lexie Gifford, and I am excited to be teaching 6th and 7th Grade Math at Montevideo Middle School this year! I live in Granite Falls with my husband and our two children. We are all excited to be joining the Thunder Hawk family! Prior to being a Thunder Hawk, I was a Tiger and taught 7th Grade Math for 10 years at Marshall Middle School. I grew up near Windom, MN and graduated from Windom Area High School in 2010. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in 2014 and my Master's Degree in 2020, both from Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going for walks, working out, camping with our family and friends, golfing, and gardening. While we’ve had a fun-filled, busy summer, we are excited to get back into the school routine! Go Thunder Hawks!
#Welcome #NewStaffSpotlight
🚌Registration for School Bus Transportation for the 2026-2027 school year is open for K-12 Montevideo Thunder Hawks!
Call to register and set up transportation needs for your child with 4.O Montevideo Bus Service.
📞320-269-7427
Contact: Amy Dingfelder
E-mail: amy@fourpointo.com
Students are eligible to ride the school bus if they meet the following criteria and register:
▪️K-6 students who live more than one mile from their school
▪️7-12 students who live more than two miles from their school
Once your child is registered, bus information will be accessible under the bus tab in your JMC Family Portal.
🏫4.O staff will be available to help you with your transportation needs at the bus garage during School Open House times on Tuesday, August 25th.
Register early to avoid delays in getting your child to school!
¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el transporte escolar para el ciclo 2026-2027 para los estudiantes de K-12 de los Montevideo Thunder Hawks!
Llame para inscribir a su hijo/a y coordinar el transporte escolar con el Servicio de Autobuses 4.O Montevideo.
320-269-7427
Contacto: Amy Dingfelder
Correo electrónico: amy@fourpointo.com
Los estudiantes pueden usar el autobús escolar si cumplen con los siguientes requisitos y se inscriben:
Estudiantes de K-6 que viven a más de 1.6 km de su escuela
Estudiantes de 7.º a 12.º grado que viven a más de 3.2 km de su escuela
Una vez que su hijo/a esté inscrito/a, podrá acceder a la información del autobús en la pestaña "Autobús" de su Portal Familiar de JMC.
El personal de 4.O estará disponible para ayudarle con el transporte escolar en la estación de autobuses durante la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas el martes 25 de agosto.
¡Inscríbase con anticipación para evitar retrasos en la llegada de su hijo/a a la escuela!
Call to register and set up transportation needs for your child with 4.O Montevideo Bus Service.
📞320-269-7427
Contact: Amy Dingfelder
E-mail: amy@fourpointo.com
Students are eligible to ride the school bus if they meet the following criteria and register:
▪️K-6 students who live more than one mile from their school
▪️7-12 students who live more than two miles from their school
Once your child is registered, bus information will be accessible under the bus tab in your JMC Family Portal.
🏫4.O staff will be available to help you with your transportation needs at the bus garage during School Open House times on Tuesday, August 25th.
Register early to avoid delays in getting your child to school!
¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el transporte escolar para el ciclo 2026-2027 para los estudiantes de K-12 de los Montevideo Thunder Hawks!
Llame para inscribir a su hijo/a y coordinar el transporte escolar con el Servicio de Autobuses 4.O Montevideo.
320-269-7427
Contacto: Amy Dingfelder
Correo electrónico: amy@fourpointo.com
Los estudiantes pueden usar el autobús escolar si cumplen con los siguientes requisitos y se inscriben:
Estudiantes de K-6 que viven a más de 1.6 km de su escuela
Estudiantes de 7.º a 12.º grado que viven a más de 3.2 km de su escuela
Una vez que su hijo/a esté inscrito/a, podrá acceder a la información del autobús en la pestaña "Autobús" de su Portal Familiar de JMC.
El personal de 4.O estará disponible para ayudarle con el transporte escolar en la estación de autobuses durante la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas el martes 25 de agosto.
¡Inscríbase con anticipación para evitar retrasos en la llegada de su hijo/a a la escuela!
We are excited to welcome Glenn Riggs to Montevideo Public Schools! Glenn will be teaching 8th Grade Science at the middle school.
Hello!
I am originally from just outside of Dallas, Texas and have taken a winding road before joining the middle school team. I earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington before
later completing an MBA at the University of Southern Indiana.
Before making Minnesota my home three years ago, I spent a decade living and working in manufacturing near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I love exploring Minnesota with my family - my wife, our two daughters and our two small dogs, and I look forward to and am proud to be joining the school community.
Welcome to the Thunder Hawk family, Glenn!
📣Work with us! We are hiring!
We are currently looking to fill Special Education and ESL paraprofessional positions at the elementary, middle school and high school for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you’re passionate about supporting students, inspiring young minds, making a difference, and shaping the future, we would love to hear from you!
🌟Join our team!
👉SEE ALL JOB POSTINGS, LEARN MORE & APPLY:
https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment
QUESTIONS?
Contact the District Office at:
📞(320) 269-8833
We are currently looking to fill Special Education and ESL paraprofessional positions at the elementary, middle school and high school for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you’re passionate about supporting students, inspiring young minds, making a difference, and shaping the future, we would love to hear from you!
🌟Join our team!
👉SEE ALL JOB POSTINGS, LEARN MORE & APPLY:
https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment
QUESTIONS?
Contact the District Office at:
📞(320) 269-8833
Help us give a warm Thunder Hawk welcome to our new Director of Teaching and Learning, Brandon Raymo! We are excited to have Brandon on our team! Go, Thunder Hawks!
#Welcome #NewStaffSpotlight
A little about Brandon...
While I have had the privilege of coaching baseball in the district for the past 14 years, I am honored to step into a new leadership role as the Director of Teaching and Learning for Montevideo Public Schools. Following 15 years as the Assistant Director of the Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED), I am thrilled to transition into this position. I look forward to collaborating closely with Montevideo’s exceptional instructional staff to support our educators and directly enhance student achievement across our community.
Montevideo has been home to our family for the past 15 years. My wife, Katie, a 2001 graduate of Montevideo High School, serves as the Program Processing and Compliance Specialist for MRVED. We are the proud parents of three children. Adelyn, who is a recent graduate of Montevideo will be attending Minnesota State University in Moorhead where she will be exploring the field of exercise science as a physical or occupational therapist. Gretta will be an 8th grader and is active in volleyball, basketball, track, and band. Eli will be a 4th grader and enjoys all things sports.
In addition to my administrative duties, I am entering my fourth year on the coaching staff for the boys' basketball team, having recently concluded a 14-year tenure as the junior varsity baseball coach. Outside of school and athletics, our family enjoys spending time at Lake Villard, attending local sporting events, and catching Savannah Bananas baseball games whenever possible.
I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and look forward to officially serving our schools as a full-fledged Thunder Hawk!
#Welcome #NewStaffSpotlight
A little about Brandon...
While I have had the privilege of coaching baseball in the district for the past 14 years, I am honored to step into a new leadership role as the Director of Teaching and Learning for Montevideo Public Schools. Following 15 years as the Assistant Director of the Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED), I am thrilled to transition into this position. I look forward to collaborating closely with Montevideo’s exceptional instructional staff to support our educators and directly enhance student achievement across our community.
Montevideo has been home to our family for the past 15 years. My wife, Katie, a 2001 graduate of Montevideo High School, serves as the Program Processing and Compliance Specialist for MRVED. We are the proud parents of three children. Adelyn, who is a recent graduate of Montevideo will be attending Minnesota State University in Moorhead where she will be exploring the field of exercise science as a physical or occupational therapist. Gretta will be an 8th grader and is active in volleyball, basketball, track, and band. Eli will be a 4th grader and enjoys all things sports.
In addition to my administrative duties, I am entering my fourth year on the coaching staff for the boys' basketball team, having recently concluded a 14-year tenure as the junior varsity baseball coach. Outside of school and athletics, our family enjoys spending time at Lake Villard, attending local sporting events, and catching Savannah Bananas baseball games whenever possible.
I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and look forward to officially serving our schools as a full-fledged Thunder Hawk!
On July 21st, Native Culture Club joined other local youth to help artist Malena Handeen paint pebbles on her beautiful mural outside the library downtown. The mural project is part of the non-profit Montevideo Creatives’ effort to foster a vibrant and welcoming community in our city.
Earlier this spring, students got to meet with Handeen and Montevideo Mural Project Director Rebeka Louise during Native Culture Club’s after-school program to talk about plants and animals they feel define our local landscape. We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to be involved and can’t wait to see the finished mural!
Earlier this spring, students got to meet with Handeen and Montevideo Mural Project Director Rebeka Louise during Native Culture Club’s after-school program to talk about plants and animals they feel define our local landscape. We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to be involved and can’t wait to see the finished mural!
📣WE ARE HIRING!
🌟Join Our Team! We are currently HIRING for the following positions for the 2026-2027 school year:
✅ High School Math Teacher - Montevideo High School, FT
✅Medical Academy Position - Montevideo High School, .2FTE
✅ Special Education Paraprofessionals - Elementary and High School Levels
If you’re passionate about supporting students, inspiring young minds, making a difference, and shaping the future, we would love to hear from you!
👉LEARN MORE & APPLY:
https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment
QUESTIONS?
Contact the District Office at:
📞(320) 269-8833
Summer Eats Food Service Program
Here's your July Breakfast & Lunch Menus! Also available online at www.montevideoschools.org.
Free in-person breakfast & lunch for kids aged 18 and under at:
Sanford Elementary School
412 S. 13th Street, Minnesota
Weekdays through Friday, August 21, 2026
(Closed Friday, July 3)
Meal Times:
Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor Contact Information: Montevideo Public Schools ISD 129, Vanessa Hurt, Food Service Director at email: MontevideoFSD@Taher.com or call 320-269-8833, Ext. 2281.
Here's your July Breakfast & Lunch Menus! Also available online at www.montevideoschools.org.
Free in-person breakfast & lunch for kids aged 18 and under at:
Sanford Elementary School
412 S. 13th Street, Minnesota
Weekdays through Friday, August 21, 2026
(Closed Friday, July 3)
Meal Times:
Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor Contact Information: Montevideo Public Schools ISD 129, Vanessa Hurt, Food Service Director at email: MontevideoFSD@Taher.com or call 320-269-8833, Ext. 2281.
📢 2026–2027 School Supply Lists Are Now Available!
Attention Montevideo Public Schools families! The 2026–2027 School Supply Lists are now available online for all grade levels. You can easily view and print your student's list directly from our school websites.
💻 How to Access the Lists:
1. Visit the district website at: https://www.montevideoschools.org/ and select your school from the dropdown menu.
2. Select the "School Supply List” quick link button on your school’s homepage.
3. View, download or print the school supply list.
⚠️ Important Update Regarding Supply Kits
Please note that Montevideo Public Schools did not partner with an online school supply kit company this year. In evaluating our programs, we found that the percentage of total orders placed through these services in past years was too low to justify continuing the partnership.
By providing the lists directly to you now, we hope to give everyone plenty of time to shop local sales and find the best deals for the upcoming year!
Attention Montevideo Public Schools families! The 2026–2027 School Supply Lists are now available online for all grade levels. You can easily view and print your student's list directly from our school websites.
💻 How to Access the Lists:
1. Visit the district website at: https://www.montevideoschools.org/ and select your school from the dropdown menu.
2. Select the "School Supply List” quick link button on your school’s homepage.
3. View, download or print the school supply list.
⚠️ Important Update Regarding Supply Kits
Please note that Montevideo Public Schools did not partner with an online school supply kit company this year. In evaluating our programs, we found that the percentage of total orders placed through these services in past years was too low to justify continuing the partnership.
By providing the lists directly to you now, we hope to give everyone plenty of time to shop local sales and find the best deals for the upcoming year!
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER - June 19, 2026
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, all schools and offices will be closed today. No summer school or summer food service.
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, all schools and offices will be closed today. No summer school or summer food service.
📣WE ARE HIRING!
🌟Join Our Team! We are currently HIRING for the following positions for the 2026-2027 school year:
✅ High School Principal - Beginning Summer 2026
✅ English Language Arts Teacher - Montevideo High School
✅ K-6 Elementary Teacher
✅ Special Education Teacher - Middle School
✅ Full-time Substitute Teacher - Elementary School
✅ Full-time Substitute Teacher - High School
If you’re passionate about supporting students, inspiring young minds, making a difference, and shaping the future, we would love to hear from you!
👉LEARN MORE & APPLY:
https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment
QUESTIONS?
Contact the District Office at:
📞(320) 269-8833
🌟Join Our Team! We are currently HIRING for the following positions for the 2026-2027 school year:
✅ High School Principal - Beginning Summer 2026
✅ English Language Arts Teacher - Montevideo High School
✅ K-6 Elementary Teacher
✅ Special Education Teacher - Middle School
✅ Full-time Substitute Teacher - Elementary School
✅ Full-time Substitute Teacher - High School
If you’re passionate about supporting students, inspiring young minds, making a difference, and shaping the future, we would love to hear from you!
👉LEARN MORE & APPLY:
https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment
QUESTIONS?
Contact the District Office at:
📞(320) 269-8833
Summer Food Service Program - Summer Eats Minnesota
Free in-person breakfast & lunch for kids aged 18 and under at:
Open Montevideo Site:
Sanford Elementary School
412 S. 13th Street, Minnesota
Weekdays beginning Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, August 21, 2026
(Closed Friday, June 19 & Friday, July 3.)
Meal Times:
Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor Contact Information: Montevideo Public Schools ISD 129, Vanessa Hurt, Food Service Director at email: MontevideoFSD@Taher.com or call 320-269-8833, Ext. 2281.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Free in-person breakfast & lunch for kids aged 18 and under at:
Open Montevideo Site:
Sanford Elementary School
412 S. 13th Street, Minnesota
Weekdays beginning Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, August 21, 2026
(Closed Friday, June 19 & Friday, July 3.)
Meal Times:
Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor Contact Information: Montevideo Public Schools ISD 129, Vanessa Hurt, Food Service Director at email: MontevideoFSD@Taher.com or call 320-269-8833, Ext. 2281.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER
Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026
NO SCHOOL
Remember and Honor
Have a nice, long Memorial Day weekend!
Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026
NO SCHOOL
Remember and Honor
Have a nice, long Memorial Day weekend!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
You're invited to the Middle School Spring Music Concert!
Monday, May 11th
6:00 p.m.
Montevideo High School Gymnasium
Enjoy a wide range of music prepared by our 5-8th graders in band, choir, and general music!
You're invited to the Middle School Spring Music Concert!
Monday, May 11th
6:00 p.m.
Montevideo High School Gymnasium
Enjoy a wide range of music prepared by our 5-8th graders in band, choir, and general music!
🗓SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER
Friday, May 8, 2026
Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal times:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
High School 1:25 p.m.
Middle School 1:30 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal times:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
High School 1:25 p.m.
Middle School 1:30 p.m.
💙🏥 Happy National School Nurse Day ~ May 6, 2026!
Today we proudly celebrate our incredible district school nurse, Heather Goslee, and our Health Services assistant, Sarah Jensen.
Thank you for being our everyday heroes, for always going above and beyond, and for caring for our Thunder Hawk family as if it were your own. We appreciate you more than words can ever express!
#NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses
Today we proudly celebrate our incredible district school nurse, Heather Goslee, and our Health Services assistant, Sarah Jensen.
Thank you for being our everyday heroes, for always going above and beyond, and for caring for our Thunder Hawk family as if it were your own. We appreciate you more than words can ever express!
#NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses
🟪The Right Plan. Right Now. Bond Referendum for Buildings webpage is your place to stay up to date on the February 10, 2026 bond referendum projects.
This page will serve as the official hub for updates, timelines, project plans, and community information as the work moves forward!
Thanks to the support of our community, these improvements will enhance safety, learning spaces, and opportunities for students for years to come.
🌐Visit the webpage to stay informed - https://www.montevideoschools.org/page/2026-referendum-updates
This page will serve as the official hub for updates, timelines, project plans, and community information as the work moves forward!
Thanks to the support of our community, these improvements will enhance safety, learning spaces, and opportunities for students for years to come.
🌐Visit the webpage to stay informed - https://www.montevideoschools.org/page/2026-referendum-updates
