Monday, January 19, 2026 - Staff Development Day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
This week’s eNewsletter is out!
We’re sharing the latest information on the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings — what’s included, why it matters, and what’s next.
Read it online: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/resources
Friday, January 16th is an Early Dismissal Day and the end of Quarter 2 for the Thunder Hawks!
Early Dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Didn’t receive yours? No problem! Download a copy from our referendum website or call the District Office, and we’ll be happy to mail one to you. (https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/resources)
🗳Vote on or before February 10, 2026
➡️Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
The Winter 2026 Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings represents a more focused, fiscally responsible approach.
The Plan includes:
✅A new, fully equipped performing arts center for student and community use.
✅Plumbing improvements at the high school.
✅Updated learning and gathering spaces at the high school (Science labs and home economics/FACS classroom, weight room, and cafeteria).
✅Enhanced security at Sanford and Ramsey Elementary Schools, the Middle School, and High School.
This is a single-question bond referendum designed with community input, reduced costs, and a focus on what matters most for students today — while planning responsibly for the future.
🗳Vote on or before February 10, 2026
➡️Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Join us for our next Referendum Community Meeting on Monday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Talking Waters, 205 S. 1st Street, Montevideo.
Learn about the facility needs, review the plan, and understand the tax impact about the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings. Your voice matters—and your questions are welcome!
Learn more at the referendum website: www.MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Did you know?
🚜Minnesota's Ag2School Tax Credit offers a 70% reduction on the school bond portion of property taxes for agricultural land owners - easing the tax burden for farmers and ag landowners in Montevideo and across the state. This statewide credit is automatically applied - no action needed!
📽️ Check out the video to see how this credit works and what it means for our school community:
Ag2School Video
https://youtu.be/oQvqJ8abCEg
Visit the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum website to learn more.
https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
🗳Please vote on or before February 10.
📽WATCH THE REFERENDUM VIDEO TO LOOK INSIDE OUR SCHOOLS:
https://youtu.be/VmpFBe4DCgQ
🚨This is Bigger Than a School Building — It’s About Our Future
Montevideo Public Schools puts students first - from cradle to career. We empower all learners to achieve their potential by providing an exemplary education rooted in innovation, partnerships, and accountability.
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings asks voters to consider improving school facilities so students can learn and grow for future career or college success.
This referendum is about a dedicated performing arts center for student and community use, learning space updates, critical plumbing renovations, ADA improvements, and enhanced security — all in one clear, streamlined proposal. A strong school leads to a strong community, preserving agricultural land and home values, and business growth. Every vote is critically important in the Montevideo Public Schools bond referendum.
Visit the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum website to learn more: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
🗳Please vote on or before February 10.
Make your plan to vote for the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings!
🏛WHERE TO VOTE EARLY:
Chippewa County Auditor's Office,
629 N. 11th Street, Montevideo
Now through February 9th!
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Extended Hours:
• Saturday, February 7 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Monday, February 9 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Plan ahead. Get informed. Cast your vote.
📞Please contact the Auditor's Office at 320-269-7447 if you have any questions about early voting.
✅Whether you're voting early or heading to the polls on February 10th Election Day, your voice matters. Learn more at the Right Plan. Right Now! Referendum website. Visit: www.MontevideoReferendum2026.com today!
We wish our entire school community a safe, happy, and successful year ahead! Here's to a new year and new beginnings!
Classes resume Monday, January 5th.
#HappyNewYear #NewYearNewBeginnings #SchoolCommunity
Winter 2026 Bond Referendum for Buildings
Referendum Website Live!
Get referendum details, including photos of facility needs, the tax impact calculator, and site plans with proposed improvements, at the official referendum website - see it here: www.MontevideoReferendum2026.com
🗓️SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER - NO SCHOOL
❄️Winter Break begins Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and lasts through Friday, January 2, 2026. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026!
Join us for a Referendum Information Meeting!
IN PERSON:
Thursday, December 18th - 6:00 p.m.
Boardroom at Montevideo Middle School
2001 William Avenue, Montevideo
VIRTUAL:
Sunday, December 21st - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/nru-aipg-pwh
Learn about the bond referendum for our buildings and understand the tax impact.
Right Plan. Right Now!
PLEASE JOIN US!
Montevideo Public Schools
December 2025 Community-Public Meetings
Education, Information, and Q&A - Just for YOU!
Right Plan. Right Now!
Winter 2026 Bond Referendum for Buildings
Community Meetings:
December 18th, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us in the Board Room at Montevideo Middle School, 2001 William Ave., Montevideo
December 21st, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting - Join us remotely!
Meeting link: meet.google.com/nru-aipg-pwh
Meetings will feature a presentation about the facility needs and proposed improvements, with ample opportunities for questions and answers.
Can’t attend in December? More community meeting opportunities will be scheduled in January 2026.
Friday, December 12th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools.
Early dismissal times:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Mrs. Stevens' first graders finished their Gingerbread Man unit in the best way — with gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa. The kids also got to create gingerbread man art pieces. What a fun and delicious way to wrap up the unit!
This week all kindergarten students finished up a Unit on Folktales from our new CKLA reading curriculum. The students were introduced to 12 classic stories that have been children’s favorites for generations and some that originate from Brazilian, Japanese and Native American cultures as well. They were introduced to new vocabulary, elements of a story including characters, plot and setting, awareness of language to help introduce better reading and writing, and a moral/lesson learned through these fictional stories. Mrs. Kilibarda’s class had so much fun bringing some of these favorite stories to life. This photo shows some of the students taking part in reenacting the story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. They then constructed a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast this story with their class favorite “Somebody and the Three Blairs.” Lots of learning and giggles could be heard during this activity.
Monday, November 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Wednesday, November 26 - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 -
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
📖 This week, Montevideo Public Schools proudly joins schools across the nation in celebrating American Education Week — a time to recognize the incredible value of public education and the people who make it thrive.
From our dedicated teachers and support staff to our students, families, and community partners — together, we help every child discover their potential and prepare for a bright future.🌟 #HawkPride #AEW2025
Friday, November 14th is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Sc hools.
It's also opening night for our fall play, George Washington Slept Here! Our students have worked so hard, and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage.🌟 See you at the show!
