
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


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


Today, we celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day! Our incredible Occupational Therapists play a vital role in empowering children in skill development and independence in daily activities. Let's honor their dedication and the positive impact they make in the lives of these students. #WorldOTDay #HawkPride


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


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


🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Next up in our staff spotlight is a familiar face in a new role! We are happy to welcome Sarah Jensen to her new position as our elementary school nurse!
Hello! My name is Sarah Jensen. I'm super excited for my new role as the school nurse for both Ramsey and Sanford elementary schools! I have always felt that taking care of and helping others is my calling in life. For the last two years, I worked as a paraprofessional at Ramsey Elementary School. I really enjoyed getting to know the students and staff, helping in the classrooms, and I'm looking forward to another great year providing health services to our elementary students and staff. I have four children: Autumn (20), Bryer (16), Christopher (15), and Emma (8). We love spending time outdoors together, whether it's fishing, gardening, grilling or just enjoying a good fire with smores. In my spare time, I enjoy taking care of my indoor succulent garden and baking.
We're proud to have Sarah on our team!
#HawkPride


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


Congratulations to the MES Hawks of the Week from last week! Continue to demonstrate your Hawk Pride and make positive choices!



SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, September 13th is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools.
Early Dismissal Schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.


"Public School Boards Have Heart!" ❤️
Montevideo Thunder Hawks benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month! We thank our school board members for their hard work and leadership! #CelebrateSchoolBoards #HawkPride



🌟New Staff Spotlight!🌟 Next up in our new staff spotlight is a familiar face in a new role! Cassie Nelson is excited to go to kindergarten! We are happy to welcome Cassie to the kindergarten team at Ramsey Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year! #HAWKPRIDE
My name is Cassie Nelson. I went to elementary school at Sanford and graduated from Montevideo High School. I received my teaching degree at Southwest Minnesota State University and became a preschool teacher. For 14 years, I have been dedicated and loved teaching young children, and like my preschool friends, I am excited to go to kindergarten! As my son heads off to college in Mankato, I look forward to a new adventure for myself. When I’m not teaching, I love getting outside to walk, bike, kayak, travel to national parks, and finding fun activities to do with family and friends. I hope to continue to help with the fabulous ECFE program in Montevideo and be a great addition to the already wonderful kindergarten team and staff at Ramsey!
Help us welcome Cassie to her new role as a kindergarten teacher at Ramsey Elementary School!


📅✨ Check out our school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year! It is also posted on the school website and can be found in the Documents file on the Montevideo Public Schools App! 📱🎒📚⏰Be sure to check out all the key dates, like no school, early dismissals, holidays, breaks, and special events, to keep the year running smoothly. 🌟📅
Reminder - No school on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd (Labor Day)!


Good afternoon,
Here is the first Superintendent Stream for the school year; please tune in to listen to Superintendent McKittrick's message.
https://youtu.be/aW3doLIotfQ

🌟Get Ready for the New School Year🌟
Registration is now open online for new & returning students through the
JMC Portal at www.montevideoschools.org.
- Register returning students
- Enroll and register new students/families
- Update parent & student information
- Complete and sign forms
- Pay student expenses, including Chromebook insurance
Complete the online registration by Tuesday, August 20th, Open House day.
Contact your school if you have any questions about online student registration.


The Montevideo Public Schools District Office will be closed from July 1, 2024, to July 5, 2024, for cleaning. Staff may be reached by email or phone.

We are excited to offer an easy, optional back-to-school shopping experience this summer!
Montevideo Public Schools has partnered with Impacks to give parents a convenient option to buy school supply kits online for the upcoming school year. Impacks offers teacher-approved, high-quality, affordable school supply kits for grades K-8. Kits get delivered to your child's school to be picked up during open house. Go to: https://www.myimpacks.com/montevideo-public-schools/ before July 15, 2024.
Check it out!


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.