SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Last Day of School for Students and Early Dismissal
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
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Let’s get to know our Thunder Hawk staff!
We are proud to shine this week’s spotlight on Dustin Boyum, Elementary Music Teacher at Ramsey Elementary School. Dustin has taught five years at Montevideo Public Schools.
Dustin’s hometown is Lanesboro, Minnesota. He received a B.A. degree in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. Dustin’s family includes his parents, Nate and Sharon (his mom is a Montevideo graduate, Class of 1985), and two younger sisters, Heather and Janell. Some of Dustin’s favorite hobbies are going to Rock Fest with his family each summer, attending as many concerts as he can (NOT country concerts), reading a good book, golfing, and spending time with friends and family. A fun fact about Dustin is teaching runs in his family! It all started with Dustin’s grandpa, who taught math at the Montevideo High School for over 40 years. His mom is a music teacher, his sister Heather teaches PE, and his sister Janell teaches 4th grade. Dustin says, “It has been so rewarding being a part of the Thunder Hawk community that has meant so much to my family over the years. I’m grateful for the life-long friends I’ve made, being in the same community with a lot of family, and getting to work in the same building as my sister Heather and my aunt Allison.
Thank you for being an amazing music teacher, Dustin, and for all that you do for your students and the Thunder Hawk community! We appreciate you! #StaffSpotlight #greatemployees #staffappreciation
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!
Happy Earth Day! Mrs. Osman's f fourth graders dedicated their time to caring for the Earth by cleaning up trash on the school premises.
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
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.
Reminder - Join us tonight for the elementary spring music programs!
Ramsey at 6:00 p.m. and Sanford at 7:15 p.m. at the Montevideo High School Gymnasium. We hope to see you there!
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
Due to the weather, Montevideo Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, March 26th. This will be an E-learning day. No Head Start, Small World Preschool, ECSE, Community Ed or school activities. Thunder Hawk Care will be closing at 4 p.m.
