Polls are open for two more hours (until 8:00 p.m.).
📍 National Guard Training & Community Center (TACC), 711 South 17th Street, Montevideo.
⏰7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn more at the referendum website: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
Still time to vote! 🗳️
There’s still time to make your voice heard on the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings. Polls are open until 8 PM at the National Guard Training & Community Center (TACC), 711 South 17th Street, Montevideo.
Learn more at the referendum website: https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
Polls are open at the National Guard Training & Community Center (TACC), 711 South 17th Street, Montevideo.
To learn more about The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings, take a moment to watch this overview video!
📽️https://youtu.be/s14WspwarU8?si=BsRtu4bGZGDT2zyq
Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings
NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Break
🗓Friday, February 13 & Monday, February 16
1 Day Until Election Day
Make your plan to vote and remind your friends and family to do the same! Tomorrow’s vote will help guide the future of the district. Thank you for being an informed voter!
Reminder - Early Voting is still open TODAY until 5:00 p.m.
Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings
2 Days Until Election Day!
Strong Schools = Strong Communities
In Montevideo, our schools are more than classrooms — they’re gathering places. From concerts and games to meetings, programs, and events, our buildings bring families, neighbors, and visitors together year-round.
When people come for school events, they also stop at local restaurants, shops, and businesses — supporting the whole community along the way.
Voters in the Montevideo Public School District can vote on The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings on or before February 10, 2026.
Learn more about the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings at MontevideoReferendum2026.com.
3 Days Until Election Day
EARLY VOTING | OPEN TODAY!
📍 Montevideo County Auditor's Office (629 N 11th St)
🗓 Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Strong schools support students, families, and the entire community.
Voters in the Montevideo Public School District have an opportunity to vote on The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings on or before Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
For all voting information, please visit our website at https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/voting-info
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings
4 Days Until Election Day
Early Voting is available TOMORROW!
📍 Montevideo County Auditor's Office (629 N 11th St)
🗓 Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Early Voting Hours until Election Day:
Friday (today) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Thank you for staying informed with us! Learn more at MontevideoReferendum2026.com.
Make a plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026!
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings
Montevideo Thunder Hawks - Students & Families
Your Voice Matters!
Please take a minute to complete a short school lunch survey, and let Taher Food Service at Montevideo schools know what you think of school lunch. These surveys are a key part of shaping menus and food service programs! Click the link below or scan the QR code! The survey will close February 28th.
Taher Food Service Survey
At the September 8, 2025 meeting, the school board voted unanimously to place a bond referendum ballot question before voters in a special election on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Make your plan to vote on or before February 10!
Learn more: MontevideoReferendum2026.com
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings
5 Days Until Election Day
Understanding the Cost: What to Know Before You Vote
Voters in the Montevideo Public School District can access tools and programs designed to help explain the financial impact of the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings.
💻 Tax Impact Calculator - Property owners can estimate their individual tax impact using the online calculator, which reflects applicable credits. https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/the-cost
🌾 Ag2School Tax Credit - 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.
📽️ Check out the video below to see how this credit works and what it means for Montevideo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQvqJ8abCEg&t=5s
Visit the Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings website to learn more.
Please vote on or before February 10.
As you are making weekend plans, mark your calendars for our extended voting hours THIS SATURDAY!
📍 Montevideo County Auditor's Office (629 N 11th St)
🗓 Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Learn more at MontevideoReferendum2026.com
📣DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US TONIGHT!
Join us for our last Community Information Meeting, starting with a guided tour of the high school.
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: High School Cafeteria
Thanks for staying informed and engaged with our schools!
Learn more at Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings - MontevideoReferendum2026.com
🗳️ Make your plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026.
6 Days Until Election Day
Performing Arts Center (PAC): The Need & The Plan
🎶 The Need
Montevideo Public Schools currently do not have a dedicated performing arts space. Music and theater performances take place in the high school gym, which has limited seating, poor acoustics, and no rehearsal or storage areas.
🏗️ The Plan
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings includes a new Performing Arts Center addition at the high school designed to support band, choir, theater, speech, and presentations for students in grades K–12.
Watch this short video to learn more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKNjZRw2th8
🤝 Community Use
The PAC would be available for both school and community events beyond the school day.
📅 Voting on the referendum is available on or before February 10, 2026.
Learn more at MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Friday, February 6th 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.
Looking ahead:
Presidents' Day Break - No School
Friday, February 13 & Monday, February 16
Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings
TOUR THE HIGH SCHOOL! ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!
Join us for our last Community Information Meeting, starting with a guided tour of the high school.
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: High School Cafeteria
Thank you for staying informed with us!
Learn more at MontevideoReferendum2026.com.
Make a plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026!
Mr. Kienitz's 4th Graders teamed up to research and present on states in the Western Region of the United States. This project allowed Mr.Kienitz's students to explore geography and state facts while building teamwork and public speaking skills. They also learned from their peers along the way.
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum for Buildings
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
🎒1st Grade | Ramsey Elementary
📚3rd Grade | Sanford Elementary
✅Applicants must have a current Minnesota teaching license or short call sub license.
✅The pay is $258.14/day for long-term substitute teachers.
📥To apply, visit our website at https://www.montevideoschools.org/page/employment and complete the Job Application Form. Contact Erika Zachman for more information at 320-269-8833, ext. 2125, or email: ezachman@montevideoschools.org.
#jobopportunity #substituteteacher #JoinOurTeam #HawkPride
The Right Plan. Right Now! Bond Referendum Guide will be arriving in mailboxes soon—but you don’t have to wait!
Prefer digital? You can preview the guide now on the referendum website, available in English and Spanish - https://www.montevideoreferendum2026.com/resources
Thank you for staying informed with us! Learn more at MontevideoReferendum2026.com
Make a plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026!
