Montevideo Public Schools

Coming Soon! Montevideo Public Schools presents the spring musical HADESTOWN: Teen Edition, by author Anaïs Mitchell. Two nights, two performances at the Hollywood on Main, Montevideo, 7:00 p.m.! Friday, April 11th & Saturday, April 12th Get your tickets at the door: $8 Adults, $6 Students. Mark your calendar, and don't miss this award-winning, intriguing and beautiful folk opera that delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Kati Birhanzl, Career Coordinator at Montevideo High School. Hello! My name is Kati. I grew up just outside of Montevideo, very near where we live now. I am a MHS Alumni, Class of 2000. I really enjoy building partnerships with our school and the community. I am passionate about helping students be exposed to many different career pathways. My hobbies are reading and volunteering. My husband Travis and I have 4 kids: Emmary, Kory, Tenley and Kashen. Two are in the high school, one in middle school and one at Ramsey. Travis is a Farm Business Manager, farmer, raises hogs among other roles related to Ag. We enjoy following our kids in their activities; Cross County, Basketball, Dance Team, Horse Riding, Softball and Wrestling. In the summer, we are busy with 4-H projects, more softball and horse riding, and being outside. My previous experience is in Human Resources and youth development programs. This is my 6th year in my role as Career Coordinator at the high school, and I enjoy getting to go to school each day! We are so proud to have Kati on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Join us tomorrow evening, Tuesday, March 25th, for the Montevideo Middle School & High School Combined Band Concert featuring the Montevideo Community Band! Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Montevideo High School Gymnasium Directed by: Riley Frank - Grades 6 & 7 Mackenzie Lankmark - Grade 8 & High School Montevideo Community Band Directors: Nicole Boelter/Jeanine Rupp We hope to see you there!

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER: Friday, March 21st is an Early Dismissal Day & End of Quarter 3 for Montevideo Public Schools.

Join us Monday, March 24th for the Elementary Spring Programs at the Montevideo High School Gymnasium! Ramsey Elementary School - Bada Bing, It's Spring! (Classes of Blom, Weiss, Ashling, Cassie, Glady, Kilibard, Opdahl) Time: 6:00 p.m. Spring is just around the corner, but the flowers have yet to bloom. While the children are waiting for nice weather, the weeds have popped up but the flowers remain hidden underground. It takes the clever Dandelion Queen to figure out why and bring about the first blossoms of the season! Sanford Elementary School (4th Grade) - Rock Around the 50's! Time: 7:15 p.m. Get ready to rock around the clock with songs and interesting fun facts from the era of sock hops, Elvis and doo-wop!

Congratulations to our Montevideo Thunder Hawks Boys Basketball team! This is a reminder that there will be no school today, Thursday, March 20th for Pre-K through 12th grade to allow students, staff, and the community to attend and support our team in the State Tournament at Concordia University. Childcare and Junior Thunder Hawks will remain open. GO HAWKS!

Thunder Hawk Athletics is excited to share that Kyle Goslee, Phy. Ed. teacher at Sanford Elementary School, has joined the athletic trainer team in partnership with CCM Health & Big Stone Therapies! We are excited that Kyle will be helping student athletes, and he will be available to our athletes either here at the high school or on the sideline of many events! #HawkPride

Our Boys are still in it! Here is an updated fan guide with all you need to know: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1neiSjNf57nRFUxWdg97_wOi1uZRJb5hU/view?usp=sharing There will be a fan bus heading to the game tomorrow (Thursday) in preparation for our WIN tonight. You must sign up for the fan bus by 3pm TODAY. The link is included in the fan guide. Thanks for being such a HAWKSOME community and supporting our team. Let's go HAWKS!

Montevideo Public Schools Families & Thunder Hawk Nation: It's been an exciting start to the week with our boys' basketball team competing in the State Basketball Tournament! They played a hard-fought game last night at 8:00 p.m. and will play again tonight at 8:00 p.m. IF THE TEAM WINS TONIGHT, they will play again on Thursday at noon. To allow students, staff, and the community to attend and support our team in the State Tournament at Concordia University, there will be no school on Thursday for PreK-12th grade. Childcare and Junior Thunder Hawks will remain open. IF THE TEAM DOES NOT WIN TONIGHT, school will be in session as usual on Thursday. We wanted to share this information with you in advance so you can plan accordingly. GO HAWKS! Sincerely, Superintendent Wade McKittrick Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Montevideo y la Nación Thunder Hawk: ¡Ha sido un comienzo de semana emocionante con nuestro equipo masculino de baloncesto compitiendo en el Torneo Estatal de Baloncesto! Jugaron un partido muy reñido anoche a las 8:00 p. m. y volverán a jugar esta noche a las 8:00 p. m. SI EL EQUIPO GANA ESTA NOCHE, volverán a jugar el jueves al mediodía. Para que los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad puedan asistir y apoyar a nuestro equipo en el Torneo Estatal en la Universidad Concordia, no habrá clases el jueves para los grados PreK-12. La guardería y los Thunder Hawks Junior permanecerán abiertos. SI EL EQUIPO NO GANA ESTA NOCHE, las clases continuarán como de costumbre el jueves. Queríamos compartir esta información con ustedes con anticipación para que puedan planificar adecuadamente. ¡VAMOS HAWKS! Atentamente, Superintendente Wade McKittrick

UPDATE: The Band Concert is postponed to Tuesday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. Same place, same time, just different date. Join us on Monday evening, March 17th for the Montevideo Middle School & High School Combined Band Concert featuring the Montevideo Community Band! Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Montevideo High School Gymnasium Directed by: Riley Frank - Grades 6 & 7 Mackenzie Lankmark - Grade 8 & High School Montevideo Community Band Directors: Nicole Boelter/Jeanine Rupp We hope to see you there!

Please take a moment to tune in to the latest Superintendent Stream. https://youtu.be/RuhCG7KCH_A

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Karla Buseman, Paraprofessional at Montevideo High School. Hello! My name is Karla Buseman. I have been a paraprofessional for 22 years with the school district. My family consists of my husband, Joe, two sons and their wives and three grandchildren, ( Zachery, Courtney, Brynlee and Trever, Allysan, Karsan, Lylah). I enjoy new adventures and traveling with my family. I also enjoy being at the lake, watching my grandkids fish, reading in the sun and relaxing with family. My other hobbies include binge watching series on Netflix, sewing and planning my next adventure! Thank you for your dedication and years of service with Montevideo Public Schools, Karla! We are so proud to have you on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Thank you to Nancy Hendrickson from Montevideo Family Dentistry for visiting the Kindergarten classes last week to teach students about the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums, as well as the methods to achieve that. 😁 #HealthyHawks

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet William, Title I teacher at Montevideo Middle School. Hello! My name is William L. Cardenas. I am a former Montevideo graduate! Go Hawks! I am currently attending Ridgewater College and will graduate in May. I will continue my education program at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) for my licensure in Elementary Education, Grades K-6. When I'm not working, I love fishing and all types of food and music. In addition to my position in Title I instruction, I help in many roles at the middle school, including substitute, paraprofessional, and translator. I love working with the community I grew up in, and I plan to work many more years here! We are so proud to have William on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, March 7th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools. Dismissal times: Ramsey-1:15 p.m. Sanford-1:20 p.m. MHS-1:25 p.m. MMS-1:30 p.m.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Isaac Schreiner, Social Studies teacher at Montevideo High School. Hello! My name is Isaac Schreiner. This is my third year teaching at Montevideo Public Schools. I currently teach 10th grade American History and 11th grade World Geography/World History. I grew up in Sauk Centre, Minnesota where I graduated high school in 2017. Education runs in my family as my mom, dad, and younger sister are all teachers! I earned my Bachelor's degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2022, and I spent my first year of teaching in the Brandon/Evansville school district before arriving in Montevideo. I am also currently the Assistant Coach for the Montevideo Girls Swim team and Head Coach of the Montevideo Boys Swim team. On top of that, I enjoy helping out the Montevideo Track and Field teams as an announcer at their home meets. In my personal time, I enjoy travelling, the outdoors, and visiting my friends & family across the state. My time in Montevideo has been a wonderful experience. I am very thankful for my fellow staff and department members in the high school that have been very formative for me in my development as a younger teacher. The student body at the high school consistently impresses me with their kindness, and I am honored to play a role in their development into promising young adults. I also enjoy fully embracing my role in leading my swimmers and divers as their coach. I take pride in giving back to a sport that gave so much to me as a young athlete and doing my best to represent Thunder Hawks athletics! We are so proud to have Isaac on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Join us for the MMS & MHS Choir Concert tonight, 7:00 p.m. at the high school gymnasium!

Happy School Social Work Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication and impact of school social workers who go above and beyond to support students, families, and school communities. Whether they’re providing resources, advocating for students, addressing barriers to success, or offering emotional support, their work is truly life-changing. We are so fortunate to have such a caring and dedicated group of social workers in our district! Thank you for all you do! Charlynn Dahl - Montevideo High School Todd Swedzinski - Montevideo Middle School Susan Marcinkoswki - Montevideo Middle School Morgan Lenning - Sanford Elementary School Kris Kirkeby - Ramsey Elementary School Marissa Webb - Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center #SSWWeek2025 #ThankYouSchoolSocialWorkers #UnitetoIgnite

We are hiring! Join our team at Montevideo Public Schools! Check out our current openings and apply today at: https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment 2024-2025 School Year - Long-term Substitute Teachers - Academic Success Coordinator - Special Education Paraprofessionals - ESL Paraprofessional 2025-2026 School Year - Licensed Teaching Positions - 4th Grade Teacher (two positions, Sanford Elementary) - Special Education Teacher (Ramsey Elementary) - ESL Teacher (Ramsey Elementary)

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Nikki Bohlin, Administrative Assistant at Sanford Elementary School! Hello! My name is Nikki, and I grew up just outside of Montevideo and graduated from here, so I am well-acquainted with our community. I appreciate the charm of small-town living, embracing its simplicity and relaxed lifestyle. I am married to Shea, who also works in the district, and together we have three sons: Jaxon, Rauly, and Wynston. We have two dogs, Murphy and Louie! During the summer months, we stay busy with camping, kayaking, exploring and fishing. I also enjoy taking care of my small pollinator garden during the growing season. I cherish time spent with my family and close friends. Prior to my current role as the administrative assistant for Sanford, I worked as a paraprofessional for five years. I approach each workday with a positive mindset, knowing that while the routine remains similar, each day brings its own unique challenges. We are so proud to have Nikki on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight