Montevideo Public Schools

ORDER YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT TODAY! Start getting prepared for the 2023-24 school year by ordering a back-to-school supply kit for your student. School Supply Kits for grades K-8 are available to order at www.unitedschoolsupplies.com. Enter the school 6-digit code: Sanford - 935823 Ramsey - 459950 Middle School - 325547 The kit is affordably priced and contains the supply list items requested by our teachers - including trusted brand names like Crayola, Dixon, Elmer’s, Expo, Fiskars, Paper Mate, Sharpie etc. The entire process takes less than 2 minutes, and you can do it on your phone or from the comfort of your home. Your student’s supply kit and any optional accessories you ordered will be individually labeled and delivered directly to the school prior to the start of the new school year. Enter your student’s name and NEXT YEAR’S grade level to properly label the kit. Online ordering of school supply kits ends June 30, 2023. Visit your child's school website for more school supply kit information and school supply lists.

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Thursday, June 1 - Early Dismissal Day Montevideo High School: 1:00pm Ramsey Elementary: 1:15pm Sanford Elementary: 1:20pm Montevideo Middle School: 1:30pm Friday, June 2 - Early Dismissal Day & Last Day of School Ramsey Elementary: 1:15pm Sanford Elementary: 1:20pm Montevideo High School: 1:25pm Montevideo Middle School: 1:30pm

The ISD 129 School Board, Administration, and Staff would like to thank everyone who offered feedback on the facilities referendum and who took the time to vote. The vote will be made official on Friday, May 12; however, the unofficial result is as follows: Question #1 YES: 872 NO: 895 Question #2 YES: 866 NO: 897

It's National School Nurse Day! We honor all school nurses who are bridging healthcare and education and who are making a difference in the lives of children every day! We especially want to thank our Montevideo school nurses, Sarah Smiens and Jazell Holverson, for all that they do for us every day! #HawkPride #SND2023

It's Election Day! Don't forget to make an informed vote on Montevideo Public Schools' two referendum questions during today's special election. Polling Location - National Guard Training and Community Center (TACC), 711 South 17th Street, Montevideo, MN Polling Hours - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Visit our website at www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum to learn more about the referendum questions.

Please take a moment to watch this brief video from Jeremy Brady, current high school science teacher, on the challenges of teaching courses in the current science classrooms and labs. https://youtu.be/MzaK43mlxhg Thank you!

Friday, May 5 is School Lunch Hero Day! Be sure to stop by the kitchen and say "Thank you" to our school nutrition professionals.

Hear from the Community - Kelly Snell, Community Education Director "How does the proposed referendum have a positive impact on community education?" https://youtu.be/R28TpEz96pg

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER! Friday, May 5th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for the Thunder Hawks. Students dismiss at: Ramsey 1:15 p.m. Sanford 1:20 p.m. MHS 1:25 p.m. MMS 1:30 p.m.

Did you know you can vote early for the May 9 Special Election? Stop by the District Office at the Montevideo Middle School, 2001 William Avenue, through Monday, May 8, to cast your vote before election day.

On May 9, a special election for Montevideo Public Schools will have two school facilities referendum questions on the ballot to address district-wide needs. Visit our website www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum to learn more about the referendum and ballot questions.

Please take a moment to watch this video that will give you an excellent overview of the proposed solution of the Montevideo Middle School and High School facilities plan - Separate Schools, Shared Campus. https://youtu.be/I8VLh0Oavzw

Hear from the Community - Amy Reidinger, current Physical Education Teacher (Part 1) View this short video to hear about the challenges of teaching Physical Education within our current gym facilities. https://youtu.be/h2esXFSecKI

Join us tonight, Monday, April 24th, at 6:00 p.m. at Talking Waters Brewing Co. for an information session to learn about the school facilities referendum.

Please join us next Monday, April 24th, at 6:00 p.m. at Talking Waters Brewing Co. for an information session to learn about the school facilities referendum. Visit our Referendum page on the school website: www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum for details on the referendum, absentee/early voting, and the May 9 special election.

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER! Friday, April 21st is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for the Thunder Hawks. Students dismiss at: Ramsey 1:15 p.m. Sanford 1:20 p.m. MHS 1:25 p.m. MMS 1:30 p.m.

A good time was had by all at Kindergarten Registration on the obstacle course and family bus rides! If you missed the Kindergarten Registration night for the 2023-24 school year and need to register your child, call the Ramsey Elementary School office at 320-269-6584. (Child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2023.)

Reminder: Early voting for the May 9th referendum is taking place at the District Office located at 2001 William Ave., M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please contact 320-269-8833. We hope to see you there!

COMMUNITY INFO SESSION TODAY Join us today at 12:00 Noon at the Montevideo Community Center to learn more about the upcoming Montevideo school facilities referendum.

COMMUNITY INFO SESSION TONIGHT Join us tonight at the Montevideo High School Library at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the Montevideo school facilities referendum.