Montevideo Public Schools

It's a bittersweet day here at Montevideo Schools, as Deb Hinde is retiring. Our cafeteria staff presented Deb with an application (already filled out) for a kitchen staff position. :) Members of the high school staff wrote farewell notes to her tied to roses they brought to the office. We will certainly miss her here. Congratulations!

Due to projected high winds beginning across our area this afternoon, Montevideo Public Schools will dismiss at 2 pm. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. Thank you. Debido a los fuertes vientos proyectados que comenzarán en nuestra área esta tarde, las Escuelas Públicas de Montevideo cerrarán a las 2 p.m. Todas las actividades de tarde y noche quedan canceladas. Gracias.

Due to the weather, Montevideo Public Schools will open two hours late today, Thursday, December 19. There will be no morning sessions of ECSE, Small World Preschool, or Community Ed activities. Thunder Hawk Care will open at the normal time.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Trisha, teacher at Ramsey Elementary School and the Varsity Girls' Tennis coach! Hi, my name is Trisha Suchanek, and I am a second grade teacher at Ramsey and the Varsity Girls' Tennis coach. I have been teaching for eight years, and this is my third year in Montevideo. My husband and I live in town and we have two sweet daughters, Paisley and Wren. I absolutely love teaching in the community that I grew up in. The best part of being a teacher is building relationships with the students and watching them grow over the year! I love my job and I have a great staff to work with which is an added bonus! Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, playing tennis, fishing, cards and baking! Go Hawks! We're proud to have Trisha on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

Students from Ms. Heurung's Lifetime Fitness class took a trip to Melody Lanes as part of their bowling unit to put their skills learned in class to the test! In this class, open to grades 10-12, students learn the importance of implementing sports, health, agility, flexibility, plyometrics, and current fitness trends into their lifestyle.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Marian, one of our amazing paraprofessionals at Ramsey Elementary School! Hello! My name is Marian Anderson. Working for the school district was something I never anticipated. I worked in the business world of insurance for 50 years and retired, and then thought, "Oh, no," I need a little more! I was not ready to sit in a rocking chair! Working as a paraprofessional has been a different world for me for sure. I've enjoyed meeting new people and co-workers, and the interactions with little ones have met my social needs. My husband and I have a daughter and son-in-law (Angie and Matt) and two grandchildren. I LOVE people, and I am really involved with the VFW Auxiliary and am on the board as Jr. Vice President. We're proud to have Marian on our team! #HawkPride #Staff Spotlight

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, December 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.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Meghan, Administrative Assistant at Montevideo Middle School! Hello, my name is Meghan Vien! I am originally from Prinsburg, Minnesota. I graduated from MACCRAY High School. After high school, I went to college at Ridgewater and NDSU (Go, Bison!). I started my work experience in banking, and a majority of my career has been in public service between county, state and school positions. I’ve been married for 8.5 years and have three beautiful children. We live on my husband’s family farm, and I am very proud of that! We also have a dog, cat and chickens! This is my second school year as one of Mr. Huntley’s administrative assistants at MMS, and I have been loving it. We have such a great team, and I have truly enjoyed getting to know colleagues and students! We are proud to have Meghan on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

The Econ class lesson "Bigger & Better" , a tradition for years in Mr. Rietveld's class, has concluded for the semester. Seniors study what the functions of money are. One of the functions of money is that it's used as a medium of exchange. Seniors are given a paperclip by the teacher and are tasked to see if they can trade the clip for an item and then that item for another and so on. Kids can win extra credit points by having the ... -most trades -largest or heaviest item -oddest or most unusual -most valuable Here are the winners!

Please join us for the MES winter concerts on Monday, December 9th at the Montevideo High School Gymnasium! Ramsey will present Gifts at 6:00 p.m., and Sanford will present Gnome for the Holidays at 7:15 p.m.🎶 🎄Ramsey classes of Sachs, Suchanek, Kleindl, Stevens, Skogrand & Zeidler 🎄Sanford classes of Bednar, Haff, Klaassen, Knoop, Sandven, Douglas & Hanna If your child's class is not listed, they will be taking part in the spring concert on Monday, March 24th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet our Activities Director, Jesse Nelson! Hello, my name is Jesse Nelson, and I am the Activities Director for Montevideo Schools. In my role, I take great pride in providing students with enriching extracurricular experiences that not only promote school spirit and strengthen our sense of community, but also foster personal growth. I’m fortunate to work alongside our dedicated Thunder Hawk coaches and advisors, sharing a vision to continually improve our programs and build a strong, collaborative team dynamic. I firmly believe that extracurricular activities play a key role in students' development and contribute significantly to their overall school experience, offering opportunities beyond academics to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting, fishing, and traveling—activities that allow me to unwind and enjoy life outside of my professional commitments. We are proud to have Jesse on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

MMS grade 7/8 Choir Concert will be TONIGHT, November 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the MMS Gymnasium. Hope to see you there!!

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - Early Dismissal/Staff Development Day November 28-29, 2024 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Vacation

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet our Visual Arts teacher at the Montevideo High School, Eric Van Sickle! The best part of me, is the company I keep. I am a husband, father of five and papa of one. I feel the same of my co-workers and students, I’m made better by them every day. I am proud to be in my ninth year at Montevideo High School, the first six as a Special Education teacher and 2+ as the Art teacher. This is my thirty-fourth year as a teacher, having taught in both Minnesota and North Carolina. My spare time is almost always devoted to my family, but I also love outdoor activities, working on our 100+ year old farmhouse and watching or coaching just about any level of soccer. Highlights of my year so far, are becoming a father again (through adoption) and a grandfather within a four-day period in October. We are proud to have Eric on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

📚✨ It's American Education Week! ✨📚 This week, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of everyone who contributes to education, from teachers and support staff to administrators and volunteers. Their commitment shapes the future, one student at a time. Let’s honor those who inspire lifelong learning in our schools every day! Join us in saying THANK YOU to all those making a difference in the lives of our students. 🍪Also, THANK YOU to the Montevideo American Legion Auxiliary for treating our staff to delicious cookies during American Education Week!📚🌟 #HawkPride #AEW2024

🍂Join us tonight for the Middle School Fall Band Concert! 🎶Monday, November 18th - 7:00 p.m. 🍁Montevideo Middle School Gymnasium Presented by: 6th & 7th Grade Band - directed by Mr. Riley Frank 8th Grade Band - directed by Mrs. Mackenzie Landmark Your support of the Montevideo Music Department is greatly appreciated! If you are unable to make it to the concert, you can join us via livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/montevideo/organization/4662/montevideo-high-school

Montevideo school board members, along with Career Coordinator Kati Birhanzl and Superintendent Wade McKittrick, are at the 2024 MREA Greater Education Summit. Mr. McKittrick and Mrs. Birhanzl present on a framework for education: The Montevideo Medical Academy. MREA's Greater Education Summit brings together rural educators, administrators and school board members across greater Minnesota for professional development, networking and career recognition. #MREA #ruraleducation #GreaterMinnesota #HawkPride

"You can never change your past, but you can change your future". Most of all, this is the fact Reggie Dabbs drives home when he addresses the schools he visits. Montevideo High School received the gift of hearing Reggie's message this morning. It was complete with lots of music, laughter, clapping, tears, and overall comfort and inspiration from a man we've never met and will not soon forget. Reggie travels the world speaking to schools, corporate groups, and professional sports teams. A ripple in his schedule while passing through Minnesota was to our benefit! https://reggiedabbsonline.com/

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet our Agriculture teacher, MaQuelah Miner! Hi, my name is MaQuelah Miner. I am originally from Willmar, MN. I grew up on a small hobby farm, which sparked my love for agriculture early on. Through my involvement in FFA and 4-H, I gained valuable leadership experiences that ultimately lead me to a career in teaching. After high school, I attended South Dakota State University where I earned my bachelor degree in Agricultural Education. I had the unique experience to student teach during the COVID-19 pandemic at Montevideo, and I have been the Agriculture teacher now for 5 years. A few of the things I love most about my job is being able to teach a variety of classes, build strong relationships with students, and share my passion for agriculture with them. Outside of school, I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, hunting, and spending time with my animals, family, and friends. We are proud to have MaQuelah on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight