Happy Graduation Day Class of 2023!
Commencement starts @ 6pm and will be live streamed.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwsKFrXR04i3YSFuubf96Yg
We're almost there!
Graduation Dress Rehearsal took place today @ 10am.
After a long day filled with: commencement practice, a full school day, the final senior walk, and scholarship program, the class of 2023 shared the sunset and root beer floats.
Today is the Class of 2023's last day!
Commencement Practice was a great time to capture a picture with our seniors.
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.
The Food and Hospitality Industry is one of our biggest employers and a wonderful career opportunity for many young people. The 2023 Culinary Skills Challenge, held Wednesday, April 19th, on the SMSU, Marshall, campus gave students from SW Minnesota an opportunity to learn more about food and the food industry. Approximately 250 students took part in this amazing educational event, including 39 students from Montevideo High School. Students could compete in a variety of food competitions, such as the main Culinary Cooking competition, Cake Decorating, Knife Skills, Food Art, Menu Design, Baking Science or Table Setting. Students also had the opportunity to attend a variety of food workshops, led by top chefs and business leaders from the area and from around the world. Workshops included Smoked Pizza, Cooking with Maple Syrup, Hmong Stir Fry, French Beignets, Spring Rolls, Decorating Cookies, Preserving the Harvest, The Science of a Brat, Slushie Science, Whole Hog Butchery, Omelets, tru Shrimp and Growing Sprouts.
Mrs. Lund, MHS Family and Consumer Science teacher, was so proud of our students and reported that they had an amazing day! Congratulations to all our incredible competitors:
Culinary Cooking Team (placing 3rd and earning $500 scholarships each, from left to right): Liam Doll, Caitlyn Harlow, Liliana Birdsall and Kaitlin Sulier
Multi-layer Cake Decorating (placing 1st): Grace Pauling
Cupcake Decorating: Mackenzie Anderson
Way to go Hawks!!
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.
MHS students in Mr. Olson's BUILDING TRADES and FURNITURE PRODUCTION classes toured Max Bats in Brooten and Bayer Built in Belgrade. They heard about the geometry and physics involved as well as the difference in wood used in producing bats. Many career opportunities were explored today!
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!