It would be accurate to state that, in the past, Montevideo High School has proven itself to be a formidable force in the statewide Minnesota Music Listening Contest (MLC).
Dr. Luther Heller, superintendent of Montevideo Public Schools, announced Tuesday that the Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED) will not be submitting an application for a Flexible Learning Year calendar to the Minnesota commissioner of education.
The Sub-Section 12 One-Act Play competition will be held at the Fine Arts Center in Montevideo, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Montevideo High School’s entry, “4 a.m.,” features a 17-member cast that includes Froya Olson, Kalina Groothuis and Mikaela Erickson. The play, under the direction of Mike Milbrandt, was presented at Fine Arts Night on Monday. See story page 10A. (Staff photos by Bruce Olson)
At its regular monthly meeting on Monday, the Montevideo school board authorized a series of public hearings to get input from school district residents on an earlier-than-usual start to the school year for 2012-2013.
The Montevideo School Board adopted Monday a $2,575,440 local property tax levy that is payable next year. The levy will fund the 2012-2013 school year.
Last night students from the Ramsey Elementary School got up on stage at the fine arts center to perform their Christmas program "How the Penguins Saved Christmas."
Starting this past fall, Montevideo Public Schools have implemented what is known as the Daily 5 plan to guide reading instruction at the elementary level.
Ridgewater College has announced the closure of the Computer Art and Publishing program. This decision will result in the suspension of the Computer Art and Publishing diploma and AAS degree, Computer Publishing diploma, and Technical Illustration diploma and AAS degree.
Montevideo Teacher of the Year Monica Stueck has worn many hats in her 18 years at Montevideo schools. In addition to her role as a business teacher, she has served as building technology representative, union co-president, district assessment coordinator, and service organization treasurer. This year she has added another title to her resume: educational technology integration specialist.
People looking for theater and orchestra tickets or who simply want to help a good cause should stop by Ramsey Elementary School on Thursday (today) from 4 to 8 p.m. or Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the 17th annual ABC for Arts sale.
Cast members for this year’s Montevideo High School fall play production of “It’s A Wonderful Life” strike a pose during a full-dress rehearsal last week. Cast members shown are (from left) Katherine O’Malley, Froya Olson, Geordan Jones, John Evans, Kiersti Grey, McKayla Gantenbein, Madelaine Padula and Hayley Gunderson. (Staff photo by Jeremy Jones)
After a day of anticipation for many, votes for the proposed Montevideo school district operating levy were tallied after polls closed at 8 p.m. It was two hours later that Montevideo Superintendent Dr. Luther Heller was able to send the word out: the referendum had been a success, both questions had passed.
During a special meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 7, the Montevideo school board discussed with the district principals the outcome of past goals and where to set goals for the future.
Last week, as it did a year ago, Montevideo Middle School played host to a group of nine doctoral students from Udon Thani Rajubhat University located in Udorn, Thailand.
This upcoming Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., residents of the Montevideo school district will be able to vote on the operating levy proposed by ISD 129. The polls will be located at the Army National Guard Training and Community Center (TACC).
The second annual Kids in the Community Day was held Wednesday last week with 400 middle school students, homeroom teachers and parent volunteers working to complete service projects in Montevideo.
On Sept. 30, the Minnesota Department of Education reluctantly released its yearly report naming schools not making Adequate Yearly Progress. Three Montevideo schools joined 1,050 of the 2,256 Minnesota schools on that list as having at least one problem area.
Reigning over homecoming week festivities at Montevideo High School this week will be (from left) Princess Kelsey Amborn, Queen Alex Bosch, King Joe Bednar and Prince Jake Douglas. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
Moments after being crowned Montevideo’s homecoming king, Joe Bednar placed the tiara on the head of Queen Alex Bosch. Sharing the moment on the stage of the Fine Arts Center on Monday night were queen candidates Kendyl Anderson and Christiana Agrotis (right). Homecoming week will culminate with a parade, football game and dance Friday. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
