The second group of 4th graders enjoyed dissecting owl pellets just as much! 4th grade has really enjoyed learning more about owls and what they eat! We are fortunate in Montezuma to have fun opportunities for our elementary students!
We can’t let the day get away without thanking these two wonderful people! Mary Jo and Becky are our two secretaries that keep things in this school running so smoothly! We appreciate all they do for us at Montezuma! ✏️📚
Fourth grade spent the day yesterday dissecting owl pellets in science class! Some were fans of the process, others were not! Either way, it was a great time of learning! 🦉
Come out and support our elementary students!
Just under 2 weeks until Montezuma's prom is here! Mark Saturday, April 25th on your calendars, you won't want to miss this!
Mark your calendars for this Saturday, April 18th. Our choir will head to Brooklyn to participate in Solo & Ensemble contest. Good luck, everyone!
On Tuesday, April 7th, Montezuma 32 businesses and organizations for their annual Trades Fair. Junior and senior high students were able to have some awesome hands-on experiences that gave them a glimpse into what different careers could look like!
To celebrate National FFA week last week, 6 students drove their tractors to school on Friday! What an awesome way to end a fun week. Students who participated were: Rett Pargeon, Kaden Latcham, Casey Dezwarte, Kaden Baestle, Wyatt Grimm, and Aidan Chidester.
The spring book fair will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars - you don't want to miss it!
Congratulations, Braxton Plants!!!
Class 1A 3rd place 215 lbs 💙🖤🤼
Class 1A 3rd place 215 lbs 💙🖤🤼
On Thursday, we celebrated the 100th day of school!!! Students got to play “where is Mr. O’Rourke” looking for all the mini pictures hidden throughout the elementary!
Happy Valentine's Day! Mrs. Dye's class started the day with Girl Scout Cookies & Tea Bombs. Thanks Monte Nutrition, PAC, & GS Troop 373 for starting the day off right👏🏼 ❤️
Join the PAC for a morning full of fun, laughter and donuts! Donuts with Dads will be hosted in the Montezuma Schools Auditorium on Friday, February 20. We invite all elementary dads (or any male adult figure in a student's life) to join us for donuts and bonding with your favorite student!
Preschool Registration is officially open for the 2026-2027 school year! Becky in the office has the information you need to register your child today! Contact Becky or the preschool teacher, Miss Macy, with any questions!
Montezuma is now taking bids for a 1979 International 4700 Dump Truck. This truck comes with a Belly Blade, Front Blade and Sander. Accepting bids until Noon on January 16.
Please contact Paul Hawkins at 641-990-6534 or by email at phawkins@montezuma.k12.ia.us
Please contact Paul Hawkins at 641-990-6534 or by email at phawkins@montezuma.k12.ia.us
First grade would like to say THANK YOU to Montezuma State Bank for their generous gift of holiday stockings! 🎄❤️💚
The kindergarten students have had an awesome week, from building snowmen at recess to setting traps for the gingerbread man! Remember, tomorrow's dress-up day is dress like a gingerbread man or in workout clothes💚❤️
Our holiday countdown is officially here! What better way to spread holiday cheer with themed dress-up days throughout the month of December!?!
Montezuma Community Schools is hosting the 2025 SICL Honor Choir next week. Mark your calendars to join us next Tuesday, November 18th in the North Gym at 7:00. It is a $5 entry fee.
Mr. Swenson & Montezuma FFA traveled out to Indianapolis last week to compete at the National FFA Convention! Montezuma FFA had three groups compete, Conduct of ChapterMeetings, AG Communications, & Farm Business Management.
Conduct of Chapter meetings team consisting of Olivia Latcham, Abby Henkle, Hayden Sutherland, Sophia Semprini, Lexi Rose, Isaiah Wilson, and Emma Snook. Alternates were Lauryn Larmore and Kelsie Mostek. This group moved on to the 2nd round, placed 11th nationally & received a gold rating. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Agriculture Communications team consisting of Vivian Cook, Rylee Thompson, Gracie Wilson, and Leah Urfer for being named National Champions! This group worked hard to take a 50 question test & then create a feature story, video production, social media plan, and a promotional magazine.
Lastly, congratulations to the Farm & Agribusiness Management team consisting of Brady Boulton, Broox Stockman, Peyton Tindle & Claire Erselius for being named National Champions. This group put in long hours studying for a 3 hour test & a team activity. Broox Stockman & Brady Boulton also placed 3rd & 7th individually.
Conduct of Chapter meetings team consisting of Olivia Latcham, Abby Henkle, Hayden Sutherland, Sophia Semprini, Lexi Rose, Isaiah Wilson, and Emma Snook. Alternates were Lauryn Larmore and Kelsie Mostek. This group moved on to the 2nd round, placed 11th nationally & received a gold rating. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Agriculture Communications team consisting of Vivian Cook, Rylee Thompson, Gracie Wilson, and Leah Urfer for being named National Champions! This group worked hard to take a 50 question test & then create a feature story, video production, social media plan, and a promotional magazine.
Lastly, congratulations to the Farm & Agribusiness Management team consisting of Brady Boulton, Broox Stockman, Peyton Tindle & Claire Erselius for being named National Champions. This group put in long hours studying for a 3 hour test & a team activity. Broox Stockman & Brady Boulton also placed 3rd & 7th individually.
