Montevideo Bus Service

09/01/2026

As students head back to school this week, let’s all do our part to keep our Thunder Hawks safe on their journey to and from school and promote a culture of safety in our community!

🚌A new school bus stop arm law went into effect earlier this spring which states that when a school bus driver activates the red flashing lights, vehicles must stop at least 20 feet away from the school bus, regardless of whether the stop arm is extended or not. Violating the law is a misdemeanor carrying a minimum fine of $500.

🚘Motorists
* Slow down in school zones and obey posted speed limits.
* Watch carefully for children crossing streets, especially near bus stops.
* Stop for the bus. Obey the stop-arm law every time—no exceptions!

🚸Students:
* Be on time at the bus stop and wait safely back from the road.
* Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.
* Always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you.
* Use quiet voices and stay seated while the bus is moving.

Together, we can make every ride a safe one. Have a great and safe school year!

08/21/2026

📣ATTENTION MONTEVIDEO THUNDER HAWKS

🚧Just a heads up that the City of Montevideo is beginning road construction on Monday, August 24th on William Avenue (the street to the south of the middle school and high school). The road will be partially torn up and resurfaced over the course of the next 30 days. The portion of William Avenue that they will be working on will be between Cty Rd 15 and S 17th Street.

This will make the Back-to-School Workshops, Open House, and Orientation next week a little less fun to travel to, but the road and access to the middle school drive and parking lot will remain open while they are doing road construction. Plan ahead and consider alternative routes to avoid the road construction zone if possible. Slow down and drive carefully!

08/14/2026

MN DOT news release,

Minor delays are expected for resurfacing project on Hwy. 29 from Montevideo to Mn Hwy. 40.

Motorists traveling on Highway 29 between Montevideo and Highway 40 can expect minor delays beginning Monday, Aug. 17, as construction crews start resurfacing the roadway. The project runs just north of Highway 7 to Highway 40 in Chippewa County. Crews will resurface and stripe the pavement.
Motorists will encounter temporary lane closures, and traffic will be directed with flaggers and pilot cars. No detour is planned. Drive slowly and watch for construction crews.
The improvements are designed to extend the life of the pavement and provide a smoother driving surface. Duininck Construction is the contractor for the $3.1 million project, which will run through late September or early October – depending on weather conditions.

Stay connected
• Updates will also be shared on the MnDOT Southwest Minnesota Facebook group.
• For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

Respectfully,

Derek Olson
Chippewa County Sheriff

08/12/2026

🚌Registration for School Bus Transportation for the 2026-2027 school year is open for K-12 Montevideo Thunder Hawks!

Call to register and set up transportation needs for your child with 4.O Montevideo Bus Service.
📞320-269-7427
Contact: Amy Dingfelder
E-mail: [email protected]

Students are eligible to ride the school bus if they meet the following criteria and register:
▪️K-6 students who live more than one mile from their school
▪️7-12 students who live more than two miles from their school

Once your child is registered, bus information will be accessible under the bus tab in your JMC Family Portal.

🏫4.O staff will be available to help you with your transportation needs at the bus garage during School Open House times on Tuesday, August 25th.

Register early to avoid delays in getting your child to school!

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¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el transporte escolar para el ciclo 2026-2027 para los estudiantes de K-12 de los Montevideo Thunder Hawks!

Llame para inscribir a su hijo/a y coordinar el transporte escolar con el Servicio de Autobuses 4.O Montevideo.

320-269-7427
Contacto: Amy Dingfelder
Correo electrónico: [email protected]

Los estudiantes pueden usar el autobús escolar si cumplen con los siguientes requisitos y se inscriben:
Estudiantes de K-6 que viven a más de 1.6 km de su escuela
Estudiantes de 7.º a 12.º grado que viven a más de 3.2 km de su escuela

Una vez que su hijo/a esté inscrito/a, podrá acceder a la información del autobús en la pestaña "Autobús" de su Portal Familiar de JMC.

El personal de 4.O estará disponible para ayudarle con el transporte escolar en la estación de autobuses durante la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas el martes 25 de agosto.

¡Inscríbase con anticipación para evitar retrasos en la llegada de su hijo/a a la escuela!

07/10/2026

At the races tonight!!!

12/25/2025

11/17/2025

Dear Community,

We are organizing a food drive to support those in need during this holiday season.

The drop-off location is at the Montevideo Bus Garage, 708 S 17th St.

We encourage everyone to come and help support this effort.

10/10/2025

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 15th - Staff Development Day
Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th - Fall Break

07/31/2025

🚍 Make a Difference at Montevideo Bus Services! 🚍
Are you looking for a rewarding job that truly impacts your community? Join our team as a school bus driver and help shape the future of our children!

✨ Why Drive with Us?
* Make a Difference: Be a crucial part of students' daily lives and ensure they arrive safely and on time.
* Competitive pay
* Flexible hours
* Paid training
* A supportive team environment

🚌 What We’re Looking For:
* Valid driver's license
* A passion for helping students
* Strong communication skills
* A commitment to safety

If you’re ready to take the wheel and be a positive influence in the lives of young learners, we want to hear from you! 📅 Apply today! Visit our website at https://www.fourpointo.com/ or call us at 320-321-2172 for more details.

Help us spread the word and tag someone who wants to make a difference! 💛