Congratulations, Honor Oestreich!
Honor has been selected for the SDMEA Middle School All-State Orchestra (2026). We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and Mustang spirit. #MustangsCARE

2 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Green Memorial-themed congratulatory graphic with a subtle hexagon pattern and a Memorial “M” logo in the top-right. Large script text reads “Congrats!” A white nameplate in the center says “Honor Oestreich.” Below is a photo of a student playing a violin. A dark green banner across the bottom reads “SDMEA Middle School All-State Orchestra,” with “2026” underneath.

Festival of Nations was a full-on passport to learning.

From researching and organizing information to designing display boards and visuals, students showed strong collaboration, creativity, and pride in their learning. #MustangsCARE

3 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Student in a classroom works at a table assembling a tri-fold presentation board with photos and headings for a country project. A laptop sits nearby, and classroom posters and student work are visible in the background.
Three students stand in a classroom in front of a tri-fold display board labeled “ISRAEL.” A world map covers the back wall, and classroom materials and a screen are visible behind them.
Two students stand beside a tri-fold presentation board labeled “PAKISTAN.” One student points to a section on the board while the other looks on. The classroom walls display photos and geography-related posters.
Three students work around a table assembling a large flag display with colored paper. One student uses scissors while another smooths paper on the table. A world map and a projected “Festival of Nations” grading sheet are visible behind them.

Winter Games Dress Up Days (Feb. 18–20)

  • Wed: Go for the Gold (wear yellow, gold, or something shiny)

  • Thu: Slope Style Drip (hoodie + joggers + sneakers)

  • Fri: Mustang Pride Day (MMS Mustang gear)

Join the fun and show your Mustang spirit. #MustangsCARE

4 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Blue winter-themed flyer with snowflakes that reads “February 18–20 Dress Up Days!” with a gold medal icon. Dress-up themes listed: Wednesday: “Go for the Gold” (wear yellow, gold, or shiny stuff). Thursday: “Slope Style Drip” (wear your favorite hoodie, joggers, and sneakers; “Comfort = Champion Mindset”). Friday: “Mustang Pride Day” (wear all your MMS Mustang gear).

Mustang Activities (Feb. 16–21)

  • Mon–Tues, Feb. 16–17: No School (Presidents’ Day Break)

  • Thurs, Feb. 19: Boys Basketball

    • 7th A/B Green vs BVMS, 4:15

    • 7th C/D Green @ BVMS, 4:15

  • Fri–Sat, Feb. 20–21: Middle School All-State Orchestra (Rapid City)

Good luck to our student-athletes and musicians this week. #MustangsCARE

6 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic titled “Mustang Activities This Week” with a Memorial “M” logo and the dates Feb. 9–13, 2026 at the top. The schedule listed on the left reads: Mon & Tues, Feb. 16–17: No School – Presidents’ Day Break. Thursday, Feb. 19: Boys Basketball; 7th Grade A/B Green vs BVMS, 4:15; 7th Grade C/D Green @ BVMS, 4:15. Fri & Sat, Feb. 20–21: Middle School All-State Orchestra, Rapid City. On the right are three images: a portrait of George Washington, a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and a close-up photo of hands playing a violin. A Presidents’ Day star graphic appears near the bottom.

Positive Student Interaction (PSI) Spotlight: Friendship Recipes
In Positive Student Interaction (PSI), our 6th graders created “Friendship Recipes” to reflect on the ingredients of a healthy friendship, including kindness, respect, and standing up for others. Their creativity (and message) was a great reminder of how we take care of others at Memorial. #MustangsCARE

9 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Student smiles while leaning sideways in front of a whiteboard drawing of a multi-layer “friendship cake” with the words “friendship cake” written on the bottom layer.
Student smiles with arms crossed in front of a whiteboard showing a drawn tiered cake and handwritten “friendship recipe” ingredients.
Student stands smiling in front of a whiteboard drawing labeled “Friendship soup,” featuring a pot illustration and a handwritten list of friendship ingredients.
Student with glasses smiles and gestures toward a whiteboard drawing labeled “Friendship potion,” showing a steaming cup and a handwritten list of kind friendship ingredients.

Congratulations to our Students of the Month for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. These students are recognized for demonstrating Memorial’s core values through their actions, effort, and character. #MustangsCARE

12 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Six 8th grade Students of the Month stand in a line in front of a Memorial Middle School Mustangs step-and-repeat backdrop in a school hallway.
Six 7th grade Students of the Month stand in a line in front of a Memorial Middle School Mustangs step-and-repeat backdrop in a school hallway.
Six 6th grade Students of the Month stand in a line in front of a Memorial Middle School Mustangs step-and-repeat backdrop in a school hallway.

Mustang Activities This Week (Feb. 9–13)
Good luck to our student-athletes and National History Day participants this week!

  • Mon., Feb. 9: 8th BBB A/B Silver vs PHMS; 8th BBB C/D Silver @ PHMS

  • Tues., Feb. 10: National History Day Competition (9:00–11:00 am); 7th A/B Silver @ PHMS; 7th C/D Silver vs PHMS

  • Thurs., Feb. 12: 8th A/B Green @ BVMS; 8th C/D Green vs BVMS

#MustangsCARE

13 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic titled “Mustang Activities This Week” with a Memorial “M” logo and the dates Feb. 9–13, 2026. A list of events appears on the left: Mon., Feb. 9: 8th Grade BBB A/B Silver vs PHMS; 8th Grade BBB C/D Silver @ PHMS. Tues., Feb. 10: National History Day competition 9:00–11:00 am; 7th Grade A/B Silver @ PHMS; 7th Grade C/D Silver vs PHMS. Thurs., Feb. 12: 8th Grade A/B Green @ BVMS; 8th Grade C/D Green vs BVMS. On the right are three circular images: a “National Pizza Day” badge dated February 9 over a pizza photo, a heart-shaped letter board that reads “LIKE IS IN THE AIR XOXO,” and a colorful “National History Day 2026” logo with the theme “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.”

Congratulations to Patty Hansen, Kris Ohrlund, Amanda Stafford, and Sue Zueger on being nominated for Sioux Falls School District Teacher of the Year. Thank you for the care you show our students every day. #MustangsCARE

16 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Green celebratory graphic with gold streamers and confetti. The text says “Congrats!” and lists Patty Hansen, Kris Ohrlund, Amanda Stafford, and Sue Zueger. The bottom text reads “Sioux Falls School District Teacher of the Year 2026,” with a Memorial “M” logo in the top right.

It’s National School Counselors Week (Feb 2–6). Thank you to Mr. Dobbs (6th), Mrs. Andela (7th), and Mrs. Halde (8th) for supporting our students every day. #MustangsCARE

16 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic for National School Counselors Week with a blurred school hallway background in soft neutral tones. Large script text at the top reads “National School Counselors Week,” with a green label underneath that says “February 2–6.” Centered on the image is a white photo panel showing three staff headshots on blue backgrounds, left to right: Mr. Dobbs (6th Grade), Mrs. Andela (7th Grade), and Mrs. Halde (8th Grade). Across the lower middle is a dark green banner with white text: “Thank you for supporting Mustangs academically, socially, and emotionally.” A green Memorial “M” logo with a white mustang head appears in the bottom right corner.

Memorial Middle School’s premier show choir, Signature, delivered a standout performance at last week’s RHS Executive Showcase. In a field of talented competitors, Signature was awarded the prestigious Best Band trophy, recognizing the superior musicality of the ensemble’s instrumentalists.

Congratulations to all the performers and musicians! You can view the full performance online at the RHS Executive Showcase Vimeo link (Signature begins at 3:30:00). https://vimeo.com/event/5651145/4e4ffeb37b

18 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green celebratory graphic congratulating Memorial Middle School’s Signature Show Choir. At the top, the word “Congrats!” appears alongside the Memorial Mustang logo. The main image shows the Signature Show Choir performing on stage in coordinated outfits, standing on risers with arms raised at the end of a performance beneath a banner reading “Executive Showcase.” At the bottom, bold text reads “Signature Show Choir – Best Band” and “RHS Executive Showcase 2026,” highlighting their award and achievement.

Mustang Activities This Week | February 2–6, 2026

Here’s what’s happening at Memorial Middle School this week.

Tuesday, February 3
7th Grade Boys Basketball
• A/B Silver vs Harrisburg East
• C/D Silver @ Harrisburg East

Thursday, February 5
8th Grade Boys Basketball
• A/B Green @ Harrisburg North
• C/D Green vs Harrisburg North
Show Choir Competition @ Roosevelt High School

Friday, February 6
7th Grade Boys Basketball
• A/B Green vs Harrisburg North
• C/D Green @ Harrisburg North

Best of luck to our Mustang athletes and performers this week. Thank you for supporting our students and activities.
#MustangsCARE

20 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green and black graphic titled “Mustang Activities This Week” with the Memorial Mustang logo and the dates February 2–6, 2026. The left side lists weekly activities: • Tuesday, February 3: 7th grade boys basketball A/B Silver vs Harrisburg East and 7th grade boys basketball C/D Silver at Harrisburg East. • Thursday, February 5: 8th grade boys basketball A/B Green at Harrisburg North, 8th grade boys basketball C/D Green vs Harrisburg North, and a Show Choir Competition at Roosevelt High School. • Friday, February 6: 7th grade boys basketball A/B Green vs Harrisburg North and 7th grade boys basketball C/D Green at Harrisburg North. The right side features photos of a Memorial basketball player dribbling during a game, a close-up of a basketball, and students performing on stage during a show choir competition.

Congratulations to Isaac Holtberg on being selected for the SDMEA Middle School All-State Jazz Band (2026). We’re proud of your hard work and musicianship. #MustangsCARE

23 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Green graphic with the text “Congrats!” and a Memorial “M” logo at the top. In the center, a white box displays the name “Isaac Holtberg” with an illustrated bass guitar. Along the bottom, the text reads “SDMEA Middle School All-State Jazz Band 2026.”

Today, Friday, January 23, is a Remote Learning Day. Students should access Canvas for assignments. Teachers are available for support until 3:00 PM. Student attendance is documented by engagement online and assignment completion. Please note that all Middle School after-school activities and practices are cancelled. Stay safe!

26 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A dog lying comfortably on a soft blanket, wearing a Memorial Middle School t-shirt. The text "The Mustang Way" is clearly visible on the back of the shirt.

Mustang Activities This Week (Jan 26–30): Wrestling @ BVHS, boys basketball vs/at George McGovern, Edison, and Harrisburg East, plus Show Choir Competition @ RHS. #MustangsCARE

26 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic titled “Mustang Activities This Week” with dates “Jan 26–30, 2026.” A list of events includes boys and girls wrestling meet at Brandon Valley High School; 8th grade boys basketball vs/at George McGovern and vs/at Edison; 7th grade boys basketball vs/at Edison; 8th grade boys basketball vs/at Harrisburg East; and a show choir competition at RHS. On the right side are three circular images: a photo of the Mustang mascot in a wrestling singlet, a photo of the Mustang mascot in a basketball uniform, and an “Executive Showcase” logo.

Four MMS Students Named to South Dakota Junior Honor Choir (2026)
Memorial Middle School is proud to announce that Ellie Howard, Marie Loftesness, Madisyn Stevenson, and Emma Zinter have been selected for the South Dakota State Junior Honor Choir 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding middle school vocalists from across the state. Congratulations to these students for representing Memorial through their hard work, talent, and dedication. #MustangsCARE

30 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Green patterned graphic with the word “Congrats!” and the Memorial Mustang “M” logo at the top. In a white rounded rectangle, the names “Ellie Howard,” “Marie Loftesness,” “Madisyn Stevenson,” and “Emma Zinter” are listed in green text. At the bottom, it reads “South Dakota Junior Honor Choir 2026.”
Friday, January 23, 2026, will be a Remote Learning Day in the Sioux Falls School District!

iPads and Chromebooks were sent home with each student earlier today. We will not have in-person learning in the schools, but students are expected to connect to their Canvas account from home for assignments and learning resources. They have practiced this at school and know what is expected of them.

Additional information for Students and Families can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/wgz62
30 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
Picture of a computer with a red warning sign on to represent the cold temperatures

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we enjoy this day off, we encourage all students and families to reflect on our Core Value of Community. Let us ask ourselves Dr. King's urgent question: "What are you doing for others?"

about 1 month ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic with a solid Memorial Green background featuring a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in white text. The quote reads: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" A graphic of MLK is on the bottom right.The Memorial Middle School Mustang logo is in the bottom left corner.

Weekly Activities: Jan. 19–23 (and Sat., Jan. 24)

Mon, Jan. 19: NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan. 20: Performance Dance begins
Wed, Jan. 21: Boys Basketball Picture Day
Fri, Jan. 23 & Sat, Jan. 24: South Dakota Junior Honor Choir (Rapid City, SD)

#MustangsCARE

about 1 month ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic titled “Mustang Activities This Week” with a green Memorial “M” Mustang logo and the dates “Jan 19–23, 2026.” Left side lists activities by day: Monday, January 19: No School; Martin Luther King Jr Day. Tuesday, January 20: Performance Dance Begins. Wednesday, January 21: Boys Basketball Picture Day. Fri, Jan 23 and Sat, Jan 24: South Dakota Junior Honor Choir, Rapid City, SD. Right side shows three green oval photos: a student athlete in a green Mustang basketball uniform holding a basketball; a group of dancers performing on a green-lit stage with arms raised; and a choir in blue tops standing on risers on a stage.

Memorial Middle School is proud to announce our Students of the Month for December. These students were nominated by staff for exemplifying our core values of Community, Acting Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence.

about 1 month ago, Memorial Middle School
A group of smiling sixth graders stand and kneel in front of the Mustangs backdrop to celebrate their selection as students of the month.
A group of smiling seventh graders stand and kneel in front of the Mustangs backdrop to celebrate their selection as students of the month.
A group of smiling eighth graders stand in front of the Mustangs backdrop and a RISE student is seated in her wheelchair to celebrate their selection as students of the month.

Welcome back, Mustangs! And welcome to Semester 2! ❄️📚

We are hitting the ground running this week. Our January Newsletter is live with important updates .

👉 Important for today: All students received a new printed copy of their schedule this morning during PRO. Please check in with your student tonight to see their new classes!

Read the full newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/hd2ux #MustangsCARE

about 1 month ago, Memorial Middle School
A chalkboard with text saying "Welcome to Semester Two" with the Memorial Logo at the bottom