In the Challenger team area, academics and community go hand-in-hand. Last Friday, teacher Mrs. Hansen and her students found a fun way to connect by sharing their mutual excitement for the highly anticipated new album from artist Taylor Swift.

Moments like these, where students and teachers can bond over shared cultural interests, are invaluable for building a positive and supportive team environment at Memorial Middle School.

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about 22 hours ago, Memorial Middle School
Mrs. Hansen, a teacher, is gathered with a group of smiling middle school students in their team area to celebrate a new Taylor Swift album release.
Today, October 6th, Memorial Middle School proudly celebrates National Coaches Day! This is a special opportunity to recognize the profound impact our dedicated coaches have on the lives of our student-athletes and our entire school community.
3 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic celebrating National Coaches Day. It features a collage of four photos showing different coaches interacting with student-athletes in various sports settings (volleyball, football, cross country, and basketball). The Memorial Middle School logo is at the top center. Text on the graphic reads: "Happy National Coaches Day. Thank you for shaping our athletes and building our community." The hashtag #MustangsCARE is at the bottom right.
Memorial Middle School has a full schedule of athletic events this week. The community is invited to attend and support our student-athletes.
3 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic with the Memorial Middle School logo and Mustang mascot. The title reads "This Week at MMS: October 6-10, 2025."
On Tuesday, September 30, Memorial Middle School students and staff wore orange shirts to participate in Orange Shirt Day. This day serves as an important opportunity to honor the survivors of the Native American residential school system and to remember the thousands of children who never returned home. The event reinforces our school's commitment to ensuring every student feels valued and affirms the core message that "Every Child Matters."

6 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A large group of smiling middle school students stand together in a school hallway, all wearing orange for Orange Shirt Day.
A close-up shot of two women in orange t-shirts with the words "Every Child Matters" printed in a white, decorative font.
A large group of Memorial Middle School staff wearing orange shirts are gathered together in the school's common area, smiling for a group photo to commemorate Orange Shirt Day.

On Thursday, October 2, Memorial Middle School joins schools across the country in celebrating Custodian Appreciation Day. This day is dedicated to recognizing the essential role our custodians play in maintaining a safe, clean, and positive learning environment. We are immensely grateful for their tireless efforts and commitment to the well-being of our students and staff. Their work is vital to the daily operations of our school, and we thank them for their outstanding service.

7 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Custodial staff member smiles while replacing a trash liner in a large red rolling bin in a school hallway with brick walls and tiled floor.
Maintenance staff member kneels to organize a drawer filled with tissue boxes in a staff workroom; a Coca-Cola vending machine and small U.S. flag are in the background.
Custodial staff member stands at a classroom doorway beside a gray rolling trash can and cleaning bottles, smiling; stacked stools are visible behind.
Staff member wearing a pink bandana and a green “Memorial Middle School • The Mustang Way” T-shirt stands in a school hallway, facing the camera.

Memorial Middle School was pleased to host Representative Tesa Schwans, School Board Member Marc Murren, and Assistant Superintendent Dan Conrad for a visit on Wednesday, October 1. The guests toured the school and learned more about the academic programs and school culture that define the Mustang community.

7 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Four adults stand smiling in a well-lit school hallway. From left to right: Principal Demi Moon, Representative Tesa Schwans, School Board Member Marc Murren, and Assistant Superintendent Dan Conrad.

Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month! 🎉
We are proud to recognize Mustangs who show leadership, kindness, and commitment to our core values. You'll see their names in the upcoming October Newsletter. #MustangsCARE

9 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green-outlined graphic with a large Mustang head logo in the center, wearing a gold medal. Text reads “Student of the Month.” The background repeats the Memorial Middle School Mustangs logo.

We are collecting photos from this week's volleyball games to feature in an upcoming gallery on our website and social media channels. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work and spirit of our student-athletes. If you have photos you would like to share, please upload them to our community album at the following link: t.ly/MMSPhotos

10 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic with the Memorial Middle School Mustangs logo. Text reads "Share Your Mustang Memories: Volleyball" and "We'd love to see any pictures from the volleyball games this week! DM us or upload to the online album.

Join us for a school fundraiser at Godfather's Pizza (5107 W. 41st St.) on Sunday, October 5, from 11 AM to 9 PM. When you order for dine-in, carryout, or delivery and mention Memorial Middle School, 20% of your sale will be donated back to our school. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our students and programs.

11 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Promotional flyer for Memorial Middle School's fundraiser at Godfather's Pizza on Sunday, October 5th. The flyer features the restaurant's logo, event details including time and location, and instructions on how to ensure the school receives 20% of the sales.
Check out this week’s MMS Activities Schedule! Stay connected and cheer on our Mustangs. #MustangsCARE
11 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green square graphic with the Mustang logo at the top and bold text reading “MMS Activities Schedule.” The schedule lists upcoming school activities and events for the week, formatted in white text for clarity against the green background.
Memorial Middle School is proud to announce the recipients of the latest Challenger CORE Value Awards. Five students were recently recognized by their teachers for consistently exemplifying the school's guiding principles.

Congratulations to Brady, Aubree, Ayla, Aaralyn, and Angel on this well-deserved honor. These students serve as positive role models for their peers by demonstrating Community, Acting Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence in and out of the classroom. We are proud to have them in our Mustang community.
15 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Four smiling Memorial Middle School students stand in a school hallway in front of a large green "Challengers" sign. The students—a boy in a blue hoodie and three girls—proudly hold up their "Core Value Champion" award certificates.
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the diverse cultures and contributions of the Hispanic community. #MustangsCARE #HispanicHeritageMonth
17 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. The text reads "National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15." The dark blue background is decorated with colorful, festive banners (papel picado).
Get ready for a busy week of Memorial Middle School activities. Events for the week of September 22-26 include home volleyball matches and cross country on Monday, football games on Tuesday, a more volleyball on Thursday and Friday. Please see the attached graphic for full details. Good luck to all participants!
17 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic titled "MMS Activities Schedule" for the week of September 22-26, 2025. The Memorial Mustangs logo is at the top. The schedule lists the following events: Monday, September 22: 8th Grade VB vs Patrick Henry Cross Country @ Harrisburg North Tuesday, September 23: 8th Grade FB @ Patrick Henry 7th Grade FB vs Patrick Henry Thursday, September 25: 7th Grade VB vs Brandon Valley Friday, September 26: 8th Grade VB vs Brandon Valley
Every Friday, Mrs. Kortan hosts a "24" math game in the hallway for students. Participants who can solve the math puzzle win a Jolly Rancher. The weekly event has become increasingly popular, drawing a large crowd of students eager to test their math skills in a fun and engaging way.

#MustangsCARE
21 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A female teacher stands in a busy school hallway next to a game board mounted outside a classroom door. A large, engaged group of middle school students is gathered around her, looking at the board as they participate in the math game.
A female teacher stands in a busy school hallway next to a game board mounted outside a classroom door. A large, engaged group of middle school students is gathered around her, looking at the board as they participate in the math game.
Illuminating history! 💡 Our 6th-grade Challengers are learning about early humans by creating their own cave art by candlelight. What a creative and engaging way to make learning memorable at Memorial!

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23 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A wide view of a darkened classroom where students are recreating cave art. Two students are on the floor, looking up and drawing on paper taped underneath a desk, using flameless candles for light. Another student is visible in the background.
A close-up of a flameless, orange LED candle casting a warm glow on a piece of textured, brownish paper. A simple swirl and other faint marks have been drawn on the paper in the limited light.
An over-the-shoulder view of a student examining their cave art drawing on a sheet of orange paper. The drawing, illuminated by a flameless candle, depicts a goat-like animal and a winding line.
An atmospheric, dimly lit shot showing two students from behind as they draw on paper taped to the underside of a surface, mimicking a cave ceiling. Each student holds a flameless candle up to their paper to see their work.
A close-up of a student's hands drawing on a piece of crumpled orange paper. An orange, flameless candle sits beside their hand, illuminating their work and showing the beginnings of a simple line drawing.
Happy National IT Professionals Day to our hardworking tech team! Thanks for keeping our school's technology running smoothly. #MustangsCARE
23 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Memorial Middle School's Building Computer Specialist, Mr. Kinzley, smiles while sitting at his office desk. Text overlay reads "IT Professionals Day 2025" and "Thank you, Mr. Kinzley" with the school's Mustang logo.
This is a reminder that the Mustang Club Family Picnic is tonight, September 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All Memorial families are welcome to attend!

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24 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A cheerful graphic for a school family picnic. A friendly, smiling cartoon mustang mascot is in the center. The text reads: "Mustang Family Picnic TONIGHT! 5:00-6:30 PM. See you there!" The background is light green, and the color scheme is green, silver, and white.

Here is the schedule for this week's activities. Good luck to all our student-athletes! See you at Monday's picnic!

24 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic with a green and white theme titled "Mustang Activities This Week, Sept 15-19, 2025." The left side lists the schedule: Monday, September 15: 7th Grade VB vs Harrisburg North MS; Cross Country @ MMS, 5:00; Mustang Club Family Picnic 5:00-6:30 pm. Tuesday, September 16: 8th Grade FB vs Harrisburg North MS; 7th Grade @ Harrisburg North MS. Thursday, September 18: 8th Grade VB vs Harrisburg North MS. Friday, September 19: 7th Grade VB vs Patrick Henry MS. The right side features three photos: two female volleyball players, a cartoon illustration of a family picnicking, and a football player in a green uniform running with the ball. The Memorial Mustangs logo is at the top.

Mark your calendars! The Mustang Club Family Picnic is almost here — Monday, Sept. 15, from 5:00–6:30 PM at Memorial Middle School.

Join us for hot dogs, chips, and water (free will donation or by joining the Mustang Club). Don’t forget to bring your own chair! All are welcome.

#MustangsCARE

27 days ago, Memorial Middle School
an illustration of a number of families at an outdoor picnic, eating hotdogs and chips and enjoying each othr's company.

This week’s Core Value spotlight is Act Responsibly. At Memorial, that means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Families and students are encouraged to reflect on how responsibility shows up at school, at home, and in our community. #MustangsCARE

29 days ago, Memorial Middle School
An illustrated graphic showing students acting responsibly: one student picks up trash in the hallway, another raises a hand in class, two students work together on homework, and another student closes a Chromebook. A green banner across the center reads, “Act Responsibly — Do the Right Thing,” with the Memorial Mustang logo at the bottom.