7th graders in Mrs. Kortan’s classes celebrated Pi Day by singing pi songs, sharing pi jokes and riddles, competing in a pi memorization contest, reviewing our knowledge of circles, and enjoying pie! Congratulations to the following champions for memorizing the most digits of pi. A big thank you to the Memorial families who donated pies to help make our celebration possible!
2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic celebrating Pi Day at Memorial Middle School. 7th grade students in Mrs. Kortan’s classes participated in pi songs, jokes, and a memorization contest. Student champions are shown with the number of digits of pi they memorized, ranging from 16 to 90 digits.

Mustang Activities This Week (Mar. 16–20)

  • Tue, Mar. 17: Performance Dance @ GMMS, 7:00 pm

  • Wed, Mar. 18: Current 7th graders register for next year

  • Thu, Mar. 19: End of 3rd Quarter

  • Fri, Mar. 20: No classes
    #MustangsCARE

2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Mustang Activities Mar 16–20, 2026: Dance performance Tuesday, 7th grade registration Wednesday, end of 3rd quarter Thursday, no classes Friday. Images show students dancing, a student meeting with a teacher, and an online registration graphic.

JA Budgeting Lesson in 7th Grade
7th graders practiced creating budgets and setting financial goals in a Junior Achievement lesson focused on real-world money decisions. #MustangsCARE

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Two students sit at a table with budgeting worksheets open. One student gives a thumbs up while the class works at desks in the background.
Four students sit around a table with budgeting worksheets open. A large world map covers the wall behind them, and calculators are on the table.
Three students sit at grouped desks with budgeting worksheets open. One student holds a pencil while two calculators sit on the desks.
Three students sit at separate desks facing the camera with JA budgeting worksheets open and a calculator on one desk. Classroom shelves and supplies are in the background.
Three students sit at desks with budgeting worksheets open and calculators nearby. A classroom globe, bookshelves, and world map are visible behind them.
Three students sit around a table with budgeting worksheets open. One student gives a thumbs up while the others look toward the camera.
Two students sit at separate tables in a school hallway with budgeting worksheets open. Lockers line the hallway behind them.

6th Grade Field Trip: JA BizTown
Our 6th-grade teams are heading to JA BizTown this week for a hands-on simulation that builds financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship skills.

  • Wed: Challengers

  • Thu: Mavericks

  • Fri: Rangers
    #MustangsCARE

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Cover image for Junior Achievement “JA BizTown,” featuring a colorful illustrated town with streets, businesses, a bank, city hall, and a skyline in the background.

Last week (March 2-6), we celebrated National School Social Worker Week! We want to extend a huge thank you to our amazing school social worker for her tireless dedication to the mental, emotional, and social well-being of our Mustang students.

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Photograph of the Memorial Middle School social worker smiling warmly. Text overlay in green and silver reads: "Happy National School Social Worker Week! Thank you for all you do.

Mustang Activities This Week (Mar. 9–13)

  • Mon, Mar 9: Boys Basketball (Neon Day)

    • 8th A/B Green vs O’Gorman

    • 8th C/D Green @ O’Gorman

  • Tue, Mar 10: Parent Teacher Conferences

  • Thu, Mar 12: Boys Basketball

    • 7th A/B Green @ O’Gorman

    • 7th C/D Green vs O’Gorman

    • NHD Regional Competition
      #MustangsCARE

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Memorial Middle School “Mustang Activities This Week” graphic for Mar. 9–13, 2026 with the Memorial “M” logo. Images on the right show students holding certificates by a National History Day display, a basketball hoop, and a chalkboard that reads “Parent Teacher Conference.”
Mustang Activities This Week (Mar 2–6): Mon 3/2 No School Tue 3/3 8th BBB vs/@ Ben Reifel Thu 3/5 Parent/Teacher Conferences; Signature Show Choir 7:00pm Fri 3/6 7th BBB @/vs Ben Reifel #MustangsCARE
3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Mustang Activities Mar 2–6, 2026 graphic listing: No School Monday; 8th and 7th grade boys basketball vs Ben Reifel; Parent/Teacher Conferences; Signature Show Choir performance at 7:00 pm, with photos of choir and basketball.

Challenger Team Core Value Awards (January 2026): Congratulations to our students recognized for demonstrating Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence. #MustangsCARE

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Green textured graphic with the word “Congrats!” at the top. A group photo shows eleven Memorial Middle School students in a hallway, smiling and holding certificates. Text below the photo reads “Challenger Core Value Awards” and “January 2026,” with the Memorial “M” Mustang logo at the bottom.

Share Your Mustang Memories: Upload your MMS photos here: https://t.ly/MMSPhotos. Photos may be featured on school social media or in the yearbook. #MustangsCARE

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic with a blurred basketball gym background and a basketball in the lower right. Large text reads “Share Your Mustang Memories.” A green banner says “Upload your photos to https://t.ly/MMSPhotos.” Below, another green banner says “You may see photos on social media or in the yearbook!” A QR code appears in the bottom right.

Public Schools Week (Feb. 23–27): Memorial Middle School is proud to celebrate public education and the students, staff, and families who make our Mustang community strong. #MustangsCARE

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A graphic with a blurred classroom photo in the background and a white rounded rectangle in the center. Text reads: “We are #publicschoolproud!” and “Public Schools Week 2026.” Dates: “February 23–27, 2026” and “#PSW26.” A blue and gold seal on the right says “Public Schools Week” with the same dates and hashtag. Small “Learning First Alliance” logo appears at the bottom.

Mustang Activities This Week (Feb. 23–27, 2026): Boys basketball vs Whittier and GMMS, and Signature Show Choir @ O’Gorman on Friday. #MustangsCARE

3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Graphic titled “Mustang Activities This Week” with the Memorial Middle School “M” Mustang logo and dates Feb. 23–27, 2026. Schedule listed: Monday Feb 23: 8th BBB A/B Silver vs Whittier; 8th BBB C/D Silver @ Whittier. Tuesday Feb 24: 7th BBB A/B Silver @ Whittier; 7th BBB C/D Silver vs Whittier. Thursday Feb 26: 7th BBB A/B Silver vs GMMS; 7th BBB C/D Silver @ GMMS. Friday Feb 27: Signature Show Choir @ O’Gorman. On the right are three oval photos: a small group of students smiling, the Mustang mascot in a basketball uniform holding a basketball, and a show choir performing on stage.

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

3 months 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 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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.