Support MMS students competing at National History Day at the University of Maryland this June! Join us at Tea Pizza Ranch, 801 E Brian Street in Tea, SD on Monday, May 11th from 5:00–8:00 PM for a Community Impact Fundraising Event.

about 18 hours ago, Memorial Middle School
A yellow flyer promoting the Memorial Middle School NHD Fundraiser. The header reads "Memorial Middle School NHD Fundraiser." Below in orange text: "Tea Pizza Ranch Community Impact Fundraising Event." The MMS Mustang logo appears in a green banner in the center. Text reads "To Support Memorial Middle School Students at National History Day in June at the University of Maryland." A dark green banner at the bottom reads "Monday, May 11th, 5:00–8:00 PM, 801 E Brian Street, Tea, SD."

Memorial Middle School congratulates the April recipients of the Challenger Core Value Awards. These students were recognized for exemplifying the MMS core values of Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence in their daily school lives.

1 day ago, Memorial Middle School
A green textured graphic styled as a Polaroid photo. The word "Congrats!" appears at the top in bold script. Inside the Polaroid, a group of approximately ten middle school students stand together in a school hallway, each holding a certificate. The Polaroid caption reads "Challenger Core Value Awards — April 2026." The MMS Mustang logo appears at the bottom center.

Connections Program for Incoming Freshmen: 8th graders transitioning to a Sioux Falls public high school this fall are encouraged to sign up for the Connections summer program. Students earn 0.5 credits and get an early introduction to high school life. Dates: May 26–29 and June 1–3. Cost: $100. Register at https://bit.ly/connectionsrhs. Space is limited.

1 day ago, Memorial Middle School
A red and yellow flyer promoting the Roosevelt High School Connections program for incoming freshmen. The header reads "Future Roosevelt Freshmen sign up for Connections!" with a note that it is similar to Running Start. Dates listed are May 26, 27, 28, 29 and June 1, 2, 3 at a cost of $100. A QR code appears in the upper left, and a registration URL is provided: https://bit.ly/connectionsrhs. The lower section explains reasons to take Connections, including connecting to your new school through scavenger hunts and meeting teachers, connecting to new friends, connecting to new opportunities through speakers and class previews, earning a half credit, team building activities, and the program runs only 7 days

Memorial Middle School celebrates National School Nurses Day on Wednesday, May 6, honoring school nurse Lisa Wermers for her dedication to keeping our students healthy, safe, and supported every day. Thank you, Lisa!

3 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A teal graphic celebrating National School Nurses Day. Bold white text at the top reads "National School Nurses Day" in a mix of block and script lettering. In the center, an illustrated female nurse in green scrubs holds a syringe, standing in front of a large red heart with a heartbeat line. A torn paper effect frames the illustration. A black and white ribbon banner below reads "Real Life Heroes." The MMS Mustang logo appears at the bottom center.

Memorial Middle School celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–8, 2026. We are grateful for the dedication, passion, and care our teachers bring to every student every day. Thank you, MMS educators!

3 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A dark chalkboard-style graphic bordered by colorful school supplies including markers, pencils, scissors, paper clips, a calculator, sticky notes, paintbrushes, and an apple. White chalk-style illustrations of a rocket, beaker, stacked books, and a paper airplane are drawn on the chalkboard. Bold white text in the center reads "Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!" with italic text below: "Thank you for your dedication." The MMS Mustang logo appears in the center bottom.

Memorial Middle School congratulates its April Students of the Month for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. These students were recognized for demonstrating the MMS core values of Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence.

4 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Six 6th grade students stand smiling in front of the Memorial Middle School Mustangs step-and-repeat backdrop. The group is dressed casually in a variety of hoodies and athletic wear.
Six 7th grade students stand smiling in front of the Memorial Middle School Mustangs step-and-repeat backdrop. The group is dressed casually in hoodies and athletic wear.
Five 8th grade students stand smiling in front of the Memorial Middle School Mustangs step-and-repeat backdrop. Several students are holding green MMS gift bags. The group is dressed casually in school and athletic wear.

The MMS Spring Orchestra Concerts are on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the MMS Auditorium. Matinees: 6th Grade at 1:25 PM, 8th Grade at 2:15 PM, 7th Grade at 3:10 PM. Evening Concerts: 6th Grade at 6:30 PM, 7th & 8th Grade at 7:30 PM. All are welcome!

5 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A soft, floral graphic promoting the MMS Spring Orchestra Concerts on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The title "Spring Orchestra Concerts" appears in dark green script at the top, surrounded by illustrated flowers in pink, blue, yellow, and green on a cream background. Concert details are listed in the center: Matinees — 6th Grade at 1:25 PM, 8th Grade at 2:15 PM, 7th Grade at 3:10 PM; Evening Concerts — 6th Grade at 6:30 PM, 7th & 8th Grade at 7:30 PM; location: MMS Auditorium. An illustrated cello with bow appears on the right side. The MMS Mustang logo appears at the bottom center.

Memorial Middle School celebrates Principal Appreciation Day in honor of Dr. Moon, whose leadership, dedication, and care for students and staff make MMS the special community it is. Thank you, Dr. Moon! 💚

5 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A light purple floral graphic celebrating Principal Appreciation Day. The top left features a "Hello May" illustrated notepad graphic. Bold dark purple text reads "Principal Appreciation Day" with "Appreciation" in a flowing script font. A professional headshot photo of Dr. Moon is centered on the graphic, with her name displayed below in elegant script. The MMS Mustang logo appears beneath her name. Decorative illustrated flowers in orange, purple, and white with green leaves are scattered around the border of the graphic.

Week of May 4–8: Teacher Appreciation Week runs all week. Track & Field Meet is Monday at BVHS. Orchestra Performances are Tuesday, May 5 — Matinee: 6th Grade at 1:25 PM, 8th Grade at 2:15 PM, 7th Grade at 3:10 PM; Evening: 6th Grade at 6:30 PM, 7th/8th Grade at 7:30 PM. 8th Grade Poetry Slam is Wednesday, May 6 during Periods 8 & 9. Track & Field Metro Conference Meet is Thursday and Friday, May 7–8.

5 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green, black, and white graphic titled "Mustang Activities This Week" for May 4–8, 2026. The Memorial Middle School Mustang logo appears at the top center. Events listed include: ongoing — Teacher Appreciation Week. Monday, May 4 — Track & Field Meet at BVHS. Tuesday, May 5 — Orchestra Matinee Performances: 6th Grade at 1:25 PM, 8th Grade at 2:15 PM, 7th Grade at 3:10 PM; Orchestra Evening Performances: 6th Grade at 6:30 PM, 7th/8th Grade at 7:30 PM. Wednesday, May 6 — 8th Grade Poetry Slam, Periods 8 & 9. Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 — Track & Field Metro Conference Meet. Three photos show a close-up of a violin, a female athlete breaking through a finish line tape, and a runner on a track.

The MMS Spring Choir Concerts are Tuesday, April 28. Matinee performances: 6th Grade at 1:25 PM, 7th/8th Grade at 2:15 PM. Evening performances: 6th Grade at 6:30 PM, 7th/8th Grade at 7:30 PM. All are welcome to attend!

11 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A light green graphic promoting the MMS Spring Choir Concerts. Bold dark green text on the right reads "Spring Choir Concerts." Below, Matinee Performances are listed: 6th Grade Matinee Concert at 1:25 PM and 7th/8th Grade Matinee Concert at 2:15 PM. Evening Performances are listed below: 6th Grade Evening Concert at 6:30 PM and 7th/8th Grade Evening Concert at 7:30 PM. On the left side, an illustrated treble clef and musical staff overlay a soft green-tinted background photo of sheet music and an instrument.

Week of April 27–May 1: 7th Grade attends Junior Achievement Finance Park, and MAP Testing is underway. Track & Field Meet is Monday at O'Gorman HS. Choir Performances are Tuesday, April 28 — Matinee: 6th Grade at 1:25 PM, 7th/8th Grade at 2:15 PM; Evening: 6th Grade at 6:30 PM, 7th/8th Grade at 7:30 PM. 8th Grade Boys Soccer vs GMMS and Girls Soccer vs Ben Reifel on Thursday, April 30.

12 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green, black, and white graphic titled "Mustang Activities This Week" for April 27–May 1, 2026. The Memorial Middle School Mustang logo appears at the top center. Events listed include ongoing activities: 7th Grade Junior Achievement Finance Park and MAP Testing. Monday, April 27 — Track & Field Meet at O'Gorman HS. Tuesday, April 28 — Choir Performances: Matinee with 6th Grade at 1:25 PM and 7th/8th Grade at 2:15 PM; Evening Performance with 6th Grade at 6:30 PM and 7th/8th Grade at 7:30 PM. Thursday, April 30 — 8th Grade Boys Soccer vs GMMS and 8th Grade Girls Soccer vs Ben Reifel. Two oval photos on the right show a runner in starting blocks on a track and students singing in a choir. A photo of a soccer player with a ball appears at the bottom center.

Memorial Middle School joins communities worldwide in celebrating Earth Day on April 22. We encourage all Mustangs to make sustainable choices today and every day. 🌍

17 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A light blue illustrated graphic celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd. Bold dark green text at the top reads "Happy Earth Day" with "April 22nd" in a blue banner beneath it. A large illustrated globe is centered on the graphic, surrounded by floating green leaves, white fluffy clouds, and small yellow and white flowers. Green illustrated bushes line the bottom. Below the globe, text reads "A cleaner Earth starts with us — choose sustainability, respect nature, and inspire change every day." The MMS Mustang logo appears at the bottom center.

Memorial Middle School celebrates Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 22, recognizing Kaylee Argo, Paige Geistfeld, Becky Ideker, Tatjana Damjanovic, Brittney House, and Mari Munce for their dedication and hard work supporting our school community every day.

17 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A colorful blue graphic celebrating Admin Professionals. The title "Admin Professionals" appears in large teal bubble letters at the top. In the center, a white cloud-shaped banner lists six names in various colors: Kaylee Argo, Paige Geistfeld, Becky Ideker, Tatjana Damjanovic, Brittney House, and Mari Munce. The background features illustrated school supply decorations including a keyboard, pencils in a cup, a calculator, sticky notes, paper clips, and a pen on a blue desk surface.

On Tuesday, April 21 — World Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Awareness Day — Memorial Middle School wears orange in support of Dr. Moon and to raise awareness for AML. We are proud to stand together as a community. 🧡

18 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A bold orange gradient graphic with large white text reading "Wear Orange Today." Below in smaller bold white text: "World AML Awareness Day | April 21, 2026." In italic white text beneath that: "We stand with you, Dr. Moon." followed by an orange heart emoji. The MMS Mustang logo appears in the center bottom with the hashtag #MustangsCARE below it.

Memorial Middle School congratulates five retiring staff members at the close of the 2025–26 school year: Julie Carlson (Librarian), Deb Karlson (Library Clerical), Deb Sandborn (Science), Sue Zueger (ELA), and Julie Ortman (Social Studies). MMS also proudly honors Patty Hansen for 25 years of dedicated service.

19 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Five Memorial Middle School staff members pose together at a retirement celebration in front of a white curtain backdrop with blue and silver star balloons. From left to right: Patty Hansen holds a sign reading "25 Years of Awesome"; Julie Carlson wears oversized blue novelty glasses and a star necklace; Deb Karlson wears a blue lei and a gold party hat; Sue Zueger holds a yellow sign reading "I'm Outta Here"; and Julie Ortman wears a "The Legend Has Retired" crown and holds a sign reading "Hello Retirement."

Week of April 20–25: Math State Testing takes place Monday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 22. Track & Field Meet is Monday at Tea Area HS. 8th Grade Boys and Girls Soccer face Whittier at Sanford Sports Complex on Thursday, April 23. The MS Orchestra Solo/Ensemble Contest is Saturday, April 25.

19 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green, black, and white graphic titled "Mustang Activities This Week" for April 20–25, 2026. The Memorial Middle School Mustang logo appears at the top right. Events listed include: Monday, April 20 — Math State Testing and Track & Field Meet at Tea Area HS; Wednesday, April 22 — Math State Testing; Thursday, April 23 — Soccer at Sanford Sports Complex, 8th Grade Boys vs Whittier and 8th Grade Girls vs Whittier; Saturday, April 25 — MS Orchestra Solo/Ensemble Contest. Three oval and rectangular photos show a runner on a track, a close-up of violin strings, and math manipulatives including blocks with math symbols.

Tomorrow is the last chance to participate in the Memorial Middle School Slice of the Pie Night fundraiser at Godfather's Pizza (5107 W. 41st St.). Dine in or order online Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and mention Memorial Middle School at checkout. Godfather's will donate 20% of all school sales back to MMS.

21 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Godfathers Slice of the Pie Night Memorial Fundraiser information. Shows information on how to add Memorial as the additional information when using the Godfather's website or mobile app for 20% to go back to MMS.

Godfather's Pizza at 5107 W. 41st St. is hosting a Slice of the Pie Night fundraiser for Memorial Middle School on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — and they'll donate 20% of all school sales back to MMS!

Dine in or order online at godfathers.com. Just make sure to type "Memorial Middle School" in the Additional Information field at checkout so your order counts toward our school. It's that easy!

Bring the family, skip the dishes, and support our Mustangs. We hope to see you there! 💚🐴

#MustangsCARE

24 days ago, Memorial Middle School
Godfather's Pizza Slice of the Pie Night fundraiser flyer for Memorial Middle School. Event is Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 5107 W. 41st St. Godfather's will donate 20% of school sales. Instructions for counting online orders toward the fundraiser are included.
Godfather's Pizza promotional flyer featuring the new Banana Pepper & Sausage Trio pizza — a limited-time specialty topped with savory sausage, Italian sausage, sliced Italian sausage, banana peppers, mozzarella, and seasoned cheese mix. Also displays current Godfather Deals: Medium 1–2 Toppings with a side for $21.99, Medium Specialty with a side for $24.99, Large 1–2 Toppings with a side for $24.99, and Large Specialty with a side for $29.99. Available sides include breadsticks, cheesesticks, garlic bread, potato wedges, monkey bread, dessert streusel, and big chocolate cookie.

ELA State Testing is taking place at Memorial Middle School on Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 15. Students are encouraged to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days (and every day!).

25 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A light sage green graphic with dark green sparkle accents. Bold white text at the top reads "Secret Formula for State Testing." Below in italic script: "One step at a time. You'll get there." A numbered list follows in large bold white letters: 1. Good Night's Sleep, 2. Healthy Breakfast, 3. Testing, 4. Success! The MMS Mustang logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Week of April 13–17: ELA State Testing takes place Monday, April 13, and Wednesday, April 15. Track & Field Meets are scheduled on Monday and Friday at Howard Wood Field. 8th Grade Boys and Girls Soccer face Edison at Sanford Sports Complex on Thursday, April 16. The MMS Music Ensemble Elementary Tour is on Friday, April 17.

25 days ago, Memorial Middle School
A green, black, and white graphic titled "Mustang Activities This Week" for April 13–17, 2026. The Memorial Middle School Mustang logo appears at the top right. Events listed include: Monday, April 13 — English Language Arts State Testing and Track & Field Meet at Howard Wood Field; Wednesday, April 15 — English Language Arts State Testing; Thursday, April 16 — Soccer at Sanford Sports Complex, 8th Grade Boys vs Edison and 8th Grade Girls vs Edison; Friday, April 17 — MMS Music Ensemble Elementary Tour and Track & Field Meet at Howard Wood Field. Two oval photos on the right show a runner's legs on a track and a close-up of numbered track lanes. A photo of a soccer player with a ball appears at the bottom center.